Novomatic’s bid to take full control of Ainsworth Game Technology has officially fallen apart, leaving the slot maker independent and shareholders weighing what comes next. Deal Officially Scrapped After Deadline Passes Ainsworth Game Technology has terminated its transaction implementation deed with Novomatic AG after the Austrian giant failed to reach the 75% ownership threshold required […]
Evolution-Black Cube Showdown Inches Toward Trial as Judge Splits the Difference
A New Jersey court has handed both sides partial wins, keeping the high-profile legal fight alive and pushing the case deeper into discovery. Judge Orders Document Dump in Expanding Discovery Fight Evolution and Black Cube are still on a collision course in New Jersey, and the latest court rulings suggest neither side is close to […]
Illinois Lawmakers Move to Scrap Per-Bet Sports Wager Tax
A new bill in Springfield could roll back Illinois’ controversial per-wager fee and reshape how much online bettors really pay to place a bet. HB 5143 Targets the “Volume Tax” Illinois’ brief experiment with taxing every online wager may be nearing its end. State Rep. Daniel Didech has filed House Bill 5143, aiming to repeal […]
Blueprint Gaming Lands Game of Thrones Slot Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery
Blueprint Gaming is heading to Westeros after sealing a licensing agreement to develop online slots based on Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. A Trip to Westeros Hits Slots in March UK studio Blueprint Gaming has secured the rights to create a run of online slot titles inspired by Game of Thrones and […]
States Reopen Online Casino Talks as iGaming Momentum Builds in 2026
Several U.S. legislatures are dusting off online casino bills this year, weighing fresh tax revenue against familiar concerns as pressure mounts to regulate digital gambling already thriving elsewhere. More states eye a slice of online casino revenue Early 2026 has brought renewed movement around online casino legislation, with lawmakers in multiple states reopening debates over […]
Svenska Spel Powers Through 2025, Eyes Bigger Dividend After Digital-First Year
Even with the lights going out at its last physical casino, Sweden’s state-owned operator closed 2025 with rising profits, steady online growth, and plans to reward shareholders. Digital momentum keeps revenues climbing Svenska Spel finished the 2025 financial year with net gaming revenue of SEK7.69bn (€848m), up 2% year-on-year. Operating profit jumped 10% to SEK2.54bn, […]
Pray for Six: Hacksaw Gaming Summons a Wickedly Playable Slot
Hacksaw Gaming dives back into its infernal toybox with Pray for Six, a follow-up to the creepy-cool Pray for Three and SixSixSix. This one’s got all the studio’s usual flair—scatter pays, multipliers, feature buys—but wrapped in a cleaner, more cartoonishly chaotic package. Expect hellfire, hijinks, and a top win of 20,000x your stake. Aesthetic of […]
Catsino Royale Spins Up Wins and Whiskers in Fantasma’s Latest Feline Adventure
SlotMatrix’s Fantasma Games drops a new high-volatility slot that piles on coins, cats, and clever features. Furry Flair Meets High Stakes Catsino Royale puts a purring twist on the classic casino caper. This 5×4 slot with 20 paylines is all about collecting coins, upgrading wilds, and hitting bonus features with multipliers that can reach claw-tastic […]
Digitain Secures UK Betting Licence, Signals Bold Push Into Regulated Markets
Fresh off a licence approval from the UK Gambling Commission, Digitain is ready to ramp up its presence in one of the world’s most heavily policed betting environments. UK Green Light Gives Digitain a New Launchpad The Armenian-born iGaming supplier has clinched a UK licence covering real and virtual sports betting, along with full platform […]
Virginia’s Online Casino Bill Clears First Hurdle — Barely
A bill to legalize online casinos in Virginia scraped through a House subcommittee after a fierce debate over funding, jobs, and gambling risks. A Vote That Could Reshape Virginia Gaming By the narrowest of margins, House Bill 161 moved out of the House General Laws gaming subcommittee, with a 5–4 vote pushing it to Appropriations. […]
