Merkur Group announces the passing of Paul Gauselmann

Paul Gauselmann, founder and decades-long charismatic leader of the Merkur Group, passed away on 21 August at the age of 91. This is an obituary for one of the last patriarchs of the postwar era - a courageous fighter with grand visions, a proud father, (great-)grandfather and husband.The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the Group’s head office in Merkur-Allee in Espelkamp and throughout the production halls in Paul-Gauselmann-Straße in Lübbecke. None of the staff members can bring themselves to accept that PG – as they respectfully and affectionately called him – will not be pulling up at
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Galaxsys has launched Aviabom

August 20, 2026

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Galaxsys expands fast game portfolio with the launch of new flight adventure: Aviabom

Galaxsys, an innovative game studio, announces the launch of Aviabom, a fast-paced flight-based multiplier game designed to bring a new level of excitement, strategy, and real-time decision-making to players.
Virgin Bet steps up South Africa push with ‘A Good Bet’ campaign

August 21, 2026

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Virgin Bet steps up South Africa push with ‘A Good Bet’ campaign

Virgin Bet has launched ‘A Good Bet’, its first major brand campaign since expanding into South Africa, marking the next phase of its strategy to establish the brand in its first market outside the UK.
Galaxy Gaming's YAHTZEE progressive at Northern Edge Navajo Casino

August 18, 2026

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Galaxy Gaming completes cancellation of all outstanding warrants

Galaxy Gaming, a leading developer and distributor of casino table games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions, has eliminated all outstanding warrants, removing the 'last remaining overhang' from its prior capital structure.
Table games at Resorts World New York City

August 21, 2026

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Revamped Resorts World NYC boosts revenues for Genting’s US division by 166 per cent

The transformation of Resorts World NYC (New York City) into a fully fledged casino in April helped boost revenues in Genting Malaysia's US division by 166 per cent, although the cost of opening the new table gaming floor saw the operator post just a smaller profit.
CT Interactive's Eye of Might

August 20, 2026

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CT Interactive launches fantasy-themed Eye of Might

CT Interactive has launched its latest title, Eye of Might, a mystical online slot that combines engaging gameplay with an immersive fantasy setting inspired by ancient treasures, powerful wizards, and legendary dragons.
Argentina betting-tax bill targets funding for local sports clubs - Natalia Zaracho

August 20, 2026

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Argentina betting-tax bill targets funding for local sports clubs

Argentine national deputy Natalia Zaracho has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening barrio clubs - Argentina's dense network of local, community-run sports and social institutions - through a new mechanism that would draw its funding directly from higher taxes on online betting operators, according to reporting by Tiempo Argentino.

August 17, 2026

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EGT completes a significant deal with Imperius Casino in El Salvador

EGT has strengthened its footprint in El Salvador, having supplied a range of slots to Imperius Casino, located in one of the biggest cities in the country, San Miguel.

August 20, 2026

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Chile casino tender leaves investors cold

Chile's Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) closed out its latest licensing round this month with a lopsided scorecard: of five casino concessions up for renewal - Pucón, Coquimbo, Iquique, Viña del Mar and Puerto Varas - only two attracted qualifying bids, and even those cleared the bar narrowly. Iquique

August 18, 2026

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CreedRoomz launches Crypto Market: a 99 per cent payout trading simulator

CreedRoomz, a global leader in innovative gaming solutions, has officially announced the launch of Crypto Market.

August 20, 2026

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Brazil betting sector pushes back on prohibition debate

The Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) and Grupo Globo convened a seminar last week - "Desafios pós-regulamentação do mercado de apostas" - bringing together leading figures from Brazil's betting industry to work through some of the thorniest questions facing the sector since regulation took effect: security, taxation, sporting

August 13, 2026

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Awager and BetMGM bring real casino slot machines online through new partnership

Awager, an Aristocrat company, has announced a new partnership with BetMGM, making Awager's innovative live-streamed slots experience available to BetMGM and Borgata Online players in New Jersey.
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August 21, 2026

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Merkur Group announces the passing of Paul Gauselmann

