Latest Gaming News

📅April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today's gaming news highlights EGT's BiS Awards win in Brazil, New Game Plus event announcement, concerns over gaming addiction in South Africa, and emerging prediction markets.
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EGT and EGT Digital Win Best VLT Solution at BiS Awards 2026

EGT and EGT Digital received the Best VLT Solution award at the BiS Awards 2026 during the BiS SiGMA South America event in São Paulo on April 7.Source 1 Their Video Lottery Terminals have seen successful large-scale installation in Paraíba and cleared the Proof of Concept phase for Rio de Janeiro's regulated markets.Source 1

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EGT Expands VLT Footprint in Brazil's Regulated Markets

EGT's award-winning VLTs delivered exceptional performance in Paraíba since the start of 2026, resonating with local players.Source 1 The technology has now passed the Proof of Concept under Rio de Janeiro State Lottery, paving the way for broader access in the region.Source 1

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New Game Plus Returns to London Games Festival with 100 Playable Games

New Game Plus, a key showcase of the London Games Festival, is set for April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City.Source 3 The event will feature 100 playable games and industry talks, announced on April 10.Source 3

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South African Expert Warns of Gaming Grooming Minors for Gambling Addiction

Wits University Professor Michele van Eck argues that mobile gaming environments, a USD 100 billion industry, use slot-machine psychology to groom minors into gambling-like behavior.Source 4 South Africa's laws inadequately address loot boxes and in-game purchases that generate 70-80% of revenue through variable reward systems.Source 4

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Wits Calls for 'Safety by Design' in Gaming to Protect Minors

Van Eck advocates mandatory disclosure of probabilities, removal of gambling-like mechanics for minors, and impact assessments in game design.Source 4 Current laws like the National Gambling Act fail to classify virtual rewards from loot boxes as monetary value.Source 4

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Washington Considers Regulating Prediction Market Boom in Gaming

Washington is eyeing the growing prediction market sector amid gaming industry developments.Source 2 This comes alongside other news like BetConstruct AI's new Retail Jackpot Engine launch on April 10.Source 2

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BetConstruct AI Launches New Retail Jackpot Engine

BetConstruct AI introduced a Retail Jackpot Engine, enhancing gaming experiences in retail settings.Source 2 The announcement was made on April 10, 2026.Source 2

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Cambodia Revokes Golden Galaxy Casino Licenses Over Online Scams

Cambodia has withdrawn licenses from Golden Galaxy Casino following online scams linked to gaming operations.Source 2 This regulatory action was reported on April 10.Source 2

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Brazil's Gaming Evolution Highlighted by BiS Awards Milestone

The BiS Awards 2026 in São Paulo marked a milestone in Brazil's gaming landscape, with EGT's omnichannel solutions gaining recognition.Source 1 This underscores expanding regulated markets in Latin America.Source 1

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Gaming Monetization Mechanisms Mirror Slot Machines, Says Expert

Mobile games employ unpredictable variable reward systems identical to slot machines, driving compulsive engagement and real-money purchases.Source 4 Developers calibrate these for maximum revenue, yet face little legal scrutiny.Source 4