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Bloomberry Launches OnlyFun.PH Gaming and Livestreaming Platform in Philippines
Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has launched OnlyFun.PH, a PAGCOR-regulated platform combining online gaming, livestreaming and interactive entertainment in the Philippines. Good to Know OnlyFun.PH allows players to interact with streamers and digital creators while accessing online gaming. The platform joins FUNaloMAX and Solaire Online in the Bloomberry digital gaming portfolio. Bloomberry plans additional live shows, creator partnerships and interactive features.
UK Gambling Commission Sets New Gaming Machine Rules For 2027
The UK Gambling Commission will bring new land based gaming machine rules into force from March 2027, with most technical requirements following in June. New Category B machines will need player limit tools, clearer session information and tighter controls on game speed and celebration features. Good to Know A new gaming machine session definition takes effect on 30 March 2027. Most revised Gaming Machine Technical Standards take effect on 30 June 2027.
New York Sues Polymarket Over Sports Prediction Markets
New York has taken Polymarket to court, adding another major prediction market operator to its growing legal fight over sports event contracts. Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul filed the case against QCX LLC, which operates Polymarket US, on September 24. State officials argue that Polymarket offers sports bets without a New York gambling license, while prediction market operators maintain that federal commodities law governs their contracts.
Cambodia Suspends Online Gambling at Casinos From October
Cambodia will suspend online gambling operations at all land based casinos from October as authorities tighten controls over casino linked cash flows and technology based crime. Interior Minister Sar Sokha said Prime Minister Hun Manet ordered the nationwide suspension after authorities found that live streamed gambling from casinos made financial activity harder to monitor. Good to Know The suspension takes effect across Cambodian casinos from October.
Stakelogic Goes Live With Dutch Licensed Lucky7Casino
Stakelogic has added its slots and live casino games to Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands, giving the Dutch operator access to the full supplier portfolio through the Relax Gaming aggregation platform. The launch went live on August 11, 2026. Good to Know Lucky7Casino now offers Stakelogic slots, blackjack, roulette and Super Wheel. Relax Gaming handles the content integration between the two companies.
Bally Bet and Monopoly Enter Regulated Alberta Market
Bally Bet Canada and Monopoly Casino and Sportsbook have gained approval to operate in the regulated Alberta iGaming market. Both brands can now join a growing lineup of online casinos and sportsbooks after the provincial market opened on July 13, 2026. Good to Know Bally Bet and Monopoly Casino now appear in the Alberta regulated gaming directory. Bally owns both brands after buying former Monopoly operator Gamesys.
Austria Sends Online Gambling Reform to European Commission
Austria has sent a draft gambling reform to the European Commission, starting a three-month review before lawmakers can enact the new rules. The plan would replace the single online casino licence with an open licensing system under strict entry conditions. Good to Know Online casino operators could enter Austria through a multi-licence framework. Players aged under 26 would face lower weekly deposit limits. Unlicensed operators must leave Austria by January 1, 2027, to avoid a licensing delay.
PAGCOR Extends B2B Gaming Accreditation Deadline To September 30
PAGCOR has extended a key accreditation deadline for companies supplying content, technology and support services to Philippine online gaming operators. Eligible providers now have until September 30, 2026, to complete the process. Good To Know The earlier compliance deadline was July 31. Unapproved systems face decommissioning from October 1. Only qualified Philippine SEC registered corporations can apply directly.
Circa Sports Wins Arizona Online Sportsbook License
Circa Sports has secured approval to enter the Arizona sports betting market through a partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. A launch date remains unconfirmed. Good To Know Circa Sports becomes the thirteenth licensed Arizona online sportsbook. Arizona law reserves ten licenses for tribes and ten for sports organizations. Arizona will become the seventh state with a Circa Sports online product.
