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UK Gambling Blocking Platform Gamban Returns To Free Services In England Following New OHID Funding Allocation
UK Gambling Blocking Platform Gamban Returns To Free Services In England Following New OHID Funding Allocation
Nov 6, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Soccer After Record-Breaking Career With Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Soccer After Record-Breaking Career With Portugal
Nov 6, 2026
Japan Racing Association Invites Expressions Of Interest For Research Project To Rebuild Big Data System On Google Cloud
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Japan Racing Association Invites Expressions Of Interest For Research Project To Rebuild Big Data System On Google Cloud

The Japan Racing Association (JRA) has formally invited companies to express interest in an upcoming research project focused on rebuilding its JRA Big Data System (JBDS) on Google Cloud. As the organization looks to optimize operating expenditures and enhance system capacity for future expansion, the…

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Declares State-Based Geographic Restrictions Inconsistent With Federal Rules For Prediction Markets
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Declares State-Based Geographic Restrictions Inconsistent With Federal Rules For Prediction Markets
Nov 6, 2026
SJM Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Amid Portfolio Renovations And Changing Market Conditions
SJM Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Amid Portfolio Renovations And Changing Market Conditions
Nov 6, 2026
Italy Media Regulator AGCOM Opens Public Consultation On Proposed Transparency Rules For Gambling Advertising And Infotainment Brands
Italy Media Regulator AGCOM Opens Public Consultation On Proposed Transparency Rules For Gambling Advertising And Infotainment Brands
Nov 6, 2026
Sophisticated Cheating Operation Compromises Hundreds Of Online Poker Players And Millions In Potential Losses Across Major Platforms
Sophisticated Cheating Operation Compromises Hundreds Of Online Poker Players And Millions In Potential Losses Across Major Platforms
Nov 6, 2026
Betfred Pulls Sponsorship Of All Five British Classics Following Government Budget Tax Rises
Betfred Pulls Sponsorship Of All Five British Classics Following Government Budget Tax Rises
Nov 6, 2026

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Game Aggregator QTech Expands Emerging Markets Offering Through Strategic Content Partnership With PopOK Gaming
B2B · Nov 6, 2026

Game Aggregator QTech Expands Emerging Markets Offering Through Strategic Content Partnership With PopOK Gaming

Cashpoint Rebrands As Merkur Bets In Denmark Alongside Comprehensive Digital Platform Migration With EveryMatrix
B2B · Nov 5, 2026

Cashpoint Rebrands As Merkur Bets In Denmark Alongside Comprehensive Digital Platform Migration With EveryMatrix

Stakelogic Expands Regulated Ontario Footprint Through Strategic Integration With LuckyDays Via Relax Gaming
B2B · Nov 5, 2026

Stakelogic Expands Regulated Ontario Footprint Through Strategic Integration With LuckyDays Via Relax Gaming

M&A & Finance

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SJM Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Amid Portfolio Renovations And Changing Market Conditions
M&A & Finance · Nov 6, 2026

SJM Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Amid Portfolio Renovations And Changing Market Conditions

Wynn Resorts Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Amid Slower Market Conditions And Continued UAE Development
M&A & Finance · Nov 6, 2026

Wynn Resorts Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Amid Slower Market Conditions And Continued UAE Development

DraftKings Slashes Full-Year 2026 Guidance And Reports Wider Q3 Net Loss Driven By Heavy Investment In Predictions Offering
M&A & Finance · Nov 6, 2026

DraftKings Slashes Full-Year 2026 Guidance And Reports Wider Q3 Net Loss Driven By Heavy Investment In Predictions Offering

Cyber Security

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Sophisticated Cheating Operation Compromises Hundreds Of Online Poker Players And Millions In Potential Losses Across Major Platforms
Zero Day · Nov 6, 2026

Sophisticated Cheating Operation Compromises Hundreds Of Online Poker Players And Millions In Potential Losses Across Major Platforms

North Korea Rejects US Allegations Linking Pyongyang To Record $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Exchange Breach
Zero Day · Nov 3, 2026

North Korea Rejects US Allegations Linking Pyongyang To Record $6.3 Billion Binance Crypto Exchange Breach

Cybersecurity Experts Highlight Emerging Risks And Protection Strategies For Gaming Accounts
Zero Day · Oct 27, 2026

Cybersecurity Experts Highlight Emerging Risks And Protection Strategies For Gaming Accounts

Press Releases

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Belatra Unveils Gothic Adventure Slot Brother CrossBolt Featuring Revolver Multipliers
Press Releases · Oct 29, 2026

Belatra Unveils Gothic Adventure Slot Brother CrossBolt Featuring Revolver Multipliers

PG Soft Returns As Official Sponsor For SiGMA World 2026 In Rome
Press Releases · Oct 29, 2026

