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Best B2B Client Acquisition Agencies for High-Risk Industries in 2026
iGaming, fintech, and crypto suppliers can't use generic lead-gen agencies. Here's how the specialists that can actually get past compliance and banking friction compare in 2026.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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Playtech H1 2026 EBITDA Surges 77% on Strong US Expansion Results
Playtech's first-half 2026 earnings soar 77% as US market expansion drives technology services provider's strongest performance period.
Anton Voronov·
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Allwyn appoints Playtech veteran Francesco Rodano as responsible gaming chief 2026
Allwyn has appointed Francesco Rodano, a Playtech veteran and former Italian regulator, to spearhead its global responsible gaming strategy.
Anton Voronov·
17
Africa Launches First Safer Gambling Week to Strengthen Player Protection 2026
African iGaming sector launches inaugural Safer Gambling Week, uniting operators and regulators around continent-wide player protection commitments.
Anton Voronov·
13
Sun International Restructures Operations for Efficiency and Cost Reduction 2026
Sun International pursues lower-cost, more centralised operating model to enhance profitability and operational efficiency across African operations.
Anton Voronov·
21
Professional Sportsbooks Drive Prediction Market Growth Invisible to Players 2026
Behind prediction exchanges' peer-to-peer branding, professional sportsbooks provide essential pricing, liquidity, and market-making infrastructure.
Alex Bilyi·
12
Historic Bob Stupak Stratosphere Statue Surfaces on eBay, Valued at $90K
A bronze statue of Bob Stupak, the legendary Vegas developer, has mysteriously reappeared on eBay for $90,000 after disappearing from public view for over two decades.
Anton Voronov·
29
Kalshi Prediction Markets Face State-Level Regulatory Barriers in 2026
Kalshi's federal court defeat spawns demand for specialized compliance services addressing state-level prediction market regulation across fragmented U.S. jurisdiction.
Anton Voronov·
17
Specialist Sports Betting Developers Reshape Operator Technology 2026
Operators increasingly partner with specialist betting development shops over monolithic platforms, reshaping technology sourcing and product innovation strategies.
Anton Voronov·
39
Caesars Shareholders to Vote on $17.6B Fertitta Acquisition September 22
Caesars shareholders will vote on Tilman Fertitta's $17.6B takeover proposal on September 22, 2026, marking a critical moment for US gaming consolidation.
Anton Voronov·
30
Copyright Complaint Mystery: Who's Behind Anti-1xBet Takedowns?
Investigation reveals hundreds of Google copyright complaints targeting 1xBet-Sportradar coverage, with both companies denying involvement.
Anton Voronov·
9
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Smartico Brings Vibe Studio to SBC Summit 2026
Smartico heads to SBC Summit in Lisbon with its newest launch, Vibe Studio — an AI-powered design studio that lets iGaming operators build player-facing gamification pages simply by describing them in plain English.
Alex Bilyi·
17
Nebraska Advances Online Sports Betting Referendum for 2026
Nebraska voters will decide on online sports betting expansion in November 2026 after petition certification.
Anton Voronov·
40
Rookie Player Analytics Boom: B2B Demand Surges in 2026 iGaming Season
Analytics vendors report historic demand surge as iGaming operators invest heavily in rookie player performance modeling and predictive intelligence.
Anton Voronov·
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Sports-Themed ETF Market Expands with Roundhill Entry
Roundhill Investments enters NHL-themed ETF market, signaling broader expansion of sports-linked financial products for retail investors.
Anton Voronov·
47
B2B Gambling Journalism Faces Ethical Crisis Over AI Scraping and Content Theft in 2026
B2B gambling journalism faces existential threats from AI scraping and content theft, undermining incentives for original investigation and reporting.
Anton Voronov·
35
UK Prize Draw M&A Accelerates as VAT Uncertainty Reshapes Consolidation in 2026
VAT uncertainty and regulatory pressure are reshaping UK prize draw M&A, as buyers prioritize scale and compliance over mere revenue.
Anton Voronov·
32
CTOs Debate AI Reliability in iGaming Production Environments at 2026 Summit
Maincard CTO explains how careful guardrails can make AI production-ready in iGaming—balancing innovation potential with operational safety requirements.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Bazoom Returns to SBC Summit Lisbon with Pre-Conference Padel Event
Global link-building company Bazoom will once again kick off SBC Summit week in Lisbon by hosting its padel event on Monday, September 28, bringing affiliates, operators, suppliers and partners together before the exhibition begins.
