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Strategy & Guides

Before you sit down, read the table

Payouts, soft 17 and the small print: the rules that make one blackjack table different from another.

September 24, 2026   ·   Explainer
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Strategy & Guides

Lightning Blackjack: understand the format before the multipliers

A closer look at how a branded live-table variant differs from the familiar game.

September 24, 2026   ·   Explainer
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Industry News

Galaxy previews connected table-game jackpots for G2E 2026

MONOPOLY Building Riches, Galaxy Link and Spotlight Spin headline the announced exhibition lineup.

September 21, 2026   ·   News brief
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Live Casino

Boyd Interactive names Evolution exclusive live-dealer provider

A multi-year amendment extends the companies’ North American relationship.

September 18, 2026   ·   News brief
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Casino Reports

Metropolitan expands MONOPOLY Blackjack beyond London

The rollout reaches additional UK venues and Egyptian casino properties.

August 26, 2026   ·   News brief
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Casino Reports

MSC adds progressive jackpots to 30 blackjack tables

Galaxy completes the first phase of a seven-ship deployment in North America.

August 18, 2026   ·   News brief
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Industry News

Galaxy table games head to Ruby Seven social casinos

A new content agreement covers familiar blackjack side-bet brands and other table titles.

August 12, 2026   ·   News brief
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Live Casino

Privé Lounge Blackjack adds resplitting and a face-down double

Two new features change the decision options and presentation at the premium tables.

August 10, 2026   ·   News brief
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Industry News

Galaxy says its proposed Evolution merger has ended

The July announcement closes the proposed acquisition chapter.

July 21, 2026   ·   News brief
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Industry News

Galaxy appoints Anand Singh as technology chief

The table-game supplier adds a technology executive with gaming and hospitality experience.

July 14, 2026   ·   News brief
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Casino Reports

Pechanga debuts MONOPOLY Table Games Progressive

Galaxy and Hasbro bring their branded progressive format to the California resort.

May 14, 2026   ·   News brief
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Casino Reports

The state of the casino floor: a look inside the 2026 report

The AGA’s annual report puts land-based casinos in the wider industry picture.

May 12, 2026   ·   News brief