Rank Group Names Richard Harris Permanent CEO
Richard Harris Richard Harris has been appointed permanent chief executive officer of Rank Group following his interim tenure that began in January. The UK leisure and gaming operator, known for its Mecca bingo halls, concluded its executive search after evaluating multiple internal and external candidates. Harris assumed the interim role following More...
Iowa Sports Betting Hits $185.4 Million as Retail Doubles During World Cup
Iowa sports betting retail operations more than doubled during June 2026, posting a 154% increase that defied the channel’s nationwide decline. The state recorded $185,417,064 in total wagers during the month, More...
UK Gambling Companies Threaten Legal Action Over Gambling Affordability Checks
Major UK gambling companies have threatened legal action against Labour’s proposed gambling affordability checks, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regulatory dispute. The betting industry argues More...
St8 launches AI-ready Model Context Protocol to simplify casino operations
Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has announced the launch of its new Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling operators to securely access backoffice data using AI assistants and More...
Gambling Commission Approves Affordability Checks Despite Racing, Bookmaker Opposition
The Gambling Commission has approved affordability checks gambling operators must conduct on high-spending customers, despite fierce opposition from the racing and bookmaking industries. The controversial financial More...
IGT PlayDigital Launches Content in South Africa via Hollywoodbets
IGT and Hollywoodbets announced the launch of IGT PlayDigital™ content in the South African online gaming market, with an initial portfolio of 20 games now available to players via Hollywoodbets, one of the country’s More...
Nebraska Sports Betting Ballot Measure Set for Late 2026 Vote
Nebraska Nebraska sports betting could become reality following a ballot initiative scheduled for a late 2026 vote, marking a significant development in the state’s gaming landscape. The measure has cleared More...
Victoria Gate Casino Sale Cleared as Leeds Council Approves License Transfer to Merkur
Victoria Gate casino is set to undergo a significant ownership change after Leeds Council approved the license transfer to Merkur Casino Entertainment UK Ltd. The sale represents a notable development in the UK More...
South Korea Extradites Alleged Masterminds of $3.9 Billion Illegal Gambling Network
South Korea extradition efforts have successfully concluded a 12-year international manhunt, bringing home two alleged masterminds behind illegal gambling operations that processed approximately KRW5.3 trillion More...
Macau GGR to Fall 7-9% in July, Reinvestment Costs Persist
Macau Macau GGR is projected to decline between 7 and 9 percent year-on-year in July, extending the gaming hub’s recent struggles despite month-on-month improvements. The forecast follows a weaker-than-expected More...
