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NorthStar Gaming Appoints Permanent CEO and Reshapes Executive Leadership Team
NorthStar Gaming Appoints Permanent CEO and Reshapes Executive Leadership Team
Aug 19, 2026
Synectics Completes First Deployment of AI-Powered Synergy Search Technology
Synectics Completes First Deployment of AI-Powered Synergy Search Technology
Aug 19, 2026
South Korea Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Dispute
Legal & Compliance

South Korea Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Dispute

KCSC Rejects Decentralized Defenses as Predictions Platform Faces Growing Global Restrictions The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) has officially moved to block domestic access to the predictions platform Polymarket following a dispute over illegal gambling that began over a month ago. At the start of…

VGCCC Unveils Strategy 2029 to Tackle Evolving Risks and Strengthen Harm Minimization
VGCCC Unveils Strategy 2029 to Tackle Evolving Risks and Strengthen Harm Minimization
Aug 19, 2026
Booming Games Deepens Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with QTech Games
Booming Games Deepens Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with QTech Games
Aug 19, 2026
Stake Signs Undefeated Boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as First Global Boxing Ambassador
Stake Signs Undefeated Boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as First Global Boxing Ambassador
Aug 18, 2026
Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
Aug 18, 2026
CreedRoomz Launches Crypto Market: A Hyper-Fast Trading Simulator with 99% Payouts
CreedRoomz Launches Crypto Market: A Hyper-Fast Trading Simulator with 99% Payouts
Aug 18, 2026

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Booming Games Deepens Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with QTech Games
B2B · Aug 19, 2026

Booming Games Deepens Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with QTech Games

Kalshi Secures Exclusive U.S. Prediction Market Streaming Rights in Landmark Partnership with Catalist Sports
B2B · Aug 18, 2026

Kalshi Secures Exclusive U.S. Prediction Market Streaming Rights in Landmark Partnership with Catalist Sports

Gaming Corps Expands European Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with Luckia
B2B · Aug 18, 2026

Gaming Corps Expands European Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with Luckia

M&A & Finance

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Fortuna Entertainment Group Completes Majority Acquisition of Lithuanian Market Leader TOPsport
M&A & Finance · Aug 18, 2026

Fortuna Entertainment Group Completes Majority Acquisition of Lithuanian Market Leader TOPsport

Evoke Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve £243.1M Buyout by Bally’s Intralot
M&A & Finance · Aug 18, 2026

Evoke Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve £243.1M Buyout by Bally’s Intralot

Bragg Gaming Group Withdraws 2026 Financial Guidance Following Q2 Revenue Decline and Drayton Acquisition
M&A & Finance · Aug 14, 2026

Bragg Gaming Group Withdraws 2026 Financial Guidance Following Q2 Revenue Decline and Drayton Acquisition

Cyber Security

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Continent 8 Technologies Launches “Loyalty+” Cybersecurity Rewards Program for iGaming and Sports Betting Sector
Zero Day · Aug 14, 2026

Continent 8 Technologies Launches “Loyalty+” Cybersecurity Rewards Program for iGaming and Sports Betting Sector

Oddschecker Confirms Data Breach Involving User Passwords and Personal Information
Zero Day · Aug 14, 2026

Oddschecker Confirms Data Breach Involving User Passwords and Personal Information

Cybersecurity Researchers Uncover Coordinated Scam Campaign Luring Android Users to Illegal Gambling Sites
Zero Day · Jul 29, 2026

Cybersecurity Researchers Uncover Coordinated Scam Campaign Luring Android Users to Illegal Gambling Sites

Press Releases

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BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform
Press Releases · Aug 16, 2026

BiggerZ: Building a Fairness-First Crypto Casino, Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Platform

Metaspins Expands Its Services With Prediction Markets – A New Way to Trade Real-World Outcomes
Press Releases · Aug 13, 2026

Metaspins Expands Its Services With Prediction Markets – A New Way to Trade Real-World Outcomes

