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Atlanta – October 19, 2026 -- Scientific Games' U.S. instant scratch game production facility, which serves nearly every U.S. state lottery, has achieved Level 2 certification under the World Lottery Association Security Control Standard 2024 (WLA-SCS:2024). Level 2 is the highest certification level for lottery suppliers under the standard.

The plant, located at the company's global headquarters in metro Atlanta, is the world's largest lottery scratch game production facility. It has held WLA security certification since 2011.

Standard combines ISO 27001:2022 with lottery-specific integrity controls

WLA-SCS:2024 Level 2 merges the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security requirements with lottery-specific security and integrity controls set by the WLA. It specifies the practices needed for a security management structure that protects the integrity, availability and confidentiality of information critical to a lottery operator.

Mexico – October 19, 2026 -- AIC Hotel Group has appointed Alliance Connection to lead public relations, influencer marketing, content collaborations, executive thought leadership and resort launch campaigns in the North American trade and consumer markets, extending a relationship that began 16 years ago when AIC became the agency's first client.

Agency to support launches and rebrandings across the AIC portfolio

Alliance Connection will run integrated campaigns designed to build anticipation, consideration and conversion among North American travelers. The mandate covers several portfolio milestones:

London – October 19, 2026 -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) will discuss its third-quarter 2026 results on a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00 a.m. EST.

Brightstar sets November 10 call to review the quarter ended September 30, 2026

The session covers the three-month period that ended September 30, 2026. The source material does not include preliminary figures, guidance or other financial metrics ahead of the call.

Brightstar opens pre-registration for dial-in participants

Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call. Each registrant receives a dial-in number and a unique PIN.

Brightstar offers listen-only webcast and replay via Investor Relations site

A live, listen-only webcast is available under "Events and Presentations" on the company's Investor Relations website. A replay will be posted there after the call.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND) will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, before the market opens. The expedition cruise and adventure travel operator will discuss the figures on an audio conference webcast the same morning.

Lindblad schedules 9:00 a.m. ET webcast for analysts and investors

Management will host the webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 3. Analysts who want to join the Q&A must use the analyst registration to receive a unique passcode. Dial-in access is also available by phone, with numbers listed by country under meeting ID 416185057.

Earnings release will post to the investor relations site on results day

The earnings release will be available in the investor relations section of the company's website. A replay of the conference will be posted there within 48 hours of its completion.

Miami – October 19, 2026 -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will hold its 20th-anniversary gathering November 10–13 at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand, positioning a $6.8 trillion global wellness economy around the theme "The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness."

The agenda pairs longevity science and medical advances with spirituality, cultural practice and human connection. GWS chief creative officer and executive director Nancy Davis said the industry's scientific progress sits alongside factors such as compassion, purpose and belonging that are harder to quantify.

Thai Schoolgirls to Perform Buddhist Chanting Ceremony

Students from Thailand's Dhammajarinee Witthaya School will perform a traditional Buddhist chanting ceremony. The school serves more than 1,000 underserved girls from across Thailand and has won multiple first-place honors in national Buddhist chanting competitions.

United Kingdom – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched farmyard-themed game Happy Money Hens in the UK B3/LBO market, with a Cat C release scheduled for autumn.

Triple Hit Combo mechanic carries over from Zeus Legends of Olympus

The title uses Inspired's Triple Hit Combo mechanic, with pseudo-persistent bags and dynamic feature combinations. Inspired says it builds on its earlier release Zeus Legends of Olympus.

Three colour-coded hens drive the Win & Spin bonus

The Win & Spin bonus is enhanced by three Feature Pots, each linked to a coloured hen. Every Hen Symbol collected fills its matching pot, and landing multiple symbols raises the chance of triggering several features at once.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched three new slot titles, Piggy Mansion, Golden Winner Bonus Cherries and Wolf It Up! 3 Reeler, across the UK and Malta iGaming markets.

All three games extend established Inspired brands: two build on the Cash Bank series and one on the Golden Winner formula. The source gives no revenue, performance or rollout-volume figures for the releases.

Piggy Mansion adds a pig-themed title to the Cash Bank series

Piggy Mansion features Cash Bank mechanics, including enhanced Collect symbols, expanding reels and stacked Multiplier Collectors. Prize Pots and multipliers sit alongside a Cash Bank Free Spins Bonus with an evolving trail that awards extra free spins and unlocks multiplier opportunities.

United Kingdom – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched two Hybrid Dealer titles, Big Piggy Bank Roulette 54 and Big Piggy Bank Big Wheel, to operator partners in the UK and Malta iGaming markets.

Both titles pair the Big Piggy Bank brand with the Cash Bank mechanic

The games combine one of Inspired's best-known game brands, Big Piggy Bank, with the gameplay mechanics of its Cash Bank franchise. Both run on a 54-segment wheel and are available across mobile and online.

Roulette 54 triggers bonuses from highlighted numbers

Big Piggy Bank Roulette 54 blends classic roulette with Cash Bank in a studio-style setting that pairs live-casino atmosphere with RNG-driven gameplay. The Cash Bank Bonus triggers when the ball lands on a randomly highlighted number. The piggy bank character can raise bonus values.

Barcelona – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has signed on as Platinum Impact Partner of Midnight Mayhem, a charity boxing event targeting more than €150,000 in donations during ICE Barcelona 2027.

Behind the Gloves Ltd organises the event, which will take place on January 19, 2027. Eighteen senior leaders from the global gaming industry will fight after months of training. Each participant selects a charity to support.

Inspired sponsors Square in the Air executive Robin Hutchison

As part of the deal, Inspired is backing Robin Hutchison, Chief Commercial Officer at London-based media agency Square in the Air. Hutchison previously held roles at Entain, including at Coral and Ladbrokes. He is raising funds for Parkinson's UK, citing his father and uncle, who live with the condition.

United Kingdom – – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched LaLiga Grand Chance, a Spanish football-themed online and mobile slot, in the UK and Malta iGaming markets.

The title is produced under license from Highlight Games. It extends the company's Golden Winner Grand Chance formula into a branded football product.

Inspired builds LaLiga Grand Chance on Golden Winner Grand Chance mechanics

The game includes Fortune Spins, Fortune Bet, Gamble and Bonus Buy, plus reel upgrades, cash-collecting features and dynamic reel modifiers. Bonus symbols build toward a feature that lets players choose their preferred volatility.