Alex Bilyi·
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Bally's Intralot H1 2026: Digital Drives €544M Revenue Despite UK Duty Pressures
Bally's Intralot reaches €544.2M H1 revenue as online thrives but UK gaming duties bite into profitability.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Casino F&B Consolidation Signals Operational Efficiency Shift (2026)
MGM's closure of Crush and Circus Circus food court reflects industry-wide F&B consolidation, reshaping vendor relationships and operational priorities across casino hospitality.
Anton Voronov·
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AI Won't Replace Compliance Teams. But Compliance Teams Using AI Will Move Faster
Neil Dillon, CEO of Solas Compliance, explains how AI is reshaping compliance in regulated iGaming — why human judgment remains critical and how operators can move faster without adding risk.
Alex Bilyi·
22
Atlantic City's Record July Revenue Signals Opportunities for Gaming Tech 2026
Record-breaking July 2026 gaming revenues in Atlantic City create immediate opportunities for technology vendors and service providers seeking to partner with profitable casino operators.
Illia Lisovskyy·
15
Tabcorp Chooses BetMakers for Tech Overhaul: Cloud-Based Migration Strategy
Tabcorp selects BetMakers for a major technology overhaul, citing lower risk and cost efficiency of cloud-based systems versus legacy infrastructure.
Anton Voronov·
17
UK Tax Hike Reshapes B2B Gaming Supplier Contracts and Partnerships
UK operators are overhauling B2B supplier relationships as tax hikes compress margins, forcing suppliers to prove tangible value and cost savings.
Anton Voronov·
15
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Alea Shortlisted for Two SBC Awards Ahead of SBC Summit Lisbon
iGaming aggregator Alea has been shortlisted for Aggregator of the Year and Employer of the Year (Supplier) at the upcoming SBC Awards in Lisbon, building on Founder Alexandre Tomic's Leader of the Year win in Malta earlier this year.
Alex Bilyi·
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Over 50% of Prediction Traders Use Borrowed Funds; Risk Concerns Rise
Over half of U.S. prediction market traders utilize borrowed money to fund positions, creating systemic financial risk concerns for platforms and regulators.
Anton Voronov·
20
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Prediction Markets Integrate Official Sports Data via Genius Sports Partnership
Kalshi and Polymarket have partnered with Genius Sports to integrate official league data and settlement services, with Polymarket also adding live streaming capabilities.
Anton Voronov·
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Wynn Resorts Confirms UAE Casino Opening September 2027, Beats Q2 Targets
Wynn Resorts confirms September 2027 UAE casino opening and reports Q2 earnings exceeding estimates, signalling strong financial footing for expansion.
Anton Voronov·
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Brazil Betting Volumes Skew Micro: Small Stakes Drive 74% of Q2 2026 Transactions
Brazil's betting platforms thrive on micro-stakes: Q2 2026 data shows wagers under $10 comprise 74% of all transactions.
Sofia Eriksson·
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ChatBet and iSolutions Expand AI Betting via WhatsApp and Telegram Across Africa
ChatBet and iSolutions partner to bring AI-powered conversational betting to African sportsbooks via WhatsApp, Telegram, and chat widgets.
Priya Sharma·
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Ocean Casino Resort Fire Costs Atlantic City Property $1.4 Million in Lost Gaming Revenue
A small fire in Ocean Casino Resort's linen room triggered emergency suppression systems, forcing a day-long closure that cost the Atlantic City property $1.4 million in lost gaming revenue.
Marcus De Luca·
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SPiCE Central Asia 2026: Georgian Gambling Association Backs 3rd Annual Tbilisi Summit
The 3rd annual SPiCE Central Asia returns to The Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi on 24–25 September 2026, now with official support from the Georgian Gambling Association and a keynote on combating illegal gambling.
Anton Voronov·
41
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LiGA Summit 2026: Peru's Jonathan Felix on 49 Licensed Operators, Prediction Markets, and LatAm Collaboration
With the inaugural LiGA Summit less than two months away, Global Business Company de Peru CEO Jonathan Felix shares exclusive insights into Peru's fully regulated gaming market, the entry challenges facing new operators, and what to expect at Lima's first major iGaming summit.
James Whitfield·
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Supreme Court Lawyer Tom Goldstein Sentenced to Six Years for Tax Evasion on Poker Winnings
Supreme Court lawyer Tom Goldstein sentenced to six years in federal prison for tax evasion on millions in unreported poker winnings.
