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This topic hub collects our latest reporting and commentary on gaming. Use it to follow new developments, revisit older angles, and jump between related market stories from one archive.
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Victory Casino Cruise Ship Seized Over $791K Debt
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Victory Casino Cruise Ship Seized Over $791K Debt
A federal court seized Victory I after the operator failed to pay $791,000 in dockyard bills, threatening casino equipment and crew.
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Las Vegas Unemployment Stays High as Gaming Jobs Decline
The figure places the MSA 328th out of 387 monitored areas, a position that signals persistent joblessness in the region.
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Tom Reeg Landry’s: New CEO of Fertitta’s Leisure Conglomerate After Caesars Deal Closes
Tom Reeg Landry’s will steer Fertitta Entertainment’s Landry’s portfolio after Caesars’ $17.6B acquisition, reshaping casino and restaurant operations.
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Machine Games Duty Draft Sparks Tax Debate Ahead of Budget
A leaked SMF draft reveals doubts about a 40% Machine Games Duty hike, sparking industry backlash and regulator scrutiny.
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IG Group UK prediction market launch set for 2026
IG Group announced a 2026 launch for its UK prediction-market platform, outlining compliance costs and regulatory hurdles.
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EA layoffs: 400 cuts and BioWare shutdown amid debt-driven restructuring
Meanwhile, EA signals continued investment in Battlefield and Apex Legends, both of which generate steady revenue streams.
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Fishlabs layoffs shake development and support teams
Fishlabs layoffs hit development and support units as the studio trims staff to align with changing project requirements.
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GamesBeat Next 2026: San Francisco’s $200 B Interactive Summit Near-Final Agenda
San Francisco hosts GamesBeat Next 2026 on Nov. 2-3, featuring 500 execs, 41 sessions, and a focus on AI, finance and the creator economy.
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Pragmatic Play Halloween Slot Big Bass Splash 1000 Drops New Seasonal Push
Pragmatic Play rolls out a Halloween-themed slot, Big Bass Splash 1000, featuring 10 paylines, a 96.5% RTP, and a 20,000x max win.
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Lottomatica CIRSA merger aims for 2027 completion
Lottomatica CIRSA merger seeks regulatory approval and shareholder votes before closing in Q2 2027. Shareholder meetings are scheduled for late November 2026.
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Wicked Saints Studios Launches #ASKbetter Challenge on World Reborn
Wicked Saints Studios partners with Active Minds and Wellious to launch a gamified mental-health challenge on its World Reborn platform for World Mental Health.
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Gaming Mental Health: A Risk-Trader’s Take on Policy and Practice
Gaming mental health is not a monolith. California hosts more game studios than any other state. The game itself rarely determines the outcome.
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Turkish Game Studios Raise Record Capital Amid Aggressive Scaling
Turkish studios secure multi-million funding and attract global investors as the sector scales fast. Watch for changes in UA spend relative to ARPU.
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Cyberpunk 2077 film: Paramount and CD Projekt Red team up for live-action adaptation
Paramount Pictures and CD Projekt Red co-produce a Cyberpunk 2077 film, expanding the franchise into Hollywood and potentially boosting game sales.
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Dreamlands AI 3D Platform Opens to Public
Dreamlands AI 3D platform now available to public users. The service offers tiered pricing, API access, and a suite of tools for game studios and artists.
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AI Hype in Gaming: Luke Dicken Warns Studios to Hold Off
Ex-Take-Two AI chief Luke Dicken argues that studios should pause on AI adoption amid a $2 trillion bubble, junior layoffs, and rising costs.
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Green Game Jam Awards Signal New ESG Play in Gaming and Crypto
The Green Game Jam handed out 11 sustainability awards, exposing fresh ESG opportunities and risk vectors for gambling and crypto operators.
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Bally’s Intralot Evoke takeover cleared by shareholder votes
Bally’s Intralot Evoke takeover cleared by shareholder votes, keeping the deal on schedule and highlighting new risk for crypto-linked betting markets.
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Control Resonant review: Remedy’s Open-World Gamble and Crypto Implications
Control Resonant scores 84 on Metacritic, but its melee-first open world reshapes token velocity, liquidity risk and regulatory exposure for gaming-crypto.
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BSV Blockchain Powers Retro Games and Live Visuals
BSV blockchain data creates retro games and live visuals, making it accessible and entertaining for users
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Rekt or Rich: Mempool Space Invaders Puts Your Skills to the Test for a 10k Sat Bounty
Get ready to aping in and destroy whales for BTC