Casino & Slots News
The stories that matter to casino and slots players, picked daily from the industry wires and rewritten for humans: new slot releases you can already try free here, bonus and promo shifts, and the operator news behind them, across the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Edited by Dan Whitaker, Casino News Editor
New Slots
Fresh slot releases and provider launches, most already playable free on Level Up.
New Slots
Play'n GO blends Book of Dead with Legion Gold in new slot
Play'n GO launches Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead on July 9, combining Book of Dead branding with Legion Gold coin collect mechanics.
New Slots
BGaming Unveils Yokai, a Slot Inspired by Japanese Spirits
BGaming launches Yokai, a Japan-themed slot co-created with street artist Gonçalo MAR, exploring Japanese spirit folklore.
New Slots
Serpentico Smash: Thunderkick leans into Mesoamerica
Thunderkick's Serpentico Smash is a Mesoamerican-themed slot with lush, green visuals, per BigWinBoard.
Bonuses & Promos
Bonus, promo and new-casino developments worth knowing before you deposit anywhere.
Bonuses & Promos
Blueprint brings Rapid Fire Jackpots to NetBet
Blueprint Gaming is adding its full Rapid Fire Jackpots progressive library to NetBet in the UK, with titles to be integrated over time.
Bonuses & Promos
ThrillTech community jackpot pays over half a million on BetVictor
ThrillTech’s Epic Community Jackpot on BetVictor paid over half a million pounds; main winner received £488,035.59, remainder shared with contributors.
Industry
The operator, regulation and market stories shaping where people can play.
Industry
Gambling is Done in Casinos, Not on Prediction Markets, Says CFTC’s Selig
CFTC chair Michael Selig says prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are not gambling and that the commission holds policing power in the US.
Industry
ECA calls for cross-border enforcement after €91.6bn EU black market revelation
ECA urges cross-border enforcement after illegal online gambling targeting EU consumers hit €91.6bn in 2025, up around 14%.
Industry
Konami becomes first manufacturer to apply for a Japan casino licence
Konami Gaming is the first manufacturer to submit a licence application to Japan's casino regulator ahead of the country's first casino opening.
Industry
North Carolina hikes sports betting tax to 23%
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs budget raising the state's sports wagering tax from 18% to 23%.
Industry
Entain general counsel Simon Zinger to depart
Simon Zinger will leave his roles as group general counsel and chief customer care officer at Entain, sources say.
Industry
Former DraftKings trader charged over Fresno State betting plot
A former DraftKings sports trader was charged in Nevada over an alleged betting scheme tied to Fresno State basketball.
Industry
Gambling Commission confirms phased financial risk assessments launch
UK Gambling Commission confirms phased rollout of Financial Risk Assessments for high-spend customers amid sector pushback.
Industry
ESMA confirms prediction-market contracts fall under EU rules
ESMA warns that some prediction-market contracts fall under EU binary-options restrictions, clarifying regulatory coverage.
Industry
Banijay Gaming enters French land-based sector with JOA acquisition
Banijay Gaming has entered France’s land-based market by acquiring JOA, as it eyes omnichannel opportunities.
Industry
Bet365 agrees remediation plan with Austrac
Bet365 agreed a remediation plan with Austrac after a compliance review; Austrac raised AML concerns in Aug 2022 and mandated an external audit.
Industry
Why is Entain folding its winning hand in Poland and Croatia?
Entain is folding its winning hand in Poland and Croatia; experts point to a UK tax hike and an EMMA deal structure that enabled a fast move.