Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

South Africa’s National Gambling Policy Council is moving to accelerate new gambling legislation and develop stricter advertising regulations as the government seeks to strengthen oversight of the country’s gambling industry. Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau said in a parliamentary reply that the NGPC has met twice since July 2025 to assess gambling-related challenges and develop policy responses aimed at addressing gambling addiction and improving regulatory oversight. “The resolution was to fast-track the development of a Bill to address gambling challenges in South Africa,” Tau said, adding that the NGPC has also established a Gambling Technical Committee to review the…

Virginia sports bettors wagered more than $581.3 million in May, according to the latest monthly sports wagering activity report released by the Virginia Lottery. The figure was down 2.3% year-on-year and down from $613.9 million in April. From May 1 to May 31, total sports betting handle reached $581,335,802, with $574,584,903 wagered through mobile sportsbooks and $6,750,899 placed at retail sportsbooks located in the state’s casinos. During the month, 11 mobile sportsbooks and three casino retail sportsbooks were authorized to accept wagers in Virginia. Bettors received $513,697,356 in winnings, including $507,434,670 from mobile operators and $6,262,686 from retail sportsbooks, resulting…

Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell 12.1% from a year earlier to MOP$18.5 billion ($2.29 billion) in June, marking the enclave’s weakest monthly performance since September 2025 as the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup weighed on casino spending. Data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) showed June revenue also declined 18.1% from May. Despite the monthly slowdown, Macau’s GGR for the first six months of 2026 rose 6.8% year-on-year to MOP$126.9 billion ($15.7 billion), although the pace of growth eased as comparisons with the previous year became more challenging. Industry analysts attributed part of June’s decline to…

The recently released Super Stars USA online slot has introduced a feature-combination system to digital casino markets. Developed by the software studio NetGaming, the game represents a strategic push into high-momentum mechanics designed to retain players through multi-layered bonus events. According to official compliance data from the Malta-registered provider, the title formally debuted to international audiences in late May of twenty-six and has begun its rollout across licensed online casino lobbies in Europe and North America. The core infrastructure of the Super Stars USA online slot utilizes a standard matrix configuration featuring medium volatility mathematical modeling. This balance is configured…

Americas Cardroom has announced the Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms, an online poker series featuring two major mystery bounty poker tournaments and a combined $15 million in guaranteed prize pools. It marks the biggest Venom series in the site’s history. The series is scheduled to run from August 13 to September 2 as part of the site’s 25th anniversary. The schedule includes the $12 Million GTD No-Limit Hold’em Venom and the $3 Million GTD Pot-Limit Omaha Venom. Both events have a $2,650 buy-in and feature eight Day 1 flights, the most offered in a Venom tournament. The No-Limit Hold’em tournament offers a…

Michigan regulators are intensifying their campaign against prediction market operator Kalshi, expanding the battle beyond the courtroom and into the responsible gambling sector after securing a temporary restraining order against the company’s sports event contracts. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) confirmed this week that it is withdrawing from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) due to the organization’s partnership and investment relationship with Kalshi, arguing that the move undermines state-level gambling enforcement and consumer protection efforts. The decision comes just days after the Ingham County Circuit Court granted a temporary restraining order against KalshiEX, immediately prohibiting the platform…

The United States men’s national team’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup generated record soccer betting activity for Caesars Sportsbook, while sportsbooks across the US reported heavy wagering ahead of the Americans’ Round of 16 match against Belgium. “It generated our highest soccer handle ever, the most wagers placed on a soccer event in our book’s history, and the highest number of unique customers wagering,” said Mark Bickerdike, Caesars’ Head of Soccer Trading. “That’s obviously very encouraging, and we hope to see that momentum continue into the Round of 16 matchup.” The operator said the Bosnia…

The historic Sigma Derby horse racing game is officially relocating from its longtime home on the second floor of The D Las Vegas to the nearby Golden Gate Hotel and Casino. Casino management announced that the transition will take place on June 16, accompanied by a public promotional parade along the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. The scheduled celebration is set to feature Shetland ponies and performers to mark the relocation of the vintage betting machine. Casino owner Derek Stevens has maintained the electro-mechanical attraction since its installation at The D in 2012, when the property rebranded from…

Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of betfred.com, will pay £900,000 ($1.2 million) to settle an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission into failures in its social responsibility controls. The investigation followed a compliance assessment that identified shortcomings in the company’s safer gambling policies and procedures, including inadequate automated systems to identify customers at risk of gambling-related harm. According to the Gambling Commission, the operator did not have sufficient automated processes to monitor indicators such as customer spending, time spent gambling and gambling patterns, nor did it ensure immediate automated interventions when strong indicators of harm were detected. The regulator also…

The Catawba Indian Nation plans to build two more casinos in North Carolina, Chief Brian Harris announced at the opening of the first phase of the $1.2 billion Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort. Speaking before approximately 500 tribal members and guests at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Harris said the tribe remains committed to expanding its gaming operations across the state, the Charlotte Observer reported. “We got two more casinos to build in this state, and goddamn we’re going to build them,” he said. The tribe has already identified the sites, but Harris declined to reveal the locations of the proposed casinos, citing ongoing…

Funding pressures at the Gambling Commission will lead to higher licence fees for most gambling operators in Great Britain from Oct. 1, 2026, after the Department for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed a 25% increase in operating licence fees. The increase will be introduced through secondary legislation and will apply across most licence types. DCMS said the Commission is currently operating with an annual budget deficit of around £4 million ($5.36 million) and will still need to find at least £8 million ($10.72 million) in further efficiency savings over the next five years, even after the fee rise. The final 25%…

Caesars Atlantic City has launched its new schedule of summer events, introducing several outdoor experiences and live entertainment options for visitors. The resort recently announced the debut of its new open-air beachfront destination, Caesars Beach Club, which opens on the sand this June. The new club is designed to operate from day to night, offering guests a social atmosphere directly on the beach. According to the company, the venue will feature private cabanas, lounge-style seating, curated cocktails, and a coastal-inspired menu, alongside regular programming from live DJs. Beyond the beachfront additions, the property is expanding its indoor entertainment schedule at…

Winna.com, an online crypto casino and sportsbook, has become an official regional sponsor of the Argentina national football team in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The partnership aligns the betting platform with the reigning world champions as Argentina attempts to defend the title it won in Qatar in 2022, where the team secured its third World Cup trophy. Through the agreement, Winna.com and the Argentina national team will roll out a series of co-branded campaigns and fan activations during the World Cup, aimed at connecting supporters with the Selección. “We could not be prouder to stand alongside the world…

Nebraska’s Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack has officially introduced live table games to its gaming floor. The new offerings were launched on Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant expansion ahead of the casino’s annual quarter horse racing weekend. Live table games will be available Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. beginning Thursday, July 2, adding Blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold’em to the casino’s gaming floor. The casino, located just off Interstate 80 in Ogallala, Nebraska, already features more than 300 slot machines, electronic table games, a sportsbook, simulcast wagering, live entertainment and quarter horse…

SOFTSWISS has unveiled a new brand positioning and refreshed visual identity as it seeks to reflect its evolution from a software provider into a broader technology and growth partner for the regulated iGaming industry. The rebranding responds to structural changes in the sector, where operators increasingly expect technology providers to offer compliance expertise, operational reliability, security and long-term growth support in addition to software. Drawing on insights from five years of its iGaming Trends reports, SOFTSWISS identified three major industry shifts: growing market fragmentation driven by local regulation, rising operational complexity for operators and a move away from transactional vendor…

SBC Summit 2026 is set to host the Player Protection Symposium, a space dedicated to examining the tools, policies, and partnerships needed to strengthen player protection efforts.  The upcoming SBC Summit is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 1 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena, where organizers expect 40,000 industry professionals for three days of networking, exhibition, and education. As part of the event, the Player Protection Symposium will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, bringing together regulators, operators, responsible gambling specialists, and technology providers to assess how gambling businesses can identify signs of…