Why Faster Payments Are Becoming the New Standard for Online Casinos
Press Releases · Aug 11, 2026

Why Faster Payments Are Becoming the New Standard for Online Casinos

Interviews

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Post World Cup Retention: An Editorial Q&A With Denis Kosinsky, Chief Product Officer at NuxGame, on the Architecture Decisions Taken in August That Shape September
Aug 11, 2026

Post World Cup Retention: An Editorial Q&A With Denis Kosinsky, Chief Product Officer at NuxGame, on the Architecture Decisions Taken in August That Shape September

Valiantsina Dubavets – Marketing Lead at 1spin4win: Redefining Transparency and Engagement with the New Players Room
Interviews · Mar 31, 2026

Valiantsina Dubavets – Marketing Lead at 1spin4win: Redefining Transparency and Engagement with the New Players Room

Mark Phillip Interview: Revolutionizing Fan Engagement with Excitement Analytics
B2B · Mar 26, 2026

Mark Phillip Interview: Revolutionizing Fan Engagement with Excitement Analytics

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Barb Tasci Joins The Gamblers Connect Contributors Program as 8th Contributor
Aug 11, 2026

Barb Tasci Joins The Gamblers Connect Contributors Program as 8th Contributor

Gamblers Connect Launches Zero Day: A Dedicated Security Vertical and Newsletter for iGaming
Aug 11, 2026

Gamblers Connect Launches Zero Day: A Dedicated Security Vertical and Newsletter for iGaming

Gamblers Connect and Poly Casino Announce Media Cooperation
Aug 10, 2026

Gamblers Connect and Poly Casino Announce Media Cooperation

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South Korea Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Dispute
Legal & Compliance · Aug 19, 2026

South Korea Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Dispute

VGCCC Unveils Strategy 2029 to Tackle Evolving Risks and Strengthen Harm Minimization
Legal & Compliance · Aug 19, 2026

VGCCC Unveils Strategy 2029 to Tackle Evolving Risks and Strengthen Harm Minimization

Ireland Launches First National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy to Combat Financial Crime
Legal & Compliance · Aug 18, 2026

Ireland Launches First National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy to Combat Financial Crime

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NorthStar Gaming Appoints Permanent CEO and Reshapes Executive Leadership Team
People & Appointments · Aug 19, 2026

NorthStar Gaming Appoints Permanent CEO and Reshapes Executive Leadership Team

Stake Signs Undefeated Boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as First Global Boxing Ambassador
People & Appointments · Aug 18, 2026

Stake Signs Undefeated Boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as First Global Boxing Ambassador

Paul Myatt Joins Swivel Gaming as Commercial Advisor to Drive Expansion in Emerging Verticals
People & Appointments · Aug 18, 2026

Paul Myatt Joins Swivel Gaming as Commercial Advisor to Drive Expansion in Emerging Verticals

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The Playa and Gali Hartuv Launch the VIP Operations Survey 2026 – Participants See the Findings Before Anyone Else
Jul 20, 2026

The Playa and Gali Hartuv Launch the VIP Operations Survey 2026 – Participants See the Findings Before Anyone Else

Accelerating AI Transformation in Regulated Industries
B2B · Mar 27, 2026

Accelerating AI Transformation in Regulated Industries

Case Studies

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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

The World Cup Sheds Reams, But Keeps The Audience
Aug 6, 2026

The World Cup Sheds Reams, But Keeps The Audience

The Retention Era: Why Chasing New Traffic No Longer Drives Profit
B2B · May 8, 2026

The Retention Era: Why Chasing New Traffic No Longer Drives Profit

Marketing & Affiliates

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Synectics Completes First Deployment of AI-Powered Synergy Search Technology
Marketing & Affiliates · Aug 19, 2026

Synectics Completes First Deployment of AI-Powered Synergy Search Technology

Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
Marketing & Affiliates · Aug 18, 2026

Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em

Blokotech Launches BlokoPredict: A White-Label Prediction Markets Engine for Operators and Media Brands
Marketing & Affiliates · Aug 18, 2026

