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Macau Q3 gaming revenue slips 3.7% to MOP$60.4bn as mass baccarat weakens
Macau's third-quarter gross gaming revenue fell 3.7% year on year to MOP$60.4 billion, driven by a drop in mass baccarat. The government has kept its MOP$236 billion full-year forecast.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
New Jersey Senate panel backs bill replacing criminal penalties for underage gambling with civil fines
The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-0 to advance S597, which would make underage gambling a civil matter with fines of up to $2,000 and direct the proceeds to problem gambling programmes.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
São Paulo court rejects lawyer's R$163m damages claim against Blaze over gambling losses
A São Paulo civil court denied lawyer Willer Tomaz compensation for losses on Blaze, ruling he knowingly assumed the risks of high-stakes play. Tomaz is separately under Federal Police investigation for alleged money laundering through betting.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © igamingtoday
River Cree Resort & Casino picks GiG to power its entry into Alberta's online gambling market
First Nations-owned River Cree Resort & Casino has chosen Gaming Innovation Group to supply online casino and sportsbook technology for its planned Alberta launch. It becomes GiG's fifth operator partner in the province.GamblingigamingtodayPhoto: © iGaming Business
US midterm prediction markets near $1bn in volume as NBA restricts props and CFTC defends swaps proposal
Trading on 2026 US midterm event contracts has passed $750m and could reach $1.6bn, while the NBA and its sportsbook partners agreed to limit certain props and the CFTC's chair defended a proposed broader swaps definition.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © GamblingNews
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid partnership, with focus on responsible gambling campaigns
BetMGM has renewed its agreement with NHL star Connor McDavid, who will keep fronting its responsible gambling campaigns. The operator says its "Mullet Over" campaign has driven a 27% year-over-year rise in accounts with deposit limits.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Louisiana regulators hold off on DraftKings licence renewal, grant conditional extension pending probe
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously not to fully renew DraftKings' licence, instead granting a conditional extension while it examines shareholder suitability, AI use and responsible gaming practices.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Boyd Gaming named in negligence lawsuit over alleged assault of a minor at Orleans Las Vegas
A lawsuit names Boyd Gaming, owner of the Orleans Hotel & Casino, and Masque Nightclub as defendants. It alleges staff failed to protect a teenager who was allegedly assaulted by a performer in a hotel room. The plaintiff seeks over $15,000 in damages.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
BGaming launches Aviamasters 2 Halloween with 97% RTP and 1,000x maximum multiplier
BGaming has released Aviamasters 2 Halloween, a seasonal take on its Aviamasters crash-style game, with a 97% RTP, medium-low volatility and a 1,000x maximum multiplier. It follows two other Halloween titles from the provider.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Florida sheriff probes suspected illegal betting after brawl at under-9 youth football game
Police in Polk County, Florida, are investigating whether illegal betting sparked a mass brawl among adults at a game between eight-year-olds' teams. No arrests have been made so far.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Kent couple claim $15M top prize from Ohio Lottery's 50th Anniversary Scratch-Off
An Ohio couple from Kent won the $15 million top prize on a $50 scratch-off ticket sold in Ravenna. The Ohio Lottery confirmed the win on October 15, 2026, and the winners chose a lump sum over annual payments.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
89 Labour MPs urge Chancellor to consider higher Machine Games Duty on Category B machines
A letter led by APPG for Gambling Reform chair Alex Ballinger and backed by 89 Labour MPs asks the Chancellor to consider raising Category B machine duty. The BGC and Bacta oppose the move, citing shop closures and job losses.GamblingGamblingNewsOpenBet completes Loterie Romande sportsbook migration as it targets state lottery operators
OpenBet has moved Loterie Romande's JouezSport omnichannel sportsbook onto its own platform. The migration supports the company's aim of becoming the preferred sportsbook provider for World Lottery Association members.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
ANJ: French gambling GGR flat at EUR 5.66bn in H1 2026 as online growth offsets FDJ and PMU declines
France's regulator ANJ reports H1 2026 gross gaming revenue, excluding casinos and clubs, of EUR 5.66 billion, up 0.5%. Online GGR rose 11%, while FDJ and PMU both recorded declines.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Wildz Group says it is first operator to secure a Finnish iGaming licence ahead of July 2027 market launch
Malta-based Wildz Group says the Finnish National Police Board has authorised it to offer gambling in Finland for five years. The regulator also reported 4 prohibition orders and 6 conditional fines in 2026 so far.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
ITIA hands Serbian player Stefan Milićević 24-year ban and $70,000 fine for match-fixing
The International Tennis Integrity Agency has banned Serbian player Stefan Milićević for 24 years and fined him $70,000 after finding he fixed six matches between 2022 and 2024 and tried to fix six more.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
Podcast: NFL handle flat as prediction markets take a growing share, and a debate on gambling M&A value
An iGaming Business podcast cites H2 data showing NFL sportsbook handle roughly flat this year, with prediction markets taking about 15% of combined handle in regulated states. The hosts also debate whether gambling acquisitions create value.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
UK casino chiefs say MGD doubling threatens investment and jobs, as Genting says it is 'itching to invest'
At a London panel, executives from Rank Group, Genting Casinos and the Hippodrome warned that a possible rise in machine games duty from 20% to 40% could hold back investment and cost jobs, and asked for tax stability.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © SBC News
Kevin Pietersen's Dafabet ambassador deal raises integrity questions for English cricket
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, now a specialist mentor for the national side, has become Dafabet's global ambassador. The ECB has reportedly been told he will not promote the brand while on England duty.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Hacksaw Gaming launches B2B prediction markets platform after MGA licence extension
Hacksaw Gaming has launched a B2B peer-to-peer prediction markets platform for operators, backed by an MGA licence extension covering Type 3 Gaming Services alongside its existing Type 1 authorisation.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
German court rulings could open the door to refund claims over losses at unlicensed online casinos
A string of German and EU court decisions may let players recover money lost on online casinos that lacked a German licence. Germany's Federal Court of Justice is weighing a Tipico case, with a final ruling possibly due in January 2027.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Nevada's Mike Dreitzer says sports event contracts should be treated like sports bets, criticizing CFTC approach
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer argued that sports event contracts are functionally the same as traditional wagers. He rejected the CFTC's separate framework and several arguments made by prediction market operators.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © European Gaming
Tom Horn Gaming to release 3 Pots of Aladdin slot with seven Hold & Win configurations
Tom Horn Gaming will launch the high-volatility slot 3 Pots of Aladdin on 22 October 2026, combining Jackpots, Collectors and Multipliers into seven Hold & Win bonus variants. Initial availability is in Latvia and Portugal.GamblingEuropean GamingPhoto: © iGaming Business
Gabon's new gambling monopoly yet to name approved operators or publish fees seven months after applications closed
Gabon's state-owned gaming company GDJ has not published the results of its operator selection, nor the fees and terms for private participation, even though earlier licences became invalid on 7 April 2026.GamblingiGaming Business