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UK Considers Higher Tax on Slot Machines Ahead of Budget
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering a higher tax rate on slot machines as the UK government assesses ways to raise additional revenue ahead of the October Budget. Treasury officials are examining how much money different increases to Machine Games Duty could generate. The duty applies to takings from machines offering cash prizes, including slot, […]
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New Zealand’s New Online Casino Standards Put Pokie RNGs and Reel Mathematics Under the Spotlight
New Zealand’s new technical standards for online casino gambling came into force on 8 July 2026, introducing formal requirements for random-number generation, game pacing and the way online casino games behave under the country’s developing regulated regime. The Online Casino Gambling (Minimum Standards) 2026, issued by the Department of Internal Affairs, requires game results to […]
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NCAA Ends Cincinnati Review in Brendan Sorsby Case
The NCAA has concluded its investigation into the University of Cincinnati’s handling of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s sports betting activity, determining that the school and its football program did not violate NCAA rules. The decision brings an end to months of scrutiny that followed revelations about Sorsby’s extensive gambling activity during his collegiate career. The […]
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Congress Renews Pressure on FanDuel Over VIP Program
Three members of Congress have renewed their criticism of FanDuel’s VIP sports betting program, arguing that the company’s previous response failed to address important questions about how it markets to and monitors high-value customers. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Valerie P. Foushee (D-N.C.) sent a new letter […]
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Pragmatic Play Brings Kevin Hart Into Live Casino Event
Pragmatic Play has announced a new live casino collaboration with actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who will host selected titles from the supplier’s portfolio during a special event scheduled for 6 and 7 November. Hart will appear inside Pragmatic Play’s live casino studio for four sessions, with the specific tables he will host set to […]
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UK Gambling Commission Flags AI Risk as iGaming Compliance Technology Comes Under Scrutiny
The UK Gambling Commission has identified rapid advances in artificial intelligence as a growing challenge for gambling operators’ anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence controls. In its 2026 money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment, published on 30 July, the regulator said developments in AI and other technologies could increase the speed and sophistication of financial crime while […]
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Macau Casino GGR Reaches US$2.71B in August
Macau’s casino industry generated MOP21.89 billion (US$2.71 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during August, according to figures released by the city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). The result represented a 1.2% decline from August 2025, although revenue improved considerably from the previous month. August GGR increased 8.1% compared with July’s MOP20.26 billion. July’s performance […]
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UKGC Suspends BresBet and Bet St George Licences
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd following regulatory enquiries into suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The suspensions took effect immediately, with both operators now subject to formal licence reviews under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The regulator said the measures […]
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Pragmatic Play Debuts Gangster-Themed Eastern Fury Slot
Pragmatic Play has launched Eastern Fury, a 5×5 video slot that combines a gangster-themed setting with expanding multiplier wilds and respins. The game uses 15 paylines, with combinations formed by matching three or more symbols from left to right. It has medium volatility, a 23.75% hit frequency, and a maximum win of 10,000x the bet. The […]
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WarHorse Starts Work on South Sioux City Casino Resort
WarHorse Gaming has officially started construction on a new casino and hospitality development in South Sioux City, marking the company’s third gaming property in Nebraska and a significant investment in the region’s entertainment sector. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 27 at a site adjacent to the Atokad Downs racetrack. The project carries a […]
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