The Lumbee Tribal Council has approved a gaming ordinance in a 14-2 vote, advancing the tribe’s plans to establish a regulatory framework for gaming on tribal lands and sending the measure toward a public referendum. The ordinance, identified as CLLO-2026-1015-04, passed during a special called meeting following the council’s October business meeting. Tribal Chairman John Lowery must certify the measure...
Novig and Crypto.com have filed separate federal lawsuits against Missouri, challenging state demands that they stop offering sports event contracts or obtain authorization to operate under Missouri gambling laws. The legal actions followed cease-and-desist letters issued by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway in September, which gave six prediction market operators 30 days to comply. Both companies are asking federal courts to...
South Korean police have apprehended 77 suspects connected to an illegal gambling network accused of handling KRW23 trillion ($17.3 billion) in wagers through 188 websites, making it the largest operation of its kind identified in the country. The Chungnam Provincial Police Agency announced the arrests on October 19, confirming that 21 individuals had been detained and another 56 referred to...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published guidance explaining new restrictions that will prohibit prominent public figures from appearing in gambling advertisements from January 1, 2027. The prohibition covers professional athletes, celebrities and social media influencers, applying to wagering promotions across television, radio and digital platforms. Licensed interactive wagering operators will also be prevented from entering into sponsorship...
Macau’s casino industry recorded a decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the third quarter of 2026, primarily because of weaker mass-market baccarat performance. The segment generated MOP33.61 billion (US$4.17 billion), representing a 7.9% decrease from the same period last year. According to figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), total casino GGR reached approximately MOP60.22 billion...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is targeting December 2026 for the launch of a mobile application that will help players identify licensed online gaming platforms and avoid illegal gambling websites. The regulator’s Board of Directors approved the project on October 8, including a proposed partnership with Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center, Inc. (DCI), which will develop...
The NBA has introduced new sports betting restrictions for the 2026-27 season, prohibiting several types of wagers considered vulnerable to manipulation following high-profile gambling investigations involving current and former players. In a memorandum distributed to sportsbook partners on October 16, the league instructed authorised operators, including DraftKings and FanDuel, to stop offering parlays combining multiple under bets on the same...
Texas Capital Securities has downgraded Melco Resorts & Entertainment from Buy to Hold, reducing its price target from $8 to $5.50 as uncertainty over Macau’s gaming market clouds the casino operator’s earnings outlook. The assessment, issued by analyst David Bain on Friday and cited by Investing.com, reflects a widening gap between his third- and fourth-quarter 2026 earnings before interest, taxes,...
Evoplay released The Castle of Slotenstein on October 15, introducing a Frankenstein-inspired online slot built around a three-booster Hold & Win bonus and a Grand Reel of Fortune finale. The game takes place in a fictional mad scientist’s castle, where players encounter a towering monster and three coloured pumpkin Bonus symbols that determine which boosters become available during the bonus...
Britain’s largest gambling operators have urged Chancellor John Healey to reject further gambling tax increases in the upcoming Budget, warning that higher duties could trigger additional betting shop closures, casino shutdowns and thousands of job losses across the country. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) coordinated the appeal in a letter signed by senior executives from Entain, Flutter UK &...