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Fighters from seven Latin American countries will compete for their national teams on October 4 in Quito, where HYPE Fighting stages its first regional event under a “country vs. country” format. Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Peru and Brazil will each send athletes to the General Rumiñahui Coliseum in the Ecuadorian capital. Every participating nation will bring its own fighters and fan base to the event, and spectators can back their preferred competitors through predictions. Betting operator 1xBet is the main sponsor and main partner of the show, which is HYPE Fighting’s first event on the South American continent. The…

Saracen Casino Resort has a new CEO in Rod Centers, whom the Downstream Development Authority selected for his more than 25 years of operations leadership, including 15 years in charge of casino and hospitality properties across the country. “Saracen is one of the finest properties in the South, and I am honored to lead it,” said Centers. “This team helped build Saracen into what it is today, and this is the team that will carry it into the future. My job is to take it further, and we start today: for our guests, for our team members, and for the…

SkyCity Entertainment Group is continuing to explore a potential sale of the entire company after turning down two takeover bids last month. The New Zealand-listed casino operator told shareholders that offers from US investment firm Oaktree Capital Management and Australian property developer Iris Capital undervalued the business, according to The Post as reported by Complete iGaming. However, SkyCity has kept discussions with both groups open and is also seeking interest from other potential buyers. SkyCity shares were trading at NZ$0.64 ($0.36) when the proposals were made. Oaktree offered NZ$0.70 ($0.39) per share in cash, putting the company’s value at NZ$772…

Massachusetts sportsbooks are facing new regulatory scrutiny over how they utilize artificial intelligence to target bettors with promotional offers. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced an inquiry into licensed operators following a detailed report that highlighted the use of machine learning algorithms to encourage continued wagering among losing customers. Commission Chairman Jordan Maynard stated that executive leadership and agency staff will meet directly with operators, including Boston-based DraftKings, to analyze the precise mechanics of their artificial intelligence implementations. Regulators emphasized that no formal finding of wrongdoing has been established, but noted that rapid technological advancements require close state oversight. The investigation…

A BetMGM progressive side bet feature is expanding across more than 200 casino games, bringing new jackpot opportunities to digital players in select markets. The online gaming operator announced the launch of the feature to enhance its library of slot and table games by integrating a shared jackpot network into existing popular titles across its regulated jurisdictions. Under the new system, players can opt into an optional wager while playing participating titles across the digital platform. A portion of each participating wager contributes directly to a growing jackpot pool. The current Mega Jackpot total stands at over $618,000, presenting players…

Nevada casinos reported $1.27 billion in gaming win in August 2026, up 3.14% from a year earlier, even as Las Vegas recorded another decline in visitor numbers. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said nonrestricted gaming licensees generated $1,266,105,114 during the month, compared with $1,227,573,173 in August 2025. Gaming win refers to the amount won by casinos with more than 15 slot machines from slots, table games and sports betting. Southern Nevada accounted for nearly 84% of the statewide total, with Clark County reporting $1.06 billion in gaming win, up 2.8%. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, meanwhile, said Las…

The UK Gambling Commission will implement a revised compliance framework for land-based gaming machines, following a consultation that received 1,065 responses. The changes follow a consultation paper launched in January 2025 covering the Gaming Machine Technical Standards (GMTS), Gaming Machine Testing Strategy, and Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), SBC News reported. The Commission confirmed that it will proceed with a number of proposed changes, with some amendments made in response to feedback. Existing gaming machines will be excluded from the new standards following concerns about the costs businesses would face in making the required technical changes. From 30 June…

The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) received $185,000 from proceeds of the 27th annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic presented by JCM Global, taking the tournament’s cumulative contributions to the organization to $3.2 million since the event began in 1999. The contribution was formally presented this week at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association and JCM Global. The latest amount was raised at the golf tournament held May 6 at SouthShore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada. It was $5,000 higher than the $180,000 raised at last year’s tournament.…

July gave the Atlantic City casino market a clear financial lift as local properties surpassed $300 million in monthly earnings for the first time since August 2025. Data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement showed that the nine commercial land-based properties in the seaside resort city pulled in a collective $304.2 million during July. This monthly total reflects a significant rebound from the $257.3 million recorded across the market in June. Borgata retained its position as the top individual performer, bringing in $81.6 million. Hard Rock finished second in the overall market with $57.3 million, while Ocean…

Multiple Portuguese government and Lisbon city dignitaries turned out to welcome SBC and its 40,000 attendees to the city for the third year running, taking part in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of SBC Summit. The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, delivered the event’s opening remarks ahead of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where officials were joined by SBC leadership and the event’s key sponsors. The dignitaries then took part in a VIP tour of the exhibition floor at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), meeting industry leaders, exhibitors and SBC Summit partners. Speaking at the opening, SBC CEO and…

Some of the gaming industry’s most influential executives used G2E 2026 on Tuesday to address a business landscape being reshaped on several fronts, from shifting Las Vegas visitation and multibillion-dollar international developments to M&A, public-market pressures and an escalating confrontation over prediction markets. MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings took the stage for “CEO Outlook: The Global State of Gaming,” moderated by CNBC correspondent Contessa Brewer. Las Vegas provided the natural starting point. Visitor volumes have softened, and operators acknowledged pressure on the leisure segment, particularly from higher…

Michael Jordan, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins and Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl explored the changing relationship between sports, technology, data, betting and fan engagement during a keynote on the first day of SBC Summit Lisbon. Hosted by broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher, the “Leadership in Sports Business” session brought together three figures from very different parts of the sports ecosystem to discuss how technology is changing the way fans consume, interact with and monetize sports. The conversation repeatedly returned to one central theme: the traditional boundaries between sport, media, data, betting and gaming are becoming increasingly difficult to separate. From game…

Boyd Gaming sold the former Eastside Cannery site in the eastern Las Vegas Valley for $28.8 million following official approval for a housing project. The gaming operator finalized the transfer of the 29.5 acre parcel located along Boulder Highway at Harmon Avenue on September 10, according to public records filed in Clark County. The sale completes a transition for the former Eastside Cannery property, which was once home to a popular hotel and casino. Boyd Gaming originally purchased the land beneath the complex for $45 million in early 2025. Following the closure and subsequent demolition of the facility, the operator…

Flutter and Entain have warned that Brazil’s decision to prohibit online gambling could affect their full-year results, with both operators revising expectations following the measure introduced by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The provisional ban must receive congressional approval within 120 days to become permanent. The measure was introduced as Brazil seeks to address rising levels of gambling addiction in the country. Entain, the London-listed owner of Ladbrokes and Sportingbet, lowered its full-year online net gaming revenue outlook to growth of between 4% and 6% following the decision. The company also expects underlying earnings to come in at the…

Ainsworth Game Technology will feature PLAYBOY ELITE™ as the centrepiece of its Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 lineup, alongside new game content and cabinet technology for Latin American and European markets. The collaboration with Playboy will be showcased on the Raptor 65″ cabinet at Booth 2659 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, where G2E runs from 29 September to 1 October. Ainsworth will officially launch PLAYBOY ELITE for Latin America and Europe at its booth on 29 September at 11 a.m., including the first pull on the Raptor 65″. The multigame title expands Ainsworth’s Quad Shot family and can…

DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) has appointed former Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board Member Koen De Wispelaere as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). De Wispelaere joined DRGT in 2015 and has worked closely with Jurgen De Munck, the company's former CEO and co-founder who now serves as Group Executive Chairman. During his tenure, De Wispelaere has been involved in the company's…