AvatarUX has put out Tempting Treats, a high-volatility online slot that combines Halloween-flavored confectionery with fast cascading wins. The game plays on a 7×7 grid where clusters of five or more matching symbols produce wins. Players can chase a maximum payout of 10,000x their bet. The game takes place inside an enchanted candy store beneath a glowing full moon. A haunted castle backdrop glows with neon color, and a red-haired, horned sorceress watches over the reels. AvatarUX describes her as […]

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New research presented at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ 2026 International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking has examined why conventional measures such as house edge and variance do not always capture the full risk profile of blackjack. Chase McCloskey presented “Skewness, Kurtosis, Omega, and Risk of Ruin in Casino Blackjack” on May 26 at the conference in Las Vegas. The paper focused on the way blackjack’s payoff distribution can be asymmetric and argued that traditional risk-of-ruin calculations based […]

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Pragmatic Play and Reel Kingdom have added Big Bass Halloween Splash 1000 to the Big Bass series, giving the familiar fishing format a Halloween theme and several changes to the bonus structure. The slot uses a 5×3 grid with 10 paylines, medium volatility and a maximum RTP of 96.50%. Stakes range from 0.10 to 250, while the maximum win reaches 20,000x the bet. The fisherman appears as a vampire, with pumpkins, bats, coffins and costumed fish used throughout the game. […]

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New York gaming regulators have advanced proposed rules that would restrict how mobile sportsbooks use artificial intelligence and other automated systems to personalize gambling promotions and wagering recommendations. The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously moved forward with the revised proposal, which covers AI, machine learning, algorithmic profiling and automated decision-making tools. The measure will receive further public comment before returning to regulators for possible final action. A separate proposal would require sportsbook operators to identify customers who may be […]

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Bloomberry Resorts Corp has expanded its Philippine online gaming business with the launch of OnlyFun.PH, a new platform that combines regulated gaming with livestreamed entertainment and creator-led content. The Solaire operator describes OnlyFun.PH as the Philippines’ first regulated live interactive entertainment platform of its kind. The service forms part of Bloomberry’s FUNaloMAX portfolio and is designed for users seeking mobile entertainment with real-time interaction. Players can watch live shows hosted by digital personalities and streamers, communicate with hosts and access […]

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Paf has reached an agreement with Meta to test a new system for identifying unlicensed gambling operators and affiliates advertising through the platform. The pilot will begin in Switzerland, where Paf plans to share licence documents and website URLs with Meta. The information is intended to help the platform distinguish authorised gambling businesses from advertisers targeting the market without the necessary approval. Jesper Eliasson, Chief Business Development Officer at Paf, presented the initiative during the SBC Summit in Lisbon. He […]

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Pragmatic Play has expanded its Gates of Olympus franchise with Gates of Olympus 2500, a 6×5 video slot that retains the series’ tumble gameplay while adding larger multipliers and four distinct free-spin configurations. The game returns players to the Greek mythology setting associated with the franchise, with Zeus positioned beside a grid surrounded by clouds, columns and a golden platform. The core structure remains familiar: players win by landing matching symbols anywhere on the reels, with winning symbols removed and […]

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OpenBet has appointed company president Nikos Konstakis as its next Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership change scheduled to take effect at the end of 2026. Current CEO Jordan Levin will move into the Chairman role and remain involved in the betting and gaming technology provider’s long-term strategic direction. Konstakis will assume responsibility for OpenBet’s overall vision and day-to-day operations. His remit will cover the company’s growth plans alongside its product and technology priorities. The appointment extends the executive responsibilities […]

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Nolimit City is getting ready to open the door to Ding Dong Death, its latest online slot, with the worldwide release scheduled for September 22, 2026. The game entered exclusive early access on September 15 and introduces a gloomy cartoon clubhouse filled with dead and decidedly unusual residents. The release continues the developer’s interest in darker subject matter, although Ding Dong Death approaches its graveyard theme with exaggerated animation and black humor. Its cast includes the Grim Reaper, a Mental […]

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Nolimit City has expanded its Duck Hunters slot franchise with the release of Duck Hunters 2, a follow-up to the original title that builds on the position multiplier mechanics that have become increasingly common across the online slot market in recent years. The new online slot retains the core multiplier-based format of its predecessor while increasing the maximum multiplier available on a single position and introducing additional bonus upgrades, feature-buy options and side-bet mechanics. According to the developer, the sequel […]

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