What's happening across the affiliate ecosystem — operator launches, deal-desk activity, program reviews, and community Q&A.
For the 2026 NFL season, the Fair Play Injury-Protection program has been upgraded to Fair Play MAX, which provides three layers of protection for player prop bets.
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton said she is open to expanding online casinos if elected, while calling for strong regulation, protections for young people and restrictions on predatory advertising. Acton said online gambling could provide revenue to help fund proposals aimed at lo
Real App has named FanDuel as its first Official and Exclusive Sportsbook and Prediction Market Partner. Real App is a social sports app built around live play-by-play, real-time statistics, and fan conversation. The partnership will bring FanDuel odds and contextual markets directly into Real'
Half of the Premier League’s 20 clubs now have sponsorship or advertising relationships with gambling companies that are not licensed in the UK, leaving a significant source of club revenue exposed to a proposed government ban expected next year. The number of top-flight clubs with commercial links
Connecticut has ordered nine prediction market platforms to stop offering sports event contracts to residents as the state broadens its enforcement against what it considers illegal, unlicensed sports betting. The Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and-desist orders to Polymarket, Coinb
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that fast-growing prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi pose investor protection and market integrity risks, highlighting a regulatory divide with the United States. In its latest twice-yearly risk report, ESMA said predicti
PENN Entertainment will break ground on its future Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs in Iowa on 14 September, with the new land-based casino expected to open in 2028. The US gaming company said the $180 million to $200 million project will replace its adjacent Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat
More than 600 people gathered at Benkhausen Castle to honour Paul Gauselmann, the founder of the Merkur Group, following his passing on August 21 at the age of 91. The gathering brought together Gauselmann’s family, friends, and business associates, alongside political and industry representatives,
The lease is further underpinned by a guarantee from Rank Group Gaming Division Hurstwood Holdings’ subsidiary AM Sci Tech has bought the building in which the Maybury Casino in Edinburgh is located for £2.9m. The property is fully let to Grosvenor Casino with fixed annual rental uplifts of 2.5 per
Adam, everyone expected record betting volumes from the World Cup, but where did operators’ assumptions prove right and wrong once you’d analysed player behaviour at scale? The industry handled the scale of the World Cup extremely well. But value was still left on the table. Player expectations are
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) voted unanimously to renew the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos at its regularly scheduled public board meeting. Detroit's three commercial casinos — MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino — will continue to fun
NOVOMATIC Americas previewed its DE LA ISLA JACKPOT wide-area progressive and introduced several gaming products and system offerings for the Puerto Rican market at GAT Expo Puerto Rico 2026, held Thursday at The Condado Plaza Hotel in San Juan. The DE LA ISLA JACKPOT, developed specifically for Pu
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board voted unanimously to authorize spending up to $1.45 million to market Southern Nevada to Australian travelers, coinciding with the start of nonstop air service between Las Vegas and Sydney on Qantas Airlines at the end of the year. Board
The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has backed the UK Government’s proposed ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions. Known as the Macolin Convention, the agreement is the first binding international legal instrument specifically d
600 guests pay their last respects to the exceptional entrepreneur More than 600 invited guests said goodbye to Paul Gauselmann at Benkhausen Castle. In addition to family members, friends and companions, numerous representatives from politics, business, the industry as well as clubs and association
The lease is further underpinned by a guarantee from Rank Group Gaming Division Hurstwood Holdings’ subsidiary AM Sci Tech has bought the building in which the Maybury Casino in Edinburgh is located for £2.9m. The property is fully let to Grosvenor Casino with fixed annual rental uplifts of 2.5 per
Sands celebrated the resort’s 10th anniversary with 130 family members from the community and Sands Cares Ambassadors To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Parisian Macao, Sands China hosted The Parisian Macao 10th Anniversary Community Fun Day on September 5, welcoming 130 participants, includin
San Diego FC (SDFC) and Sycuan Casino Resort have introduced the SDFC Club Sycuan Card, a new membership program designed to give fans additional ways to engage with the Major League Soccer club on match days. The card is available exclusively at Sycuan Casino Resort. Applicants can sign up in pers
Hard Rock Digital has announced the launch of five IGT game titles on the Hard Rock Bet platform in Florida. Five IGT slot titles went live simultaneously on Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing, bringing the platform's total library to 123 game titles, with more to be added soon. The
Financial services company EDGE Markets has partnered with Splash Sports to faciliate the sports gaming platform’s $21 million NFL Survivor contest. The partnership will integrate EDGE Connect, a private closed-loop settlement network, into Splash Sports. Eligible EDGE Boost customers can fund thei
Demand for Super Stage tickets for SBC Summit 2026 has increased following the announcement that basketball icon Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins will headline the event's opening keynote. The “Leadership in Sports Business
BetMGM has expanded its Cash Out capabilities and introduced new pricing, injury-protection, and free-to-play features as part of its 2026-27 football season lineup, alongside weekly promotions, rewards, and in-person activities. The sportsbook’s expanded Cash Out function allows customers to settl
iGaming software company Blurify has introduced a licensing checklist for its Openora AI-native casino framework, outlining how the open-source platform aligns with regulatory requirements across multiple iGaming jurisdictions. The checklist covers anti-money laundering checks, player protection, p
iGaming software and business solution provider Slotegrator will be exhibiting at this year’s SBC Summit 2026, held between 29 September and 1 October in Lisbon. Visitors at stand C420 will get first-hand access to product demonstrations and the chance to meet the team. The event marks the last opp
Altenar is highlighting enhancements to its Bet Builder product as the 2026 NFL season gets underway, giving operators more options to create betting combinations around major fixtures. The NFL regular season began this week, including the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The internation
Why do some partnerships grow for years, while others fall apart at the first sign of trouble? A high payout may be a reason to start working together, but it does not guarantee a long-term partnership on its own. In the latest edition of N1 Faces, Victoria Sokolenko, Affiliate Manager at N1 Partne
MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown have all got the licenses renewed The Michigan Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to renew the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos: MGM Grand Detroit Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollyw
Packed with majestic features, Regal Coins Hold and Win offers a gameplay experience fit for royalty Booming Games has launched Regal Coins Hold and Win, a new slot game where Stacked Wilds, Coin Fountain bursts and Hold and Win features combine to deliver a majestic gameplay experience. It boasts a
Sonoma County Resort gives guests first access to newest game in player-favourite Buffalo franchise Graton Resort & Casino hosted the world premiere of Buffalo Super Rush from Aristocrat Gaming, giving guests the first opportunity to play the newest addition to the iconic Buffalo franchise. Guests a
The agreement covers CAVA’s complete competitive portfolio across both men’s and women’s categories FeedConstruct has officially signed a partnership with the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), securing the exclusive worldwide data and streaming rights for its complete portfolio of interna
Leading the lineup is VisionLink, Impera Prolink 2, Rising Treasures II and Xtension Link Volume 5 At G2E 2026, Novomatic will bring the power of its global portfolio to North America, featuring proven performers, high-impact merchandising, premium cabinets, and market-driven innovations designed to
Retail Ecosystem boosts scratch-off sales at 7-Eleven, Circle K and Kroger’s Harris Teeter locations statewide Scientific Games and the North Carolina Education Lottery are focused on data-driven retail optimisation across the state, expanding the rollout of SCiQ technology ecosystems to a total of
Government held an online betting session without inviting any representatives from the regulated betting industry Brazil’s Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) has formally objected to a Tuesday meeting convened by President Lula to discuss the impacts of online sports betting, after the
Land-based casino is expected to open in 2028 and will replace the company’s adjacent Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino PENN Entertainment will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs on September 14. The new land-based casino is expected to open i
Agreement includes launch of exclusive Vikings-themed casino game ahead of football season BetMGM announced a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, naming it the Official Sports Betting Partner and Online Casino Partner of the team in Canada. The agreement gives BetMGM rights to use Vik
Multi-year agreement aligns Codere Online with one of the world’s most valuable and recognized sports brands Codere Online, a leading online gaming and sports betting operator in Spain and Latin America, has announced a landmark multi-year agreement with the National Football League (NFL) in Mexico.
