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BMM Innovation Group (BIG), a technology company providing compliance testing, cybersecurity and training services to regulated gaming markets, has announced its participation in SBC Summit Americas 2026, scheduled for June 9-11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. BIG will exhibit in Booth No. 730, where the company will showcase its solutions for North America and Latin America. The group maintains gaming testing and certification operations in Latin America through offices in Argentina, Brazil and Peru. In North America, the company serves the expanding iGaming and sports betting sector with testing, certification, cybersecurity and compliance-focused training services. Representatives…

HELL Partners confirmed its participation in iGB Live 2026, scheduled to take place at ExCeL London on July 1-2. The company will exhibit at Booth L40 during the event. The affiliate network said it will use the event to meet with affiliates and discuss traffic-focused partnership arrangements. HELL Partners operates a portfolio of in-house iGaming products across Tier 1 to Tier 3 markets. Affiliates are permitted to use traffic sources without restrictions. The company said its network is designed to support long-term affiliate activity through multiple geographic markets and conversion-focused products. HELL Partners also disclosed that it is preparing to…

Australia’s corporate regulator asked the Federal Court on Wednesday to impose a A$1.3 million ($935,000) fine and an eight-year directorship ban on former Star Entertainment Group CEO Matt Bekier over misconduct linked to junket operator Suncity. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission argued Bekier, who led Star from April 2014 to March 2022, had shown neither remorse nor understanding of his failings and that the public needed protection from him holding another senior executive role. The Federal Court ruled against Bekier in March, finding he breached his duties by failing to inform Star’s board about troubling conduct tied to Suncity,…

News of a Caesars takeover broke this morning, as the announced broke that the company has agreed to a massive acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment. The deal marks a major shift in the gaming industry, as Fertitta moves to finalize a an all-cash transaction valued at approximately 17.6 billion dollars. The deal includes the assumption of about 11.9 billion dollars in debt, taking one of the largest casino operators in the United States private. Under the terms of the agreement, Caesars shareholders will receive 31 dollars per share in cash. This purchase price represents a 49 percent premium to the unaffected…

Better Gambling Forum and SBC Events & Media have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing player protection standards and promoting sustainable gambling practices across North America and other markets. The collaboration will use SBC’s events and media platforms to expand engagement with the Better Gambling Forum’s Responsible Gambling 3.0 framework, which focuses on translating gambling policy and academic research into operational practices for operators, regulators and health systems. BGF Chair Shawn Fluharty said the initiative is intended to move the industry toward evidence-based approaches to harm reduction. “The Better Gambling Forum focuses on turning evidence into action,” Fluharty said.…

Play’n GO has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in the Canadian province of Alberta, marking a new milestone in the company’s continued expansion across regulated North American markets. The licence, awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC), enables the company to provide its portfolio of online casino titles to licensed operators in the province, ahead of Alberta’s planned go‑live later this year. The company stated that Alberta represents “an important new regulated opportunity within Canada,” complementing Play’n GO’s established presence in Ontario and Quebec, and reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to operating exclusively…

DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) concluded what it labeled as a highly successful showing at G2E Asia 2026 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo in mid-May. During the show, the company’s integrated casino management ecosystem attracted strong interest from operators. Across the three-day exhibition, DRGT welcomed visitors from an international spread of gaming jurisdictions, including Macao, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, Uganda, Tanzania, the UAE, Spain, Ireland, the United States, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Activity at its booth reflected the increasingly global demand for scalable, data-driven casino technology solutions, said DRGT, as operators seek “more intelligent, connected, and player-centric…

