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The latest from the casino, slots and betting world — regulation, product launches, operators and market moves. Original summaries, updated daily, each linked to its source.

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mergers15.6.2026

Moody's Sees Bally's $328M Evoke Purchase as Credit Positive for Debt-Laden Target

Moody's Investors Service says Bally's Intralot's $328M acquisition of Evoke reduces refinancing risk for the indebted William Hill owner.

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industry15.6.2026

South Point Casino Hosts Major Casino Collectibles Show This Week

The World’s Largest Casino Chip and Collectibles Show takes place Thursday through Saturday at South Point Casino, featuring over 30 dealers and keynote speaker Scott Roeben.

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industry15.6.2026

Gaming Stocks Rally as Iran Peace Hopes Lift Market Sentiment

Gaming stocks surged last week, with the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF rising over 7%, narrowing its YTD loss to about 4%.

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regulation15.6.2026

Jakarta Police Raid West Kalimantan Home, Arrest Man in Online Casino Crackdown

Indonesian police shut down three illegal online casinos and arrested a 25-year-old suspect in West Kalimantan.

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regulation15.6.2026

Belarus Police Bust Illegal Ring Running Casinos Under IT Cover

Belarusian police arrested two Middle Eastern nationals for running an illegal immigration network that operated online casinos disguised as software firms.

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regulation15.6.2026

Focal CEO Tracy Schrans Outlines Improved Methods for Detecting Problem Gambling Risks

Tracy Schrans, CEO of Focal, discusses how gambling operators can better identify at-risk players to avoid lawsuits and fulfill responsible gambling duties.

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industry15.6.2026

Robinhood World Cup Prediction Market Volume Surpasses Super Bowl Levels

Robinhood's World Cup prediction market volume has exceeded Super Bowl figures, with analyst Bernstein citing strong tailwinds from the event.

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regulation15.6.2026

Pennsylvania Bill Would Block Online Gambling on School Grounds

Pennsylvania lawmakers propose banning iGaming and sportsbook access on school campuses, inspired by a teen's gambling-related suicide.

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sports-betting15.6.2026

FeedConstruct expands Latin American basketball presence with Ecuador deal

FeedConstruct signs global streaming and data rights agreement with Ecuador's Liga Básquet Pro, deepening its basketball focus in Latin America.

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sports-betting15.6.2026

Ed McCaffrey: Broncos Are Super Bowl Contenders After Waddle Addition

Former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey discusses Denver's Super Bowl chances, Jaylen Waddle's impact, and Mike Evans with the 49ers.

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regulation15.6.2026

Kyrgyz MP Urges State Registry for Online Casinos to Curb Debt

Kyrgyz lawmaker Saltanat Amanova calls for a government registry of online casinos to protect citizens from financial harm.

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mergers15.6.2026

Stifel Analyst Sees Need for Higher Bid in MGM Takeover Attempt

Stifel analyst says Barry Diller's offer for MGM may need to increase due to lack of internal support and market expectations.

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regulation15.6.2026

Wisconsin Town Seeks Public Safety Funding From $400M Hard Rock Casino Plan

Somers, Wisconsin, requests law enforcement and fire department funding from the proposed Hard Rock Kenosha tribal casino project.

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regulation15.6.2026

UK under-16 social media ban could shift scrutiny away from gambling firms

New UK ban on under-16 social media use may redirect accountability from bookmakers to platforms, industry observers suggest.

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regulation15.6.2026

CFTC Takes Legal Action Against New Mexico Over Prediction Market Regulation

The CFTC sues New Mexico to block state-level regulation of prediction markets, escalating the federal-state legal conflict.

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industry15.6.2026

Eric Trump Denies Seeking Insider Betting Tips From UFC Fighter

Eric Trump denies allegations he sought insider information on 'rigged' MMA fights after screenshots surfaced online.

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sports-betting15.6.2026

AI Betting Picks Struggle in Early World Cup Trial

An experiment testing AI chatbots ChatGPT and Gemini for World Cup betting picks shows poor early results with only one win in six bets.

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sports-betting15.6.2026

Eric Trump Denies Sending UFC Betting Messages to Daniel Cormier

Eric Trump has denied sending direct messages to UFC commentator Daniel Cormier seeking fight information, calling the alleged exchange unverified.

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regulation15.6.2026

Chicago City Council Reconsiders Video Gaming After Mayor's Net-Loss Claim

Chicago's all-Democrat City Council is revisiting last year's video gaming authorization after Mayor Brandon Johnson argued the policy would be a net loss for the city.

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industry15.6.2026

Debunked: The Long-Standing Myth That Las Vegas Is America's Suicide Capital

A persistent myth labels Las Vegas as the U.S. suicide capital, but actual data shows the claim is false.

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product15.6.2026

Logifuture Debuts Zoom Virtual Football in Kenya Through Betika Pact

Logifuture launches its 24/7 virtual football product Zoom in Kenya via Betika, powered by Sportradar's OneFeed.

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sports-betting15.6.2026

NFL Insider: Browns Lack Starting QB, Steelers Eye Will Howard

Jason La Canfora reports Cleveland has no starting QB, while Pittsburgh may turn to rookie Will Howard soon.

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regulation15.6.2026

BGC Chief Directly Asks Meta and Google to Join Fight Against Illegal Gambling

Betting and Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst has sent an open letter to Meta and Google, calling for collaboration to combat the black market.

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regulation15.6.2026

BGC CEO Grainne Hurst Addresses UK Tax Hikes and Industry Challenges

Betting & Gaming Council CEO Grainne Hurst discusses the impact of recent UK tax increases and growing obstacles for the gambling sector.

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