PG Soft Returns As Official Sponsor For SiGMA World 2026 In Rome

Blokotech Confirms 2027 Bloko Padel Tour Expansion In Partnership With SiGMA
Press Releases · Oct 28, 2026

Blokotech Confirms 2027 Bloko Padel Tour Expansion In Partnership With SiGMA

Interviews

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Building Beyond the Balance Sheet to Measure Lasting Impact
Oct 26, 2026

Building Beyond the Balance Sheet to Measure Lasting Impact

Navigating Growth, AI, and Bootstrapping
Sep 23, 2026

Navigating Growth, AI, and Bootstrapping

SiGMA North America: Why Mexico City, and Why Now
Aug 28, 2026

SiGMA North America: Why Mexico City, and Why Now

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Gamblers Connect and PlayNewswire Announce Media Collaboration 
Oct 26, 2026

Gamblers Connect and PlayNewswire Announce Media Collaboration 

Lauranne Urban Joins The Gamblers Connect Contributors Program as 10th Contributor
Oct 23, 2026

Lauranne Urban Joins The Gamblers Connect Contributors Program as 10th Contributor

Gamblers Connect Shortlisted for Best iGaming Media 2026 at the SiGMA World Awards
Oct 20, 2026

Gamblers Connect Shortlisted for Best iGaming Media 2026 at the SiGMA World Awards

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Japan Racing Association Invites Expressions Of Interest For Research Project To Rebuild Big Data System On Google Cloud
Legal & Compliance · Nov 6, 2026

Japan Racing Association Invites Expressions Of Interest For Research Project To Rebuild Big Data System On Google Cloud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Declares State-Based Geographic Restrictions Inconsistent With Federal Rules For Prediction Markets
Legal & Compliance · Nov 6, 2026

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Declares State-Based Geographic Restrictions Inconsistent With Federal Rules For Prediction Markets

Italy Media Regulator AGCOM Opens Public Consultation On Proposed Transparency Rules For Gambling Advertising And Infotainment Brands
Legal & Compliance · Nov 6, 2026

Italy Media Regulator AGCOM Opens Public Consultation On Proposed Transparency Rules For Gambling Advertising And Infotainment Brands

People & Appointments

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Scientific Games Appoints Enterprise Technology Veteran Dan Flynn As Chief Executive Officer And Kevin Schneider As Chairman
People & Appointments · Nov 5, 2026

Scientific Games Appoints Enterprise Technology Veteran Dan Flynn As Chief Executive Officer And Kevin Schneider As Chairman

Allwyn UK Unveils New Leadership Structure And Executive Changes To Drive Next Stage Of National Lottery Transformation
People & Appointments · Nov 5, 2026

Allwyn UK Unveils New Leadership Structure And Executive Changes To Drive Next Stage Of National Lottery Transformation

Light & Wonder Appoints Industry Veteran Matthieu Labbat As Chief Executive Officer Of SciPlay
People & Appointments · Nov 5, 2026

Light & Wonder Appoints Industry Veteran Matthieu Labbat As Chief Executive Officer Of SciPlay

Contributors

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Market Entry Playbook: Eight Localisation Mistakes Operators Can Avoid
Oct 30, 2026

Market Entry Playbook: Eight Localisation Mistakes Operators Can Avoid

We All Work in Data: What iGaming Affiliates Need On Their Radar
Sep 28, 2026

We All Work in Data: What iGaming Affiliates Need On Their Radar

Why Classic Hold & Win Slots Still Hold & Win the Player
Aug 19, 2026

Why Classic Hold & Win Slots Still Hold & Win the Player

Case Studies

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Affilka Takes #1 in the StatsDrone Affiliate Software Report Q2 2026
Sep 1, 2026

Affilka Takes #1 in the StatsDrone Affiliate Software Report Q2 2026

How 1spin4win’s Japanese Series Built Long-Term Player Loyalty Through Storytelling
Aug 24, 2026

How 1spin4win’s Japanese Series Built Long-Term Player Loyalty Through Storytelling

After the Final Whistle: How Football Games Keep Casino Players Active
Aug 12, 2026

After the Final Whistle: How Football Games Keep Casino Players Active

Marketing & Affiliates

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Global Online Casino Platform BC Game Signs International Content Creator Eva Elfie As Official Brand Ambassador
Marketing & Affiliates · Nov 5, 2026

Global Online Casino Platform BC Game Signs International Content Creator Eva Elfie As Official Brand Ambassador

Incentive Games Rolls Out ‘Preferred Team’ Feature For bet365’s Free-To-Play Tournament Challenge
Marketing & Affiliates · Nov 3, 2026

Incentive Games Rolls Out ‘Preferred Team’ Feature For bet365’s Free-To-Play Tournament Challenge

Channel 4’s Bradley Walsh’s Million Pound Shot Unmasks Manipulative Tactics Of The Gambling Industry In Bold TV Hoax
Marketing & Affiliates · Nov 2, 2026

