UKGC Suspends Targetlocal's Remote Licence Over AML Failings
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Targetlocal Ltd's remote licence for Ken Howell's Sports Betting over anti-money laundering failings found in enquiries.
Relax Gaming Launches Dream Drop Jackpot in Denmark
Relax Gaming took its Dream Drop jackpot network into Denmark's regulated market on 22 September 2026, live first on FDJ United's Unibet and Maria Casino.
OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis Chief Executive
OpenBet has named five-year veteran Nikos Konstakis as chief executive officer, effective by the end of 2026, with CEO Jordan Levin moving to chairman.
OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis Chief Executive
OpenBet has named five-year veteran Nikos Konstakis as chief executive officer, effective by the end of 2026, with CEO Jordan Levin moving to chairman.
Caesars Executives Exit as FTC Second Request Tests Fertitta Merger
Caesars Entertainment disclosed FTC Second Request in Fertitta Group merger filing dated Sept 17, 2026. Executives Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou resigned Sept 16.
Allwyn Names Francesco Rodano Responsible Gaming Head
Allwyn has named Francesco Rodano, Playtech's former chief sustainable gambling officer, its new Group Head of Responsible Gaming, effective 9 September 2026.
Avenue Capital's Marc Lasry Joins Firy Inc. Board
Firy Inc, formerly Skillz, named Avenue Capital chairman Marc Lasry to its board effective October 1, replacing director Gary Vecchiarelli as advisor.
UKGC Suspends Targetlocal's Remote Licence Over AML Failings
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Targetlocal Ltd's remote licence for Ken Howell's Sports Betting over anti-money laundering failings found in enquiries.
Betfred Confirms Super League Exit Over UK Betting Tax
Betfred confirmed on 21 September 2026 it will not renew its Super League sponsorship, with founder Fred Done blaming UK tax rises behind 132 shop closures.
UKGC Licence Suspension Leaves Bettors' Funds at Risk
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Targetlocal Ltd's licence over AML failings. What a licence suspension actually does to a bettor's balance and open bets.
Caesars Faces Demand Letter Over Latham Conflict
Caesars Entertainment disclosed a stockholder demand letter alleging its Fertitta merger proxy omitted a Latham & Watkins law firm conflict of interest.
VICI and GLPI Now Own the Ground Under US Casinos
VICI Properties and GLPI closed five casino real estate deals worth over $2.4 billion in early 2026, concentrating US commercial gaming land under two REITs.
Lula Administration Threatens Shutdown of Brazil Betting Sector
Brazil's Lula administration again threatened to shut down the country's online betting sector on September 17-18, 2026, creating immediate uncertainty for regulated operators.
Betting Shop Closures Accelerate as Digital Betting Dominates
Betting shop estate declined 3.6% in 2025-26, marking third consecutive year of annual losses as remote gaming captures market share and local authorities tighten licensing.
Bally's Secures $560M for Bronx Casino After Cash Warning
Bally's Corporation locked in $560 million from WhiteHawk Capital on September 14 to fund its $4 billion Bronx casino, weeks after a going-concern warning.
SOFTSWISS Summit Reveals iGaming's AI Ops Maturity Gap
SOFTSWISS's Tech Race Summit drew 1,500 attendees to Warsaw on September 10 and put numbers on iGaming's AI Ops maturity gap, from Maincard to BGaming.
Mindway AI Leads Gambling Harm Detection for Operators
Mindway AI, majority owned by affiliate group Better Collective, now runs gambling harm detection for DraftKings, PrizePicks and dozens of other operators.
AU10TIX and NEO Bring Biometric Identity Checks to Casinos
AU10TIX and NEO have embedded biometric identity checks into self-service gaming terminals, as regulators push verification from optional to mandatory.
Sportradar Expands Polymarket Data Deal to 20-Plus Leagues
Sportradar and Polymarket expanded their data deal on 27 August 2026 to cover 20-plus leagues and 300,000 matches a year, adding Bundesliga and tennis majors.
