Hacksaw Gaming (Hacksaw AB) shares fell sharply on October 12 after the Swedish gaming supplier reported slower revenue growth in its preliminary third-quarter 2026 update. The company cited softer market conditions and weaker game performance compared with recent reporting periods. Shares fell 27.24% to SEK59.40 in Stockholm following the announcement. The projected revenue increase was also below the approximately 30%...
New Zealand has identified 11 entities eligible to apply for online casino licences following an auction that attracted 32 bidders and concluded after 10 rounds. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) announced the results on October 13, confirming that each successful application right carries a fee of NZ$15 million (US$8.4 million). The government has made 15 licences available under the...
French Guiana’s first casino will open on November 5, with COGIT Group confirming a 10am launch for its Casino-Théâtre de Cayenne following several delays. The €35 million development will introduce a gambling venue to the territory, alongside facilities for dining and live entertainment. Caysino, a subsidiary of the Martinique-based operator, will manage the property under a 20-year public service concession....
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has fined two venues for breaching mandatory gaming machine shutdown rules, following an enforcement operation across New South Wales. The Crown Hotel in Camden and East Cessnock Bowling Club received penalties, while another establishment received an official caution and a fourth faces formal disciplinary proceedings. The action follows changes introduced in April 2026, when the...
Preliminary findings from a University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) study suggest that 7% of surveyed Colorado gamblers experience serious gambling problems, raising concerns about consumer risks in the state’s regulated betting market. Led by UNLV psychology professor Shane Kraus, the research involved 500 randomly selected Colorado residents, including gamblers and non-gamblers. Early results indicated that 4% participated in gambling,...
Peru’s online gambling industry could face a substantial increase in its tax obligations under a legislative proposal that would raise the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) on remote betting from 1% to 5% of each wager. Filed in Congress on October 6, 2026, the initiative cites public health concerns and the potential for higher government revenue as the main reasons for...
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...