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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $385 million after no top-prize winner in Friday's drawing
No player matched all six numbers in the October 9 Mega Millions drawing, lifting the jackpot to $385 million for the October 13 draw. The best prize on Friday was $50,000.GamblingGamblingNewsNew Zealand names 11 operators cleared to apply for 15 online casino licences
New Zealand has identified the operators that passed the auction stage for its new online casino regime, including Betway, Entain, SkyCity and Stake. Each must now submit documents to the DIA for a full assessment before any licence is granted.GamblingSBC NewsBETBY adds Lebull Poland as second Polish partner weeks after market entry
BETBY will supply its sportsbook, managed trading and Betby Games esports product to Lebull.pl. The deal follows its mid-September 2026 Polish launch with local bookmaker Betters.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © European Gaming
Swiss Casinos completes ReelLink rollout across all four of its venues
Swiss Casinos says its ReelLink platform, which delivers certified online game content to land-based slot cabinets, is now live at all four of its casinos. The group plans 17 more installations by the end of 2026 and is seeking international partners.GamblingEuropean GamingPhoto: © GamblingNews
UK Player Wins $1M Powerball Match 5 Prize as Jackpot Rolls to $562M
A UK player matched five white numbers in the 12 October Powerball drawing and won $1 million. No one hit the $541 million jackpot, which has grown to $562 million for the next draw.GamblingGamblingNewsBetMGM Q3 adjusted EBITDA more than doubles to $86m, but full-year guidance stays at the lower end
BetMGM, the joint venture of Entain and MGM Resorts, reported a 112% rise in third-quarter adjusted EBITDA and 7% revenue growth. It still expects full-year results at the lower end of its guidance.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
WVU Researcher Links Social Security Payment Days to Rise in West Virginia Gambling
A West Virginia University doctoral student says gambling activity in the state rises when Social Security payments are made, raising concerns about older adults and problem gambling as iGaming grows.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
The Big Leagues launches UK sports prize draw platform after £500,000 seed round
Former Flutter and Superbet executive Adam Shaw has launched The Big Leagues, a multi-sport prize draw platform for UK fans, backed by £500,000 in seed funding. It combines paid draws with free-to-play prediction games.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
Spain's DGOJ reopens consultation on centralised monthly test to flag at-risk online gambling players
Spain's gambling regulator has reopened a public consultation, running to 22 October 2026, on a mandatory monthly automated test that all nationally licensed online operators would run to identify players showing signs of problem gambling.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © iGaming Business
Former UKGC director Tim Miller launches GamReg Consulting after ten years at the regulator
Tim Miller, who led delivery of the 2023 white paper reforms at the UK Gambling Commission, now runs GamReg Consulting. He discussed financial risk assessments, the illegal market and the Gambling Survey for Great Britain.GamblingiGaming BusinessANJ: French sports betting stakes rise 12% to €11.5bn in 2025, with regulator flagging excessive-risk patterns
France's gambling regulator ANJ reports sports betting stakes up 12% to €11.5bn in 2025, with GGR up 10.4% to €1.7bn. It also found excessive bettors dominate stakes on lesser-known leagues and in-play markets.GamblingSBC NewsIrish Presidency's first draft of EU 2028-2034 budget leaves out proposed common online gambling tax
Ireland's draft negotiating text for the EU's 2028-2034 budget contains no common levy on online gambling, which the S&D group had proposed. The European Parliament still backs the idea, so it could return in talks.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © SBC News
Novibet sportsbook chief: player props turnover up 180% in August, two major products planned
Novibet's Executive Director of Sportsbook, Giannos Grivas, says player props turnover grew 180% year on year in August after the World Cup, and that two large products are ready to launch in the coming months.GamblingSBC NewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Novig releases second Sydney Sweeney ad, targeting political and event-based prediction markets
Sports prediction platform Novig has launched a second commercial with actress and equity holder Sydney Sweeney, criticizing rival markets on politics and wars. The campaign continues to draw criticism from female athletes.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
North Carolina House candidate owns Sanford building reportedly used as illegal slot parlor
A Republican candidate for North Carolina House District 51 owns a Sanford property reportedly housing at least 22 slot machines, according to The Assembly. He says he rents the building out and explained why it was missing from his disclosure.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Las Vegas man charged over alleged illegal bookmaking claims entrapment after informant payment is revealed
Unsealed grand jury transcripts show an undercover witness received $5,000 to $6,000 from law enforcement in a Nevada illegal bookmaking case. The defendant's lawyer says this raises entrapment concerns; prosecutors defend the payment.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Idaho Woman Sues Over Arrest Tied to Shoshone-Bannock Casino Surveillance Footage
Connie Ann Hansen has filed a federal civil rights suit alleging a sheriff's deputy overstated what casino surveillance video showed before her 2024 arrest on drug charges. The defendants include casino security staff and law enforcement officers.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © iGaming Business
Greek regulator EEEP presses for unified player verification and closer scrutiny of VIP customers
The Hellenic Gaming Commission is reportedly working to stop players registering multiple times under different names and has asked all 18 licensed operators for details on how they handle VIP and high-value customers.GamblingiGaming BusinessPhoto: © European Gaming
ENJOY Gaming launches Phoenix Roulette x2000 with multipliers of up to 2,000x
ENJOY Gaming released Phoenix Roulette x2000 on 12 October 2026, an automated roulette title with two tiers of random multipliers. It is the supplier's third multiplier roulette variant this year.GamblingEuropean GamingPhoto: © GamblingNews
Pragmatic Play adds Halloween-themed Big Bass Splash Halloween 1000 to its Big Bass series
Pragmatic Play has released Big Bass Splash Halloween 1000, a seasonal entry in its Big Bass franchise with a 96.50% RTP, medium volatility and a maximum win of 20,000x the stake.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
California Player Wins $2.26M Powerball Match 5 Prize as Jackpot Climbs to $538M
A California ticket matched all five white numbers in the October 10 Powerball drawing and will receive $2,259,918. No jackpot winner emerged, and the top prize rose to $538 million for the October 12 draw.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
FanDuel launches 'Little Boost' ad with Lil Wayne as part of its NFL season campaign
FanDuel has released a TV commercial called Little Boost, featuring rapper Lil Wayne, to promote its Profit Boost Tokens. The ad is part of the operator's "Most Rewarding Season Ever" NFL campaign.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
LOW6 acquires UK skill gaming firm Splash Games to expand its B2B Rivalz platform
LOW6, a sports gamification and skill gaming platform creator, has bought Brighton-based Splash Games for an undisclosed sum. Splash Games CEO Joshua Sprey joins LOW6 as head of commercial.GamblingGamblingNewsPhoto: © GamblingNews
Curaçao Gambling Authority closes online licensing portal after hack exposed over 40,000 documents
The Curaçao Gambling Authority is phasing out its online licensing portal following a September breach that led to the public release of more than 40,000 documents. Existing licences remain valid, but no interim solution has yet been detailed.GamblingGamblingNews