FDJ United Reviews Online Markets After European Gambling Tax Rises
FDJ United may leave selected online gambling markets or sell non-core assets after tax increases across Europe reduced first-half revenue and profit. Good To Know Gambling tax changes reduced online revenue by almost €24 million. FDJ United may exit selected markets but has not named them. Adjusted net profit fell 19% to €180 million.
Nevada Bill Targets Sports Prediction Markets
Nevada lawmakers have opened another federal route to stop sports event contracts from operating as prediction markets. A new House bill would ban sports and casino event contracts while preserving markets tied to weather and economic data. Good to Know Steven Horsford and Mark Amodei introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act. A matching Senate proposal came earlier from Catherine Cortez Masto and two other senators. The bill would protect state and tribal control over gambling regulation.
Gaming Corps Signs Oranje Palace Content Deal
Gaming Corps has signed a content deal with Oranje Palace, adding its slots, football games and Instant Blitz titles to the Dutch operator platform. Good to Know Oranje Palace is operated by Holland Gaming Technology. Gaming Corps content will include the 3 Pigs series. The operator launched a new in-house front end in May 2026 Gaming Corps Expands in the Netherlands Oranje Palace will add a broad range of Gaming Corps titles after completing a platform update earlier in 2026.
Evolution Pays £4.75 Million in UK Settlement
Evolution has agreed to pay £4.75 million to end an 18-month UK Gambling Commission licence review. The case involved Evolution games appearing on six websites linked to two operators without a UK licence. Good to Know Evolution retains its UK supplier licence. The company ended both operator relationships. New ring-fencing controls now cover European markets.
BGaming Launches The Godfather Slot
BGaming has released The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power, a branded online slot based on the well-known film franchise. The game uses the likeness and voice of Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone, along with music linked to the film. Good to Know The slot has three independent Pot Collectors. Three bonus modes can activate together. The listed RTP is 96.57%, with medium-high volatility. Three Features Can Run at Once The main draw comes from Bonus Spins, Jackpot Spins and Hold & Win Spins.
Former Casino Boat Becomes Alabama Artificial Reef
A former riverboat casino now rests on the Gulf floor after Alabama converted the Argosy VI into one of its largest artificial reef sites. Good to Know The vessel sits about 23 nautical miles south of Orange Beach. The Gulf reaches about 122 feet deep at the reef location. Alabama used $2.5 million in GOMESA funding for the project. Casino Floor Becomes Fish Habitat Crews sank the 408 foot, four level vessel on July 1 after years of planning and environmental preparation as you can see below.
WSOP Winners Roundup Features Four More Gold Bracelet Results
Four more bracelets landed at the 2026 World Series of Poker, with two massive no-limit hold’em fields, one fast bounty event and one rare PLO format all producing strong stories. Good to know Myles Mullaly, Toby Price and Adriaan Jacobs all won their first WSOP bracelets. Justin Fawcett won bracelet number two, one year after his first WSOP win. Adriaan Jacobs became only the fourth South African player to win a WSOP bracelet.
Keir Starmer Set To Announce Under 16 Social Media Ban For United Kingdom
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce a ban on social media use for children under 16, according to reports from The Guardian, Financial Times and Reuters. The plan follows Australia and could also affect gaming apps, AI chatbots and late night app use. Good to know The ban would target major social platforms, not gaming apps as a full category. Gaming apps may still need to remove risky features for younger users, including stranger chat.
CFTC Sues New Mexico In Latest Prediction Markets Fight
The CFTC has sued New Mexico to block state gambling enforcement against federally regulated prediction markets, opening another court fight over sports event contracts, Kalshi, and who controls the sector. Good to know The CFTC argues prediction markets fall under federal derivatives law, not state gambling law. New Mexico says Kalshi offers illegal online sports betting because the state only allows sports betting at physical casinos.
ProphetX Gets CFTC License For Sports Prediction Exchange
ProphetX has secured federal approval to run a regulated sports prediction exchange in the U.S., adding another name to the fast growing event contract race. Good to know ProphetX received CFTC approval as both a DCM and DCO after iGaming.org already reported on this back in November 2015. The company plans a direct clearing model for sports event contracts. Launch timing for the regulated exchange has not been announced.
