All The Latests News About Online Gambling

PAGCOR expects a government decision soon on its long planned separation of casino operations from regulatory duties, a change that would leave the Philippine agency focused only on gaming oversight. The Governance Commission for GOCCs is reviewing the proposal before any recommendation goes to the Office of the President. PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco…

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has paid another seven figure Dragon Link jackpot, taking its 2026 total to eight wins above $1 million on the Aristocrat Gaming slot series. A Hillsborough player won $1,071,032.92 on Sept. 12 after placing a $150 bet on Dragon Link Autumn Moon at a $2 denomination. Good to…

Europe unlicensed online gambling market could reach €13 billion in 2026 after growing at an estimated 18% compound annual rate since 2019, according to new research commissioned by Euromat. The study by Regulus Partners and Helios covered 28 European markets and found that a relatively small group of operators now controls much of the unlicensed…

Nevada gaming regulators are preparing a broad update to technical rules covering slot systems, cashless wagering, sportsbooks and other gaming technology. The Nevada Gaming Control Board will review revisions to 10 technical standards at its Oct. 7 meeting. Public comments remain open through Oct. 5. The NGCB says the project aims to modernize requirements and…

Google will stop gambling affiliate and comparison sites from advertising to users in Croatia from October 7, while licensed operators can continue promoting their own gambling products. The change targets what Google calls online gambling promoting content. Existing certifications covering that category will be revoked on the same date, and Google will stop accepting new…

A Frankfurt investigation involving €5.86 billion in wagers has led the German Sports Betting Association to question whether current estimates capture the real size of unlicensed online gambling in Germany. The DSWV says the figure, covering only July 2021 through the end of 2023 and one criminal investigation, deserves comparison with the latest official estimate…

EGT Digital can now offer a broader mix of casino content, sportsbook technology and game aggregation to PAGCOR licensed operators in the Philippines after its local affiliate secured new regulatory approvals. EGT Philippines received accreditation as a game content provider for electronic casino games and sports betting, along with separate approval as a game aggregator.…

Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay will open its doors on September 16, adding a PAGCOR licensed gaming venue to one of the Philippines best known tourism destinations. Golden TW Realty and Development is behind the six storey property at Station 0. The developer describes Kaban as the first casino hotel on Boracay. A formal opening…

Turkish authorities have traced TRY17.75 billion in bank transactions while investigating 177 people over an alleged unlicensed betting network operating across eight provinces. The operation adds to a much wider 2026 campaign against online betting networks and the payment channels used to transfer gambling proceeds. Authorities said nearly 40 betting groups had already been dismantled…

Universal Entertainment is preparing a return to the overseas gaming equipment market through UDN Gaming, a Nevada company backed by up to $25 million in financing from the Japanese group. UDN will handle the first stage of the US licensing and equipment business while Universal Entertainment works through its own gaming licence applications. The group…

PENN Entertainment will break ground on Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs on September 14, replacing the Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat with a new land based casino. The Iowa project carries an expected budget of $180 million to $200 million. PENN now targets an opening in Q4 2027 or early 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. Good…

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved another year of operations for MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown. The unanimous vote keeps all three Detroit casinos licensed through the next annual review in September 2027. The decision came after the regulator examined finances, operating practices and responsible gaming compliance. Good to…

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached an $8 million settlement with VGW Holdings Pty. Ltd. and its affiliates over Chumba Casino, Global Poker and Luckyland Slots. The agreement follows New York enforcement against sweepstakes casino operators and comes after the state formally banned the model in December 2025. Good to Know VGW will…

Democratic Bulgaria MPs want Bulgaria to replace its current gambling advertising restrictions with a near total ban after arguing that operators have repeatedly found ways around rules introduced in 2024. The bill, filed in the 52nd National Assembly on September 9, would extend restrictions across outdoor advertising, websites, apps, online platforms and direct marketing while…

A previously confidential report commissioned by Evolution has entered the public record and opened a new front in its long running court dispute with Playtech and Black Cube. Playtech said September 9 that the Spectrum Gaming Group report supports core concerns from the earlier Black Cube investigation over operator monitoring and access to Evolution games…