Blokotech Launches BlokoPredict: A White-Label Prediction Markets Engine for Operators and Media Brands

Slot Releases

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Spinomenal Expands Hold & Hit Series with Haunted Release 3 Pots of Baba Yaga
Slot Releases · Aug 17, 2026

Spinomenal Expands Hold & Hit Series with Haunted Release 3 Pots of Baba Yaga

Pragmatic Play Enhances Privé Lounge Blackjack with Two New Gameplay Features
Slot Releases · Aug 11, 2026

Pragmatic Play Enhances Privé Lounge Blackjack with Two New Gameplay Features

PG Soft Expands Portfolio with Country Harvest Slot Farmstead Fortune
Slot Releases · Aug 10, 2026

PG Soft Expands Portfolio with Country Harvest Slot Farmstead Fortune

Events

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SBC Summit Unveils Comprehensive ‘Marketing & CX’ Track Focused on Data-Driven Strategies and AI
Events · Aug 18, 2026

SBC Summit Unveils Comprehensive ‘Marketing & CX’ Track Focused on Data-Driven Strategies and AI

Shortlist Announced for the Affiliate Categories at the EGR Italy Awards 2026
Events · Aug 17, 2026

Shortlist Announced for the Affiliate Categories at the EGR Italy Awards 2026

St8 and Endorphina Sponsor iGaming Real Talk’s London Content Series
Events · Aug 14, 2026

St8 and Endorphina Sponsor iGaming Real Talk’s London Content Series

Safer Play News

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GamScore and Mindway AI Partner to Advance Safer Gambling and Player Protection
Safer Play · Aug 14, 2026

GamScore and Mindway AI Partner to Advance Safer Gambling and Player Protection

South Korean Authorities Target Rising Youth Gambling Crisis via Self-Reporting Campaign
Safer Play · Aug 14, 2026

South Korean Authorities Target Rising Youth Gambling Crisis via Self-Reporting Campaign

Alberta Government Seeks Proposals for Gambling Addiction Supports Following iGaming Launch
Safer Play · Aug 13, 2026

Alberta Government Seeks Proposals for Gambling Addiction Supports Following iGaming Launch

Poker

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GGPoker Secures Alberta iGaming License Ahead of Launch as Liquidity Discussions Progress
Poker · Aug 18, 2026

GGPoker Secures Alberta iGaming License Ahead of Launch as Liquidity Discussions Progress

bet365 Launches French Poker Operations Through Playtech Partnership
Poker · Aug 12, 2026

bet365 Launches French Poker Operations Through Playtech Partnership

PokerStars Integrates with Betfair as Part of Flutter’s Global Liquidity Strategy
Poker · Aug 10, 2026

PokerStars Integrates with Betfair as Part of Flutter’s Global Liquidity Strategy

Sports

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement After Entering Final Year of Al-Nassr Contract
Sports · Aug 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement After Entering Final Year of Al-Nassr Contract

Sky Sports Prepares for New Season with Over 1,500 Live Games Across Major Leagues
Sports · Aug 14, 2026

Sky Sports Prepares for New Season with Over 1,500 Live Games Across Major Leagues

Entain Launches Free-to-Play Football App Seven® in the UK
Sports · Aug 12, 2026

Entain Launches Free-to-Play Football App Seven® in the UK

Crypto & Blockchain

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CreedRoomz Launches Crypto Market: A Hyper-Fast Trading Simulator with 99% Payouts
Crypto · Aug 18, 2026

CreedRoomz Launches Crypto Market: A Hyper-Fast Trading Simulator with 99% Payouts

White House Prepares Gathering for Crypto and Prediction Market Officials
Crypto · Aug 17, 2026

White House Prepares Gathering for Crypto and Prediction Market Officials

Wall Street Journal Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Binance Defamation Lawsuit
Crypto · Aug 14, 2026

Wall Street Journal Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Binance Defamation Lawsuit

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