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Penn Entertainment Breaks Ground on $200M Land-Based Resort in Iowa
Penn Entertainment will convert its Ameristar riverboat casino in Council Bluffs into a $180-200 million land-based resort featuring 1,000 slots, 25 table games, and expanded dining options.
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1win Integrates USDC on Solana, Signals Token Launch and Nepal Charity Push
The crypto-focused operator is expanding its blockchain payment infrastructure while participating in Web3 community initiatives tied to the Solana ecosystem.
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Oasis Eyes Allegiant Stadium Dates as Scorpions Postpone Planet Hollywood Residency
British reports suggest the reunited Irish rock band Oasis is planning a 2027 North American stadium tour with multiple Las Vegas dates, while German hard rockers Scorpions delay their Planet Hollywood residency by a full year.
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Aristocrat Expands Lightning Link Brand Into North American Online Markets With Tiki Fire Launch
Aristocrat Interactive has launched Tiki Fire, a Polynesian-themed slot game expanding its Lightning Link portfolio across regulated US and Canadian iGaming markets following strong early performance.
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TIGCasino Expands Modular Platform to Simplify End-to-End Casino Operations
TIGCasino has broadened its technology portfolio to address operator fragmentation, integrating platform infrastructure, game aggregation, custom development, and Telegram-based gaming into a connected framework.
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Pragmatic Play Launches Gates of Olympus POP, Targeting Mobile Players with Compact Design
Pragmatic Play has released Gates of Olympus POP, a vertically-oriented slot game designed for mobile accessibility while maintaining the franchise's high volatility appeal with up to 25,000x maximum win potential.
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Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital Commits $300M to Polymarket in $1B Funding Round
Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm 1789 Capital is investing $300 million in prediction market operator Polymarket as part of a broader $1 billion financing round, valuing the company at approximately $21 billion.
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Bet365 Enters West Virginia as 18th US Jurisdiction, Eyes Further Expansion
Bet365 has launched its sportsbook and online casino in West Virginia, marking its 18th regulated US state. The operator is reportedly planning additional market entries before the NFL season begins.
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Specialist Betting Developers Emerge as In-House Product Studios for Major Operators
Entain-owned Angstrom's pivot into free-to-play gaming signals a broader trend of acquired tech suppliers evolving into autonomous development teams building products beyond their original remit.
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From Leprechauns to Innovation: How RubyPlay and Koala Games Reimagined Slot Development
RubyPlay and Koala Games discuss the creative process behind Voltage Blitz Vortex and Voltage Blitz Rapid, revealing how a rejected leprechaun-themed pitch evolved into a more innovative slot concept.
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Kalshi expands MLB partnerships to five teams as prediction markets gain sports franchise backing
Prediction market operator Kalshi has signed multi-year branding deals with the Dodgers and four other MLB teams, bringing the total number of clubs with prediction market partnerships to seven.
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Las Vegas Developer Seeks Approval for 13.5-Acre Casino Resort South of Strip
Michael Ochoa is proposing Silverado, a new casino resort featuring 300 hotel rooms and a 57,000-square-foot casino on a vacant site near Las Vegas Boulevard and Richmar Avenue, with Clark County commissioners set to review the project September 2.
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BetMGM Alberta Launches Live Dealer Games Streamed from Las Vegas MGM Venues
BetMGM Casino Alberta players can now access live blackjack, roulette, and baccarat streamed in real time from MGM Resorts International casinos in Las Vegas, leveraging Alberta's permissive regulatory framework.
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Aristocrat Expands Buffalo Franchise With $1M Progressive Jackpot on King Max
Aristocrat Gaming has launched Buffalo Mega Stampede Grand, a new slot title featuring a $1 million multi-site progressive jackpot and enhanced Hold & Spin mechanics on its King Max cabinet.
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Midnite Recruits FanDuel Canada Veteran Tang to Spearhead First International Expansion
UK-based challenger brand Midnite has hired Dale Tang, a senior FanDuel executive with five years of Canadian market experience, to lead its entry into Canada as part of its $75 million funded growth strategy.
