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A renewed lawsuit from Queens residents targets the New York State Gaming Commission over its approval of a casino license for the Metropolitan Park project. Petitioners said they plan to refile the case as early as Friday, following a late March dismissal. They intend to submit a motion to reargue the earlier ruling, stating that the initial filing in New York County was valid because the Gaming Commission made its decision there. A parallel filing is expected in Queens County. The original lawsuit challenged the license issued to Queens Future LLC, the development group behind the $8 billion casino proposal…

Dale Academy has won the SiGMA Pitch South America competition in São Paulo with a model centered on workforce training for the gaming sector across Latin America. The competition, organized by the SiGMA Group during the BiS SiGMA South America Summit, took place on April 9 at the Jardins Stage with sponsorship from SOFTSWISS. Dale Academy curator Fellipe Fraga accepted the award and presented the winning pitch on behalf of the company. Dale Academy’s platform focuses on certification, training, and professional development tailored to the gaming industry. The company’s approach addresses workforce requirements tied to compliance and operational roles. During the…

Wisconsin has moved closer to launching online sports betting after Governor Tony Evers signed legislation allowing mobile wagering under a tribal-led framework, while signaling that future arrangements must be negotiated in a way that benefits all 11 federally recognized tribes. The new law modifies the legal definition of a “bet” to permit wagers placed on mobile or electronic devices within the state, provided the transactions are processed through servers located on tribal land and comply with existing gaming compacts. At present, sports betting in Wisconsin is limited to in-person wagers at tribal casinos. Implementation will depend on renegotiating gaming compacts…

Caesars Entertainment has announced the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online Bracelet schedule, featuring 30 gold bracelet events and $7 million in guaranteed prize pools, as the company expands its digital tournament offering alongside its flagship live series in Las Vegas. The schedule will run from May 30 through July 14, in parallel with the World Series of Poker, allowing eligible players in Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania to compete for WSOP gold bracelets online. The 2026 series will include the return of the WSOP Online Bracelet Leaderboard, awarding $50,000 in prizes to top-performing players. Caesars also added…

Caesars Entertainment has opened Harrah’s Oklahoma, its first managed property in the state, developed in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. The facility is expected to become a new hub for tourism and entertainment along the historic Route 66 corridor in the Chandler area. The casino celebrated its grand opening on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by tribal leaders and company executives. Festivities included inaugural gaming moments, appearances by local celebrities, live performances, and a fireworks display. Adding to the opening-day excitement, Oklahoma football legends Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops participated in ceremonial first-play events on the casino floor.…

A U.S. federal judge has rejected a bid by prediction market operator Kalshi to halt Arizona’s criminal prosecution, marking the latest development in a widening legal battle over the status of event-based trading platforms. The court denied Kalshi’s request to block the case and declined to rule that federal law overrides Arizona’s gambling statutes. U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi said Wednesday it was too early in the case for him to rule on that issue. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has charged Kalshi with 20 misdemeanor counts of wagering, alleging the company accepted bets on political outcomes, college sports, and…

Caesars Entertainment has officially released the tournament schedule for the 2026 WSOP Online season. This year the series features a total of 30 gold bracelet events that will take place between May 30 and July 14. The online competitions are designed to run in conjunction with the traditional live World Series of Poker held annually in Las Vegas. Tournament organizers have confirmed that the upcoming series will offer 7 million dollars in total guaranteed prize pools. The WSOP Online events are available to players located within four specific United States jurisdictions which include Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. By…

Global betting company 1xBet has won the Best Sportsbook Operator 2026 award at the SiGMA Awards South America 2026. In awarding 1xBet, members of the expert judging panel praised the brand’s standards and its ability to integrate innovation into its products. “This prestigious award has reinforced 1xBet’s status in Latin America,” the company said in a statement. “1xBet’s victory in this key category demonstrates the soundness of its chosen strategic approach. By combining its global reputation with a deep understanding of the regional context, the brand has created a platform that delivers an exceptional user experience.” In its decision, the…

A group of Ohio Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would ban online sports betting and impose strict limits on how, where, and how much residents can wager, targeting a market that has rapidly shifted toward mobile platforms since legalization. The proposal, titled the Save Ohio Sports Act, was announced on April 8 at the Statehouse by Republican Representatives Riordan McClain, Gary Click, Johnathan Newman, and Kevin Ritter, alongside addiction specialists and public health advocates. The measure now moves to the Ohio House for consideration. If enacted, the bill would require all legal sports betting to take place in person…

User experience and cultural adaptation will be decisive factors in Brazil’s regulated betting market, industry executives indicated during discussions at BiS SiGMA South America 2026.  On the second day of the event, panellists highlighted how operators are adjusting to Brazilian consumer behaviour as the sector transitions into a post-regulation phase. Brazil’s strong engagement with sports and digital platforms has made these shifts particularly significant for market participants. Panel discussions showed that competition in the regulated environment is increasingly driven by user experience, with personalisation, payment speed and platform usability emerging as critical tools for customer retention and growth. “Traditional television…

Las Vegas tourism and gaming revenue both recorded growth during the month of February, marking a rare simultaneous gain for these two sectors. Data released by state and local authorities indicate that the region is showing signs of recovery following a period of inconsistent performance throughout the previous year. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state generated 1.24 billion dollars in gross gaming revenue for the month, representing a 1.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. While the Las Vegas Strip remained relatively flat with 696.2 million dollars in revenue, other areas contributed to the…

Former Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello, now Non-Executive Director at SOFTSWISS, opened BiS SiGMA South America 2026 in São Paulo, as the country continues to consolidate its regulated betting market and attract growing international interest. The event, hosted at the Transamerica Expo Center, brings together policymakers, executives, and investors to assess regulatory developments and the evolution of Brazil’s betting sector, which is undergoing rapid transformation driven by sport, technology, and digital entertainment. The opening ceremony was attended by Eman Pulis, Founder of SiGMA Group; Alessandro Valente and Carlos Cardama, Co-Founders of BiS; Luis Otavio Verissimo Teixeira, President of the Superior…

Premier League clubs are bracing for a notable drop in commercial income as gambling companies retreat from front-of-shirt sponsorships, with losses estimated at £80 million ($107.5 million) ahead of the 2026-27 season. The decline follows a voluntary agreement reached in 2023 between clubs and the UK government to remove gambling brands from front-of-shirt positions by the end of the current season. The move is intended to curb the visibility of betting promotions within football. Clubs are already encountering difficulty replacing those deals. Twelve teams remain without confirmed front-of-shirt sponsors for the upcoming season, including nine that have yet to finalize…

It was already past 11 a.m. when a red car drove through the corridors of the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo toward the stage. Behind the wheel was none other than Rubens Barrichello, a Formula 1 icon and currently non-executive director at SOFTSWISS in Latin America. The moment captured the atmosphere of the first day of BiS SiGMA South America: a space where sport, entertainment, and business converge. The event comes at a decisive moment for the sector in Brazil. Now in its second year of a regulated online betting market, the country continues to advance in structuring the…

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SOFTSWISS, a global technology supplier for the iGaming industry, has launched a second limited-edition capsule collection in collaboration with motorsport veteran Rubens Barrichello and racing brand Sparco. The collection, following an initial release last year, is inspired by the “Driven by Ambition” concept and will be presented at BiS SiGMA South America 2026, marking a further step in the partnership’s expansion in the Latin American market. The project brings together Barrichello’s racing experience, Sparco’s motorsport heritage, and SOFTSWISS’ technology background, with a focus on performance and reliability under pressure. Designed by Brazilian sportswear designer Denis Romanello and produced by Sparco…