Konami's gaming and systems division hit JPY12.39 billion in fiscal Q1 2026, up 64.9% year-on-year, swinging from loss to JPY827 million profit on strong slot cabinet sales.
Two men who ran an unlicensed poker venue in Cardiff received three-year suspended sentences. Investigators found six tables, £260,000 deposited and a rake from every hand.
ICE 2027 launches a dedicated Indie Game Zone in Hall 7. Studios operating for 10 years or less can lease modular pods from €12,500. Applications are open.
A Turkish study of 22,000 helpline calls links frictionless payments and targeted platform design to rising gambling harm. It calls for deposit limits and tighter ad rules.
Reno's gaming market grew 7% to $825 million in gross gaming revenue last fiscal year, with August up 15%. Meruelo's 10,000-seat arena is now under construction.