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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.Read the storyPhoto: © iGaming BusinessiGaming 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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the story- SBC News
OpenBet 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.Read the story Photo: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the storyPhoto: © GamblingNewsGamblingNews
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.Read the story