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Betable will showcase its single-stack iGaming platform and AI data layer, Copilot ATOM, at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, positioning the technology as a way for operators to turn live data into direct answers rather than relying on dashboards. Copilot ATOM allows operators to ask questions in plain language, such as why gross gaming revenue (GGR) has declined in a market or where a payment issue is coming from, and receive answers based on live data. “Operators don’t want another dashboard; they want an answer,” Daniel Shannon, VP of Marketing at Betable, said. “Copilot is built to close that gap:…

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will highlight its compliance, testing, cybersecurity, and regulatory technology offerings at G2E 2026, where the company will exhibit and participate in several conference sessions. GLI will present its compliance services for land-based gaming, iGaming, lottery, sports betting, regulation writing and cybersecurity. Its compliance operations are divided into four categories: regulatory compliance, technical compliance, end-to-end testing and full-lifecycle compliance. The company operates a network of laboratories supporting testing and compliance services. Among the technology updates at the show will be GLIAccess, which provides suppliers with a streamlined process from initial submission through certification. Suppliers can use its revised…

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrested four people and seized more than £20,000 in cash during raids on four properties in Manchester city center on Monday night, September 21. The Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council’s Licensing Team supported the operation, which police said forms part of an ongoing investigation into reports of illegal gambling premises in the city. Officers executed four simultaneous warrants and carried out enforcement activity in Deansgate and other parts of the city center. According to GMP, the operation built on intelligence developed from a previous gambling operation in May, including information obtained from phones seized previously.…

Sphere Entertainment Co has unveiled upgraded 4D Wizard of Oz effects to enhance the immersive venue experience in Las Vegas. The announcement highlights a significant expansion of sensory technology designed to transport audiences deeper into the iconic storyline. Since launching in August 2025, the show has drawn massive crowds and generated high demand, making this update a major operational milestone for the entertainment complex. The newly introduced 4D show enhancements include animatronic Winged Monkeys, custom themed scents like scented apples, pyrotechnic fireworks, and special atmospheric elements dubbed Glinda Glitter. These physical sensory additions build directly upon the foundational technology that…

Brazil’s online betting market is awaiting the signing of the provisional measure (MP) this Friday, September 25, which could ban betting. According to CNN, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to make the official announcement during an event in São Paulo. A candidate for re-election, the president has made the fight against online betting one of the main banners of his campaign and has intensified his criticism of the sector in recent weeks. On September 18, during an event in Guarulhos, the president said he had decided to “end betting.” On Tuesday, September 22, during the opening of…

Moon.com has launched an online market-betting platform allowing users to wager on whether the price of a financial asset will move Up or Down, with leverage ranging from 1x to 1000x depending on the market and prevailing conditions. Each position closes automatically once its loss reaches the original stake. Under this structure, users cannot fall into a negative balance, and they do not face margin calls that require additional funds. The platform pairs its leverage, which ranges from 1x to 1000x according to the market and prevailing conditions, with a predefined maximum loss. “This is the product retail traders have…

BetMGM has opened a cabana sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club, a new sports and pop culture dayclub located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The BetMGM Sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club offers guests poolside access to an in-person outdoor wagering window, and it is the company’s first poolside sportsbook. Guests can place bets at the outdoor window, and they can also sign up for the BetMGM app while on-site. The operator’s single account and single wallet system allows players to use one account and the same funds at participating BetMGM mobile and retail sportsbooks. Digital and static…

People Inc. has officially withdrawn its $18 billion offer for an MGM Resorts buyout, ending months of detailed negotiations aimed at taking the major casino operator private. The decision was confirmed following extensive discussions between company executives and a special committee set up by the board of directors to evaluate the proposed takeover. The company, formerly known as IAC and chaired by media executive Barry Diller, originally submitted its transaction proposal on June 1st. The firm proposed buying out all remaining public shares at $48.30 per share in cash. People Inc. already owns 66.8 million shares, representing a 27% stake…

