Public comment period launches
CFTC unveils prediction market proposal allowing most sports contracts
305 casinos in FY2025
Nevada casino net income falls 34.8% following 81.2% drop on Las Vegas Strip
Event concludes today, Thursday
Day 1 of SBC Summit Americas spotlights prediction markets, AI and industry challenges
Product launch targeted for late this year
WagerWire receives Gibraltar approval in principle for prediction markets push
Includes a whistleblower portal
Kalshi adds insider-trading safeguards as prediction markets face scrutiny
Each securing two awards at a ceremony
BetMGM, Kaizen Gaming and Sportradar lead winners at SBC Awards Americas 2026
99.5% event delivery rate
SOFTSWISS expands Casino Platform segmentation with real-time player targeting tools
32 branded broadcasts planned
BOYLE Sports partners with content creator Mark Goldbridge for World Cup watchalong campaign
From 10 - 12 & 15 - 16 June
Win Systems hosts private Peru showroom to unveil new casino products
Dominator Play shares insights
How Dominator Play uses RTP, volatility and features to design player experiences
Took effect on 9 June
Veikkaus introduces age-based gambling loss limits ahead of Finland market reform
Content delivered via Light & Wonder
Wazdan expands US reach through FanDuel Casino launch in Pennsylvania
NYCE Marketplace
Long-form opinion feature by Slotmatic
Pidiots and the future of slot engagement: Why Slotmatic is building the intelligence layer behind the next generation of slots
Recognized for strategic growth
Hub Affiliations awarded at Le Fonti Awards 2026 as Excellence of the Year for Innovation & Leadership in iGaming
Moon Partners shares insights
Moon Partners shares how an affiliate manager from a partner program helps you level up
To lead institutional engagement strategy
Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming appoints Carlos Lima as new executive president
Includes Brave Dragon and Lion Falls
Zitro’s FANTASY Cabinet debuts at Bingo Moreno in Argentina
Provider shares new insights
What players actually expect in 2026: Infingame shares emerging behavior trends
Earns “Certified Brand” seal
NOVOMATIC receives ISO 20671 brand certification
Operator-facing sportsbook platform
EGT Digital partners with CSKA Sofia through new sponsorship deal
Stakes could exceed $44 billion by 2028
UK: Betting and Gaming Council unveils five-point plan to combat growing black market
23 trophy events scheduled Aug. 5-17
Potomac Summer Poker Open returns to MGM National Harbor with more than $1.5M in guaranteed prize pools
Police to continue enforcement
Singapore to increase illegal gambling enforcement during World Cup
Available through mobile, desktop browsers
UAE launches first licensed online sportsbook Play971 ahead of World Cup
Prize shared with 4 friends
Nepalese security guard wins first AED 30 million UAE lottery jackpot
Includes Prime Line and Game Ring
Merkur Gaming showcases latest products, jackpot systems at Belgrade Future Gaming
Expected to close on 1 August
The Pass Casino set for fifth ownership change as ECL expands on Water Street
Properties faced July 4 closure
Terrible's reaches deal to operate Primm casino properties following closure notice
Include sports, entertainment event contracts
FanDuel expands prediction market offerings through Crypto.com partnership
$140 million stake sold
MGM China shares fall after Pansy Ho sells entire MGM Resorts stake
decade-long evolution
Smartphone adoption and faster internet fuel rise of live dealer gaming
Ceremony to take place June 25
CT Interactive shortlisted for two MiGEA Awards 2026 categories
Second permanent CEO appointed
UAE gaming regulator appoints former Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers as chief executive
Oct. 22–23 at Hudson Yards
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins joins NEXTPredict NYC speaker lineup
TOP STORIES
Nº 1
Allowed to pay penalties through June 2027
The Star Sydney fined $7.2 million over customer protection and compliance breaches
Nº 2
Board to evaluate offer
Barry Diller's People offers $18B-plus takeover bid for MGM Resorts
Nº 3
Completion in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027
Bally’s Intralot reaches $326 million deal to acquire William Hill and 888 owner Evoke
Nº 4
Amid federal funding concerns
Illinois budget introduces taxes on crypto, fantasy sports and prediction market betting
COMPANIES
LAND BASED CASINOS
14-story tower and 1,600-seat event center
Arkansas: Saracen Casino Resort opens 318-room hotel in Pine Bluff
Stand-alone Mini and Minor jackpot levels
EGT expands into Iceland with first gaming equipment installation
100 slot-style electronic machines
Alaska: Two Coppers Casino begins operations despite unresolved legal uncertainty
An investment of nearly $500 million
American Place Casino breaks ground on permanent Waukegan facility, opening expected in 2028
EVENTS
EVENTS CALENDAR
Highlighted
SBC Summit Americas 2026
JUN 9th 26 / JUN 11th 26
Live Event Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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PGS 2026
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SBC Summit 2026
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Affpapa Conference Cancun 2026
SPORTS BETTING
Features football legends
Stake unveils global football campaign ’It’s All At Stake’ ahead of 2026 tournament
New Tonybet column
Champion DNA: Tonybet looks at what separates contenders from winners
Gaming engagement
Online gaming operators reassess role of competitive engagement tools
Rate could exceed 18%
Sports betting operators face potential tax increase under North Carolina budget plan
MAGAZINES
ONLINE GAMING
LEGISLATION
Set to take effect on 3 July 2026
New Zealand unveils final online casino regulations ahead of licensing launch
FTC endorsement rules examined
Kalshi referred to regulators following NAD inquiry into influencer advertising disclosures
More than 200 slots available
1spin4win brings portfolio to Stake.mx following operator’s Mexico launch
INTERVIEWS
Wazdan's Izabela Slodkowska-Popiel
"The Gain City: Lauderdale campaign reflects how we see the Americas: as a region full of diverse, high-potential markets"
Interview with Rubén Solórzano
“PGS has always sought to unite the industry, bringing all stakeholders together in one place”
Video interview on gaming expansion
NY Senator Joe Addabbo: "Lawsuits and bans are easy. The harder — but better — solution is regulation"
Interview with Maksym, Head of Affiliates
Moon Partners: "Stop buying affiliate marketing courses. Start learning from the market"
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