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WSOP Main Event Narrows to 21 as Day 8 Gets Underway
Day 8 of the 2026 WSOP Main Event sees 21 players remaining with Malcolm Trayner as chip leader, while recent bracelet winners and the final event schedule highlight the series' closing days.
Tonybet Gains Alberta iGaming Licence as Province Opens Regulated Market
Tonybet receives a licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission to operate in Alberta's regulated iGaming market, expanding its Canadian footprint as the province becomes the second to adopt a competitive multi-operator framework.
Swedish Court Backs Spelinspektionen’s AML Fines Against Betsson, ComeOn and Kindred
A Swedish administrative court has upheld AML fines totalling SEK 22m against Betsson, ComeOn Group and Kindred for failing to conduct adequate customer due diligence, rejecting operators' arguments that the sanctions were disproportionate.
Venetian hit with $7.2m fine over Bowyer AML failures, becomes fourth Strip casino penalized
The Venetian faces a $7.2 million fine for anti-money laundering violations tied to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, becoming the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino penalized in the case. The settlement includes admission of wrongdoing and enhanced AML conditions, with combined fines from all four operators reaching $34 million.
Italy blocks Polymarket as Gibraltar unveils first dedicated prediction markets regime
Italy has blocked Polymarket for a second time, joining a multi-country European crackdown, while Gibraltar has launched the world's first dedicated prediction markets regulatory framework and licensed its first operators, ADI Predictstreet and WagerWire.
Arizona Governor Bars State Workers from Profiting via Prediction Markets with Inside Knowledge
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order banning state employees from using non-public information to profit from prediction markets, with violations risking dismissal and law enforcement referral. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has issued a similar order extending existing ethics rules to prediction markets.
Sky River Casino Achieves Key Milestones in Hotel Tower Construction
Sky River Casino has completed foundation pours for both towers of its 300-room hotel expansion in Elk Grove, California, with vertical construction now underway. The project, which includes a pool, spa, event venue, and VIP areas, is expected to increase the city's accommodation supply by over 40%.
SOFTSWISS CISO Evgeny Zaretskov Named to HotTopics Global CISO 100 for 2026
SOFTSWISS Group Chief Security Officer Evgeny Zaretskov has been named to the 2026 HotTopics Global CISO 100, recognizing his leadership in cyber resilience and business transformation. The honor aligns with the company's recent brand repositioning focused on security and trust in regulated markets.
Kansas Casino Revenue Holds Steady in June with Minor Decline
Kansas casino revenue in June was nearly unchanged year-over-year at $34m, with Hollywood Casino leading the market. For the fiscal year ending June 30, total revenue grew 3.1% to $431.6m.
UK Parliamentary Committee Challenges Gambling Commission’s Financial Risk Assessment Evidence
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has demanded the Gambling Commission provide the evidence and methodology behind its Financial Risk Assessment decision, posing five questions and requesting a response by July 24, as industry stakeholders continue to criticise the lack of consultation and unresolved operational concerns.
EGBA accuses Lithuanian fintech Walletto of enabling illegal gambling payments
The European Gaming and Betting Association has lodged a complaint against Lithuanian fintech Walletto with the Bank of Lithuania, alleging it processes payments for illegal gambling operators. EGBA warns that such payment providers enable the scale of unlicensed gambling and calls for stronger enforcement by regulators and card schemes.
Maryland sports wagering handle climbs nearly 30% year-over-year in June
Maryland's sports betting handle rose 29.6% year-over-year to $523.3m in June, while casino revenue slipped 2.4% from a year ago.