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First licence renewals confirmed ahead of Dutch gambling market’s fifth anniversary

The KSA is conducting its first five-year licence review since the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling market launched.

How Malta’s 2018 Gaming Act reshaped igaming

Focus Gaming News examines how a 2018 legislative reform turned Malta into the reference licensing jurisdiction for the global igaming industry, and why that status is being tested again in 2026.

Regulation

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CFTC advances crypto rule proposals after CLARITY Act setback

A maze of interconnected gears symbolizing the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in gaming operations.

Malta Gaming Authority launches AI Gaming Charter

A hand holding a remote control hovers over a fading stack of digital chips, symbolizing the suspension of a gambling operator's licence due to anti-money laundering failings.

Ken Howell’s Sports Betting remote gambling licence suspended over suspected AML breaches

Video interviews

Shirin Mammadov, N1Partners: “One of the biggest mistakes affiliates make is copying and pasting a strategy”

Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “What we really try to do is create the connection with every aggregator, with every operator”

Arthur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “What we really try to do is create the connection with every aggregator, with every operator”

Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

Daria Fot, EvenBet Gaming: “We are not just a software provider; we are a partner”

Nikita Akulov, EvenBet Gaming: “Trust is a much more expensive and important currency”

Nikita Akulov, EvenBet Gaming: “Trust is a much more expensive and important currency”

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Digitain launches “We Know the Player” concept, putting player understanding at the heart of its brand

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Altenar to highlight flexible sportsbook solutions at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026

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iGaming

How Malta's 2018 Gaming Act turned a fragmented framework into the industry's global reference standard

How Malta’s 2018 Gaming Act reshaped igaming

A maze of interconnected digital screens with gambling symbols leads to a dark void, symbolizing the hidden dangers of online gambling.

Study links opening of Ontario gambling market to rise in ER visits

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igaming VIPs slip away unnoticed as 0% of teams use AI

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North America

Konami Gaming’s Shane Thompson is honoured in 2027 “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40”

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Legislation

Ohio lawmaker proposes online casino bill tied to land-based venues

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EMEA

1xBet Bingo: How many moments will you tick off at SBC Summit in Lisbon?

Legislation

A darkened cityscape with silhouettes of buildings, where the glow of casino and gaming hall facades is extinguished, symbolizing the proposed ban on illuminated displays in Bulgaria.

Bulgarian government proposes near total gambling advertising ban

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California tribes seek industry input for 2028 sports betting initiative

A digital scale tips in favor of a group of interconnected physical casino buildings, while a shadow looms over a fading stack of online casino chips.

Ohio lawmaker proposes online casino bill tied to land-based venues

One bonus game, more ways to play: How Gamzix approached 3-Pot mechanics

From dealmaker to strategic partner: Boomerang Partners on the affiliate manager’s changing role

Sportradar: the new battle for attention happens in real time

One bonus game, more ways to play: How Gamzix approached 3-Pot mechanics

Legal

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Sports betting operator suspended and fined for breaches of anti-money laundering rules in France

A hand casts a shadow over a stack of gambling items, including tables, records, and cash, symbolizing the crackdown on illegal gambling operations.

Arrests made in raids on alleged illegal gambling operating in Manchester

A stack of racing flags stands tall, while a shadow looms over them, symbolizing a legal challenge to a proposed relocation.

SunRay Park relocation to Clovis blocked by court ruling

Business

A maze of interconnected gears symbolizes the intricate and technology-driven approach to successful gambling regulation.

Former British Gambling Commission executive director Tim Miller launches consultancy business

A towering structure of interconnected gears symbolizes the intricate mechanisms at play in the future of a prominent city's convention business.

Atlantic City official seeks rescue plan for Sheraton hotel

A shadowy figure casts a predictive net over a maze of digital gambling chips, determining their fate.

DraftKings faces scrutiny over AI-driven promotional targeting

Finance

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Yahoo Finance ends Polymarket data partnership

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Arizona tribal casinos contribute $47.6m to state funds in Q1

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Massachusetts casinos generate $101.9m in August gaming revenue

Interviews

Altenar - Key sportsbook trends in USA.

“Key Product Trends in the US”: Interview with Altenar’s Product Director

Zlatko Ivanov, director of product, live casino at Amusnet.

Redefining Live Space: Inside Amusnet’s TRIPLEX Studio and the debut of Blackjack Live

DELULU Gaming - Artur Sheikhaliev, CEO at DELULU Gaming Our games have rules, our ambition doesn't.

Artur Sheikhaliev, DELULU Gaming: “Our players shouldn’t need a manual to understand why a mechanic is fun”

Sports betting

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Sportsbooks to retain majority of NFL betting as prediction markets gain ground

Arizona regulator allocates nine limited event wagering licences

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AGA estimates $29.5bn in legal NFL wagering as prediction markets stall growth

Casino

Michigan igaming revenue remains flat in April

Michigan Gaming Control Board renews licences for Detroit’s three casinos

Bally’s reaffirms Chicago opening date and secures financing for Bronx development

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Chicago aldermen question Bally’s over River West casino construction pause

Social

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Public Health Wales launches new Gambling Levy-funded prevention programme

A towering lighthouse shines a beacon of light over a sea of fading digital gambling chips.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission launches new public awareness campaign

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Massachusetts issues consumer advisory ahead of World Cup

Shows and Conferences

Tim Miller, Former Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission, Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Regulating the Game 2027

Tim Miller, former executive director of the UK Gambling Commission, confirmed as keynote speaker for Regulating the Game 2027

Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

Gaming in Spain Conference announces agenda

Gaming in Germany Conference announces initial agenda

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Greentube brings the house down with Highway to Bell Stack & Collect

Playradar unveils its latest slot: “Ned & Ted”

LatAm & Caribbean

Uplatform: Interview with Maria for Focus Gaming News.

Maria, Uplatform: “The philosophy behind Zoom In is: don’t rely on one source or one headline number”

Oddsgate gathers experts to discuss Brazilian igaming regulation

Oddsgate gathers experts to discuss ongoing changes in Brazilian igaming regulation

Zenith at SBC Lisbon: OneAPI, GamesAPI and its three partner studios. Karina Moral, Senior Business Development Manager.

Karina Moral, Zenith: “One of the most valuable things we offer to operators is fully targeted, localised portfolios”

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