Malaysian government fires at Facebook over gambling adverts Summary The Malaysian government has demanded answers from Meta after repeated complaints about black‑market gambling adverts appearing on Facebook. A crunch meeting is scheduled for 22 September, where Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will press Meta over its handling of illegal ads — in particular the company’s […]
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 DLC Appears Online Summary Leaked datamines and anonymous tips suggest planned DLC for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was real but later cancelled. The package — which fans have only just discovered online — would reportedly have focused on a new threat centred on Beetle, with robot/rogue AI themes and potential tie-ins to unresolved […]
ATG Encourages Shareholders to OK Novomatic’s Takeover Bid Summary Ainsworth Game Technology (ATG) has urged its shareholders to approve Novomatic’s improved takeover offer, describing the proposal as “fair and reasonable.” Novomatic, which already holds a 58.8% stake in ATG, returned with an enhanced bid after an earlier offer faced resistance from major investors. The revised […]
Will a tropical storm affect Las Vegas this week? Summary Tropical Storm Mario, developing off Mexico’s Pacific coast, could push moisture into the Desert Southwest late this week and bring showers or thunderstorms to the Las Vegas area. The National Weather Service warns that rainfall totals remain highly uncertain at this stage. The Las Vegas […]
For immigrants, this fintech makes credit history as portable as a passport Summary Wale Akanbi, co-founder of Aella, launched Bleyt in 2025 to solve a common immigrant problem: credit histories rarely travel across borders. Bleyt’s app uses AI to pull financial data from local credit providers and bureaus, aggregates traditional and alternative data into a […]
Pokémon Legends Z-A Locking Specific Monsters Behind Paywall Summary Pokémon Legends Z-A, arriving 16 October, introduces Mega Evolutions for several Kalos starters but ties access to them behind online-ranked seasons and paid content. Chesnaught, Delphox and Greninja’s Mega Stones (Geninjite, Delphoxite and Chesnaughtite) are only obtainable via Z-A Battle Club ranked seasons — which require […]
Endorphina launches Klikz, a new brand for crash and instant games Summary Endorphina has unveiled Klikz, a distinct brand dedicated to crash and instant-win games, signalling a strategic move beyond its established slots catalogue. Klikz is built around simple, fast-paced mechanics, mobile-first design and high replayability, targeting players who prefer brief, engaging sessions with immediate […]
Relax Gaming names Antonia Svensson as chief commercial officer Summary Relax Gaming has appointed Antonia Svensson as its new chief commercial officer, based at the company’s Malta headquarters. Svensson brings more than 13 years of experience across payments, content supply and operations, with senior roles at Trustly, Yggdrasil Gaming and Light & Wonder. Since 2021 […]
California sweepstakes dealt signifcant blow as bill passed Summary California’s legislature unanimously passed AB 831 on 12 September; the bill now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision by 12 October. If signed, AB 831 will criminalise sweepstakes operators and suppliers in the state, effectively banning the vertical in the nation’s largest market. The measure follows similar […]
GamCare: UK gambling has no debt advice… Summary GamCare has published the first evaluation of the Money Guidance Service (MGS), a gambling-specific debt guidance programme funded by the charity. The MGS evaluation — carried out by specialists from Toynbee Hall and the University of Derby — finds a “critical gap” between gambling support services and […]