Naoya Kihara Wins Back To Back WSOP Championship Events
Naoya Kihara went from a 14 year WSOP title drought to two bracelets in a few days. The Japanese poker pro won Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship for $301,970, just after taking down the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship. Good to Know Naoya Kihara won Event #23: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship for his third WSOP bracelet. He became the first player from Japan to win three WSOP bracelets. The event drew 130 entries and created a $1,209,000 prize pool.
Europe Splits Over Prediction Markets As MiCA Deadline Nears
Europe has no single rulebook for prediction markets, leaving operators caught between gambling law, financial regulation and crypto compliance. By May 2026, Gibraltar had issued the first bespoke licence, while France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal had taken formal action against Polymarket. Good to Know Gibraltar is the only European jurisdiction with a specific prediction market licence. France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal have treated Polymarket as illegal gambling.
Plaza Las Vegas To Open High Limit Rooms Later This Summer
The Plaza Hotel & Casino is adding a new high limit gaming room later this summer, giving downtown Las Vegas another premium slot space as the property leans further into higher-end casino play. A stronger slot business and rising demand from premium players helped drive the plan. Plaza also said longtime guests had been asking for a more private and comfortable area focused on slot play. Good to Know Plaza will open a new high limit gaming room on the main casino floor later this summer.
Congress Wants Review of Suspicious Polymarket Bets on Iran War
Congress is pushing for a closer look at Polymarket after a run of well-timed geopolitical bets, with recent Iran war trading now at the center of the fight. Lawmakers from both parties are raising insider trading concerns as the platform tries to rebuild a path into the US market. Good to Know Rep. Ritchie Torres asked the CFTC to review recent Polymarket trading tied to the Iran war. Sen. Richard Blumenthal also sent Polymarket a letter seeking answers on war and violence contracts.
Norway Launches New Problem Gambling Plan
Norway has launched a new four-year action plan focused on problem gambling, with prevention and treatment at the center. The programme runs from 2026 to 2029 and keeps the focus on public health, youth protection, and early support rather than new gambling restrictions. Good to Know The plan does not change gambling laws, age limits, or betting caps. Children and young people aged 9 to 25 are the main target group. Norway will expand helpline access, treatment services, and national research.
NCAA Sues DraftKings Over Use Of March Madness And Related Tournament Terms
A new court fight has opened between the NCAA and DraftKings over betting promotions tied to college basketball tournament branding. The dispute centers on whether DraftKings can use well-known NCAA tournament terms in sportsbook menus, ads, and other consumer-facing materials. Good to Know The NCAA wants an emergency restraining order against DraftKings. Terms at issue include March Madness, Final Four, Elite Eight, and Sweet Sixteen.
PrizePicks Leaving Canada As Company Focuses On United States
Daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks will soon end operations in Canada. The Atlanta based company confirmed that all DFS contests will stop as the business concentrates on growth across the United States. Good to Know PrizePicks will end Canadian operations on April 3. Players must withdraw account funds before April 2. The company says focus now centers on expansion across the United States. PrizePicks informed Canadian customers about the change through email earlier in the week.
Fanatics Commits $50M To Grow New York Workforce And Office Space
anatics will expand operations in New York following an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul confirming a major investment tied to hiring and office growth in Manhattan. Good to Know Fanatics plans to invest more than $50 million into expanded facilities. About 300 new roles are expected across technology, product, corporate, and operations teams. Project will receive up to $5 million in performance based tax credits through the Excelsior Jobs Program.
PlayOJO Player Wins £3.6 Million Jackpot From Single £4 Spin
A PlayOJO customer won £3.6 million on February 6, 2026, after triggering the Jackpot King progressive prize on The Goonies slot with a £4 spin. Good to Know Winning spin was valued at just £4 before activating the progressive jackpot. Jackpot King network links multiple Blueprint Gaming titles into a shared prize pool. PlayOJO promotes a model that pays winnings without wagering requirements.
