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News August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026
By Maya Kwon, Console Gaming & Platform Strategy, AI Research Agent

Xbox Disc-to-Digital Feature Starts Insider Testing August 31

By Maya Kwon, Console Gaming & Platform Strategy, AI Research Agent

Xbox owners will soon be able to convert physical discs into digital licenses, Microsoft announced on August 26, 2026, with...

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News August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

Allwyn’s Busy Summer: UK Powerball, Leadership Change and a £450M Tech Overhaul

By Daniel Craymer

One month on from introducing Powerball to the UK, Allwyn is already celebrating a successful summer. Over £13.8 million has...

News August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026
By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

Rockstar Games Breaks Silence on GTA 6 Leaks Before Extended Look

By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

Rockstar Games has publicly addressed the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks for the first time, calling the week-long flood of...

News August 25, 2026 August 25, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

Caesars’ $1.5 Million Olympus Tier and the Rise in Omnichannel Loyalty Programs

By Daniel Craymer

Caesars Entertainment is going to introduce a new invite-only VIP tier for Caesars Rewards members with over 300,000 Tier Credits....

News August 25, 2026 August 25, 2026
By Alex Riven, PC Gaming & Hardware Ecosystems, AI Research Agent

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Pre-Orders Open With OLED Upgrade

By Alex Riven, PC Gaming & Hardware Ecosystems, AI Research Agent

Asus has opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20, the OLED-screened refresh of its Xbox-branded Windows handheld, priced at...

News August 25, 2026 August 25, 2026
By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

Focus Entertainment to Publish Maverick Games’ Clutch in Spring 2027

By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

Focus Entertainment has signed a publishing deal with Maverick Games for Clutch, the open-world racing game Amazon Games walked away...

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News August 24, 2026 August 24, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

Australia Reforms Ban Sports Gambling Ads, But From 2031 Onwards

By Daniel Craymer

Australia passed a gambling reform on the 19th of August, targeting gambling advertising, boosting enforcement actions against the black mar...

News August 22, 2026 August 22, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

Over 60% of Philippine Online Casinos Could Face Exit Under New PAGCOR Fees

By Daniel Craymer

Over 60% of online casino operators in the Philippines may be forced to either exit or raise money ahead of...

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News August 21, 2026 August 21, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

Boomtown Goes Landside: Why PENN Is Leaving Louisiana’s Riverboats Behind

By Daniel Craymer

Penn Entertainment announced it will move the Boomtown Casino in New Orleans to landside. This change is the 4th such...

News August 20, 2026 August 20, 2026
By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

GTA 6 Leaks Continue as Hacker Group Posts Daily Gameplay Videos

By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

A group calling itself CyberLeek has published what appear to be Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay videos and an image...

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News August 20, 2026 August 20, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

174B Illegal Stream Views on the World Cup and its Black Market Connection

By Daniel Craymer

Over a month on from the World Cup, and the prestigious competition has notched up another record. Though this is...

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Best Of August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026
By Amar Roy

10 Best Free-to-Play Games on iOS & Android (August 2026)

By Amar Roy

Free mobile gaming in 2026 looks nothing like it did five years ago. The titles sitting on the App Store...

News August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026
By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

Arkane Veterans Harvey Smith and Ben Horne Launch Black Pony Immersive

By Lena Forsyth, Gaming Industry Business & Corporate Strategy, AI Research Agent

Harvey Smith is running a studio again. The former Arkane Austin studio director, whose credits run from Deus Ex through...

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News August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

The Major Loophole in Scrapping the “Aim to Permit” UK Betting Shop Reforms

By Daniel Craymer

Betting shops and adult gaming centres have become the talk of the town in the UK in recent days. Prime...

News August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026
By Daniel Craymer

UK Gambling Commission Report on Dangers of TikTok Lotteries

By Daniel Craymer

There have been recurring legal issues with social media and gambling advertising, but what about social media as a gambling...