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BGaming Launches Book of Hidden Tombs With Progressive Multiplier Mechanics
BGaming has released Book of Hidden Tombs, an Egypt-themed slot featuring a progressive multiplier system designed to reduce player frustration during losing spins.
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Red Tiger Launches Happy Cappy Slot, Capitalizing on Capybara and Candy Trends
Red Tiger has released Happy Cappy, a 3x3 slot game combining capybara characters with candy-themed gameplay and a maximum win of 6,590x the stake.
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Virginia Casino Market Surges 21% as Two Major Resorts Near Late 2027 Openings
Virginia's brick-and-mortar casinos generated $102.5 million in gross gaming revenue in July 2026, up 21% year-over-year, as Boyd Gaming and Cordish Companies advance construction on $750 million and $600 million resort projects.
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Crypto Casino Jack.com Taps Streamer N3on for US Market Expansion
Jack.com has signed casino content creator N3on as brand ambassador to drive marketing efforts and expand its US footprint through exclusive livestreams and original content partnerships.
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Polymarket launches combo betting ahead of football season with CFTC approval
Polymarket has begun U.S. beta testing of parlay-style combination bets, which have already generated over $7.4 million in volume this month. The move positions the prediction market operator to compete in a market segment currently dominated by a single competitor.
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NoLimit City Launches Outsourced 2, Embracing Balkan Stereotypes in High-Volatility Slot
NoLimit City has released Outsourced 2, a construction-themed slot game that leans into stereotypes about Eastern European engineering and workplace safety. The game offers up to 11,111x multipliers and features mechanics tied to its gritty industrial narrative.
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Fanatics Sportsbook Secures Official NFL Partnership as Market Consolidation Accelerates
Fanatics Sportsbook has locked in a multi-year official partnership with the NFL, gaining premium media inventory and marketing rights ahead of the 2026 season. The deal marks the first major sponsorship agreement since the league's previous contracts with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars expired.
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BGaming Revives Miss Cherry Character in New Fruit Slot With Progressive Wild Features
BGaming has launched Miss Cherry Wild Frames, a fruit-themed slot that reintroduces the developer's iconic character with a Valentine's Day aesthetic and a 10-spin progression mechanic that guarantees Wild symbols.
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Polymarket US Advances Parlay Trading With Limited Beta Launch
Polymarket US has begun beta testing parlay contracts, processing $7.4 million in volume across 16,173 trades since August 5, as prediction markets intensify competition in multi-outcome wagering.
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BiggerZ Launches Integrated Crypto Platform With Provably Fair Games and Cross-Product Transparency
BiggerZ combines casino gaming, sports betting and prediction markets under one account, emphasizing verifiable fairness mechanisms and transparent settlement rules across all product lines.
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Yggdrasil Launches Timber Trail Treasures with Synced Reels and 20,000x Max Win
Yggdrasil Gaming has released Timber Trail Treasures, a nature-themed slot featuring synchronized reels, respins, and multiplier mechanics with a maximum payout of 20,000x the bet.
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Mindway AI and GamScore Partnership Aims to Reshape Player Protection Technology
Two safer-gambling technology firms have announced a strategic alliance combining AI-driven behavioral profiling with player-controlled financial tracking to enhance problem gambling detection across global operators.
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Americas Cardroom Consolidates Biggest Sunday Schedule With $20M Guaranteed Prize Pool
Americas Cardroom is hosting Super Stacked Sunday on August 16, 2026, combining $20 million in guarantees across Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments, Run Up Series events, and the return of a full regular Sunday lineup.
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PENN Entertainment Invests $20M in Alberta as Canadian Digital Markets Drive Path to Profitability
PENN Entertainment is doubling down on Canada with a $20 million Alberta investment, targeting the same sports betting and iCasino success it has achieved in Ontario, where it now operates its largest online betting market.
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DraftKings Self-Certifies Nine Football Contracts, Parlays for Prediction Market Exchange
DraftKings' Railbird Exchange has self-certified nine football event contracts and multi-leg parlay wagers with the CFTC ahead of the 2026 NFL season, accelerating its vertical integration in prediction markets.
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