Paul Gauselmann, founder and decades-long charismatic leader of the Merkur Group, passed away on 21 August at the age of 91. This is an obituary for one of the last patriarchs of the postwar era - a courageous fighter with grand visions, a proud father, (great-)grandfather and husband.The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the Group’s head office in Merkur-Allee in Espelkamp and throughout the production halls in Paul-Gauselmann-Straße in Lübbecke. None of the staff members can bring themselves to accept that PG – as they respectfully and affectionately called him – will not be pulling up at
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Table games at Resorts World New York City

August 21, 2026

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Revamped Resorts World NYC boosts revenues for Genting’s US division by 166 per cent

The transformation of Resorts World NYC (New York City) into a fully fledged casino in April helped boost revenues in Genting Malaysia's US division by 166 per cent, although the cost of opening the new table gaming floor saw the operator post just a smaller profit.
Chile Pucon region

August 20, 2026

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Chile casino tender leaves investors cold

Chile's Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) closed out its latest licensing round this month with a lopsided scorecard: of five casino concessions up for renewal - Pucón, Coquimbo, Iquique, Viña del Mar and Puerto Varas - only two attracted qualifying bids, and even those cleared the bar narrowly. Iquique
Brazil’s gambling regulator and Digital Council extend agreement to combat illegal gambling

August 20, 2026

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Brazil betting operators face scrutiny over mandatory data reporting

Licensed betting operators in Brazil are required to provide the Ministry of Finance with detailed information on bettors, financial transactions and activity on their platforms as part of the government's supervision of the regulated market.
Bally's plans for the A's baseball park in Las Vegas

August 20, 2026

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Bally’s A’s Vegas baseball park has attracted an unnamed potential buyer

An unnamed suitor has expressed interest in buying Bally’s planned $1.1bn A’s Vegas baseball park project, being built on the site of the former Tropicana.

August 20, 2026

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Bloomberry narrows second quarter loss on higher GGR and assertive cost management

Bloomberry Resorts, the operator of the Soliare casinos in the Philippines, generated Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of P16.4bn, an increase of 15 per cent, due to higher hold rates across all gaming segments, which lifted GGR; however, the VIP and premium mass segments continued to experience weakness.

August 20, 2026

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SkyCity dips by 0.3 per cent over the course of the last year

New Zealand operator SkyCity saw its revenue dip only slightly over the last year, coming in at $822.7m, down 0.3 per cent due to the introduction of carded play and reduced customer visitation.

August 19, 2026

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Crown and The Star fined for allowing minor to enter their Syndey venues

The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has fined Crown Sydney $1.75m and The Star Sydney $500,000 for allowing a minor to enter their venues on multiple occasions between April and August 2025. 

August 19, 2026

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Cambodia shuts down 20 casinos as part of its crackdown on technology-based scam networks

Cambodia is making progress in its nationwide crackdown on technology-based scam networks, with authorities revoking the licences of 20 casinos and suspending the licences of 29 others, while 23 casinos licences expired.
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Pateplay granted an online gaming license in Pennsylvania

August 21, 2026

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Pateplay becomes the first Bulgarian company to enter US online market with Pennsylvania license

Pateplay has officially entered the United States market after securing a full, comprehensive online gaming license in Pennsylvania, making it the first-ever Bulgarian company to achieve this license in the state.
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Groove partners with Neverending

August 21, 2026

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Groove partners with NeverEnding to bring high-octane slots to global operator network

Groove has entered into a strategic partnership with NeverEnding, the "anti-bureaucracy" iGaming content provider that is rapidly reshaping the video slots landscape.
BetMGM is streaming live dealer games from Las Vegas to players in Alberta

August 21, 2026

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BetMGM brings authentic live dealer gaming from Las Vegas to Alberta

BetMGM is now streaming live dealer casino games directly from Las Vegas to Alberta. Players at BetMGM Casino Alberta can access real-time blackjack, roulette and baccarat hosted by professional dealers
The Affiliate Leaders Summit is taking place on September 30

