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NBA & WNBA launch new responsible gaming campaign
The leagues announced the campaign on October 13, 2026, together with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), which is set to
NCAA betting scheme fixer sentenced to 6 years in prison
Smith pleaded guilty earlier in 2026 to bribery and wire fraud, plus a separate gun charge. Prosecutors believe he was one of
Hard Rock Casino launches sports betting in Netherlands
SpinCore Group, the Malta-based company behind the brand, announced the news on LinkedIn. The approval went to iCasino BV, the locally registered
AffPapa Cancun 2026 to Host CS2 Challenge By Nordic Partners Gaming
Hegmann has years of professional Counter-Strike experience, having represented teams including BIG, BIG Academy, and ALTERNATE aTTaX, with around 8,000 matches played
39 US states ask Supreme Court to rule on prediction markets
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson led the coalition, which filed its amicus brief on October 7, 2026, in New Jersey’s case against
New York proposes restrictions on AI betting promotions
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) introduced the proposals on October 9, 2026, following reports that raised concerns about how betting
Introducing AffPapa’s Affiliate Connect: Pre-Negotiated Affiliate Deals
AffPapa is excited to introduce Affiliate Connect, a service that sources relevant affiliates, handles outreach and pre-negotiates deals on behalf of operators.
New Zealand officially selects 11 operators in license auction
The auction, run by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), attracted 32 bidders and ended after 10 rounds, marking a huge step
BetMGM revenue rises by 7% during Q3 2026
The operator also more than doubled its adjusted EBITDA, which rose 112% to $86 million. iGaming remained BetMGM’s biggest source of revenue,
