Pragmatic Play has launched Mega Wheel Latino, a localized live casino classic designed for Latin American players. The game features native Spanish-speaking presenters streaming from a dedicated studio located in Colombia.
FIRST.bet has launched its sportsbook engine in Sweden, marking the first market in its European expansion phase. Swedish operators can now integrate the Tier-1 sportsbook technology while maintaining their own branding and frontend.
Hard Rock is entering the online sports betting market in the Netherlands after receiving regulatory approval from the Dutch gambling regulator, KSA. This expansion follows two years of online casino operations by Hard Rock Casino in the Netherlands, with Spincore Group operating a Hard Rock Digital online casino since July 2024.
MrBit has launched as a fully licensed operator in the Serbian market. This expansion includes a partnership with SYNOT Games, making their portfolio of over 190 slot titles available to Serbian players.
A potential increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) to 40% is seen as an existential threat to British casinos. This could lead to up to 3,800 job losses and force some operators to consider closing a significant portion of their venues.
French Guiana's first casino, operated by Caysino (a COGIT group subsidiary), is set to open in Cayenne on November 5. The new casino will feature 100 slot machines and three traditional gaming tables. Caysino holds a 20-year public service concession for the establishment.
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) will showcase Canada's competitive business advantages at ICE Barcelona. The CGA plans to promote opportunities within Canada's $23 billion regulated gaming industry to all ICE visitors at 'Canada House'.
Yggdrasil has expanded its presence in the Italian market through a new partnership with ZonaGioco, facilitated by Microgame. This agreement makes Yggdrasil's entire portfolio, including YGG Masters and YGG Champions titles, available to ZonaGioco players.
Playson has expanded its footprint in South Africa by partnering with World Sports Betting. This collaboration will see a selection of Playson's acclaimed Hold and Win titles introduced to World Sports Betting's player base. The integration will occur via Light & Wonder, further strengthening Playson's presence in the region.
Evoplay is strengthening its Latin American market presence through a new partnership with Peruvian operator Te Apuesto. The agreement will see a selection of Evoplay's titles integrated and go live on Te Apuesto's platform. This collaboration expands Evoplay's reach within the established Peruvian iGaming market.
The Prize Competition Council (PCC) has appointed Tom Banks as its first Executive Director. Banks will initially focus on ensuring compliance with the DCMS Code and representing the council's growing membership within the prize competition sector.
SlotsUp, an iGaming informational platform, has launched an AI Assistant to enhance intelligent search capabilities. This new tool provides data-backed answers to user queries about online casinos, games, bonuses, providers, and regulations, leveraging SlotsUp's extensive database.
Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has launched OnlyFun.PH, a new regulated live interactive entertainment platform. This platform combines online gaming, livestreaming, and creator-led content, expanding Bloomberry’s digital gaming business and adding to its FUNaloMAX digital portfolio.
Wolfe Research predicts Wynn's US$5.7bn Wynn Al Marjan Island project in the UAE could surpass its financial targets. Analyst Peter Supino believes Wynn shares could increase by 60 percent by 2028 based on the project's potential.
Stake Brasil has secured a preliminary injunction allowing it to continue operating in Brazil. The 9th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo granted the injunction against MP 1,394/2026, validating Stake's authorization until October 25, 2026.
Merkur and Gaming Arts showcased their unified vision and complementary strengths at G2E, a year after their initial collaboration. This marked their first joint presence at the Las Vegas expo, demonstrating how their combined capabilities are shaping new products.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators for illegally offering online casino games, sweepstakes-style games, and sports betting to state residents. This action addresses unauthorized gambling activities within Michigan.
The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise held a topping-out ceremony for Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia. This new venue will feature 1,600 slots and 70 table games, opening in Central Virginia.
Kalshi has partnered with four additional tribal nations to launch prediction market apps. These tribes will own the apps, controlling branding, marketing, and customer-facing operations, utilizing federally regulated event contracts as a new revenue source.
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been approved to provide independent testing services for New Zealand's newly regulated online casino gambling market. This supports operators and suppliers preparing for market entry under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026.
Games Global has strengthened its US presence by entering the West Virginia market. The company secured a license from the West Virginia Lottery Commission, making the state its fifth US jurisdiction after Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Zitro Digital has launched its full online portfolio on Betmaster.pe, expanding its presence in Peru's regulated iGaming market. This agreement sees Zitro Digital's content made available to players on one of Latin America’s online gaming platforms.
Football-focused Spanish sports site Relevo has been acquired by iGaming.com Group. Relevo, which launched in 2022, will now publish under the iGaming.com Group umbrella at Relevo.com.
Following a government ban, all but one of Brazil's 188 previously authorized betting websites have ceased operations, according to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. This shutdown leaves R$1.325 billion awaiting repayment to approximately 26.5 million bettors.
The AGEM Index fell by 6.1 percent in September 2026, decreasing by 118.24 points to 1,811.01. This marks the first month-over-month decline for the index since March, with the drop partly influenced by the news of the SciPlay CEO stepping down, impacting Light & Wonder's stock price.