Circa Named Las Vegas Athletics' First Founding Partner
Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports became the Las Vegas Athletics' first Founding Partner on September 18, ahead of the club's 2028 ballpark opening.
Ryan Gold Case Draws Massachusetts and Arizona Regulators
Ryan Gold, suspended by the NFL for leaking Arizona Cardinals draft plans, now faces betting-pattern probes from Massachusetts and Arizona regulators too.
Sportsbooks Turn Injury Protection Into a Paid Upsell
BetMGM launched BetDefense on September 9, 2026, joining FanDuel and DraftKings in turning free injury protection into a paid, full-game sportsbook feature.
Altenar Presses Antitrust Case Against Sportradar
Altenar told a New Jersey court on 26 August 2026 it will fight Sportradar's bid to move their antitrust case over live sports data into Zurich arbitration.
Relax Gaming Launches Dream Drop Jackpot in Denmark
Relax Gaming took its Dream Drop jackpot network into Denmark's regulated market on 22 September 2026, live first on FDJ United's Unibet and Maria Casino.
IGT Enters Live Dealer With Wheel of Fortune Frenzy at G2E
IGT will preview Wheel of Fortune Frenzy, its first ever live dealer game, at G2E 2026, taking the world's largest slot maker onto Evolution's home turf.
Evolution Launches Disco Balls Live Game Show
Evolution launched Disco Balls on 9 September 2026, a live game show with mid-round multipliers, built on the same cast and bonus assets as 2023's Funky Time.
Pennsylvania Skill Games Must Shut Down by October 13
Pennsylvania skill games face an October 13 shutdown deadline after the state Supreme Court ruled the roughly 70,000 devices are unlicensed slot machines.
Catena Media Names Interim CTO for Its Platform Bet
Catena Media named board member Martin Zetterlund interim CTO on September 17, replacing Edward Midolo as its automated 2027 marketplace platform nears launch.
DCMS Weighs Widening Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship Ban
DCMS's consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorship closed September 9, and a UK research consortium wants it extended to licensed operators too.
Catena Media Buys Back Hybrid Bonds at 20 Cents on the Euro
Catena Media bought back perpetual hybrid bonds at 20% of face value on September 9, while its CFO says interest payments will not resume anytime soon.
Google Ties Gambling Ad Certification to Compliance History
Google now judges gambling ad certification on compliance history, not just paperwork, after its policy health rule covered every category from September 14.
UKGC Licence Suspension Leaves Bettors' Funds at Risk
The UK Gambling Commission suspended Targetlocal Ltd's licence over AML failings. What a licence suspension actually does to a bettor's balance and open bets.
Pennsylvania Moves to Close the Self-Exclusion Credit Gap
Pennsylvania's gaming board wants credit and cashless accounts frozen within two days of self-exclusion, and marketing banned until you ask to return.
Louisiana Fines Sweepstakes Casino Players Up to $500
Louisiana's Act 182 took effect August 1, redefining sweepstakes casino play as a crime and fining sweepstakes casino players up to $500 or six months in jail.
UK Gambling Tax Rise: What It Means for Your Bets
The UK's Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026. Here is what this UK gambling tax rise actually means for your free bets, bonuses and odds.
VICI and GLPI Now Own the Ground Under US Casinos
VICI Properties and GLPI closed five casino real estate deals worth over $2.4 billion in early 2026, concentrating US commercial gaming land under two REITs.
Congress Stalls Gambling Loss Deduction Repeal Three Times
Congress has blocked repeal of the 90% gambling loss deduction cap three times since July 2025, and no legislative vehicle remains this year to fix it.
Mindway AI Leads Gambling Harm Detection for Operators
Mindway AI, majority owned by affiliate group Better Collective, now runs gambling harm detection for DraftKings, PrizePicks and dozens of other operators.
Lottery Courier Services Are Banned in Seven States
Lottery courier services are now banned in seven US states and licensed in five, after a Texas jackpot scandal exposed how little law ever governed the model.