August 21, 2026

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Affiliate Leaders Summit to confront the future of Affiliate strategy

The Affiliate Leaders Summit will tackle rising advertising regulation, emerging market opportunities, and the future of the affiliate model head-on through its Future of Affiliate Strategy track.
GMonitor is in the SBC FirstPitch set for Lisbon

August 21, 2026

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GMonitor, the AI operating system for the gambling industry, reaches SBC First Pitch final

GMonitor, the AI operating system for the gambling industry, has been selected as one of the five finalists of the SBC First Pitch, the startup pitch competition held at SBC

August 20, 2026

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Hub88 onboards Gametimetec’s Showtime Slots portfolio

Hub88 has integrated Gametimetec's Showtime Slots portfolio to provide operators with access to a fast-growing catalogue of premium, cinematic slot content via a single, streamlined integration.

August 20, 2026

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BetConstruct AI heads to SiGMA North America 2026

BetConstruct AI will exhibit at SiGMA North America 2026, taking place September 2–3 in Mexico City, at Stand N 74P. Mexico stands out as one of the continent's fastest-growing igaming markets, giving SiGMA North America a natural pull for operators, regulators, and suppliers - and giving BetConstruct AI a strong

August 20, 2026

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Internet Vikings welcomes Nicklas Insulander as New Chief Operating Officer

Internet Vikings, a hosting provider for the European and North American iGaming and online sports betting industry, is announcing the appointment of Nicklas Insulander as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Nicklas will join Internet Vikings and assume the role in October 2026. 

August 20, 2026

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World Gaming Safer Gaming Charity Partner launches Africa’s first pan-African gambling blocking app

As online gambling continues to expand rapidly across Africa, millions of people now have access to betting platforms through their mobile devices.
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Altenar has supplied its sports betting technology to Admiral

August 21, 2026

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Admiral Casino goes live with Altenar in the UK

Altenar has launched its sportsbook technology with Admiral Casino, the UK-facing online betting brand operated by Greentube Alderney Limited.
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Phil Martin

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Virgin Bet steps up South Africa push with ‘A Good Bet’ campaign

August 21, 2026

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Virgin Bet steps up South Africa push with ‘A Good Bet’ campaign

Virgin Bet has launched ‘A Good Bet’, its first major brand campaign since expanding into South Africa, marking the next phase of its strategy to establish the brand in its first market outside the UK.
The sportsbook at Boot Hill Casino

August 21, 2026

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Kansas Lottery extends Boot Hill Casino’s sports betting licence by three years

The Boot Hill Casino & Resort, managed by Butler National, has received a three-year extension of its lottery sports wagering management contract with the Kansas Lottery.
Argentina betting-tax bill targets funding for local sports clubs - Natalia Zaracho

August 20, 2026

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Argentina betting-tax bill targets funding for local sports clubs

Argentine national deputy Natalia Zaracho has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening barrio clubs - Argentina's dense network of local, community-run sports and social institutions - through a new mechanism that would draw its funding directly from higher taxes on online betting operators, according to reporting by Tiempo Argentino.
ANJL president Plínio Lemos Jorge

August 20, 2026

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Brazil betting sector pushes back on prohibition debate

The Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) and Grupo Globo convened a seminar last week - "Desafios pós-regulamentação do mercado de apostas" - bringing together leading figures from Brazil's betting industry to work through some of the thorniest questions facing the sector since regulation took effect: security, taxation, sporting
BETBY has launched Watch&Bet

August 20, 2026

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BETBY launches Watch & Bet to unite live streaming and betting within a single interactive experience

BETBY has announced the launch of Watch & Bet, a new engagement feature that combines live streaming and betting within a single interactive experience, allowing players to follow the action and place bets without losing their attention from the event they are watching.

August 20, 2026

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Fantasy sports demand outpaces wider iGaming market

Blask has published its Fantasy Sports 2026 report, analysing demand across 100 countries and all 50 US states between July 2025 and June 2026. According to the AI-powered iGaming analytics platform, the Blask Index for the overall iGaming market increased from 59.1 million to 60.8 million during the period, representing

August 20, 2026

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1xBet makes its SiGMA North America debut

The 1xBet brand team is heading to Mexico City to take part in the prestigious SiGMA North America forum, held from September 1 to 3 at Centro Banamex.

