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August reshuffled iGaming leaderboards
In August 2026, bwin became the #1 iGaming brand by user demand in Spain and in Belgium. For Spain, it was the first change of leader in many years: Bet365 fell to 2nd position after holding 1st place since at least January 2016 (the earliest month of Blask’s data for the country). Switzerland saw…

Google sets unbreakable rules for all gambling advertisers
Google has imposed unconditional requisites on certification that must be ensured by advertisers of gambling and games categories. Upcoming changes were alerted in June to advertisers that Google would enhance its Gambling and Games Policy across all markets, effective as of 14 September 2026. The…

Entain’s BetCity latest Dutch igaming operator to get new licence
All eight operators that were active upon the re-regulation of the Dutch online gambling market have now had their licences renewed.

New Jersey Wants to Protect Vulnerable Gamblers from Targeted Advertising
New Jersey lawmakers are seeking to shield vulnerable consumers in the state from targeted advertising that could compound their gambling issues. The Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee approved AR 150 on Monday, September 14, and the measure comes shortly after the purported misuse of…

Former NFL star Kroy Biermann Ordered to Pay $64K Casino Gambling Debt
A court judgment regarding casino credit from a 2021 trip to the Bahamas has ordered Kroy Biermann to pay more than $64,000. Kroy Biermann Ordered to Settle Gambling Debt From 2021 Trip The former NFL player’s financial dispute involves Sky Warrior, which manages casino credit at Baha Mar. Court re…

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli Identifies Four 2026-27 Futures Bets to Watch
Few professional sports are as difficult to predict from one season to the next as the NHL. Each year brings surprise playoff teams, unexpected declines, and significant movement from preseason expectations. NHL’s unpredictability can create discrepancies between the odds and a team’s underlying ou…
Philippines’ Boracay Finally Gets a Casino, Years After Duterte Blocked Gambling on the Island
The island destination of Boracay in the Philippines finally has a casino. The boutique gaming hotel’s opening comes years after then-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte pledged that casinos would never come to the picturesque vacation setting as long as he was in charge. Kaban Hotel and Casino wi…

Belatra partners with SpinOro to expand in LatAm
Belatra Games has signed a partnership with SpinOro, part of the Anakatech Group, as it pushes further into Latin America. SpinOro runs an aggregation platform that gives operators a single route to more than 13,000 titles from over 200 providers. Florencia Mendiuk, Account Manager LatAm at Belatra…

GREF announced new board changes
Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF), the main unifying body, that brings together gambling regulators from across Europe and other jurisdictions, has announced two members stepping down from the board with new officers taking positions. Tim Miller has resigned as treasurer of GREF after leavi…

A Man at Aria on the Hook for More Than $33K After Two Women Allegedly Robbed Him
A man has been robbed at the Aria after taking two women into his room. The man told Las Vegas police that he remembers meeting two women at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan the night prior to the incident. Man Meets a Woman in a Bar – Ends Up Robbed He then woke up […]

SOFTSWISS celebrates Tech Race Summit success
The first iteration of SOFTSWISS’ Tech Race Summit, which bridges the gap between gambling and technology, has been deemed a success after selling out completely. Taking place in Warsaw, the event brought together around 1,500 leaders across the technology and iGaming industries, which converged to…

Google to block online gambling ads in Croatia
Google will no longer allow ads for online gambling for users in Croatia starting on October 7, 2026. This policy change will affect different media platforms and affiliates that use Google for gambling ads. Besides this, Google will also cancel the existing registrations of online gambling adverti…

CLSA cuts 2027 Macau GGR forecast by 4%, flags margin pressure
Macau casino margins could remain under pressure through 2027 as GGR growth stays in the low single digits, CLSA says. The post CLSA cuts 2027 Macau GGR forecast by 4%, flags margin pressure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Oprah Winfrey to Debut AHA Experience at Las Vegas Sphere
Next year, Oprah Winfrey will be bringing a new live production to Las Vegas, with the media icon set to helm a full arts experience at the Sphere. Oprah Winfrey Sets Four-Show Run for AHA at Las Vegas Sphere “Oprah Winfrey’s AHA” will be performed April 2-4, 2027, with four shows over the three-da…

Macau’s YOHO Gold Coast Hotel launches hiring drive for more than 330 jobs
Macau’s YOHO Gold Coast Hotel is recruiting more than 330 workers ahead of its phased reopening at the former New Century Hotel site. The post Macau’s YOHO Gold Coast Hotel launches hiring drive for more than 330 jobs first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Interblock to take casino games online with new Omnichannel platform
Electronic table game (ETG) specialist Interblock says it is introducing its new Omnichannel platform for digital gaming, designed to extend the company’s casino games beyond the traditional gaming floor. The new offering will bring Interblock’s land-based gaming portfolio into the online sector, p…

Macau 3Q26 GGR tracks 3%–5% decline amid premium slowdown: HSBC
Macau’s September casino GGR could fall 4 percent or rise up to 3 percent, while HSBC expects a weaker third quarter. The post Macau 3Q26 GGR tracks 3%–5% decline amid premium slowdown: HSBC first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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