The International Gaming Standards Association announced its 2026 board, naming Nimish Purohit of Aristocrat as chair and Charmaine Hogan of Playtech as vice chair. The board also includes representatives from Konami Gaming, Light & Wonder, Oregon Lottery and Umpqua Indian Development Corporation.
The appointments identify the supplier and operator representatives leading the association’s board in 2026.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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The EGR Italy Awards 2026 were held on 20 October at the Rome Cavalieri, with QuiGioco named Omnichannel Operator and ADMIRAL Pay winning Payments Supplier. Sisal took several operator categories, while PokerStars, Evolution, Light & Wonder, Playtech, Sportradar and Pragmatic Play were among the evening's protagonists. Commentator Jokerman79 said the awards reflect a market where competition increasingly rests on innovation and differentiation.
The EGR Italy Awards 2026 were held on 20 October at the Rome Cavalieri, where QuiGioco was named Omnichannel Operator and ADMIRAL Pay won the Payments Supplier category. Sisal received awards in several operator categories, and PokerStars, Evolution, Light & Wonder, Playtech, Sportradar and Pragmatic Play were among those recognised during the evening, according to the same report.
Jefferies analyst Kai Erman said Aristocrat Leisure remains the leading slot supplier while Light & Wonder has room to grow share, in an investor note. Erman cited Aristocrat's 30% floor share and 50% handle share, and pointed to Light & Wonder's leased, charitable and international opportunities.
Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman said Aristocrat Leisure remains the leading supplier of slot machines while Light & Wonder has scope to gain share, in an investor note published on 5 October 2026. The note followed a review of new slot products at Global Gaming Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, according to the note as reported.
Reportedly, Macquarie analysts remained constructive on the US gaming industry after more than 20 meetings at G2E, with slot suppliers the clearest growth case. The bank expects industry slot gross gaming revenue to reach $104bn in 2026, up 4% year on year, while Las Vegas visitation fell 0.9% and Strip RevPAR dropped 6.9% quarter to date.
Reportedly, Hard Rock Bet expanded its online casino offering with 29 games across New Jersey and Michigan at September’s close. The additions bring its respective catalogues to 4,718 and 4,398 titles.
Hard Rock Bet added 29 slots and casino games to its real-money online casino offerings in New Jersey and Michigan, the company said. The additions bring the New Jersey catalogue to 4,718 titles and the Michigan catalogue to 4,398 titles.
Ocean Casino Resort announced a $14m redevelopment of its high-limit slot room, The Cove, in Atlantic City. The casino plans to open the redesigned room in early 2027, increasing its size by roughly 60% to 11,935 square feet. It will accommodate more than 192 machines.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City plans to expand and redesign The Cove, its high-limit slot room, the casino announced on 1 October 2026. The company put the cost of the project at $14m and said the rebuilt room is planned to open in early 2027.