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Programme changes, with sources.

Tier restructures, new perks, rebrands and regulatory decisions that change what a VIP ladder is worth. Every item links to the source it came from.

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November 2026

10 November 2026Industry press

DraftKings details VIP host rules and five-tier Rewards in letter to Congress

Responding to an October 22 inquiry from Sen. Blumenthal and Reps. Tonko and Foushee, DraftKings’ November 5 letter described DraftKings Rewards as five auto-enrolled tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Onyx) with fewer than 1% of customers in the top two tiers, where an assigned host may offer credits, gifts, experiences and promotions. It set out host safeguards: exclusion lists refreshed roughly hourly, 30-day marketing blackouts after self-exclusion or long cool-offs, mandatory escalation of possible problem play, and monthly random check-ins tied to host incentive pay. Similar letters went to BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, Kalshi and Polymarket.

DraftKings Rewards

9 November 2026Official

Accor and Hard Rock partnership to link ALL Accor and Unity by Hard Rock

Hard Rock International and Accor announced a global strategic partnership covering loyalty, distribution and development. Hard Rock hotels can opt into the ALL Accor platform (125m+ members), and the companies say the deal will add point conversion and status matching between ALL Accor and Unity by Hard Rock. Loyalty features depend on the transaction closing; no date or conversion rates were given.

Unity by Hard Rock

4 November 2026Industry press

FanDuel tests digital sports-card rips inside Rewards Club via Arena Club

FanDuel is trialling digital sports-card pack ‘rips’ as a Rewards Club perk rather than a standalone product, delivered through collectibles platform Arena Club. Access is limited to FanDuel Rewards Club members; Flutter CEO Dan Taylor said early trials went well. FanDuel has not disclosed eligibility criteria or participating states.

FanDuel Casino Rewards Club

October 2026

8 October 2026Industry press

PokerStars UK moves to Betfair; Stack+ offers up to 25% rakeback over 7 levels

From October 7, 2026, UK PokerStars poker players migrated to PokerStars on Betfair, with PokerStars Casino and Sports replaced by Betfair products and balances held in GBP. The new opt-in Stack+ loyalty scheme pays up to 25% rakeback across seven levels; points reset monthly but the achieved level carries into the following month, and rakeback cash has no wagering conditions.

PokerStars Rewards

7 October 2026Industry press

Lawmakers demand FanDuel hand over VIP celebrity videos and bettor records

After finding FanDuel’s September reply inadequate, Sen. Blumenthal and Reps. Tonko and Foushee requested copies of roughly 30 personalised celebrity videos sent through the VIP programme, recipients’ win/loss records, whether any had sought self-exclusion, and whether problem-gambling screening data is used to target VIP perks. FanDuel’s response was due October 20. The MLB Players Association separately said it would support banning athlete videos for sportsbook VIP promotions.

FanDuel Casino Rewards Club

September 2026

2 September 2026Industry press

FanDuel launches points-based Rewards Club for Sportsbook ahead of NFL season

FanDuel announced a monthly, points-based Rewards Club for sportsbook customers on September 1, 2026, extending the loyalty programme first introduced for FanDuel Casino. Customers unlock levels as they wager, with each level adding daily promotions, weekly choice-based rewards, milestone Challenges and surprise Reward Boxes. FanDuel has not published level thresholds, earning rates or a nationwide rollout date.

FanDuel Casino Rewards Club

August 2026

24 August 2026Official

Caesars Rewards adds invitation-only Olympus tier above Seven Stars

Caesars announced Olympus, a new top tier requiring 300,000 Tier Credits (roughly $1.5m in spend) by December 31, 2026, with founding members notified in January 2027 and benefits starting February 1, 2027. Perks include Reward Credits earned 40% faster, a seven-night annual retreat at any Caesars destination, complimentary suite upgrades, members-only events and a Founder’s Party at Caesars Palace in March 2027. Caesars states that hitting the threshold does not guarantee an invitation; online play on Caesars Sportsbook, Caesars Palace Online, Horseshoe Online and WSOP Online counts.

Caesars Rewards · Caesars Rewards and Empire Builder

14 August 2026Industry press

DraftKings extends Crown Cash rewards to Golden Nugget Online and Jackpocket

DraftKings expanded Crown Cash, the currency of the renamed DraftKings Rewards programme, to Golden Nugget Online Gaming and Jackpocket customers, moving toward a single rewards wallet across its brands. Tiers remain Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond and Onyx, with Casino Weekly Bonus Back, Birthday Bonus and Crown Cash Boosts as the headline benefits. DraftKings Predictions is not yet supported.