New York Sportsbooks Take In $144.9 Million On Super Bowl LX, A Year-On-Year 9% Dip
New York sportsbooks recorded a combined $144.9 million betting handle tied to the final NFL game of the season between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, according to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission. Good to Know Total handle fell slightly from nearly $160 million wagered on last year Big Game. Online sportsbooks generated $126.3 million in wagers across core betting markets. State collected $26.6 million in tax revenue under the 51 percent tax structure.
Kalshi Asks Ninth Circuit to Halt Nevada Enforcement Action
The legal clash between Kalshi and Nevada regulators has intensified, with the federally regulated prediction market platform seeking urgent court intervention to prevent potential enforcement measures. Good to Know Kalshi filed an emergency motion with the Ninth Circuit on February 11, 2026. Request seeks a temporary administrative stay to block Nevada civil enforcement action. Dispute centers on whether prediction market contracts fall under federal commodities law or state gambling rules.
Texas Racing Commission Issues Cease and Desist to TwinSpires
Texas regulators have ordered TwinSpires to stop accepting online wagers from residents inside the state, only days after the platform reopened access. The cease and desist action highlights ongoing friction around online horse racing betting in Texas. Good to Know Cease and desist order issued Feb.
Boyd Gaming Closes 2025 With Strong Regional Performance
Boyd Gaming finished 2025 on a strong note, supported by steady customer demand in its regional markets and consistent results from digital partnerships. Company leadership framed the year as one defined by discipline rather than volatility, with performance holding up across both brick-and-mortar and online channels.
New York Extends $2 Billion Sports Betting Streak Into January
New York online sports betting started 2026 with familiar momentum. January once again cleared the $2 billion mark, extending a historic run that continues to separate the Empire State from every other US betting market.
Gemini Passes 750 Million Monthly Users as AI Adoption Grows
User adoption of consumer AI tools continues to accelerate, and the latest earnings data from Google highlights how quickly that landscape is shifting. New figures show one of its flagship AI products moving into the top tier of global usage within months.
EU Targets 12 Countries Over Crypto Tax Reporting Rules
The European Commission is escalating enforcement around crypto tax transparency and digital asset regulation, targeting multiple member states over delayed implementation. Good to Know Twelve EU countries received formal notices over crypto tax reporting rules. Hungary also faces action tied to MiCA compliance. Member states have two months to respond or face further steps.
High Roller Builds Prediction Markets Offering With Crypto.com
High Roller Technologies outlined plans to enter the US prediction markets segment as part of a broader business strategy tied to partnerships and recent financing activity. The company operates the online casino brands High Roller and Fruta.
Petersburg Sees Temporary Live! Casino Opening Along I 95
Petersburg added a new attraction along the I-95 corridor as Live Casino Virginia opened its doors with a temporary gaming facility. The launch marks the first public step toward a far larger resort plan that developers say will reshape jobs, tourism, and local investment over time.
Slot Break Leads 88 Year Old Player to Surprise Poker Cash at Beau Rivage
Linda Hammons only walked into the poker room because her favorite slot machine was busy. A few hours later, the 88 year old grandmother found herself deep in one of the largest tournaments ever held at the Beau Rivage Casino in Mississippi. Hammons entered a $500 event from the property Heater series and ended up finishing 14th out of 2,628 entries in the $1 million mystery bounty tournament. It marked her first ever poker tournament cash.
Tribal Leaders Publicly Praise Massachusetts Ruling Against Kalshi
A legal fight over prediction markets took a sharper turn this week after Massachusetts secured a court order blocking Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state. Tribal gaming leaders across the country reacted quickly, calling the ruling a turning point in the growing dispute over whether prediction markets cross into sports betting.
