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Deal With Death Online Slot Brings Poker Mechanics to Reels
Hacksaw Gaming has expanded its online slot portfolio with Deal With Death, a release that places traditional reel play alongside poker-based evaluation mechanics. The game frames players opposite a metallic skeletal dealer, presenting a casino setting built around cards, Jokers, and hand rankings rather than a narrative-driven storyline. The design focuses on gameplay structure and […]
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KSA Strengthens Oversight to Combat Illegal Gambling and Protect Players
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) is set to intensify its regulatory efforts in 2026, focusing on the dual challenges of illegal gambling and player protection. The KSA’s supervisory agenda for the year outlines five key areas of emphasis: tackling illegal gambling offers, protecting vulnerable groups, monitoring the duty of care, overseeing advertising practices, and ensuring compliance […]
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Why Sweepstakes Casinos Are Filling the Gap in States without Legal Online Casinos
If you live in a U.S. state without legal real-money online casinos, you are not alone. As of 2026, only 7 US states allow full legal real-money online casinos, according to the American Gaming Association, leaving more than 80 percent of states without access. So what happens when demand is high but legal options are limited? You […]
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Hokkaido Calls for Review of Initial IR Approval
Japan’s northernmost prefecture has initiated a renewed debate over the country’s casino resort development policy, as Hokkaido’s governor requested that national authorities assess the outcome of the first integrated resort (IR) application round, which closed with only one approved candidate. Hokkaido Seeks Answers Ahead of 2027 Bid Window Governor Naomichi Suzuki delivered the request during a media […]
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Macau Premium Mass January Survey Shows High-End Strength
Macau’s casino market began the year with notable strength in its premium mass segment, according to January observations published by Citigroup. The firm’s proprietary table survey reported increases in average spend among higher-end mass players and identified more large-value bettors than in the same period last year, even as overall player counts declined. Citigroup analysts […]
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New Jersey Gambling Revenue Approaches $7B in 2025; December’s Numbers Significant
New Jersey’s gambling sector closed 2025 with nearly $7 billion in combined revenue across casinos, online operators, and sportsbooks. December played a prominent role in setting the pace for the year, with both internet gaming and sports wagering rising substantially compared to 2024 while Atlantic City’s casino hotels showed mixed numbers. The New Jersey Division […]
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Raptor 2 DoubleMax Marks Yggdrasil’s Next Online Slot Release
Yggdrasil Gaming has released Raptor 2 DoubleMax, continuing the prehistoric-themed slot series that first appeared in 2021. The new title revisits the familiar jungle setting and central DoubleMax mechanic while introducing structural updates designed to extend play and increase potential outcomes. The sequel also represents two internal developments for the studio, as it serves as […]
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Maine Online Casino Bill Advances as Other States Reconsider iGaming
Maine is set to become the eighth U.S. state to authorize real-money online casino gaming after Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she will allow LD 1164 passed last session to take effect without her signature. “I considered this bill carefully, and while I have concerns about the impacts of gambling on public health, I […]
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Brazil Evaluates Betting License Requests Amid Rapid Growth
Brazil’s regulatory transformation of online betting has entered a new phase as the Ministry of Finance reviews 25 applications from companies seeking permission to operate legally in the country. The volume of requests reflects heightened interest in entering a market that has rapidly grown into a multi-billion-real segment of the digital economy. Regulatory Structure and Financial […]
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Australia’s Gambling Sector Braces for Largest AML/CTF Overhaul in a Decade
Australia’s gambling industry is preparing for its most significant regulatory shift in more than ten years, as wide-ranging Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms are scheduled to take effect from March 2026. The changes, introduced through amendments to Australia’s AML/CTF framework, are expected to impose stricter compliance obligations on gambling operators, aligning the sector […]
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