August 20, 2026

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DATA.BET expands virtual content coverage for LatAm market

DATA.BET, a trusted sportsbook solution supplier, has extended its virtual content coverage with 24/7 bot-vs-bot matches.

August 20, 2026

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MelBet Partners & Affiliates CMO at GGate 2026. Bengal games: Asia’s underrated giant

Most affiliates begin their exploration of Bangladesh using the same principle. They open a map, notice it's right next to India, and draw a logical conclusion: the markets must be similar, so they can simply reuse successful campaigns, translate their creatives, and scale.
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Valetta Malta

August 14, 2026

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Thunderpick World Championship returns to Malta with US$1m prize pool

Thunderpick has confirmed that the Thunderpick World Championship Finals 2026 will take place at BLAST Studios Malta from October 14-18.
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OG Esports Returns to The International: Filipino Roster Ready to Fight for the Aegis

August 11, 2026

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OG Esports Returns to The International: Filipino Roster Ready to Fight for the Aegis

In 2018 and 2019, OG Esports became the first organisation to win The International back-to-back, cementing its place in esports history.
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DATA.BET launches eSports with Hollywoodbets

August 07, 2026

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DATA.BET brings Esports betting to Hollywoodbets

DATA.BET, a leading sportsbook solution supplier, has signed a new partnership with Hollywoodbets, South Africa's most prominent sports and entertainment betting operator.
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BETBY launches ePadel Tennis and eSumo

August 05, 2026

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BETBY launches two brand-new titles: ePadel Tennis and eSumo

BETBY has expanded its award-winning proprietary esports feed, Betby Games, with the launch of two brand-new titles: ePadel Tennis and eSumo.
Phil Martin

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HyperCon 2026 to showcase Sri Lanka's growing esports and gaming market

July 29, 2026

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HyperCon 2026 aims to establish Sri Lanka as South Asia’s next esports hub

HyperCon 2026 will take place in Colombo on August 1 and 2, bringing together Sri Lanka's gaming, esports and digital entertainment communities for what organisers expect to be one of the country's largest events of its kind.
Lewis Pek

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July 16, 2026

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PandaScore powers Thrillzz esports expansion

PandaScore, the award-winning provider of esports odds, stats and betting products, has signed a partnership with Thrillzz, the US social sportsbook built by Geckos Games.

July 16, 2026

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Esportes Gaming Brasil Group receives unprecedented three-brand nomination for Reclame Aqui Awards 2026

The three brands operated by Esportes Gaming Brasil (EGB) have all been shortlisted for the Reclame Aqui Awards 2026, one of Brazil's leading awards recognising excellence in corporate reputation and customer relationships.

July 14, 2026

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IC strikes multi-year BLAST partnership

Competitive entertainment company BLAST has named IC as the Official Online Trading Partner of BLAST Premier and BLAST Slam, marking the online trading brand's entry into global esports.

July 13, 2026

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Esports World Cup takes place in Paris despite Esports not being legalised in France

The first international edition of the world’s largest esports and gaming event, running through August 23 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. EWC 2026 brings together more than 2,000 elite players, 200 leading esports Clubs from over 100 countries, competing across 25 tournaments in 24 of the world’s most popular
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TVC's install at Genting's Resorts World Birmingham

August 20, 2026

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TVC creates 26m² LED centrepiece for Genting Casino Resorts World Birmingham

Hospitality and entertainment AV integrator TVC Technology Solutions has completed a major large-format LED installation for Genting Casino at Resorts World Birmingham, creating an impressive new digital focal point above the venue’s main bar.
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August 19, 2026

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Galaxy Gaming completes landmark progressive jackpot install across MSC Cruises in North America

Galaxy Gaming has announced the successful completion of the first phase of its Galaxy Operating System (GOS) deployment across the MSC Cruises fleet in North America.

