Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for $300 million, a record price for a WNBA franchise The team will play one more season in Connecticut, then relocate to Houston in 2027 as the Houston Comets, pending league approval Good to Know The sale price is a WNBA record at $300 million The Sun..

Gaming in Germany has set the date for its next Berlin event The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at DoubleTree Hilton Ku'damm Good to Know The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference is set for November 10, 2025, in Berlin The agenda will cover GlüStV 2021, compliance, player protection, marketing,..

Blockchaincom has opened its Malta office as part of a wider Europe expansion plan The company tied the launch to its MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, which allows regulated crypto brokerage services across the European Economic Area under the EU digital asset framework Good to Know Malta will serve as the main..

A December 2025 report from Gaming Public Policy Consulting argues that gambling coverage often leans too hard on alarm and too little on context The paper says that gap can distort public health policy and make it harder to direct help where it is needed most Good to Know The report says gambling coverage was more negative than..

Hokkaido has started a bidding process for research tied to a possible integrated resort with a casino The step keeps the prefecture in the conversation ahead of Japans second round of IR applications in 2027 Good to Know The research contract would run through January 29, 2027 Hokkaido plans to revise its basic IR stance by autumn..

DigiPlus has rolled out a new partnership with Manny Pacquiao as the company adds branded content, payment integration, and marketing support across key parts of its digital gaming business in the Philippines Good to Know DigiPlus plans to launch nine Manny Pacquiao themed gaming titles MannyPay becomes the first official gaming..

A planned casino in Littleton is getting closer to construction after a $10 million property deal on Meadow Street Granite State Gaming expects work to start in late June or early July and is aiming for an early 2027 opening Good to Know Plans call for 150 to 200 Class III machines, about 12 table games, and a restaurant Granite..

Intercontinental Exchange has completed its previously announced $2 billion commitment to Polymarket after adding another $600 million in cash The deal links one of the biggest names in traditional finance with one of the fastest-growing prediction market platforms Good to Know ICE said the new $600 million cash investment will not..

Playson has rolled out 4 Scarab Coins Hold and Win, a new Egyptian themed slot built around an added Mystic Feature and a wider bonus setup The release went live on March 26 and keeps the familiar Hold and Win format while adding more feature variety for operators and players Good to Know The game uses a 5x3 layout with up to four..

PG Soft has added Mayan Destiny to its slot lineup, rolling out a Mayan themed release built around a Prize Wheel feature and a larger Wheel of Fate bonus The game uses a simple 3x3 format and leans on mobile first design, which remains a core part of the studio product strategy Good to Know Mayan Destiny uses a 3 reel, 3 row layout..

Three full scale casinos planned for downstate New York could become one of the biggest regional gaming clusters in the country A new CBRE Institutional Research analysis says the trio could produce $47 billion in annual gross gaming revenue in its base case and more than $56 billion in a high growth case once the projects mature after..

Stakelogic has released Candy Links Bonanza 3, the third game in the Candy Links line The new slot keeps the franchise focus on coin collection and layered bonus play, while adding more feature activity around Hot Spots, Free Spins, and jackpot potential The company announced the launch on March 26 Good to Know Candy Links Bonanza 3..

GGPoker has confirmed the return of Bounty Hunters Series for April 5 to April 28, 2026 The festival will carry at least $80,000,000 in guaranteed prizes, while the schedule centers on knockout poker formats that continue to pull strong interest across the online tournament market Good to Know Bounty Hunters Series runs from April 5..

WSOP is taking its Main Event back to ESPN in 2026 under a new multi year agreement Coverage starts July 2 and will run across ESPN platforms with a live three night finish in early August Good to Know ESPN will air about 100 hours of original WSOP programming each year Main Event coverage starts with Day 1A on July 2 Final table..

The Esports Foundation has named National Team Partners across more than 100 countries and territories for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 The event will debut in Riyadh from November 2 to November 29, 2026, with a format built around national teams rather than club competition Good to Know More than 630 applications came in from 150..

DigiPlus Interactive Corp said it supports a broader regulatory overhaul for online gaming in the Philippines as lawmakers and Pagcor tighten oversight of the sector Good to Know DigiPlus said it is part of a technical working group drafting new legislation The company expects stricter rules, not a total ban on online gaming..

The NBA has started the formal path toward possible teams in Las Vegas and Seattle after owners approved a review of both markets on Wednesday Good to Know All 30 owners voted yes, though only 23 votes were needed Each franchise could sell for $7 billion to $10 billion The vote starts the process, but no team has been awarded..

New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill wants Atlantic City casino smoking rules settled in the Legislature, not left to the courts Her comments put new attention on two bills that would either end indoor smoking or let it continue under tighter limits Good to Know One bill would ban smoking across Atlantic City casino floors Another would..

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has opened a consultation on a bill that would let regulators fine senior gambling staff for anti-money laundering failures The proposal adds pressure on individuals, not just licensed operators Good to Know The consultation runs until May 25 Proposed penalties could reach directors,..

ndia blocked about 300 more illegal betting and gambling websites and apps as officials keep tightening online gaming enforcement Good to Know Authorities said total blocks have now reached around 8,400 sites and apps Targets included sports betting sites, offshore casinos, betting exchanges, satta, matka, and real-money gaming..