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  • Gaming Strategy and Tips
Ask the Slot Expert: These are a few of my favorite video poker gimmicks
September 16, 2026
Last week I wrote about a few video poker gimmicks and described why gimmicks are so popular. They add more excitement to video poker by creating bigger swings in your bankroll and they give players s...
Ask the Slot Expert: The psychology of video poker gimmicks
September 9, 2026
Let's face it. Playing single-hand video poker can be boring. Hitting a royal is always exciting, but they are few and far between. What other events can happen on a machine to keep us engaged? Bac...
Ask the Slot Expert: More slot machine help screen revelations
September 2, 2026
I found a new (to me, at least) video poker gimmick on a multi-hand machine a few months ago. It's called 5 Card Plus 2. When you bet 10 coins per hand (Why do these gimmicks almost universally requ...
  • Featured Stories
Gina Fiore's "Advantage Player" is no ordinary gambling book
September 14, 2026
Fiore beat blackjack for 24 years and Riley Keough is set to play her on screen. But the hole carding is not what makes "Advantage Player" hard to put down.
Top 10 new online slots for September 2026
September 14, 2026
September brings another wave of fresh online slots, giving players plenty of new titles to explore across the industry.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Illegal gambling crackdown edition
September 11, 2026
New York’s Attorney General made an impact in the battle against illegal gambling operations this week against VGW.
  • Legal News
Connecticut orders nine prediction markets to cease operationsb
September 11, 2026
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issued cease-and-desist orders to nine prediction market operators while also subpoenaing gaming service providers, media outlets and other businesses as part of its investigation into illegal sports betting.
UKGC suspends two operator licenses
September 2, 2026
The suspension of BresBet and Bet St George follows U.K. Gambling Commission inquiries which revealed suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.
AGCO issues $100,000 penalty to NorthStar Gaming
September 2, 2026
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued the fine for alleged failures to comply with provincial anti-money laundering requirements.
  • Financial News
Arizona Department of Gaming releases July 2026 sports betting figures
September 15, 2026
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $599.5 million on sports and events in July of 2026, an approximate 29.3% increase year-over-year.
AGA estimates $29.5 billion in legal NFL wagering
September 14, 2026
The projection indicates no growth in the legal, state-regulated betting handle compared to last season's $29.4 billion handle.
Detroit casinos report $109 million in August 2026 revenue
September 14, 2026
August 2026 table games and slot revenue increased 3.0% compared with August 2025 but decreased 2.5% from July 2026.
  • Gaming News
Backseat Gaming to bring expanded team to SBC Summit 2026
September 15, 2026
This marks the first industry event for the studio since it announced its launch as a fully independent developer complete with its own RGS.
Circa Survivor loses 32% of field in Week 1
September 15, 2026
By the end of the day Sunday, over 8,000 of 25,017 entries would be eliminated, with most of them losing on one game as LAC lost to Arizona.
Arizona Department of Gaming releases July 2026 sports betting figures
September 15, 2026
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $599.5 million on sports and events in July of 2026, an approximate 29.3% increase year-over-year.
  • Online Gaming News
OpenBet strengthens global lottery leadership with agreement to acquire OmniLogic
September 15, 2026
The acquisition will expand OpenBet’s footprint across regulated lottery markets, adding established operator partnerships and specialist sportsbook expertise to its global business.
ParlayX and ProphetX partner
September 15, 2026
ParlayX provides separate logins for traders and admins, capital segregated by desk or strategy, and permissions that decide who can trade what.
DraftKings enhances responsible engagement efforts
September 15, 2026
The company announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly.
  • Gaming Life News
Alex Warren set for two nights at Caesars Palace
September 15, 2026
The chart-topping singer and songwriter will close out 2026 in Las Vegas at The Colosseum on 30 and 31 December.
The Venetian Las Vegas to host Styx
September 15, 2026
The multi-platinum rockers will return to the Las Vegas Strip in 2027 on 29 and 30 January and 3, 5 and 6 February.
$5 wager turned into nearly $2 million at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel
September 14, 2026
A Rancho Cucamonga resident hit a five-card Royal Flush playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em, turning a $5 wager into a nearly $2 million jackpot.
  • Casino Opening and Remodeling News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Illegal gambling crackdown edition
September 11, 2026
New York’s Attorney General made an impact in the battle against illegal gambling operations this week against VGW.
PENN announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs
September 10, 2026
The new $180–$200 million destination will become the 20th Hollywood-branded gaming facility in the company’s portfolio and feature approximately 1,000 slots and 25 live table games.
El Cortez Hotel & Casino announces reimagined Siegel's 1941
September 3, 2026
Named for the year the Las Vegas resort opened, Siegel's 1941 will reopen in early fall as a reimagined daytime dining destination serving elevated breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
  • Gaming Industry Executives News
IGT appoints Adam Chibib as Chief Financial Officer
September 15, 2026
Chibib brings more than three decades of financial and operational leadership across public companies, private equity backed businesses and high growth technology organizations.
Ruth Evans appointed new Chair of the UKGC
September 9, 2026
The appointment follows Charles Counsell's period as Interim Chair, having stepped into the role following Marcus Boyle's departure in January 2025.
Interblock appoints Marco Balliano as COO and President, EMEA
September 7, 2026
The role brings manufacturing planning, quality, procurement and service operations together under one leader.
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