Relax Gaming Unbundles the Jackpot Into a Side Bet
Relax Gaming launched JPX on 1 September, an optional side-bet jackpot layer that lets operators price jackpot odds separately from the base game's RTP.
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Louisiana Fines Sweepstakes Casino Players Up to $500
Louisiana's Act 182 took effect August 1, redefining sweepstakes casino play as a crime and fining sweepstakes casino players up to $500 or six months in jail.
Bally's CFO Mira Mircheva Resigns, Papanier Named Interim
Bally's Corporation CFO Mira Mircheva resigned September 3 for personal reasons; President George Papanier becomes interim CFO effective September 4, 2026.
Altenar Presses Antitrust Case Against Sportradar
Altenar told a New Jersey court on 26 August 2026 it will fight Sportradar's bid to move their antitrust case over live sports data into Zurich arbitration.
Pragmatic Play Launches POP, a Casual Slots Sub-Brand
Pragmatic Play launched Gates of Olympus POP on 31 August, the first title under its new POP sub-brand for casual players, retiring its Fat Panda label.
Netherlands Gambling Licence Renewal Tests Its Pioneers
The Kansspelautoriteit renewed five of the Netherlands' ten original gambling licences through 2031, while bet365, BetCity and GGPoker still await word.
Light & Wonder Names Mike Smith Managing Director, Asia
Light & Wonder named Mike Smith Managing Director, Asia, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Ken Jolly in a Macau-based regional leadership reshuffle.
AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment Twice in Nine Days
Ontario's AGCO fined Great Canadian Entertainment CA$120,000 on June 29 and CA$170,000 on July 7 over software controls and money-laundering monitoring.
DraftKings Predictions Ad Campaign Draws State Lawsuits
DraftKings ran geo-targeted Predictions ads in California, Texas, Georgia and Florida on August 25, states where it has no sportsbook licence, as suits mount.
Betty's Franchise Model Fuels 113% Q2 Revenue Growth
Betty Canada's net gaming revenue grew 113% to US$90.2m in Q2 2026, the first hard evidence behind Betty's 'McDonald's of iCasino' franchise strategy.
ROGA Marketing and Advertising Code Binds US Sportsbooks
ROGA's Marketing and Advertising Code now binds bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and five other US sportsbooks, plus their affiliates and influencers.
Mindway AI Leads Gambling Harm Detection for Operators
Mindway AI, majority owned by affiliate group Better Collective, now runs gambling harm detection for DraftKings, PrizePicks and dozens of other operators.