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AGA Hall of Fame Inductee Holly Gagnon on Leadership, Governance, and the Future of Gaming
Holly Gagnon, Chair of Bragg Gaming Group, discusses her induction into the AGA Gaming Hall of Fame, leadership lessons from over 30 years in gaming, the impact of expanded access to gaming, and how her operator perspective drives governance at Bragg.
Interblock Appoints Kay Oswald as New CEO
Interblock appoints Kay Oswald as CEO, replacing John Connelly and interim leader Bala Ganesan. Oswald brings over 25 years of cross-industry experience, most recently as CEO of KOHPA Technologies.
Chris Evans Moves from Caesars to Atlantis Bahamas as Resort Marketing VP
Chris Evans has joined Atlantis Bahamas as VP of Resort Marketing after previously serving as VP of Hospitality and Entertainment Marketing at Caesars Entertainment. His move coincides with a $475 million investment plan at the Brookfield-owned resort, which includes a full renovation of The Cove and recorded record visitation in 2024-2025.
Nepal legislators push for tighter casino oversight as Tourism Bill faces 263 amendments
Nepal's Tourism Bill 2081 faces 263 amendment notices, with lawmakers proposing an independent casino regulator, tighter ownership and AML rules, and caps on foreign investment, as the bill moves to committee debate.
BetConstruct AI CEO Lena Yasir details roadmap for margin resilience and operational simplicity
New BetConstruct AI CEO Lena Yasir outlines a four-pillar strategy focused on simplifying operator tech stacks, improving partner experience, expanding in regulated markets and deploying AI responsibly to counter margin pressures from regulation and tax hikes.
Turkey Freezes Over 6,300 Accounts in Crackdown on World Cup Betting Network
Turkish prosecutors froze over 6,300 bank accounts and detained 16 individuals in a coordinated action timed to the 2026 World Cup final, while a separate probe led to the detention of 17 football club officials over betting violations.
Playtika reportedly in talks to sell SuperPlay to Tencent for up to $1.5bn
Playtika is reportedly considering selling its SuperPlay studio to Tencent for $1bn-$1.5bn as mounting performance-linked payments and $2.3bn in debt maturities pressure the company, following SuperPlay's strong revenue performance since its acquisition in 2024.
Roy Morgan study finds 3.32m Australian adults affected by gambling harm
New Roy Morgan data shows 3.32 million Australian adults—15.1% of the population—have experienced gambling-related harm, with financial consequences the most common, as the government advances advertising reforms.
ITIA Reports 52% Decline in Match Alerts, 11 Sanctions in Q2 2026
ITIA match alerts fell 52% year-on-year to 10 in Q2 2026, while the agency issued 11 total sanctions — including a 20-year ban for Jasel Beltre and a four-year doping suspension for Markéta Vondroušová — and increased testing by 2.4% quarter-on-quarter.
Spelinspektionen Tightens Oversight of Unlicensed Gambling Ads Across Digital Platforms
Spelinspektionen has opened new cases against unlicensed gambling marketing in Q2 2026, finding that digital channels like social media and livestreaming are key entry points, particularly for young audiences. The regulator also advances proposed Gambling Act reforms and extends preventive checks on physical gambling operators.
Iași County Set to Close All Slot Machine Venues Across 98 Local Councils
Romania's Iași county will close all local slot-machine venues across its 98 councils, setting a national precedent as activists push for tighter gambling controls.
Industry Insiders Backed Spain Before Crowds Did, GR8_Tech Campaign Reveals
GR8_TECH's TEAM OF CHAMPIONS activation highlights how industry professionals correctly predicted Spain as 2026 World Cup winners months before public betting favoured them. The campaign, which generated 1 million impressions, demonstrated the gap between crowd sentiment and informed judgment, mirroring the daily challenge faced by sportsbook trading desks.