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2026 WSOP Main Event heads into Day 4 with money bubble approaching
The 2026 WSOP Main Event enters Day 4 with the money bubble imminent, as Sasha Liu leads the chip counts and a $10 million top prize awaits. China's Zixuan Liu also claimed his first gold bracelet in Event #85, while upcoming highlights include mixed-game and high roller events.
Arizona Governor Signs Executive Order Barring State Workers from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order prohibiting state executive branch employees from using nonpublic information to profit on prediction markets, following reports of similar insider trading by government workers in other jurisdictions.
Tennessee's Sports Betting Handle Rises 30% Annually in June
Tennessee's sports betting handle increased by 30% year-over-year to $456.1 million in June, with gross wagers reaching $460.5 million after adjustments, generating $8.4 million in privilege tax. The report did not include operator-specific or sport-specific breakdowns.
2026-07-09
DELULU Gaming Unveils Portfolio to iGaming Elite at Exclusive London Event
DELULU Gaming hosted a soft launch dinner in London, introducing its debut portfolio and vision to over 250 industry leaders, including strategic partner SOFTSWISS. The event at Alba London aimed to foster new partnerships and set the stage for global commercial expansion.
2026-07-09
Liverpool City Council Joins National Coalition Against Gambling Advertising
Liverpool City Council has joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), becoming the largest city outside London to support the national initiative against gambling promotions. This move reinforces the council's existing Reducing Gambling Harms Action Plan, driven by concerns over local gambling harm statistics and the impact of advertising on vulnerable groups.
2026-07-09
UK Tote Group Appoints New COO and B2B CCO to Drive Expansion
The UK Tote Group has strengthened its executive team by promoting Paddy Desmond to Group Chief Operating Officer and appointing Eugene Delaney as B2B Chief Commercial Officer, as the company aims to enhance its market footprint and operational efficiency.
2026-07-09
Slotegrator's Maksym Shtun Challenges Common Misconceptions About Prediction Markets
Maksym Shtun from Slotegrator debunks five common myths about prediction markets, addressing regulatory clarity, liquidity for niche bets, operational complexity, distinct player preferences for P2P models, and traffic generation as comparable to other iGaming verticals.
2026-07-09
Zeal Network Finalizes Majority Acquisition of UK Prize Draw Operator SevenCanyon
Zeal Network SE has acquired a 96.5% majority stake in UK digital prize draw operator SevenCanyon Limited for approximately £33.8 million, plus potential earn-outs. This strategic move aims to diversify Zeal's product portfolio and geographical footprint, entering a growing market despite increased industry scrutiny.
2026-07-09
Dutch KSA Upholds Illegal Gambling Ruling Against Polymarket
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has rejected Polymarket's appeal, affirming its sanction and potential fines against the prediction market platform for operating unlicensed gambling services in the Netherlands. The KSA concluded that Polymarket's offering, despite its blockchain basis, meets the statutory definition of gambling.
2026-07-09
Chippewa Cree Tribe Enhances Northern Winz Casino II with Century Gaming Machines
The Chippewa Cree Tribe has completed a major machine conversion at Northern Winz Casino II, replacing 51 older units with new electronic gaming terminals from Century Gaming, a subsidiary of Accel Entertainment. This expansion builds on an existing partnership, as Century Gaming already supplies machines to the tribe's adjacent casino, with both parties expressing confidence in the continued collaboration.
2026-07-09
Italian Operator NetWin.it Selects Fast Track for Enhanced Player Engagement and Retention
Italian regulated online casino and sports betting operator NetWin.it has chosen Fast Track's integrated CRM, Rewards, and Greco platforms to enhance player engagement and retention strategies. This partnership allows NetWin.it to streamline its operations with a unified system for gamification, loyalty, and bonus management, reinforcing Fast Track's presence in the Italian market.
2026-07-09
BC.GAME Appoints Football Icon Guillermo Ochoa as Brand Ambassador for Mexican Expansion
BC.GAME has named Mexican football star Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as its brand ambassador to strengthen its presence and localize its growth strategy for BCGAME.mx in Mexico. Ochoa will lead football-focused brand activities and fan engagement, leveraging his strong local and international profile.
2026-07-09