Texas Poker is About to Change Forever | PokerNews Podcast #986
Special guest Jordan Westmorland joins the show to talk about the 2026 WSOP Main Event.

Special guest Jordan Westmorland joins the show to talk about the 2026 WSOP Main Event.

It is the second character-elimination slot R. Franco Digital has released within two months, following Squad Royale in May 2026. Gamification has become one of the defining slot development trends of 2025 to 2026, with studios deploying progress mechanics and player-choice structures to deepen engagement beyond the base spin. R.…

Only the largest operators face checks in stage one, applying to net deposits above £5,000 in a day, with tougher thresholds to follow later. UK operators have relied on document checks to identify financially vulnerable gamblers, a method the UK Gambling Commission calls unpopular with many consumers. The UKGC confirmed…

Three huge festivals take place at King’s Resort Rozvadoz this July.

iGaming software development has become one of the industry’s biggest competitive advantages. In order to deliver an iGaming platform that stands out, while also being secure and functional, operators must have effective software. But what is iGaming software development in 2026? Should operators buy white-label casinos or build their own…

Win three WPT Rings during WPT Global Asia Series to complete the Triple Ring Challenge.

Banijay Gaming gains land-based casinos and physical presence in France, adding to the retail betting network it already runs across Germany and Austria. Land-based casino groups across Europe are increasingly changing hands as digital-first operators look to diversify into physical channels. Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire JOA, France’s second-largest…

The deal marks Swintt’s entry into the regulated Greek market, with 15 Elysium Studios titles already live and further releases confirmed for the Stoiximan.gr platform. Greece’s regulated online casino market remains one of Europe’s fastest-growing, with the Hellenic Gaming Commission’s own figures showing online gambling gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached…

The engine targets organised fraud rings that cycle devices, accounts and locations to exploit sign-up bonuses, closing a gap that single-check geolocation tools cannot address. Organised bonus abuse has overtaken every other fraud type as the top threat facing North American gaming operators, according to a March 2026 industry survey.…

iGaming trends in 2026 are under a new kind of pressure, with the European Parliament exploring an EU gambling levy that could raise around €1.9 billion per year. Although the proposal is still under discussion, it shows how closely online gambling is now tied to tax policy and regulation. In…