DraftKings Rewards · DraftKings Rewards

14 August 2026Industry press

FanDuel defends VIP programme to Congress after Bryce Harper video controversy

In a letter to Sen. Blumenthal and Reps. Tonko and Foushee, FanDuel said its VIP account managers are salaried and not paid on customer losses, receive extra compliance training, and that prospective VIPs are screened before invitation. It said customers who disclose a gambling problem are permanently excluded from all FanDuel products. The inquiry followed a Cameo video from Bryce Harper sent as a VIP gift to a bettor now suing sportsbooks.

FanDuel Casino Rewards Club

6 August 2026Industry press

BetMGM extends Marriott Bonvoy points conversion to Alberta players

Following Alberta’s regulated iGaming launch on July 13, 2026, BetMGM extended its Marriott Bonvoy partnership to the province. Eligible Alberta players can link accounts and convert BetMGM Rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy points for hotel stays and travel. The partnership was already available to eligible Ontario customers.

BetMGM Rewards · MGM Rewards

July 2026

20 July 2026Official

Dynasty Rewards becomes DraftKings Rewards with Crown Cash and birthday bonus

DraftKings renamed Dynasty Rewards to DraftKings Rewards, paying benefits in Crown Cash. Casino Weekly Rewards is replaced by Weekly Bonus Back (Silver+ members with 100+ weekly Tier Credits and a net loss on DK Casino or Golden Nugget Online Casino receive a tier-based percentage back, claimable from Monday 1pm ET). A new Birthday Bonus pays $10 (Silver) to $500 (Onyx) in Crown Cash from August, Crown Cash Boost replaces Crowns Boost unchanged, and 2026 Milestone paths keep their value. Pick6 transitions later in 2026.

DraftKings Rewards · DraftKings Rewards

June 2026

17 June 2026Official

Hard Rock Bet makes Flash Drops permanent, adds AI personalisation to rewards

Marking one year of Legendary Reward Drops (20m+ opened), Hard Rock Bet made Flash Drops a permanent feature alongside guaranteed Thursday weekly Drops and began rolling out AI-driven personalisation of rewards. Online play now earns Unity Points, Unity Tier Credits and Level Credits usable at Hard Rock hotels, casinos, cafes and Rock Shops, with Unity Points multipliers up to 8x at the top Signature Level.

Unity by Hard Rock

12 June 2026Industry press

Dutch cabinet plans total online gambling ad ban and ban on new-player bonuses

The Dutch government announced plans for a complete ban on online gambling advertising and on bonuses such as free bets for new players, plus a single cross-operator deposit limit that can only be raised after a financial check. The package also includes indefinite Cruks self-exclusion registration and new KSA powers against illegal sites. Legislation still has to be drafted and approved by parliament; the announcement did not address existing-customer loyalty or VIP schemes.

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4 June 2026Industry press

Fanatics brings FanCash and Fanatics ONE tier points to prediction markets

Fanatics extended its FanCash loyalty currency and Fanatics ONE rewards programme to Fanatics Markets, its prediction-market product run with Crypto.com, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Eligible trades earn up to 10% back in FanCash win or lose, and trading also earns Fanatics ONE tier points. FanCash can be spent on contracts, merchandise, tickets, experiences and collectibles across Fanatics.

FanCash

April 2026

29 April 2026Official

Sweden’s Spelinspektionen reprimands Polar Limited over bonuses to existing players

Spelinspektionen issued a formal reprimand (anmärkning) to Malta-based Polar Limited for breaching Sweden’s rule that a licensee may offer a bonus only on a player’s first play. Six existing customers used a welcome bonus between March and June 2025, and a foreign-market campaign was open to Swedish customers for nine hours in October 2025. The regulator deemed the breaches minor in scale but not excusable.

regulation-sweden

18 April 2026Industry press

1win adds rapper Tyga to high-tier VIP community with private jet and watch gift

1win confirmed on its X and Telegram channels that Tyga joined its high-tier VIP community, after he was seen boarding a branded 1win private jet. Reported perks included the flight and an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. Coverage, which read as brand-supplied, also referenced earlier 1win VIP activities such as charter flights for clients during UAE aviation disruptions and luxury-car gifts; no eligibility criteria were published.

1win VIP Club

7 April 2026Official

Hard Rock Bet relaunches Rewards Store with VIP experiences and hotel redemptions

Hard Rock Bet redesigned its online Rewards Store in all markets, where Unity Points are redeemed. New categories include Featured, Bonuses, Merch, VIP Experiences, Hard Rock Live and Hotels, with tickets to major racing, soccer and baseball events, signed memorabilia, Profit Boost Tokens (10% and 20%), Bonus Spins in iCasino states, and more Hard Rock hotel properties available for points.

