The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced two regulatory measures aimed at defining its authority over prediction markets and distinguishing event-based financial contracts from conventional gambling products. Announced Friday, the measures would formally classify event contracts linked to sports, politics, culture and weather as swaps while explicitly excluding sportsbook wagers and casino games from that category. The...
The $725 million North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in Madera County, California, is approaching its anticipated opening as gaming equipment arrives, recruitment continues and preparations shift toward operating the property. However, a legal dispute with a neighboring tribal gaming operator remains unresolved, leaving the project’s launch dependent on whether a federal court intervenes. The North Fork Rancheria of Mono...
Macau recorded 1,951 gaming-related crimes in the first nine months of 2026, up 12.3% from 1,737 cases a year earlier, according to the Office of the Secretary for Security. Fraud remained the largest category, with 558 cases, representing 28.6% of all gaming-related offences. That figure increased 21.3% year-on-year and accounted for a substantial share of the overall rise. Illegal money...
New York gaming regulators have advanced proposed rules that would restrict how mobile sportsbooks use artificial intelligence and other automated systems to personalize gambling promotions and wagering recommendations. The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously moved forward with the revised proposal, which covers AI, machine learning, algorithmic profiling and automated decision-making tools. The measure will receive further public comment before...
Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom have added Big Bass Halloween Splash 1000 to the Big Bass series, giving the familiar fishing format a Halloween theme and several changes to the bonus structure. The slot uses a 5×3 grid with 10 paylines, medium volatility and a maximum RTP of 96.50%. Stakes range from 0.10 to 250, while the maximum win reaches...
Wynn Resorts’ $5.7 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island project could generate more gaming revenue than the company currently expects, according to Wolfe Research. The firm’s analysis compares the UAE market with Singapore, where limited casino licensing and strong international tourism have supported major integrated resorts. Wolfe Research analyst Peter Supino believes similar conditions could help Wynn Al Marjan Island outperform...
Gaming executive and governor of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Patrick Dumont, says the team’s planned new arena in North Dallas will proceed separately from any future casino resort, moving away from an earlier vision of placing both developments together. Dumont, who also serves as chief executive of Las Vegas Sands, said the former Valley View Mall site does not provide...
Hacksaw Gaming released Wicked Grin on October 8, 2026, introducing a new online slot built around expanding symbols, coin-based payouts, and two distinct free spins bonuses. The game features a monochrome cartoon setting led by Boney Bill, a grinning skeleton character who appears alongside the reels. The launch adds another title to the developer’s collection of dark, playful games, following...
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, alleging the sports betting company is operating an unlicensed gambling business in violation of state law and the Tribe’s exclusive wagering rights under a 2021 agreement with Florida. The 72-page complaint, filed Thursday in Broward County, names DraftKings, chief executive Jason Robins and DraftKings Predictions as defendants, according to...
The Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) has established its first governing structure, six months after gaming industry associations from across the Balkans agreed to form the regional alliance. The move marks a new stage for the organization as it begins preparing industry initiatives, expanding cooperation with European stakeholders and strengthening coordination on regulatory matters affecting the region. At a gathering held...