FinanceOPINION: Most disappointing part of the budget is the government’s attitudeThe government is using gambling to pay for high street renewal, while excluding gambling from being part of that renewal.SportsbookSportradar revenue soars in Q3 as firm capitalises on fan engagementSportradar has reported 24% year-on-year revenue growth in Q3 2026 as the figure reached €363m (Q3 2025: €296m). Growth was driven by the firm’s operations in its home market of the US, where revenue surged 47% YoY from…
EventsSiGMA World 2026 opens its exhibition floor in Rome, bringing together 30,000 delegatesSiGMA World 2026 opens its exhibition floor today, November 3, at Fiera Roma, bringing together more than 30,000 delegates for four days of business, networking and discussions across the gaming and technology…SiGMA World Rome 2026: Day One Agenda As Exhibition, Conferences And Networking Get UnderwayIndustry
Sustainable GamblingDanish students more likely to gamble for entertainment following classroom presentations
Presentations increased recreational interest but also revealed gaps in gambling awareness.
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GAMOMAT Banks on Big Thrills with 3 Golden Piggies
GAMOMAT is expanding its casino content catalogue with a new game.
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Blask: Offshore Operators Captured Nearly 84% of French Gambling Demand Amid October Surge
Offshore sites capturing most French demand weakens licensed operators and channelisation.
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Pragmatic Play Rolls Out Smart Studio Solution For Rank Group
Rank Group gains a new live casino studio solution from Pragmatic Play.
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Wazdan Caps Cointober in Style with 36 Coins™ x3000 Launch
Wazdan is expanding its slot portfolio with another branded release.
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BetGames Sees Full Portfolio Rollout with BET.bg in Bulgaria
BetGames has secured wider distribution through a full portfolio launch in Bulgaria.
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Tristan Durrell Joins Fairplay as Brand Ambassador
Fairplay gains promotional reach by appointing a new brand ambassador.
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1win’s $1WIN Token Goes Live After 15x Oversubscribed Public Sale
Strong sale demand and a successful token launch indicate customer and investor interest.
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iGB L!VE is Coming Home to Amsterdam with Evolved and Improved Format
The Amsterdam event offers renewed networking and business development opportunities.
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Join 1spin4win’s New Scratch Card Campaign and Get 30 No-Deposit Free Spins
The scratch-card promotion is designed to attract players and increase engagement.
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Channel 4’s Million Pound Shot: uncomfortable viewing for UK gambling firms
A prominent addiction documentary creates reputational pressure for UK gambling businesses.
iGamingKSA launches campaign to encourage early conversations about gambling harm among 16-25-year-olds
The campaign supports harm prevention but increases attention on young adult gambling.
Casino & Slots
Casino & gamesGaming donors back Lombardo in Nevada governor race as odds shift to Ford
Gaming donors are backing a candidate, but shifting odds leave the political outcome uncertain.
Online GamingSOFTSWISS introduces AI workflow to automate casino back-office tasks
SOFTSWISS is using AI to automate supported casino back-office work for operators.
Land Based CasinosAinsworth strengthens partnership with Casino Buenos Aires with new cabinets and games
Ainsworth is expanding its Buenos Aires partnership with additional cabinets and games.
Online GamingThe power of a game series: how Wazdan builds on familiar worlds
Wazdan is extending established game series with new mechanics and features.
Land Based CasinosZitro brings Imperial China theme to Concept cabinet with Empress of Jewels
Zitro has added another themed slot to its Concept cabinet portfolio.
Land Based CasinosAristocrat rolls out MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks for Class 2 markets after Slot of the Year honor
Aristocrat is extending an award-winning title into additional US gaming markets.
Land Based CasinosMGM Resorts to invest $2 billion in Osaka project over 2027-28
MGM's $2bn commitment advances its major entry into Japan through the Osaka resort project.
Land Based CasinosMacau October GGR falls 10% to $2.68 billion for fifth straight monthly decline
Macau gaming revenue fell 10% and recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline.
Land Based CasinosSahara becomes first Las Vegas Strip casino to accept cryptocurrency for gambling
Sahara has launched the Las Vegas Strip's first cryptocurrency route for casino gambling.
Online GamingBeyond the catalogue: Choosing an aggregator for a multi-market business
The aggregator discussion highlights useful technology choices but no confirmed commercial outcome.
CasinoHolland Casino begins construction of new Groningen venue after 2017 fire
Holland Casino is returning to Groningen by building a replacement venue.