Unity by Hard Rock

March 2026

10 March 2026Industry press

MGM Rewards relaunches status match: 90-day Gold or Platinum, extendable to 2028

MGM Rewards reopened its Tier Status Match Challenge from March 2 to June 30, 2026, matching eligible competitor status to Gold or Platinum for 90 days. Earning 50,000 (Gold) or 150,000 (Platinum) Tier Credits within the 90 days extended status through January 31, 2028. Matched Gold did not include the $100 Tier Celebration Credit or annual cruise benefit, which require 75,000 earned Tier Credits.

MGM Rewards

February 2026

27 February 2026Industry press

BetRivers extends Rakeback Revolution to 2027, reprices poker loyalty store items

BetRivers Poker extended its Rakeback Revolution layer on top of iRush Rewards through January 31, 2027, keeping tiers and reward amounts unchanged (up to 250% extra bonus points). Poker items in the Loyalty Store are being repriced in line with casino and sports bonuses, nearly doubling in value, and poker bonuses now clear at the 100% rakeback rate instead of the previous faster-clearing model.

iRush Rewards

18 February 2026Official

MSC Cruises becomes exclusive cruise partner of Wynn Rewards

MSC Cruises announced it is the exclusive cruise benefit partner for Wynn Las Vegas’s Wynn Rewards. Members at all tiers receive annual cruise benefits based on status, including preferred pricing, complimentary staterooms and onboard casino incentives; top-tier members gain access to MSC Yacht Club suites with butler and concierge service. Members may also qualify for invite-only cruise giveaways.

Wynn Rewards

January 2026

26 January 2026Industry press

Stake.us launches year-long VIP Boost with 2x VIP progress on Only on Stake games

Stake.us, the sweepstakes casino, launched a VIP Boost promotion running through 2026. Existing VIP members automatically earn VIP progress at twice the normal rate when playing titles in the ‘Only on Stake’ category (500+ games); no code is required. Rakeback rates themselves were not changed.

Stake VIP

1 January 2026Official

Genting Rewards sets 2026 tier rules: Members’ Day 8x and Double Digit Days

Resorts World Genting published its 2026 Genting Rewards structure (valid to December 31, 2026). Tier breaks are unchanged (Classic to Silver at 100 TP, Silver to Gold at 300 TP, Gold to invitation-only Platinum at 10,000 TP). New earning features include Members’ Day on the 18th with up to 8x Tier Points, Double Digit Days bonus dates (2.2 through 11.11), and 5 daily TP for minimal activity; members must earn TP in 2026 to retain their tier structure for 2027.

Genting Rewards

Programme changes, with sources.

November 2026

DraftKings details VIP host rules and five-tier Rewards in letter to Congress

Accor and Hard Rock partnership to link ALL Accor and Unity by Hard Rock

FanDuel tests digital sports-card rips inside Rewards Club via Arena Club

October 2026

PokerStars UK moves to Betfair; Stack+ offers up to 25% rakeback over 7 levels

Lawmakers demand FanDuel hand over VIP celebrity videos and bettor records

September 2026

FanDuel launches points-based Rewards Club for Sportsbook ahead of NFL season

August 2026

Caesars Rewards adds invitation-only Olympus tier above Seven Stars

DraftKings extends Crown Cash rewards to Golden Nugget Online and Jackpocket

FanDuel defends VIP programme to Congress after Bryce Harper video controversy

BetMGM extends Marriott Bonvoy points conversion to Alberta players

July 2026

Dynasty Rewards becomes DraftKings Rewards with Crown Cash and birthday bonus

June 2026

Hard Rock Bet makes Flash Drops permanent, adds AI personalisation to rewards

Dutch cabinet plans total online gambling ad ban and ban on new-player bonuses

Fanatics brings FanCash and Fanatics ONE tier points to prediction markets

April 2026

Sweden’s Spelinspektionen reprimands Polar Limited over bonuses to existing players

1win adds rapper Tyga to high-tier VIP community with private jet and watch gift

Hard Rock Bet relaunches Rewards Store with VIP experiences and hotel redemptions

March 2026

MGM Rewards relaunches status match: 90-day Gold or Platinum, extendable to 2028

February 2026

BetRivers extends Rakeback Revolution to 2027, reprices poker loyalty store items

MSC Cruises becomes exclusive cruise partner of Wynn Rewards

January 2026

Stake.us launches year-long VIP Boost with 2x VIP progress on Only on Stake games

Genting Rewards sets 2026 tier rules: Members’ Day 8x and Double Digit Days

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