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Cubeia Poker 2.0: Neues technisches Fundament mit PixiJS und Java 21AI-GENERATED
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Cubeia Poker 2.0: New Technical Foundation with PixiJS and Java 21

Software provider Cubeia migrates its poker client to the PixiJS engine. The update promises 20% faster table load times and a modern experience without mandatory apps.

11 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Casino Einzahlung per Handyrechnung: Der Statusbericht für Österreich 2026AI-GENERATEDTechnology

Online Casino Billing via Phone Bill: The 2026 Status Report for Austria

Mobile payments are surging: Austrian players use A1, Magenta, and Drei for deposits starting at 5 Euros, while Germany maintains stricter rules.

11 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
ATG verlängert Sponsoring mit schwedischem Biathlon-Verband bis 2030AI-GENERATEDOperators

ATG Extends Partnership with Swedish Biathlon Association Until 2030

Swedish operator ATG has renewed its main sponsorship of the Biathlon Association until 2030, introducing new digital initiatives like Expedition Biathlon.

11 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Abwärtsspirale im Sportwetten-Boom: Journalist verliert fast 10.000 US-DollarAI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

Atlantic Journalist Shares Warning After Losing Nearly $10,000 on Sports Betting

Reporter McKay Coppins details his spiral into gambling addiction during an NFL season, losing $9,891 and warning against the predatory nature of modern betting apps.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Crown Coins erweitert Portfolio im September 2026 um Marble Plinko und zwei neue SlotsAI-GENERATEDOperators

Crown Coins Expands Portfolio in September 2026 with Marble Plinko and New Slots

Social casino operator Crown Coins has added three new titles to its lobby in September 2026, featuring the innovative Marble Plinko with a 5 billion Gold Coin jackpot.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Casino-Resort in Sasebo: Japan plant neue Bewerbungsrunde für 2027AI-GENERATEDInternational

Sasebo Eyes New Japan Casino Bid Ahead of 2027 Application Deadline

The Japanese city of Sasebo is reconsidering its integrated resort plans with a final decision expected by March 2027, ahead of the national bidding round.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Glücksspiel-Aufsicht in Massachusetts hält an NCPG-Mitgliedschaft festAI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

Massachusetts Regulators Maintain NCPG Membership Despite Kalshi Controversy

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission stays with the National Council on Problem Gambling, ignoring the exit of other states following a $2 million donation.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Glücksspiel-Ausschuss in Texas prüft Verbot von Vorhersage-PlattformenAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Texas Senate Committee Probes Gaming Access and Predictive Platforms

A Texas Senate committee is investigating providers like Polymarket and DraftKings to enforce stricter age verification and potential bans for minors.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Wettrüsten in der Leichtathletik: Integrität zwischen Doping und GlücksspielAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Athletics Under Pressure: The Intersection of Global Betting and Sport Integrity

Track and field faces new integrity challenges as gambling expands. While AIU budgets for monitoring remain low, first sanctions against athletes were issued in early 2026.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Schlappe für Station Casinos vor dem US Supreme Court im Streit mit GewerkschaftAI-GENERATEDInternational

US Supreme Court Rejects Station Casinos Appeal in Culinary Union Feud

The US Supreme Court has denied an emergency stay for Station Casinos, forcing the operator to negotiate with the Culinary Union following a disputed 2019 labor vote.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Grünes Licht für Detroit: Glücksspielbehörde erneuert Casino-LizenzenAI-GENERATEDRegulation

Detroit Casino Licenses Renewed by Michigan Gaming Control Board

The MGCB has unanimously approved license renewals for Detroit's three land-based casinos, which generated $22.3 million in combined tax revenue in July.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Internationale Auszeichnungen für Glücksspielforschung und Prävention 2026AI-GENERATEDPlayer protection

International Achievement Awards for Gambling Research and Prevention 2026

The ICRG honors Professor Sally M. Gainsbury and Dr. Paulette J. O’Gilvie for their pioneering work in harm reduction, supported by over 140 scientific publications.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Mohegan Sun setzt auf KI-Roboter: MBody AI schließt Pilotprojekt erfolgreich abAI-GENERATEDTechnology

Mohegan Sun Deploys AI Robots: MBody AI Completes Successful Pilot

Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut is transforming its operations with autonomous MBody AI robots following a successful pilot across its 5.5 million-square-foot property.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
70 Millionen Dollar für die Belegschaft: Station Casinos feiert 50. JubiläumAI-GENERATEDOperators

Station Casinos Awards $70 Million in Stock to Employees for 50th Anniversary

To mark its 50th year in business, Station Casinos has distributed $70 million in company stock to nearly 10,000 employees in Las Vegas.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Penn Entertainment baut neues Hollywood Casino in Council Bluffs für 200 Millionen DollarAI-GENERATEDMarket

Penn Entertainment Breaks Ground on $200 Million Hollywood Casino in Council Bluffs

Penn Entertainment has started construction on a new land-based casino in Iowa, featuring 1,000 slots and a high-tech ESPN BET sportsbook for $200 million.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Insider-Skandal in UK: Ex-Wahlkampfleiter der Tories bekennt sich schuldigAI-GENERATEDRegulation

UK Insider Scandal: Former Tory Campaign Chief Pleads Guilty to Election Betting

Anthony Lee, former Conservative campaign director, admits to cheating at gambling using inside information on the 2024 election date. He faces up to two years in prison.

10 September 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich