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Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has opened a 13,657-square-foot high-limit gaming area, adding 48 table games and three private gaming salons as the Queens casino continues developing its $5.5 billion integrated resort project. The new International Room, unveiled on Oct. 22 at an event attende
Crypto casino BetFury has launched Birthday 007, a campaign marking its seventh anniversary with a guaranteed $2 million prize pool. The platform-wide campaign is styled after the world of secret agents. Birthday 007 began its announcement phase on October 26, ahead of the main event, which runs fr
The Queensland government has extended the deadline for The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence suspension to March 31, 2027, granting operator The Star Entertainment Group another six months to address outstanding remediation requirements. The decision follows an August assessment by special manager
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson explains why operators should look beyond licensing fees when choosing a jurisdiction, assessing factors such as business models, target markets, banking access, compliance requirements, and long-term growth plans. A jurisdiction is general
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has launched a public awareness campaign to inform parents about gambling-like features in video games played by children. Unveiled on Monday, the “Casino in the Children’s Room” campaign aims to shift the discussion around children’s digital habits
Onlyplay has released Secret of the Witch, a Halloween-themed slot with a return to player (RTP) rate of 96.00%, a hit frequency of 23.42%, and high volatility. The game features a witch character over reels that carry pumpkins, potions, broomsticks, and other seasonal symbols. Its visual design us
In this article, 1win explains its people-first approach to talent development, highlighting how internal mobility, autonomy, continuous learning, and a flexible workplace culture help employees build careers and grow alongside the company in the evolving iGaming industry. In iGaming, expertise age
End2End, a global technology provider specializing in multiplayer bingo solutions, has unveiled a completely redesigned user interface (UI) for its multiplayer bingo platform, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. Partner operators will benefit from a significantly enhanced vi
The city of Petersburg, Virginia, has announced the creation of a Local Advisory Board (LAB) to screen requests and make recommendations for funding set aside from Live! Casino Virginia revenue for community projects and city initiatives. Petersburg has placed the review of funding requests from it
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) will hold its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW) from November 9 to 13, 2026, in what the association describes as the first internationally coordinated effort to raise consumer awareness of the risks of unlicensed online gambling.
Kalshi filed a pre-emptive lawsuit against Louisiana on Friday in the US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. The company argues that state officials showed a “clear intention to violate the Supremacy Clause” through efforts to shut down prediction markets. Defendants include Attor
Altenar will showcase its flexible sportsbook technology at SiGMA World Summit 2026 in Rome, where the supplier plans to discuss how adaptable platforms can help operators meet local requirements in regulated markets. According to the company, as regulated markets evolve, competition keeps intensif
In this article, 1xAffiliates highlights the final stages of its Grand 1XREIGN contest, explaining how partners can accumulate X-chances, compete for premium prizes across the RISING and PRO categories, and secure a place in the November 3 finale in Rome. The Grand 1XREIGN contest is in its final s
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has asked a Manhattan court to compel prediction market operator Kalshi to produce records driven by an investigation into potential violations of state gambling laws. The dispute comes amid a legal battle over whether sports event contracts fall under s
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has signed agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket to establish a framework for NBA-related prediction markets. The league also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to facilitate cooperation and in
Macau’s visitor arrivals rose 8.5% to 32.18 million in the first nine months of 2026, but casino gross gaming revenue grew only 3.2% to MOP187.12 billion ($23.19 billion) over the same period. Data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows a total of 32,181,272 visitor arrivals from Janua
Operators on the Honoré Gaming platform instantly gain access to ThrillPots with a single integration Honoré Gaming, the pioneering online sportsbook platform and technology provider, has partnered with ThrillTech to integrate its licensed player-funded jackpot solution, ThrillPots, across the Honor
Install expands Novomatic in Wisconsin and reflects the partnership between Novomatic Americas and Skyline Unlimited Novomatic was at the heart of the slot floor when Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit opened its doors on October 23 with 48 Novomatic gaming machines installed through Skyline Unlimited, Novomati
Prediction markets linked to the 2026 US midterm elections have exceeded $1.4 billion in trading volume, according to a CNN analysis, as the industry faces a test of its forecasting accuracy amid continued skepticism about traditional opinion polls. The November elections could influence whether pr
GR8_TECH has released a new report on the effects of the nationwide betting ban that Brazil introduced on September 25, 2026. The ban came less than two years after a period of rapid growth in the country’s iGaming sector. The study is called Operator Lens: Brazil, and it covers licensing and compl
ReferOn has received the Silver Award for Affiliate Management Platform of the Year at the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 with a platform built to address system lag, manual reporting, and multi-step workflows in affiliate management. According to the company, these issues have affected affiliate ma
Chile-based online gaming operator Estelarbet has added Zitro Digital’s game portfolio to its platform, expanding its casino offering for players in the country. The agreement gives Estelarbet players access to Zitro Digital’s full game library, including titles such as King Fu Frog, Legendary Swor
The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator celebrates its 11th anniversary in October 2026 by having reached a major milestone: its portfolio now exceeds 50,000 titles. The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator library has grown by more than 40% over the past year, from over 35,000 titles in 2025 to more than 50,000 by th
A gambling operator may know exactly who its customers are without knowing whether they can afford to keep playing. That distinction exposes a weakness in player protection standards, where identity verification is widely enforced, but affordability assessments remain comparatively uncommon. The in
In this article, 1xBet outlines its plans for SiGMA World 2026 in Rome, highlighting its affiliate program, business networking opportunities, interactive booth experiences, prize competitions, and an exclusive event for partners. From expanding its affiliate network to hosting large-scale interact
In this article, SBC Events introduces SBC Summit Europe 2027, explaining why Europe’s regulated gaming industry needs a dedicated meeting place and how the event will bring together licensed operators, regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to exchange insights and explore opportunitie
Zitro has expanded its Legendary Sword series with the release of Legendary Sword II. The company has launched two new titles for Legendary Sword II, Hanami and Valhalla, featured in its CONCEPT gaming cabinet. The games feature the returning Honor and Magic Sword features, alongside a new Valor fe
Entertainment group to strengthen its Nordic footprint in new market SkillOnNet has secured a Finnish gambling licence, positioning the global entertainment group to enter the country’s newly regulated online casino market when it opens on July 1, 2027. SkillOnNet, the company behind internationally
The company’s first deployment in South Africa will bring its player-level decision-making technology to PantherBet’s hybrid sportsbook and casino platform Golden Whale, a specialist in machine learning-powered optimisation and decision intelligence for the iGaming industry, is excited to announce i