Shareholders have officially approved the Caesars Fertitta Buyout proposal during a special meeting held at the Eldorado Resort Casino in Reno. The decision marks a major milestone for Fertitta Entertainment as it moves forward with its plan to acquire the casino giant. According to documentation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, investors overwhelmingly supported the acquisition, clearing one of the largest corporate hurdles in the transaction process. The official vote tallies showed 133,313,001 votes cast in favor of the merger proposal, while 4,276,986 votes were submitted against it. Another 5,687,952 shares were recorded as abstentions. Overall, the affirmative votes…

As iGaming suppliers face growing pressure to deliver a steady flow of new titles, Evoplay is placing greater emphasis on relevance, retention, deeper operator collaboration, and the ecosystem built around its games. The company is also expanding its approach across promotional technology, loyalty, traffic acquisition, new gaming verticals and more selective geographic growth. Ahead of SBC Summit Lisbon, Yogonet spoke with Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, about the company’s plans for the event, the role of its Game Changers Club, and how products such as Penalty Shoot-Out and Crimson Crown are informing its approach to long-term product development. She also…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has intensified his criticism of the betting industry as his government prepares a provisional measure expected to restrict gambling advertising and potentially prohibit online casinos. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Lula delivered one of his strongest public attacks on the sector to date. “The billion-dollar Betting industry turns addiction into profit. Its dizzying spread is indebting and destroying homes. Brazil will not tolerate this business model,” he stated. “We have approved one of the most advanced laws in the world to protect children, adolescents, and…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has taken a firmer stance on prediction markets, warning of financial, emotional, and relationship harms associated with the industry following months of criticism over its handling of Kalshi’s membership. In a new statement published Tuesday, NCPG board president Derek Longmeier said people are experiencing “real financial, emotional, and relationship consequences as a result of prediction markets.” “The harm is not theoretical, and we cannot wait to act. NCPG exists not to litigate whether prediction markets or other emerging activities meet a legal definition of gambling, but to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm wherever…

Vegas is an oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert, complete with pyramids, chariots, mummies, and even Cleopatra! Right now there are several Egyptian themed Las Vegas attractions and exhibits that you can explore and enjoy, but only for a limited time. And what better place to begin our video than the most Egyptian resort in Sin City… the Luxor! Just head for the giant pyramid on the south end of the Strip, and turn right at the replica of the Great Sphinx! That’s where you’ll find Discovering King Tut’s tomb, an immersive exhibition with over 500 recreated pieces…

SiGMA World 2026 will bring 65 regulators and representatives of regulatory authorities to Rome in November, with more than 30,000 delegates expected to attend the four-day summit focused on regulated gaming. The event will take place from Nov. 2 to 5 at Fiera di Roma under the theme “Advancing Regulated Gaming.” Organizers expect more than 1,200 exhibitors and sponsors and more than 550 speakers, with about 85% of attendees expected to travel from abroad. The summit will examine the relationship between market growth, regulation, technological innovation, transparency and responsibility, with regulators, operators, advisers and experts participating in panels, round tables…

Basketball icon Michael Jordan, football journalist Fabrizio Romano, UFC star Charles Oliveira, Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl and DraftKings Co-Founder and CEO Jason Robins are among the major figures from sport and gaming scheduled to appear on SBC Summit’s Super Stage in Lisbon this September. The Super Stage, which will be held at the MEO Arena, will feature prominent names from international sport alongside gaming industry executives, founders and other senior leaders. The two-day programme will cover leadership, performance, innovation, business expansion, and developments affecting the sports and gaming sectors. Launched in 2024, the Super Stage has previously featured…

Polymarket is lobbying regulators in Europe and the UK to be regulated as a financial services firm rather than a gambling company, as it seeks to expand internationally. The New York-based company has been meeting regulators in London, Brussels, and across the EU to argue that its contracts should fall under financial services rules rather than country-specific gambling laws, according to people familiar with the matter, as reported by The Financial Times. Polymarket has gained popularity in the US by allowing users to trade contracts linked to future events, including sports, elections, central bank decisions, Oscar winners and weather events. However,…