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IGT to Deploy 720 VLTs Across Saskatchewan Under Renewed WCLC Agreement
IGT will supply 720 Sierra27 VLTs (CrystalDual 27 cabinets) to WCLC for Saskatchewan retailers in 2026, featuring new games and enhanced hardware. Separately, IGT confirmed plans to close its electronic table games division by mid-2027.
UK Retailer Loses Licence After Inconsistent Accounts of Mispaid Lottery Ticket
Sandwell Council revoked Best One Store's licence after the shop supervisor admitted stealing a £920 winning lottery ticket and gave inconsistent accounts of the incident, while the council noted that CCTV footage had been destroyed and terminal prompts were ignored.
DraftKings Casino Launches Lightning Link Across Six Markets, Teams with Influencer Brian Christopher
DraftKings Casino has rolled out Aristocrat’s Lightning Link slot across six jurisdictions and partnered with influencer Brian Christopher for content and live events. Separately, Michigan regulators approved a multi-state online poker launch for DraftKings.
N1 Partners Debuts N1 Duality Booth Concept at iGB L!VE 2026
N1 Partners introduced its N1 Duality booth concept at iGB L!VE 2026, blending tech with artistry, and highlighted its N1 Sport Promo campaign. Maria Bobrovskaya outlines the company's goal-first approach to conference planning and shares lessons from the sports promo for affiliates.
Irish Gambling Authority Warns of High Court Action Against Offshore Prediction Platform
Ireland's gambling regulator is preparing to seek a High Court blocking order against a major offshore prediction market operator that failed to comply with warnings, as European regulators increasingly target such platforms and Gibraltar introduces its own separate regulatory framework.
Arizona to accept applications for restricted sports betting permits from mid-August
The Arizona Department of Gaming will open a two-week application window on August 13 for up to 10 limited sports betting licences that permit retail wagering at racetrack enclosures and off-track betting sites, with fees and taxes set below those for online operators.
FIRST.bet joins Pragmatic Solutions PAM ecosystem to strengthen sportsbook offering
FIRST.bet has integrated its managed sportsbook engine into Pragmatic Solutions' PAM platform, allowing operators to access a full sports betting stack with trading, gamification, and managed services across regulated markets.
Economist and ROA Chair Jim Walker Appointed to BHA Board
The British Horseracing Authority has appointed economist and ROA Chair Dr Jim Walker to its board, replacing Charlie Parker. Walker joins amid industry concerns over Financial Risk Checks and frustration with the unchanged Horseracing Betting Levy.
Citadel Securities Pours $400M into Crypto.com as Institutional Crypto Push Accelerates
Citadel Securities invested $400 million in Crypto.com at a $20 billion valuation, marking the exchange's first institutional funding round. The capital will fund expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives as traditional finance firms increasingly embrace digital assets.
PrizePicks appoints Peter Andreu as Senior Director of Revenue Operations
Peter Andreu has joined PrizePicks as Senior Director of Revenue Operations, bringing over seven years of experience from BetMGM. He will work alongside key executives and help drive the operator's partnerships, including its recently announced deal with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena.
FeedConstruct Expands Central American Footprint with Exclusive Nicaraguan Football Rights
FeedConstruct has acquired exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua's Liga Primera and Copa Primera, continuing a rapid expansion across Latin American sports, including basketball rights in Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia.
Dominican Civic Group Urges Rejection of Bill It Says Would Unleash Gambling Expansion
The Dominican anti-corruption group Red de Ciudadanos Contra la Corrupción is urging lawmakers to reject a bill it says would remove distance restrictions on horse racing agencies, potentially leading to tens of thousands of new betting locations and increased gambling exposure, while authorities have not yet publicly responded to the claims.