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A new Vegas Loop station has opened at Sahara Las Vegas, adding another transportation link on the Las Vegas Strip. The station is located at the resort’s Paradise Road entrance on the east side of the property, next to the digital marquee. It connects the resort with the Las Vegas Convention Center, Harry Reid International Airport, other Strip resorts, and additional destinations. “With the addition of the Vegas Loop station, SAHARA Las Vegas further distinguishes itself as the Strip’s most accessible resort,” the company said. “With its own dedicated Las Vegas Monorail station and now a stop on the expanding…

Casino Guru has launched Automatic Safety Index Reports, enabling casino operators to receive scheduled updates on their Safety Index scores and recommendations to improve their ratings. The feature is available to registered casino representatives with assigned casino portfolios. Once their accounts are set up, operators can configure reports through the platform’s Report Settings section. Reports can be scheduled monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Operators can also choose to receive reports whenever their casino’s Safety Index changes by a specified amount. Each report is automatically sent as a PDF to the representative’s registered email address. Operators managing multiple casino brands receive…

IGT will showcase its gaming, systems, and Everi financial technology solutions at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) in Sydney from 11 to 13 August. The company said its exhibit at stand 590 will feature connected games, venue management systems, and cash access technologies designed to deliver a more seamless player experience. “IGT and Everi are driving value at every player touchpoint, through a fluid, frictionless journey built on an ecosystem of games, systems and FinTech that enables operators to connect with players like never before,” said Hector Fernandez, IGT CEO. “Whether it’s a magnetic game such as Money Gong, our…

A call for a prediction markets crackdown has intensified as sports leagues, casino operators, and lawmakers push back against federal regulatory proposals. The NFL and the Casino Association of New Jersey submitted comments urging the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to block financial platforms from offering sports event contracts. Traditional gaming companies argue that federally regulated derivatives platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket bypass state gambling laws, threatening established state and tribal regulatory authority across the country. The American Gaming Association estimates that state governments have lost more than $1 billion in tax revenues due to the expansion of federally…

Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 online gambling and betting websites operating without the required licenses, with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka directing all telecommunications service providers to restrict access to the platforms with immediate effect. The websites affected are 1xbet.com, betway.com/en-lk, 22bet.com, melbet.com, unibet.com, betfair.com, dafabet.com, bet365.com, 1win.com, spinbetter.com, 10cric.com, bc.game, megapari.com, pin-up.bet, stake.com, mostbet.com, parimatch.com, betwinner.com, linebet.com, 4rabet.com, rajabets.com, dbbet.com, coldbet.com and WinWin. The TRCSL, which operates under the Ministry of Digital Economy, implemented the restrictions following a notification from the Gambling Regulatory Authority under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The action…

SBC is launching the Global Prediction Markets Forum, a new standalone event focused on the fast-growing prediction markets sector, as interest in the asset class continues to expand across the betting, financial and regulatory industries. The one-day forum will take place on October 1 in Lisbon alongside SBC Summit and will bring together operators, regulators, investors and policymakers to discuss commercial opportunities, regulatory developments and the future of prediction markets. The launch comes as prediction markets have attracted increasing attention from regulators and market participants. Debates intensify over their classification, oversight, integrity standards and consumer protection as the products expand…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) hosted officials from the Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) for a regulatory knowledge exchange aimed at supporting the development of Malawi’s gaming industry. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the visit reflects the Philippines’ growing reputation as a model for gaming regulation, particularly for jurisdictions with emerging gaming industries. “We welcome the opportunity to exchange best practices with our counterparts because we can always learn from other jurisdictions, and they certainly can learn a lot from our experience as a country with a more mature gaming industry,” Tengco said. MAGLA,…

Delta Air Lines has introduced a new Delta sports prediction game in partnership with DraftKings for airborne passengers. The new feature, called SkyPicks, brings free sports prediction contests to passengers traveling at high altitudes while remaining in full compliance with federal aviation gambling regulations. The product is available exclusively to travelers aged 21 and older through the Delta Sync Wi-Fi system. Passengers can access the platform on their personal mobile devices or laptops rather than seatback screens. To ensure the game does not violate a 1962 federal statute barring commercial aircraft gambling, the system excludes buy-ins, deposits, real-money wagering, and…

