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New Gambling Commission rules will make deposit-limit labels clearer for Great Britain online gambling customers from 30 September 2026.

Regulation · 11 Aug 2026

UK Online Casino Deposit-Limit Rules Change on 30 September: What Players Should Know

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The Gambling Commission says two people were arrested after a search warrant at premises in Bristol during an illegal-casino investigation.

Regulation · 10 Aug 2026

Two Arrested in Bristol Illegal Casino Investigation, Gambling Commission Says

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Bellagio’s 2026 jungle-themed Conservatory & Botanical Gardens display is open through 12 September, with free public access.

Entertainment · 10 Aug 2026

Bellagio’s Jungle-Themed Conservatory Display Runs Through 12 September

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DCMS is consulting on a proposed ban on gambling sponsorship and advertising by operators not licensed by the Gambling Commission.

Regulation · 9 Aug 2026

DCMS Consults on Banning Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship in Great Britain

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas listed Ocean’s 11 and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in its August 2026 Dive In Movies programme at Boulevard Pool.

Entertainment · 9 Aug 2026

The Cosmopolitan’s August Dive In Movies Pair Ocean’s 11 With Ferris Bueller

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The Gambling Commission has issued Allwyn Entertainment a licence to introduce the US draw-based Powerball game to the UK. Here is what the decision says about

Regulation · 4 Aug 2026

Powerball Has Been Licensed for Introduction to the UK: What the Gambling Commission Decided

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Flamingo Las Vegas is set to host Iron Mike Legacy, a Mike Tyson immersive experience using AR, VR, holograms and projection mapping. Public ticket sales begin

Entertainment · 4 Aug 2026

Mike Tyson Immersive Experience Set for Flamingo Las Vegas Debut

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The Gambling Commission has published revised remote-casino licence application and annual-fee tables that take effect on 1 October 2026. Here is what businesse

Regulation · 3 Aug 2026

UK Remote Casino Licence Fees: What Changes on 1 October 2026

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Casino SH was listed among Wacken Open Air 2026’s supporters. The partnership is a useful reminder that casino branding at entertainment events needs clear boun

Entertainment · 3 Aug 2026

Casino SH at Wacken: Why Festival Partnerships Need a Responsible-Gambling Lens

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The UK Gambling Commission says future regulatory-settlement money will be paid to the Consolidated Fund, following consultation and changes to statutory levy a

Regulation · 2 Aug 2026

UK Gambling Commission Says Future Regulatory Settlement Money Will Go to Consolidated Fund

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Live! Casino Virginia has passed its six-month mark in Petersburg, with more than 500,000 guests reported ahead of its planned permanent resort opening.

Entertainment · 2 Aug 2026

Live! Casino Virginia Marks Six Months With 500,000 Visitors in Petersburg

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Australia’s ACMA has requested ISP blocks for 12 more illegal gambling and affiliate sites, warning consumers to check whether a service is licensed.

Regulation · 1 Aug 2026

ACMA Seeks Blocks on 12 More Illegal Gambling and Affiliate Websites in Australia

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A La Porte resident has claimed a US$71.7m share of April’s US$143m Powerball jackpot, according to Powerball and the Hoosier Lottery.

Entertainment · 1 Aug 2026

Indiana Player Claims US$71.7m Powerball Share After Historic April Draw

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From 29 July 2026, UK non-remote gambling operators must remove non-compliant gaming machines when notified in writing by the Gambling Commission.

Regulation · 29 Jul 2026

UK Gambling Commission introduces machine-removal condition for non-remote operators

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Caesars Palace is marking its 60th anniversary with 1966-inspired menus, cocktails and ongoing resort upgrades through 2026.

Entertainment · 29 Jul 2026

Caesars Palace turns 60 into a Las Vegas food, cocktail and history experience

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Petfre (Gibraltar), which runs betfred.com, will pay £900,000 after the UK Gambling Commission identified safer-gambling monitoring and response failures.

Regulation · 27 Jul 2026

Gambling Commission’s £900,000 Petfre settlement puts response time at the centre of safer gambling

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Westgate Las Vegas will stage a 1969 Elvis tribute experience on 31 July and launch a new 1970-themed immersive concert at the International Theater in October.

Entertainment · 27 Jul 2026

Westgate brings Elvis’s Las Vegas history back to the International Theater

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The Gambling Commission has published its 2025 Gambling Survey for Great Britain, bringing three comparable years of data on participation, attitudes and gambli

Regulation · 26 Jul 2026

Gambling Commission’s latest survey adds a third year of comparable Great Britain data

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Las Vegas concluded its eight-week America250 fireworks series on 25 July, with a synchronized 9 p.m. show centred on Caesars Palace, Treasure Island and The Ve

Entertainment · 26 Jul 2026

Las Vegas ends its America250 fireworks series with a casino-resort finale

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UK non-remote gambling operators will face a new duty from 29 July 2026 to remove certain non-compliant gaming machines immediately when notified by the Gamblin

Regulation · 24 Jul 2026

UK gaming-machine removal rule takes effect on 29 July

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Xiong Thao won the $400 PokerNews Cup at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, topping 901 entries to earn $48,340 and his fourth RunGood Poker Series ring.

Entertainment · 24 Jul 2026

Xiong Thao takes PokerNews Cup title at Thunder Valley after 901-entry field

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Australia’s ACMA says TAB paid more than A$2.7 million after findings involving Do Not Call numbers, calling hours, caller identification and marketing messages

Regulation · 23 Jul 2026

TAB Pays More Than A$2.7m After Australian Regulator Finds Marketing Breaches

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Slots creator Brian Christopher is set to livestream from Foxwoods Resort Casino as DraftKings launches Aristocrat Gaming’s Lightning Link online, combining a w

Entertainment · 23 Jul 2026

DraftKings Brings Brian Christopher to Foxwoods for Lightning Link Launch Livestream

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The Star Sydney has been fined A$10 million by the NSW Independent Casino Commission after breaches involving financial crime controls, excluded patrons, reward

Regulation · 15 Jul 2026

The Star Sydney Fined A$10 Million Over Casino Compliance Breaches

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A New Braunfels resident has claimed the final $20 million top prize in the Texas Lottery's $20 Million Supreme scratch-off game after buying the ticket at an H

Entertainment · 15 Jul 2026

Texas Player Wins Final $20 Million Prize In $100 Scratch-Off Game

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