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Lewis Pek
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Lewis is Managing Director of Gaming Publishing. A journalist since 1995, Lewis has been writing about land-based gaming, interactive and sports betting industries for 25 years. Lewis started out working for the Guardian Media Group, IDG Group, Integral Publishing and InterGame, before striking out on his own to create G3 magazine in 2002. Since that time the G3 Media Group has grown to include two websites, international email newsletters and social media channels. Lewis continues to write for the magazine and website, attending international exhibitions and conferences, while running the business.

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Latest Articles by this Author

UKGC survey finds four per cent of online gamblers use illegal websites

November 05, 2026

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UKGC survey finds four per cent of online gamblers use illegal websites

The Gambling Commission has published new research estimating that four per cent of online gamblers in Great Britain have engaged with illegal gambling websites in the past 12 months, alongside a new dashboard tracking illegal market activity and regulatory disruption.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Sun International closes Flamingo Casino after 24 years in Kimberley

November 05, 2026

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Sun International closes Flamingo Casino after 24 years in Kimberley

Sun International has closed its Flamingo Casino in Kimberley after more than 24 years of operation, with the property ceasing trading at 3am on November 1, 2026. The closure follows a prolonged period of declining revenue and operating losses at the property, which was among four smaller Sun International casinos
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Light & Wonder’s premium installed base grows for 25th consecutive quarter

November 05, 2026

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Light & Wonder’s premium installed base grows for 25th consecutive quarter

Light & Wonder reported Q3 2026 revenue of US$824m, down two per cent year-on-year, while net income rose 17 per cent to US$133m. Its Gaming division generated US$554m in revenue, down one per cent, as a 24 per cent decline in systems revenue and a seven per cent fall in
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Cirsa has secured 71 quarters of growth, excluding COVID

November 05, 2026

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CIRSA Q3 revenue rises 12% as casino division expands footprint

The Spain-based gaming and leisure group said operating profit increased 6.8 per cent during the quarter, marking its 73rd consecutive quarter of growth. Adjusted for costs associated with its proposed merger with Lottomatica, operating profit rose 11.1 per cent to €203m.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Gaming and Leisure Properties advances $800m casino development programme

November 05, 2026

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Gaming and Leisure Properties advances $800m casino development programme

Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has outlined progress across its US casino real estate portfolio, with development spending expected to reach US$800m in 2026 and several major investments contributing to its latest financial results.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

MGM Cotai saw revenue up by 10 per cent

November 05, 2026

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Macau and BetMGM offset weak Vegas results for MGM Resorts

MGM Resorts International has reported steady consolidated revenue performance for the third quarter of 2026, supported by record results in Macau, improving digital profitability and continued strength across its regional casino operations.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Joa Casino Saumur

November 04, 2026

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France clears Betclic owner’s acquisition of JOA

France’s Autorité de la concurrence has cleared Banijay Gaming’s planned acquisition of exclusive control of JOA Group without conditions.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Turning Stone's new Grand Ballroom

November 04, 2026

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Turning Stone limits casino services following cybersecurity incident

The disruption affected Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, Point Place Casino in Bridgeport and YBR Casino & Sports Book in Chittenango. Credit-card payments and on-site ATMs were unavailable, while TS Rewards services, bingo and sports betting were suspended.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

IGT and MGM Springfield Launch First Wide-Area Progressive Jackpot Games in Massachusetts

November 04, 2026

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MGM Springfield and IGT launch Massachusetts’ first wide-area progressive slots

IGT and MGM Springfield have launched the first wide-area progressive (WAP) slot games in Massachusetts, introducing a dedicated Wheel of Fortune Slots Zone featuring 20 games from IGT's portfolio.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Booming Games appoints Darja Roos as Chief Financial Officer

November 04, 2026

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Booming Games appoints Darja Roos as Chief Financial Officer

Booming Games has appointed Darja Roos as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing more than 20 years of experience in iGaming, fintech and international business to the Malta-based software provider.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Spintec has announced a UAE federal vendor licence and reported completing Ontario’s supplier licensing process, supporting expansion plans in the Middle East and North America.

November 04, 2026

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Spintec targets UAE and Ontario growth following licensing announcement

Spintec has announced regulatory progress in the United Arab Emirates and Ontario as it seeks to expand its electronic table gaming business in the Middle East and North America.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

Bloomberry exits South Korea casino market with Jeju Sun divestment

November 04, 2026

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Jeju Dream Tower October casino sales rise 24% year-on-year

Jeju Dream Tower’s casino sales increased 24.1 per cent year-on-year to approximately KRW62.53bn in October, according to a Korea Exchange filing by operator Lotte Tour Development. The result represented a 115.4 per cent increase on September at the foreigner-only casino on South Korea’s Jeju island.
Lewis Pek

Lewis Pek

Managing Director, G3 Newswire

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