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The House of Lords Liaison Committee of UK has called for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, arguing that it is the most effective policy option for reducing gambling-related harm and should form part of a public health approach. The cross-party committee estimates that between 1 million and 1.5 million adults in Great Britain experience problem gambling. Associated harms include relationship breakdown, reduced spending on everyday needs, borrowing or using savings to gamble, concealing gambling from family members, mental ill health and, in extreme cases, suicide. The report follows up on the July 2020 findings of the Select Committee on…

Zitro will present Funny Bunnies at G2E Las Vegas, introducing the game on its CONCEPT cabinet with two titles, Moon and Lotus. The game features two rabbits, Bunboo and Jimbao, which can activate additional features through a mystery event. Funny Bunnies also incorporates three accumulators, Multiplier, Boost and Expand, each affecting gameplay in different ways. Multiplier and Boost increase the value of link symbols, while Expand enlarges the game grid one row at a time until it reaches a 5×5 configuration. A cell-linking mechanic is also included, allowing prize values to increase during the game. The combination of the linking…

New Jersey’s internet gaming revenue rose 4.4% year-on-year to $259.3 million in August, while casino win at the state’s nine Atlantic City casino hotels fell 5.5% to $294.9 million, according to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) on Sept. 16. The August figure was down 6.4% from a record $276.9 million in July, but marked the 11th consecutive month in which online casino revenue exceeded $250 million. Internet gaming win rose 13.2% to $2.13 billion through the first eight months of the year, from $1.88 billion in the same period of 2025. The sector generated…

The Circa Survivor pro football contest experienced a massive wave of eliminations during the opening week of the season. A total of 25,017 entries registered for the Las Vegas based event hosted by Circa Sports, creating a prize pool of $25,017,000. However, early upsets proved fatal for thousands of contestants, knocking out 32.2% of the initial field in just a few days. The biggest factor in the high casualty rate was a shocking upset involving Los Angeles and Arizona. Los Angeles entered the matchup tied as an 8.5 point favorite, leading 7,585 participants to select them. That single game accounted…

1spin4win ranked second in the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator by bet count in the first half of 2026, following a full year in the same position throughout 2025. The result reflects continued demand for the provider’s classic online slots across the aggregation network. 1spin4win now offers more than 200 titles built around familiar game concepts, clear mechanics, and well-balanced mathematical models. Its content is available through a partner network of more than 1,000 global iGaming brands, including Stake, Rainbet, Pin-Up, 1xBet, Mostbet, BitStarz, RocketPlay, GG.bet, and PlayAmo. SOFTSWISS has maintained a long-standing aggregation partnership with 1spin4win. Through its Game Aggregator, operators…

BetFury has launched Fury Cruise: All Aboard, a two-week platform-wide event running from September 14 through September 27, with promotions tied to a $100,000 prize pool and a week of VIP Club status among the event’s rewards. The First-Class Raffle carries the event’s main prize. Players can receive raffle tickets by wagering on Slots, Live games, Original games and crypto sports betting, or by making a deposit. In addition to opportunities to receive a share of the $100,000 pool, one randomly selected participant will receive full VIP Club status for one week, regardless of the player’s existing platform Rank. The…

Prediction market trading surged during the opening weekend of the NFL season, with eight of the largest platforms recording $3.12 billion in volume on the first Sunday of action. That followed $3.17 billion in trading on Saturday, when college football games helped drive what a Jefferies analyst note described as the highest-volume day in prediction market history, according to Front Office Sports. Kalshi accounted for $4.89 billion in volume across the weekend. More than $590 million was traded on individual Week 1 NFL contracts, making it the platform’s second-highest all-time event volume, behind only its 2026 World Cup winner market,…