Regulation & Law
- iGaming
Greece stands by player tax increase on gambling winnings
Greece is maintaining a tax increase on online casino winnings, raising the player burden.
- Player Protection
Dutch gambling regulator launches youth campaigns amid VNLOK-Meta dispute
Dutch youth campaigns promote safer gambling while adding pressure around advertising practices.
- Retail
Court restarts bidding for South Africa lottery licence
The court reopened lottery bidding, creating opportunity while overturning the previous award.
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Kenya Plans Dedicated Prediction Markets Licence As Gambling Regulator Advances Reforms
A dedicated licence would create a regulated route into Kenya's prediction market sector.
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Dutch Gambling Regulator Launches Campaigns To Tackle Gambling Harm Among Young Adults
Youth harm campaigns support safer gambling but add scrutiny around operator marketing.
Legal & complianceFormer Tory MP admits altering passport image to access gambling site
Bypassing self-exclusion exposes weaknesses in gambling-site identity and safety controls.
RegulatorsIllegal gambling users seven times more likely to show problem gambling behavior, UKGC finds
The findings support licensed operators by linking illegal sites with much higher gambling harm.
Legal & complianceCodere Online CEO ‘keeping an eye’ on prediction markets
Codere Online is considering prediction markets as a route to expand its offering and reach.
Betting
Horse racingMichigan authorises fixed-odds horse racing bets on online sportsbooks
Michigan has expanded licensed sportsbooks by authorising fixed-odds horse racing bets.
Online sports bettingBrazil signs Macolin Convention to strengthen fight against match-fixing
International cooperation against match-fixing strengthens integrity in Brazil's regulated market.
- Sportsbook
Is Codere set to separate business divisions to increase sale hopes?
A potential Codere breakup could enable sales but signals strategic uncertainty for the group.
- Sportsbook
Lottomatica maintains Italy stronghold as CIRSA merger comes to November close
Lottomatica retains market leadership as its major all-share merger with Cirsa nears completion.
Horse racingMichigan adds fixed-odds horse racing bets to online sports betting catalog
Michigan has opened another licensed online betting category to sportsbook customers.
eSports9z and 1xBet’s China chapter: Guangzhou conquered, Beijing is next!
The esports content promotes 1xBet's sponsored team and extends brand exposure in China.
Markets & Entry
Prediction marketsPrediction market roundup: Saquon forced to unload stake in Polymarket under NFL rules
A forced divestment and criminal charges intensify legal pressure on prediction markets.
Prediction marketsASIC questions whether retail prediction markets serve the public interest
ASIC's public-interest concerns create a risk of restrictions on retail prediction markets.
- Marketing
EU gambling ad report brings more scrutiny for Meta
The EU report increases scrutiny of gambling advertising practices on major technology platforms.
Prediction marketsSenators question Kalshi, Polymarket over election betting manipulation and insider trading risks
Senate concerns about manipulation and insider trading raise regulatory risk for prediction markets.
MarketingBuild first, shout later: How PRace is closing gaming’s sales-marketing gap
PRace reports 18 clients and promotes a pipeline-led approach to supplier marketing.
M&A & Finance
FinanceLottomatica strengthens Italian market position with online share gains
Record online share and the planned Cirsa merger strengthen Lottomatica's position.
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World Pool Revenue Generated for UK & Irish Racecourses Surpasses £75m
World Pool has generated more than £75m for British and Irish racecourses.
- iGaming
GiG CFO departs just days after release of Q3 results
GiG's CFO departure soon after its results creates near-term leadership uncertainty.
FinanceItaly budget: Higher slot tax, double stakes and concessions to 2029
Italy combines a higher gaming levy with larger stakes and extended land-based concessions.
Affiliate & Marketing
- Features
Leadstar Media: Finland’s affiliate ban may put player safety at risk
Finland's planned affiliate ban would restrict a key acquisition channel in its opening market.
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Honoré Gaming Partners with The Affiliate Platform (TAP) to Drive Affiliate Revenue Growth for Operators
The affiliate technology partnership aims to increase operator acquisition and revenue.
Events
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Paybis Data Shows Settlement Volume up 163% as USDC Becomes the Leading Settlement Stablecoin
Rapid settlement growth supports demand for stablecoin-based payment infrastructure.
EventsSiGMA World 2026 draws sports stars, investors and technology leaders to Rome
The Rome summit connects gaming businesses with investors, technology leaders and public figures.
People
PeopleGiG CFO Phil Richards steps down after two and a half years
The CFO's departure creates leadership disruption after a significant acquisition.