The AGEM Index outperformed the three major U.S. stock indices in July 2026, rising 167.62 points to 1,874.77. The 9.8% monthly increase came as the Nasdaq declined 3.2% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3%. Konami Corp. accounted for the largest positive contribution during the month. Its share price increased 16.8%, adding 108.32 points to the index. Aristocrat Leisure Limited recorded a 4.6% increase in its stock price, contributing a further 49.60 points. Inspired Entertainment, Inc. was the largest negative contributor. A 16.6% decline in its share price reduced the AGEM Index by…

Polymarket has entered into a partnership with the ATP Tour that names the platform as the tour’s official prediction market provider, which gives registered US users exclusive access to live streams of ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour matches paired directly with real-time trading markets. The agreement was struck with Tennis Data Innovations (TDI), a joint venture between ATP Tour, Inc. and ATP Media Holdings Limited that manages and commercializes official data and streaming rights across both tours. Under the deal, Polymarket becomes the exclusive ATP streaming destination within the US prediction-market category, with matches integrated directly into its platform.…

California’s Thunder Valley Casino Resort has named Dawn Clayton as Chief Executive Officer. Clayton has 44 years of experience in gaming, hospitality, and entertainment, including 16 years at Thunder Valley and the past 13 overseeing the resort’s day-to-day operations. Clayton’s career spans roles across commercial casinos, racinos, riverboat gaming, and tribal gaming operations. She joined Thunder Valley in 2010 and has since taken on responsibility for all facets of the resort’s business. In her new role, she will continue to manage operations while coordinating with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) Tribal Council on the property’s long-term direction, including upcoming…

From showgirls to The Strip, Las Vegas has its own unique history! And This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at the Las Vegas museums… skipping all those quiet galleries in favor of neon, mobsters, and what made Las Vegas Sin City! Most museums feature ancient history, fine art, and amazing science… but not in Vegas! And even though there are no museums dedicated to the Rat Pack, and the Elvis Museum closed back in 2006, there are still several venues featuring unique moments from Sin City’s past. One of the best is the Atomic Museum. Long before the mega resorts,…

HIPTHER has relaunched entertainment news platform PICANTE.today, marking its entry into consumer-focused entertainment media as it expands the reach of its publishing business beyond its core business-to-business sectors. The relaunched website will provide daily coverage of movies, television, celebrity news, music, sports and viral online trends. The move expands HIPTHER Media, the publishing arm of the wider HIPTHER platform, which currently focuses on industries including iGaming, financial technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity and esports. Originally launched in 2018, PICANTE.today was the first website created by HIPTHER to extend its publishing activities beyond its core sectors. The platform will now adopt…

Betsson has completed its €64.5 million (US$74.29 million) acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group’s Canadian consumer business and selected technology assets, expanding its footprint in Canada’s regulated iGaming market. The deal, announced in March, transfers Rhino’s Canadian licences, staff, operating systems and customer-facing assets to Betsson. It also includes proprietary front-end and middleware technology used in Rhino’s business-to-business operations. Betsson paid €51.25 million upon completion, with the remaining €13.25 million payable six months later. The acquisition is being funded through the company’s existing cash resources. The acquired operations generated an estimated pro forma EBITDA of €13.7 million (US$15.78 million) in 2025,…

Regulators from North, Central and South America, alongside international counterparts, have confirmed their participation in SiGMA North America 2026, the inaugural summit scheduled to take place at Centro Banamex in Mexico City from 1 to 3 September. The event is expected to attract 4,000 delegates, including around 1,000 operators, more than 150 speakers, and over 200 exhibitors and sponsors. Nearly half of attendees are expected to be C-suite executives. The regulatory delegation spans state lotteries, tribal gaming commissions and national gaming authorities across the Americas, with support also coming from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. The commission recently endorsed the event,…

The Top Gun Experience is moving to a new site on the Las Vegas Strip after developers acquired land for the attraction. Advent Allen Entertainment has purchased a 2.48-acre site at 4815 South Las Vegas Boulevard to build the multi-use venue in partnership with Paramount. The project was previously planned for a location near The STRAT Hotel, Casino, and Tower, but creators have now redirected their efforts further south along the gaming corridor. The revised location sits right next to the Pinball Hall of Fame, just south of Mandalay Bay and north of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.…