Forget about Vegas cooling down this fall! Sin City has the ultimate music lineup! Whether you’re a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, or someplace in between! And what better way to kick off our look at Las Vegas concerts this fall than with the iHeart Radio Music Festival taking place this weekend at T-Mobile Arena. Several big name artists will be there from BTS and the Goo Goo Dolls, to Kenny Chesney and Snoop Dogg! But September is just getting started! Vegas regular Barry Manilow returns to the Westgate, while Usher and Chris Brown fill Allegiant…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva again criticized online gambling on Monday, Sept. 14, describing betting as an illness and saying his government will soon announce a decision on the operation of betting sites. Speaking in Brasília during the signing of the Move Brasil law, Lula said he had recently met with people affected by gambling addiction and described the meeting as painful. “Yesterday, I had a very painful meeting with people who are victims of gambling on betting sites. Possibly, almost no Brazilian authority knows firsthand what is happening in our country. There is a lot of suffering…

As iGaming operators across Latin America deploy a growing range of promotional features, the challenge is increasingly shifting from adding new engagement tools to managing how those tools interact across the player journey. The Timeless Tech Game Aggregator currently connects more than 17,000 games from over 140 providers through a single integration. Its Bonus Engine operates at platform level and supports tournaments, jackpots, races, leaderboards and free spins, placing multiple engagement mechanics within the same operational environment. That platform view is becoming more relevant as operators work across different Latin American markets, where player segments, local market conditions, campaign schedules…

Fruit slots remain one of the most recognizable formats in casino gaming, but their longevity has depended on more factors. As online casino content has become more complex and mobile-led, the category has continued to evolve through new mechanics, mathematical models and bonus features while retaining the simplicity that made it familiar to generations of players. Following the launch of 1spin4win’s Global Fruit Festival, Yogonet spoke with Anna Karaseva, PR Specialist at 1spin4win, about why fruit slots continue to hold a significant place in the supplier’s portfolio, how the format has adapted from land-based casinos to digital platforms, the audiences…

BetMGM football betting features have officially expanded for the 2026-27 season, bringing a suite of new options, updated promotions, and enhanced sportsbook functionality to users across eligible markets. The operator has expanded its Cash Out capabilities, giving bettors increased flexibility to settle eligible wagers before a sporting event finishes. Alongside this change, the platform introduced Odds Flash, a feature designed to deliver premium spread pricing across college and professional games while providing real-time odds notifications. Another notable addition for the upcoming calendar is BetDefense, an initiative that offers first-quarter injury protection on eligible professional player prop bets. Under this policy,…

A new coalition called Save Nebraska Sports has launched a campaign opposing two online sports betting ballot measures set to appear on Nebraska’s November ballot, arguing that the proposed property tax relief would not offset the potential costs to residents and student athletes. Nebraska Family Alliance Executive Director Nate Grasz said online betting platforms were seeking profits at the expense of families, businesses, fans and student athletes. “They are seeking to make a profit at the expense of Nebraska families, businesses, fans and student athletes,” Grasz said. Supporters of the ballot measures have argued that legalizing online sports betting would…

Tonybet has rolled out an NFL prediction quiz for its eligible Canadian customers, with the 2026 season now under way. From 16 September, players can tackle a quiz of ten multiple-choice questions covering match predictions, players, statistics and league history, with rewards ranging from Smartico Points to a C$100 bonus bet depending on how many they call correctly. The season kicked off on Wednesday 9 September, when the Seattle Seahawks hosted the New England Patriots at Lumen Field in a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won 29-13. It was the league’s first Wednesday opener since 2012. The regular…

Universal Entertainment Corp. has approved financing, licensing and support arrangements for UDN Gaming Inc., a Nevada company that will lead the initial phase of the Japanese group’s planned return to the overseas gaming equipment market while Universal pursues its own U.S. gaming licenses. Under agreements scheduled for September 30, Universal subsidiary Aruze USA Inc. will provide UDN with a credit facility of up to $25 million at an annual interest rate of 5.12 percent, running through December 31, 2035. UDN will draw the funds in stages according to its financing needs. All UDN shares held by Universal President Tomohiro Okada…

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that fast-growing prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi pose investor protection and market integrity risks, highlighting a regulatory divide with the United States. In its latest twice-yearly risk report, ESMA said prediction markets raised “a range of investor protection and market integrity concerns” and required “continued monitoring.” “To retail investors, prediction platforms offer speculative gambling environments without the investment protection measures typically associated with regulated financial products when accessed through platforms that are not authorised in the EU,” ESMA said. The watchdog added that “their gamified structure, emotional dynamics and social…