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Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026 unveils Industry Influencer of the Year Shortlist

The new category recognizes the voices helping shape conversations, build communities and contribute to the evolution of gaming across the Americas.

8 min read • Aug 14 • By Mariya Savova

Treasure Island ends $200 free slot promotion early due to high demand

Treasure Island has withdrawn a $200 free slot play promotion weeks ahead of schedule after the offer generated lengthy queues at the Las Vegas Strip casino.

1 min read • Aug 14 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

JPMorgan retains Polymarket ties following account closure

JPMorgan Chase terminated banking services for Polymarket in 2025 but has retained other ties as the prediction-market operator targets a reported $20bn valuation.

2 min read • Aug 14 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Washington court orders Kalshi to restrict prediction markets

The order requires Kalshi to introduce two stages of geofencing as its dispute with Washington adds to conflicting court decisions over state authority.

2 min read • Aug 14 • By Shaan Khan

Land Based Casino + 2 more

EGT marks a significant milestone in El Salvador

EGT expands in El Salvador with a new installation at Imperius Casino in San Miguel.

2 min read • Aug 14 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Casino + 4 more

BetMGM, Awager to offer live-streamed slots to iGaming players in New Jersey

Through the Awager platform, BetMGM and Borgata Online users will be able to connect to Aristocrat’s portfolio of land-based slot titles, including Buffalo Ascension and Lightning Link.

2 min read • Aug 13 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 5 more

Grandstand Q2 revenue falls 5% to $37.8m, H1 net loss totals $5.8m

The organization, having rebranded from Gambling.com Group in July, reported an adjusted EBITDA decrease of 44% for Q2 to $7.7m, although net loss improved by 66% to $4.6m.

2 min read • Aug 13 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

OLG reaches agreement with MGE Niagara Entertainment for additional commercial casinos

Premier Doug Ford originally unveiled plans to increase tourism in the Niagara region during December, consisting of new casinos, a theme park and an expanded airport.

1 min read • Aug 13 • By Kirk Geller

Casino iGaming + 3 more

BetMGM users in Alberta offered exclusive first-to-market access to AGS’ Rakin’ Bacon titles

As part of its ongoing collaboration with AGS, BetMGM received exclusive first access to Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao, Triple Oink Soda Fountain Fortunes and Triple Oink San Shen Zhu.

2 min read • Aug 13 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Behind the numbers: Why did Tribal revenue rise in 2025, but profitability fall?

Tribal casinos delivered strong revenue growth in fiscal 2025, but inflation, higher operating costs and depreciation weighed on profitability.

4 min read • Aug 13 • By Marieta Lezaic