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...
Alberta Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling Market Opens
Alberta Alberta online sports betting operators began accepting wagers after midnight Monday as the province launched its competitive iGaming market, marking the culmination of years of regulatory preparation. The More...
Playtech Projects Profit Above Estimates as Americas Drive Growth
Mor Weizer CEO of Playtech Playtech projects 2026 adjusted core profit well above analyst expectations, driven by exceptional performance in the Americas. The gaming technology company expects full-year adjusted More...
PhilWeb Lands Exclusive Partnership with Pragmatic Play
PhilWeb Corporation has secured an exclusive partnership with Gibraltar-based iGaming software provider Pragmatic Play. The arrangement grants licensed local operators access to Pragmatic Play’s suite of online More...
North Carolina Governor Signs New Sports Betting, Prediction Market Taxes Into Law
North Carolina sports betting operators will face higher tax obligations after Governor Josh Stein signed the state’s $34 billion budget into law. The legislation increases the sports betting tax rate from 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...
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...
South Africa Gambling Regulation Targets Illegal Offshore Sites
South Africa gambling regulation faces unprecedented challenges as illegal offshore operators divert more than R50 billion in gross gambling revenue annually. Illegal platforms account for approximately 62% of More...
