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United Kingdom – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched two online and mobile slot titles, Bigger Piggy Bank 3 Reeler and Gold Cash Freespins 2, in the UK and Malta iGaming markets. Both titles extend established franchises, Cash Bank and Gold Cash.

Bigger Piggy Bank 3 Reeler moves the Cash Bank franchise to a 3×3 format

The game uses a 3×3 reel layout, and three Cash Symbols trigger bonus entry. Collect and Bonus symbols build cash values and unlock the Bonus Wheel and the Cash Bank Free Spins Bonus, which includes a Prize Pot collection mechanic. In the Golden Cash Bank Free Spins Bonus, every Cash symbol turns into a golden version.

United Kingdom – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched the slot sequel Wolf It Up! Again in the UK B3/LBO market, with a Cat C release scheduled for October.

Sequel adds two Cash Bank Free Spins bonuses and an upgraded Wolf Wheel

The game keeps the Cash Bank mechanic of the original Wolf It Up! and introduces two further Cash Bank Free Spins bonuses. An upgrade position on the Wolf Wheel in the base game triggers the Upgrade Wheel, which can award Double Collect Cash Bank Free Spins, Golden Apple Cash Bank Free Spins or the Grand Jackpot.

Both new bonuses award 8 Free Spins and carry Mini, Minor, Major and Grand prize pots. Double Collect adds Collect symbols to reels one and five and Cash symbols to reel five. Golden Apple converts Red Apple symbols into Gold Apples, and every Cash symbol carries a minimum value of 10x the stake.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched four online and mobile slots across the UK and Malta iGaming markets, extending four established franchises with new bonus mechanics and a multiplayer feature.

Wolf It Up! Super Wheel adds a shared multiplayer feature

Wolf It Up! Super Wheel takes the Wolf It Up! franchise into multiplayer territory through the Player Link Super Wheel. It builds on the Wolf Wheel Bonus and Cash Bank Free Spins, with Mini, Minor, Major and Grand Prize Pots. When all five reels light up, players join a shared feature offering Cash Prizes and a chance to unlock Super Bonus Multiplier Free Spins.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) will debut Kora, its next-generation retail cabinet platform, at the Global Gaming Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas from September 29 to October 1, as it pushes its Interactive, Retail Solutions, Virtual Sports and Hybrid Dealer lines deeper into North America.

Kora cabinet launches with a North American content roadmap

Kora is built to combine player-focused design with greater operator flexibility and operational efficiency. It will launch with new game releases and sequels to established franchises for North America. Inspired will show the cabinet alongside its Cash Bank, Triple Hit Combo, Grand Chance and Win & Spin mechanics.

UK – October 19, 2026 -- Inspired Entertainment (NASDAQ: INSE) has launched Halloween-themed slot Werewolf it Up! across UK B3/LBO and Cat C retail, taking a title that has already performed strongly online into land-based venues ahead of the season.

Werewolf it Up! runs on a 3x5 reel layout with 10 win lines

The game succeeds Wolf it Up! and carries Free Spins, Fortune Spins and an interactive gamble feature. It is available now in the UK B3/LBO and Cat C market.

Cash Bank bonus awards eight Free Spins and four Prize Pot tiers

The game uses Inspired's Cash Bank mechanic. Landing four or more Candy symbols and a Bonus symbol triggers the Cash Bank Free Spins Bonus, which awards eight Free Spins.

Hangzhou – October 18, 2026 -- The 4th Liangzhu Forum opened on October 18 in Yuhang, Hangzhou, with hundreds of Chinese and foreign guests, after the event was written into the outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan this year.

Forum becomes a permanent national-level dialogue mechanism

Launched in 2023, the forum has advanced civilizational dialogue between China and Belt and Road partner countries. Following three previous sessions, it has evolved into a permanent national-level mechanism for dialogues on civilizations. This year's theme is "Bridging the Past and Future: Safeguarding Cultural Heritage for Our Times."

The edition coincides with the 90th anniversary of the discovery of the Liangzhu Site. The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2019.

Macao – October 17, 2026 -- International travel has reached 690 million trips so far this year, 3 million more than in the same period last year, UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais told the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Macao on Saturday, despite geopolitical tension and conflict in the Middle East.

The forum opened at the MGM Theater at MGM COTAI under the theme "Crisis, Resilience, Evolution." It returns to its founding host city after the 11th edition was held in Harbin, Heilongjiang, in December, the first time the event left Macao.

United States – – October 17, 2026 -- Seventy percent of Americans buy food or drinks from fast food restaurants at least once a month, and 30% do so weekly, according to YouGov's Best Bites 2026: U.S. restaurant brand rankings.

Younger, middle-income diners drive weekly fast food demand

Of weekly fast food diners, 51% are under 45 and 49% live in middle-income households. Value and discount menus are the biggest drivers of visits, followed by a clean dining environment.

Taco Bell takes 30.3% of votes for best tacos and burritos

Taco Bell leads its category by nearly 10 points over Chipotle, the widest margin among the categories YouGov highlights.

Burgers are a much tighter race. Five Guys leads with 15.5% of Americans naming it best for burgers, just ahead of Burger King at 15.0% and In-N-Out Burger at 12.1%.

National Harbor, Maryland – October 17, 2026 -- Five Guys will award $100,000 to the winner of its Five Guys Games final on May 13 at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland, closing a six-month internal contest open to the chain's 50,000 employees.

Three timed events decide the $100,000 grand prize

Finalists compete in a potato race, a cheese stack race and a QC wrapping race. The Five Guys Training Team judges the events, watching and timing each competitor for speed and accuracy.

The Olympic-style contest began as an idea from the Murrell family to reward store crew members. Crew members, managers and general managers have competed through store, regional and semifinal rounds.

Alexandria, Va. – October 17, 2026 -- Jonathan Martinez of Kingston, New York, won the 2026 Five Guys Games and took home a tax-free $100,000 check, headlining a finale that closed the burger chain's 40th Anniversary Conference at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.

Eight finalists compete across three speed-and-accuracy events

Eight finalists went head-to-head on May 13 in three events: the potato race, the cheese race and the dressing/QC race. Each event tests speed, skill and accuracy. Every finalist received at least $10,000.

Jackson Chimbay of Wallkill, New York, placed second and won $50,000. Peter Le of Derry, New Hampshire, took third and $25,000.

The remaining finalists were Joshua Harvey of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jose Once of Spring Valley, New York; Carson Tate of Kingsport, Tennessee; Enock Akuwure of Liverpool, UK; and Aurelien Favreau of Clermont-Ferrand, France.