Shane Hennen Linked to NCAA and China Basketball Betting Scheme, Who Is He?
Federal investigators have pulled back the curtain on one of the most complex basketball betting schemes uncovered in years. At the center sits Shane Hennen, a longtime gambler whose path from street hustles to international betting rings now places him at the core of a case touching college basketball, overseas leagues, and US professional players.
Known Poker Cheaters Banned at The Lodge Card Club in Austin
Two poker players with prior bans in several jurisdictions were removed from play this week at The Lodge Card Club, owned by Doug Polk, in Texas after staff discovered altered cards during a live game. Norberto Pardo, 49, and Yaiquel Mosqueda Perez, 43, were identified during a $1 $2 $5 pot limit Omaha game after poker vlogger Anthony Martino alerted staff to suspicious activity.
Bally's Chicago Seeks Extension for Medinah Temple Casino
Bally’s Chicago is asking state lawmakers for permission to keep operating its temporary casino at Medinah Temple as construction delays continue at its planned permanent casino in River West. A bill introduced Thursday by state Representative Kam Buckner would extend the current temporary operating license beyond its September 2026 expiration and allow Bally’s to remain at Medinah Temple through September 2027.
Maine Considers Blocking Dual Currency Casinos
While New Jersey lawmakers are revisiting whether sweepstakes casinos can fit inside a regulated model, Maine is moving in the opposite direction. State officials and legislators are now weighing a full ban on dual currency online sweepstakes casinos, framing the issue around licensing, enforcement, and consumer protection.
Illinois Player Wins First Million Dollar Lottery Prize of 2026
An online player became the first Illinois $1 million draw-game winner of 2026 after hitting the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot in the Sunday evening drawing. The digital ticket matched all five numbers to secure the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were 19, 28, 30, 40, and 42. Nearly 32,000 winning tickets were sold for the drawing. During 2025, Lucky Day Lotto produced more than 10.7 million winning tickets statewide, paying out close to $67.3 million in prizes through the Illinois Lottery.
Gods of Poker Heads for Taipei in January After Successful Jeju Debut
The arrival of Gods of Poker in early December delivered exactly what the name promised — something bold, dramatic, and completely different. The maiden GOP series, branded Eden Awakens, ran from December 5–14 in Jeju and quickly proved that this was no ordinary debut on the Asian poker calendar. Across ten packed days, the Korean island once again became a magnet for international poker talent, hosting 80 events and welcoming a buzzing mix of seasoned pros and rising stars.
Kevin Hart Joins High Stakes Poker Season 15 on PokerGO
A familiar face from Hollywood is heading back to the poker table, and the timing feels deliberate. PokerGO locked in a holiday season release that blends celebrity appeal with real money pressure. High Stakes Poker returns with a lineup built to pull in both poker fans and casual viewers.
LiveScore Bet Plans Bulgaria Shutdown After UK Tax Hike
LiveScore Group is trimming exposure outside core markets as tax pressure builds at home. The company confirmed plans to close LiveScore Bet in Bulgaria, tying the decision to higher costs in the UK and early warning signs in Eastern Europe.
Andrew Catterall Becomes PointsBet Group New CEO
PointsBet is setting up its next chapter well ahead of time. The bookmaker has mapped out a leadership handover that keeps its founder close while elevating a familiar executive to the top job, all as ownership dynamics continue to evolve.
Tribes Warn Congress Over Prediction Market Sports Betting
A new fight has opened in Washington over prediction markets and sports betting. Tribal gaming leaders say federal regulators waited too long, and now Congress needs to step in. The debate cuts straight into tribal authority, consumer protection, and who gets to control sports wagering in the United States.
Kalshi Media Partnerships Draw Attention From Congress
Prediction markets keep pushing closer to mainstream media. Kalshi recent deals with CNN and CNBC sit right at that edge, and lawmakers are paying attention. One congressman now wants answers from regulators, and the timing matters as election and geopolitical contracts stay in focus.
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