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...
The NFL has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve state authority over sports-related prediction markets, arguing that contracts tied to game outcomes should be regulated like sports betting. The league filed an amicus brief supporting New Jersey in its dispute with Kalshi. The case concerns whether federal commodities law gives the Commodity Futures Trading Commission exclusive authority over sports...
Stake Brazil has secured temporary permission to continue offering fixed-odds betting until October 25, 2026, after a federal court in São Paulo partially granted its request for preliminary relief. Federal Judge Cristiane Farias Rodrigues dos Santos of the 9th Federal Civil Court issued the decision on October 8. The ruling prevents authorities from treating Stake’s authorization as terminated before October...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore gambling operators that it says offered online casino games, sweepstakes-style products or sports betting to residents without a state licence. The regulator also warned that people enrolled in Michigan’s self-exclusion programme remain vulnerable on offshore sites because those operators do not have to honor the state’s Internet...