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong endorsement for regulation of prediction markets, the fast-growing event contract sector. Such a move, however, would establish a direct conflict with several state officials. The White House is arguing for uniform national oversight, while individual states attempt to impose local restrictions and prohibitions. Through a social media statement, the president emphasized the necessity of maintaining the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as the sole regulatory authority over these platforms. He framed the push for federal administration as a way to create a consistent framework for the country, while also linking the sector to…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has launched a 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline (NPGH) as part of its efforts to strengthen responsible gaming measures and enhance player protection. The hotline, established in partnership with Seagulls Flock Organization Inc. (SFO), will provide confidential support services by connecting individuals experiencing gambling-related problems with trained counselors. During the launch ceremony, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, in a keynote speech read by Senior Vice President for Land-Based Operations Daniel Cecilio, said the initiative underscores the regulator’s commitment to maintaining a humane and accountable gaming industry. “This National Problem Gambling Helpline that…

Yolo Investments has launched Fund III, a $250 million investment vehicle authorized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), with plans to back Series A to C companies in fintech, crypto, and gaming. The fund carries a global investment mandate while concentrating on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Fund III is Yolo Investments’ third flagship fund and continues its strategy of investing in companies operating across payments, digital assets, and gaming. The authorization from the FSRA allows the company to complete offering documents, including the limited partnership agreement and private placement…

Puerto Rico has joined the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), a system designed to simplify how individuals block access to gambling across multiple jurisdictions. The program is set to launch in June and will allow users in Puerto Rico to voluntarily enroll in a centralized exclusion list that restricts access to casinos, sports betting, and other regulated gaming platforms. The move supports efforts by the Comisión de Juegos del Gobierno de Puerto Rico to modernize gambling oversight and strengthen responsible gaming protections. “Puerto Rico has built one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving gaming markets in the region, backed…

Memorial Day traditionally kicks off the Las Vegas summer and vacation season, and if your plans include Las Vegas, we have you covered! Find all the major concerts, new resorts opening, amazing attractions, and fireworks displays from June to September! Summer doesn’t just begin, it explodes with fireworks shows from June through September! And that’s where we kick off our show! As America celebrates 250 years, Sin City will be celebrating with eight consecutive weeks of fireworks held all up and down the strip. The Fremont Street Experience will get into the action as well before the displays ship back…

Hyperliquid has expanded its HIP-4 outcome markets beyond crypto price targets into macroeconomic events such as U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, intensifying competition with established prediction market platforms such as Polymarket. The decentralized exchange’s expanded offering allows users to trade prediction-style contracts alongside crypto perpetual futures from a single account, broadening Hyperliquid’s push to become a multi-asset trading platform. The rollout marks a shift from Hyperliquid’s initial testing phase, which focused on crypto-native outcomes such as whether bitcoin would trade above a specified level by a certain time.  The latest expansion introduces contracts tied to off-chain events, including…

Casino Guru won Casino Affiliate of the Year at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 held in Madrid, adding another major industry recognition to the company’s growing list of achievements. The awards program recognizes affiliates, operators, and B2B providers that demonstrate strong performance, innovation, and long-term impact within the iGaming industry. The win highlights Casino Guru’s continued focus on transparency, player protection, and responsible gambling initiatives, including its Complaint Resolution Center and Safety Index. The award was presented during the official ceremony in Madrid, which gathered leading stakeholders from across the iGaming industry to celebrate outstanding achievements within the affiliate and…

During the PGL Astana 2026 esports tournament, the 1xBet team spoke with the organisers and players from The MongolZ. The main topic of discussion was how ready Mongolia is to host its own esports event and when fans might finally see PGL Ulaanbaatar become a reality.  For many years, European and North American teams dominated the Counter-Strike esports scene. Tournament organisers held the vast majority of events in those regions. Still, the rapid rise of The MongolZ over the last three years has proven that Mongolia is ready to host its first big competition. The organisation’s early victories at YaLLa…

 May 25, 2026 Circa Sports has announced the return of its Circa Survivor, Circa Million VIII, and Circa Grandissimo football contests for the upcoming season, featuring a record-breaking combined guaranteed prize pool of thirty million dollars. The operator, known for its high-stakes sports betting offerings, is raising the stakes across its three primary competitions, with all entry fees feeding directly into the payouts without a house rake. The centerpiece of the lineup, Circa Survivor, is expanding significantly for the football season. The contest features a twenty million dollar guaranteed payout for the last remaining entry standing. This marks an increase…