Business
January 14, 2026
Carl Ejlertsson Resigns as Octoplay CEO, Ralitsa Georgieva Takes Over
Carl Ejlertsson, the founder of online casino games specialist Octoplay, announced that he will be stepping down as CEO. However, he will still remain on board, now focusing on the creative side of the business instead. Ejlertsson “Gets Back to What He Loves” In a post on LinkedIn, Ejlertsson reflected on how far Octoplay has […]
Business
January 13, 2026
Yggdrasil Revolutionizes Studio Creation with Studio in a Box
Yggdrasil has released a new program that provides inspiring creators with all the tools necessary to launch their own slot studios. The new toolset is called Studio in a Box and has been designed to remove the barriers associated with studio development. You Bring the Vision – Yggdrasil Brings the Studio In its announcement on […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Churchill Downs to Redevelop Salem Casino into Rockingham Grand Casino
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced its plans to renovate its charitable gaming facility in Salem, New Hampshire. The company expects to invest up to $200 million in transforming the venue into a modern casino called Rockingham Grand Casino. The Casino Will Be Significantly Expanded In its official announcement, CDI noted that plans will see the […]
Business
January 13, 2026
Saratoga Casino Holdings invests in High Roller Technologies, Expanding Into Online Gaming
Saratoga Casino Holdings is making its first foray into the online gaming industry, backing High Roller Technologies with a $1 million strategic investment. This move signals a broader shift in how Saratoga approaches digital growth, potentially unlocking significant synergies between land-based and online operations and delivering long-term value. The Two Companies Can Leverage Significant Synergies […]
Business
January 12, 2026
Wynn Resorts Appoints Finance Heavyweight as Chief Financial Officer
Casino and hospitality giant Wynn Resorts announced on January 9 that Craig Jeffrey Fullalove will succeed Julie Cameron-Doe as the company’s chief financial officer. Fullalove will step into the office in the middle of 2026 and will be tasked with taking care of the company’s financial matters. Wynn Adds Finance Powerhouse as CFO According to […]
Business
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets in the US to Grow to $1 Trillion, Report Says
According to a report by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research and consulting firm based in California, prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry in the US despite the increasing pressure from states on companies offering such products. Eilers & Krejcik Report Paints an Optimistic Picture In a report called “U.S. Prediction Markets: How Big, […]
Business
January 9, 2026
Accel Entertainment Prepares to Launch in Chicago if VGTs Are Regulated
Accel Entertainment is eyeballing Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) opportunities in Chicago after a recent announcement suggesting the possible introduction of such machines in licensed locations. City officials say that the change could generate additional tax revenue, while Accel Entertainment believes this could represent a significant opportunity for its business. Accel Monitors Chicago’s Strides Toward a […]
Business
January 9, 2026
Zitro Welcomes Michael Bauer as Digital CEO Ahead of ICE Barcelona
Zitro, a leading B2B provider of content to the gaming industry, has unveiled a new leadership addition just in time for ICE Barcelona, one of the world’s largest gaming industry trade fairs. According to the company’s announcement, the experienced Michael Bauer has joined its team as chief executive officer of the Zitro Digital division. Zitro […]
Business
January 8, 2026
Kalshi Claims Annualized Trading Volume of $100B, Critics Doubt That
Earlier this week, prediction markets giant Kalshi announced that it had crossed $100 billion in annualized trading volume, but industry experts criticized that, saying the figure was derived from taking data from a strong week and projecting it across the full year. Critics Dispute Kalshi’s $100B Claim If Kalshi’s claims of $100 billion in annual […]
Business
January 8, 2026
IGT & Rhode Island Lottery Extend Partnership by Two Years
International Game Technology (IGT) has confirmed an extension of its agreement with the Rhode Island Lottery. This development seems to imply that a multi-operator market isn’t coming to Rhode Island anytime soon. Rhode Island’s Gaming Framework Remains an Outlier Rhode Island has cemented itself as a state with a somewhat unique stance on gambling […]
