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1spin4win announces attendance in SBC Summit Americas 2026

1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, will join the upcoming SBC Summit Americas 2026 to further strengthen its international presence.

1 min read • May 19 • By Will Underwood

EveryMatrix gains Alberta approval ahead of July iGaming opening

The supplier will enter Canada’s next regulated online gambling market with casino content, aggregation services and platform technology.

1 min read • May 19 • By Shaan Khan

DraftKings to shut down Wrigley Field retail facility due to Illinois ‘high tax structure’

Financial Land Based + 2 more

DraftKings to shut down Wrigley Field sportsbook facility due to Illinois' ‘high tax structure’

The venue originally debuted in Chicago during March 2024 and had represented the state’s only retail sportsbook to be attached to a sports stadium, arena or ballpark.

2 min read • May 18 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Appointments + 2 more

Inspired promotes Craig Wilson to CFO following James Richardson’s departure

The CFO transition officially went into effect on May 14, as Wilson previously served as Inspired’s VP of Finance and Accounting prior to the new appointment.

1 min read • May 18 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Bally’s Q1 revenue increases 28.3% to $755.7m, casino & resorts revenue grows 8.1%

Bally’s Intralot B2C operations accounted for just over $239.9m of the operator’s total Q1 2026 revenue, rising 31%, while B2B operations produced $74m and increased 759.7%.

2 min read • May 18 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

US Senators look to ban gambling advertisements on social media platforms

Senators Katie Britt and Richard Blumenthal introduced the Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act on May 18, potentially enforcing a $100,000 penalty per promotion.

1 min read • May 18 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Evoke extends Bally’s Intralot acquisition offer deadline to 8 June

Global Gaming Insider previously analysed the impact of a potential Evoke acquisition by Bally’s Intralot on 20 April, with the transaction said to be valued at £0.50 ($0.67) per share.

2 min read • May 18 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

Kalshi invests $2m in NCPG initiative, becomes first-ever financial services & trading member

The strategic initiative will look to support trader health and safety, carrying a term of two years, and allows the NCPG to establish an inaugural financial services and trading subcategory.

2 min read • May 18 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Unregulated online gambling reaches $5.9tn in global wagering

A new report from Gaming Compliance International estimates that unregulated online gambling generated $5.9tn in global wagering value during 2025, highlighting what the company describes as a rapidly expanding and increasingly fragmented digital marketplace.

2 min read • May 18 • By Jack Found

Land Based Trade Associations + 2 more

Front desk workers at Mandalay Bay join Teamsters Local 986 union

Employees said they wanted a stronger voice in the workplace and are “proud to stand with co-workers in this fight."

2 min read • May 18 • By Megan Elswyth