Channel 4’s Bradley Walsh’s Million Pound Shot Unmasks Manipulative Tactics Of The Gambling Industry In Bold TV Hoax

Slot Releases

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Backseat Gaming Launches “Trending Games” Content Line With Hold The Phone Slot
Slot Releases · Oct 27, 2026

Backseat Gaming Launches “Trending Games” Content Line With Hold The Phone Slot

Brightstar Launches Cash Pop™ Draw Game With Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation
Slot Releases · Oct 27, 2026

Brightstar Launches Cash Pop™ Draw Game With Ontario Lottery And Gaming Corporation

Codere Online Launches 99 Royale Multiplayer Slot In Mexico
Slot Releases · Oct 21, 2026

Codere Online Launches 99 Royale Multiplayer Slot In Mexico

Events

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SiGMA World Rome 2026 Concludes After Four Days Of Record-Breaking Collaboration, Regulation Debates, And Networking At Fiera Roma
Events · Nov 6, 2026

SiGMA World Rome 2026 Concludes After Four Days Of Record-Breaking Collaboration, Regulation Debates, And Networking At Fiera Roma

SiGMA Group Announces Strategic Move For SiGMA World Rome 2027 To May To Balance European Event Calendar
Events · Nov 5, 2026

SiGMA Group Announces Strategic Move For SiGMA World Rome 2027 To May To Balance European Event Calendar

SiGMA Group Announces SiGMA College To Deliver Accredited ECTS-Recognised Qualifications In iGaming
Events · Nov 5, 2026

SiGMA Group Announces SiGMA College To Deliver Accredited ECTS-Recognised Qualifications In iGaming

Safer Play News

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UK Gambling Blocking Platform Gamban Returns To Free Services In England Following New OHID Funding Allocation
Safer Play · Nov 6, 2026

UK Gambling Blocking Platform Gamban Returns To Free Services In England Following New OHID Funding Allocation

GamCare Publishes New Impact Report Highlighting Helpline Reach, Prevention, And Treatment Services For 2025 to 2026
Safer Play · Nov 6, 2026

GamCare Publishes New Impact Report Highlighting Helpline Reach, Prevention, And Treatment Services For 2025 to 2026

Global Social Media Giant TikTok Reaffirms Strict Prohibition Against Gambling Promotion Across Platform And TikTok Shop
Safer Play · Nov 4, 2026

Global Social Media Giant TikTok Reaffirms Strict Prohibition Against Gambling Promotion Across Platform And TikTok Shop

Poker

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GGPoker Expands Ambassador Roster With Signing of Leading Twitch Streamer Lex Veldhuis
Poker · Nov 3, 2026

GGPoker Expands Ambassador Roster With Signing of Leading Twitch Streamer Lex Veldhuis

PartyPoker Tour Castellón Concludes After Seven Days of Record Action at Orenes Gran Casino Castellón
Poker · Oct 13, 2026

PartyPoker Tour Castellón Concludes After Seven Days of Record Action at Orenes Gran Casino Castellón

PartyPoker Tour Castellón Crowns Mini Main Champion While €100k GTD Main Event Gets Underway
Poker · Oct 9, 2026

PartyPoker Tour Castellón Crowns Mini Main Champion While €100k GTD Main Event Gets Underway

Sports

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Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Soccer After Record-Breaking Career With Portugal
Sports · Nov 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Retirement From International Soccer After Record-Breaking Career With Portugal

Betsson Group Donates Front-Of-Shirt Visibility To Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary Of Club Brugge Foundation In UEFA Champions League
Sports · Nov 6, 2026

Betsson Group Donates Front-Of-Shirt Visibility To Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary Of Club Brugge Foundation In UEFA Champions League

Harry Kane Crowned Ballon d’Or Winner As First Englishman Since 2001
Sports · Oct 27, 2026

Harry Kane Crowned Ballon d’Or Winner As First Englishman Since 2001

Crypto & Blockchain

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House Democrats Discuss Broader Crypto Market Structure Bill To Expand Consumer Protection And SEC Oversight
Crypto · Nov 6, 2026

House Democrats Discuss Broader Crypto Market Structure Bill To Expand Consumer Protection And SEC Oversight

Binance Under Scrutiny As Over Two Billion Dollars In Crypto Assets Leave Hot Wallets For Mixer Funded Address
Crypto · Oct 30, 2026

Binance Under Scrutiny As Over Two Billion Dollars In Crypto Assets Leave Hot Wallets For Mixer Funded Address

Visa Reports $25 Billion Stablecoin Settlement Run Rate And Rapid Expansion In Crypto Operations
Crypto · Oct 29, 2026

Visa Reports $25 Billion Stablecoin Settlement Run Rate And Rapid Expansion In Crypto Operations

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