August 19, 2026

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QCI Resorts to feature branded RV activation alongside live demonstrations at G2E

Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has announced additional details surrounding the QCI Resorts Experience, an expanded destination at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 designed to give attendees a new way to

August 18, 2026

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IGT launches Wheel of Fortune Cash On Reels in Puerto Rico at Oasis Casino

IGT continued its Wheel of Fortune Slots 30th anniversary celebrations with the August 11 regional debut of IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels in Puerto Rico at the Oasis Casino, located in the Embassy

August 18, 2026

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Galaxy Gaming completes cancellation of all outstanding warrants

Galaxy Gaming, a leading developer and distributor of casino table games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions, has eliminated all outstanding warrants, removing the 'last remaining overhang' from its prior capital

August 17, 2026

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EGT completes a significant deal with Imperius Casino in El Salvador

EGT has strengthened its footprint in El Salvador, having supplied a range of slots to Imperius Casino, located in one of the biggest cities in the country, San Miguel.

August 17, 2026

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Digital upgrades elevate exhibitor visibility across entire EAG360 ecosystem

The marketing team driving January’s rebranded EAG360 has confirmed a series of major digital upgrades which it says will provide exhibitors with more brand visibility, more control and more opportunities to showcase their products ahead of the co-located Amuse Expo, CompSocUK and London Gaming Show taking place at Excel London (January

August 14, 2026

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Light & Wonder selected to replace existing table games technology across multiple Delaware North casino properties

Light & Wonder has been selected to replace existing table games technology across multiple casino and gaming properties operated by Delaware North in the United States.

August 14, 2026

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Aristocrat enters patent licence arrangement with Ainsworth Game Technology

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited and Aristocrat Technologies have entered into a Patent Licence Arrangement with Ainsworth Game Technology in Australia.Under this patent licence arrangement with Ainsworth, Aristocrat is granting a royalty-bearing licence to its gameplay patents, including its Hold & Spin patent family in Australia.In addition, Aristocrat has granted
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Luis Alberto Gama — former director of Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Loterías y Quinielas

August 20, 2026

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Gama warns illegal gambling is thriving in the shadows

In a recently published opinion piece, Luis Alberto Gama - former director of Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Loterías y Quinielas and now managing partner at Gaming Consultores, the regional advisory firm he co-founded with fellow former regulators from Peru and Paraguay - makes the case that illegal gambling's biggest problem
Chile’s tax authority defends its VAT resolution on foreign online betting platforms before the

August 17, 2026

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Chile deputies call for betting advertising ban on television

Two Chilean deputies have asked the National Television Council (CNTV) to suspend television advertising by online betting operators at all times, arguing that continued promotion of the platforms is incompatible with the country’s efforts to block unauthorised betting websites.
Chile fast tracks new ban on footballers promoting online betting brands

August 17, 2026

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Chile deputies call for betting advertising ban on television

Two Chilean deputies have asked the National Television Council (CNTV) to suspend television advertising by online betting operators at all times, arguing that continued promotion of the platforms is incompatible with the country’s efforts to block unauthorised betting websites.
Deputy puts forward bill to criminalise match fixing in Mexico

August 10, 2026

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Mexico proposes changes to betting law

A lawmaker from Mexico's ruling Morena party in Mexico City's Congress has proposed amendments to the Federal Games and Sweepstakes Law aimed at tackling gambling addiction and introducing tighter controls on online gambling.
Fabíola Esteves

August 07, 2026

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LOTERJ chief calls for regulation to match innovation

How to balance innovation, legal certainty and consumer protection in a market moving at the speed of technology was one of the central questions Fabíola Esteves, president of LOTERJ, Rio de Janeiro's state lottery and betting regulator, addressed during a panel at Rio Innovation Week, one of Latin America's largest

August 06, 2026

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Deputy introduces bill to repeal betting law and ban online gambling in Brazil

A Brazilian federal deputy has introduced legislation that would repeal the country's regulated betting framework and prohibit fixed-odds betting nationwide, marking the latest parliamentary attempt to reverse gambling liberalisation.

