MERKUR Casino UK has appointed former Gambling Commission executive Dan Whitlam as its new Head of Compliance, effective September 28, 2026. In this role, Whitlam will manage the company's engagement with the Gambling Commission and local regulatory authorities.
CNIGA Chairman James Siva lauded a Ninth Circuit ruling in the Blue Rancheria v. Kalshi, Inc. case as a significant win for tribal sovereignty. The court's decision clarified that federal commodities law does not supersede IGRA or enable unauthorized sports gambling on tribal lands.
Loto-Québec reported a 2.1% revenue increase for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-2027, reaching $782.6 million. This growth was primarily driven by strong performances in its casino and gaming hall sector, which saw a 4.4% rise in revenues to $337.6 million, and lottery sales.
Logifuture, a B2B iGaming provider, has launched its Zoom Sports virtual offering with Kenyan operator Odibets. Zoom Sports provides 24/7 virtual football and tennis content. This launch is part of a regional expansion, with deployments in Tanzania and Ghana planned next.
Altenar and Pragmatic Solutions are highlighting their successful collaboration, which began in 2023 with the integration of Altenar's sportsbook into Pragmatic Solutions' PAM system. This partnership is designed to deliver high-performance sportsbook and iGaming solutions across regulated markets.
Octoplay has simultaneously launched in Alberta with seven tier-one operators on the first day of the province's regulated iGaming market. This includes major brands like BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings, marking Octoplay's largest coordinated market entry to date.
Gaming Corps is broadening its reach in the Netherlands by partnering with Starcasino, a local licensed operator. This collaboration will see Gaming Corps' diverse portfolio of casino titles launched on Starcasino, enhancing the studio's visibility in the Dutch market.
Wazdan has expanded its presence in the Bulgarian market through a new partnership with operator SlyBet. Wazdan's game portfolio is now available to SlyBet's online casino players, following the integration which went live on August 10 through EGT Digital.
Independent UK bookmaker DragonBet has partnered with BVGroup to migrate its online sportsbook and casino operations to the BV:360 platform. This long-term technology agreement is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027 and aims to support DragonBet's growth.
Vyking, an iGaming platform provider, has launched its own sportsbook using FIRST.bet's SportOS as the backend engine. Vyking designed and owns the player-facing front-end, while FIRST.bet manages pricing, trading, risk management, and settlement.
The French Casino Company (SFC) has confirmed the final signing of an agreement for its acquisition by Merkur Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH, a subsidiary of MERKUR.COM. The sale is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2027, transferring ownership to the Gauselmann Family Foundation.
Viage is demanding a new, objective evaluation of the five bids for the Brussels casino license, with its current concession expiring on December 31. The operator is urging the city to expedite the decision-making process for the establishment's future.
Light & Wonder has appointed Muthu Palanichamy as Senior Vice President & General Manager of Global Systems. A 16-year company veteran, Palanichamy will oversee product strategy, R&D, delivery, operations, and customer engagement for the global Systems business.
Atlantic City casinos experienced their strongest summer in a decade, despite a 5.5% year-on-year decline in August's land-based slot and table games GGR, which totaled $294.9 million. All casinos except Borgata saw a decrease in in-person gambler spend during August.
The UK Gambling Commission's annual report for FY2025/26 shows a total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) of £17.5 billion, marking a 4.4% increase from the previous financial year. Land-based gambling also saw a modest increase of 1.1% within this period.
BetMGM has secured exclusive online casino rights with All3Media International for 'The Traitors' television series. This partnership allows BetMGM to develop and launch casino games, including slots and table games, based on the popular reality competition format.
S Gaming has announced a partnership with Betfred, integrating several of its slot titles onto Betfred’s online casino platform. This agreement aims to strengthen the slot studio's footprint within the UK market through a phased rollout of its games.
BETBY has entered the regulated Polish market through a partnership with Betters, integrating its complete sportsbook solution. This marks BETBY's first presence in Poland, expanding its reach across regulated markets.
The Las Vegas Athletics have named Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports as the club's first Founding Partner in a multi-year agreement. This partnership establishes Circa as the Official Resort and Sportsbook of the A's as they build their presence in Las Vegas.
Congresswoman Dina Titus's measure to restore the 100% tax deduction for gambling losses has passed out of a House committee. She is now urging House leadership to bring the provision to the floor for a full vote.
Aristocrat will showcase its latest games, innovative cabinets, and digital/casino technology solutions at G2E 2026. The presentation will highlight the company's offerings across land-based and online gaming verticals, emphasizing its 'Joy to Life through The Power of Play' theme.
MiFinity will present its PayAnyCoin solution at SBC Summit Lisbon, offering merchants access to enterprise-grade stablecoin payouts via a single API. This new offering aims to provide faster, more flexible global payouts for businesses. MiFinity will also showcase other next-generation global payment solutions.
Genius Sports Limited has launched Prediction.com, a new consumer platform designed to centralize information on prediction markets. The platform combines live sports data feeds with prediction market volumes, allowing users to discover markets, compare event contracts, and track probability changes.
Brazil's Attorney General’s Office (AGU) is investigating the prediction market platform Polymarket regarding bets placed on the country's 2026 presidential election. The AGU is seeking information from the Ministry of Finance to determine appropriate actions following a complaint about election-related markets.
GR8_TECH will unveil its GREAT_WHITE LABEL solution for the LatAm market at SBC Summit 2026. This solution offers operators a rapid three-week market launch and boasts 99.99% uptime, indicating a focus on efficiency and reliability.