August 03, 2026

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Brazil’s Supreme Court to hear constitutional challenge to gambling ban

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is set to examine whether the country's long-standing criminal prohibition on games of chance is compatible with the 1988 Constitution, in a closely watched case that could reshape the legal foundations of land-based gambling.

August 03, 2026

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Brazil redirects share of betting revenue to Federal Police fund

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has approved changes to the distribution of federal revenue from regulated fixed-odds betting, directing a share of proceeds to the Federal Police’s operational fund, Funapol.

July 31, 2026

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US states tighten pressure on sweepstakes casinos

Legislative action against sweepstakes casinos continued to accelerate during the first half of 2026, with multiple US states introducing new restrictions or enforcement powers aimed at dual-currency gaming models.

July 31, 2026

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North Rhine-Westphalia moves closer to opening online casino licensing

North Rhine-Westphalia has moved a step closer to launching its long-awaited online casino licensing framework after the state government introduced amendments to its Online Casino Gambling Act designed to support the rollout of a private licensing model.
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August 21, 2026

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TrafficGuard: The World Cup exposed the hidden cost of player acquisition

Matt, TrafficGuard estimates that more than $100m of betting advertising spend delivered no new player value during the World Cup. Was that higher than you expected?
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August 21, 2026

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Beyond betting: Prediction markets’ next frontier

Pierre, you’ve described this as the first-ever use of a prediction market to hedge a conference. Where did the idea come from, and how much was about reducing risk as opposed to demonstrating a real-world commercial application for prediction markets?

August 20, 2026

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Racing Risks Pricing out the Bookies

Greg, you’ve raised the issue of media rights as a major factor in the pressure faced by retail betting shops. How significant have increases in racing media rights become?The increases have been substantial. Five years ago, our media rights costs were approximately £40,000 per shop per year including VAT. Three
Beyond the baseline: Peter Lynas on raising standards at Elite Competitions

August 20, 2026

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Beyond the baseline

Peter, what convinced you that Elite Competitions - and the prize competition sector more broadly - was the right next challenge after bet365?
Mark-Wilson EveryMatrix

August 14, 2026

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Superstar Revolution: how the 2026 World Cup rewrote football betting

The biggest betting story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup wasn’t the record number of matches, the expanded 48-team format or even Spain lifting the trophy. It was the shift in customer behaviour.Across EveryMatrix Sports, bettors behaved differently to any previous global football tournament we’ve analysed. Traditional match betting remained

August 13, 2026

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The Ultimate Enduring Classic

Stefan, Classic Pools has survived for more than a century. What do you think is the single biggest reason it has remained relevant when so many betting products have come and gone?The biggest reason is that Classic Pools has always been easy to understand and enjoyable to play. Football has

August 11, 2026

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From Player Data to Player Intelligence

Christopher, everyone talks about delivering a single customer view, but what does a truly unified player profile look like today, and why has it become essential for operators?Data fragmentation is one of the biggest challenges operators face. Operators often have vast amounts of player data spread across multiple platforms, making

August 06, 2026

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Booming Games: South Africa’s Next Chapter

Solomon, Booming Games has been supplying the South African market for several years, long before it became one of the industry's fastest-growing territories. What has changed most during that time, both in terms of the market itself and player expectations?To begin with, it's important that I emphasise that South Africa

August 06, 2026

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Standing out in the Prediction Markets Gold Rush

Ed, recent acquisitions have highlighted just how quickly prediction markets are evolving. Beyond the headline deal values, what do they tell us about how investors and major operators now view the sector?The pace of change is extraordinary. There are obvious parallels with the years immediately after PASPA when sports betting

August 04, 2026

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Stop looking in the Rear-View Mirror

Max, what gaps convinced you there was room for Blask?The gap wasn't subtle. iGaming is a hundred-billion-dollar industry that makes decisions like it's 2005. Operators were running on gut feel, quarterly reports, and whatever their affiliates told them. The data that did exist was locked inside a handful of large

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