Alex Bilyi·
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UK Operators Embrace M&A Strategy as Remote Gambling Duty Hike Squeezes Margins
UK iGaming operators are leveraging Remote Gambling Duty increases as a catalyst to consolidate operations and cut costs through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
James Whitfield·
22
iGaming CTOs Face Critical Tech Challenges in 2026, SOFTSWISS Report
SOFTSWISS CTO warns that iGaming technology leaders lack collaboration platforms to share best practices, creating sector-wide inefficiencies and duplicated problem-solving.
James Whitfield·
22
UAE Gaming Regulator Bolsters Leadership with New Legal Officer Appointments
The UAE's gaming regulator enhances its legal and governance structure with the appointment of Dr Ahmad Hesham as general counsel.
Sofia Eriksson·
17
SOFTSWISS & iGB Launch Tech Race Summit for iGaming Leaders 2026
SOFTSWISS, iGB and ICE unite to launch Tech Race Summit, connecting global engineering leaders and iGaming operators for infrastructure innovation.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Under 2 Months to LiGA Summit 2026: LatAm iGaming Leaders Converge in Lima for Regulation & Prediction Markets Debate
LiGA Summit 2026 brings together operators, regulators, affiliates and suppliers in Lima, Peru on 17–18 September, spotlighting Peru's new regulatory framework, AML/KYC compliance, and the inaugural Prediction Markets Summit Americas 2026.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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SponsoredMeet DSTGAMING at SBWA+ Summit & GEFA 2026 in Dakar: Transforming the Future of iGaming in Africa
DSTGAMING joins the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa as sponsor, bringing its full White Label casino platform, game aggregation and payment solutions to Dakar, Senegal, 14–16 October 2026.
Marcus De Luca·
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Underdog Launches Proprietary Exchange for Prediction Markets 2026
Underdog launches a proprietary prediction market exchange, consolidating trading infrastructure to improve economics and competitive positioning.
James Whitfield·
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Ontario Gaming Minister Resigns Over Expense Controversy in 2026
Ontario's Gaming Minister Stan Cho has resigned over $16,000 in hotel expenses claimed for Toronto stays despite living locally, creating leadership transition in the province's gaming sector.
Priya Sharma·
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Atlantic Lottery Pays $212K FINTRAC Penalty for Compliance Violations in 2026
Atlantic Lottery pays $212K FINTRAC fine for administrative violations related to suspicious transaction reporting, signaling heightened Canadian regulatory focus on gaming AML compliance.
Alex Bilyi·
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African Nations Battle Winners' Tax Enforcement Challenges Across Continent 2026
African markets implementing winners' taxes face significant enforcement challenges, with some nations rolling back policies as practical implementation difficulties mount.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Softswiss & WorldGaming Launch 2027 Trends Report
Softswiss and WorldGaming partner to produce the 2027 iGaming Trends Report with expanded research powered by industry network insights.
Anton Voronov·
19
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Circle K Manager's $12.8M Lottery Battle Raises Ownership Questions 2026
A 20-year Circle K employee fights for control of a $12.8 million lottery jackpot, claiming he followed company policy when purchasing the ticket.
James Whitfield·
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MGM Deal Creates Demand for Gaming M&A Advisory and Due Diligence Services 2026
MGM's $12.4B deal review generates major transaction advisory opportunities for investment banks, law firms, and consulting specialists.
Sofia Eriksson·
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GamesValley Aggregator Aims to Boost Operator Revenue Streams
GamesValley presented its game aggregation platform at iGB L!VE 2026, demonstrating how operators can leverage aggregation to drive revenue growth.
Anton Voronov·
22
SOFTSWISS Leadership Profile: Ivan Montik on Future Strategy 2026
SOFTSWISS Close-Up explores Ivan Montik's vision for the platform provider's strategic evolution and innovation priorities in 2026.
Illia Lisovskyy·
19
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Gambling Industry Spends 8.7x More on Celebrity Ads Than Responsible Gambling 2026
A new audit challenges the gambling industry's spending priorities, revealing celebrity endorsements dwarf responsible gambling investment by nearly 9-to-1.
Alex Bilyi·
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Virginia Anonymity Law Drives Demand for Privacy-Compliant Lottery Tech 2026
Virginia's anonymity mandate creates substantial opportunity for lottery technology vendors and compliance service providers specializing in confidential claims processing.
Alex Bilyi·
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Fraud Detection Tech Investment Accelerates Following 'Shaun Mistery' Case 2026
Fraud detection technology providers see accelerated demand following high-profile casino scam cases, signalling a major infrastructure spending surge across the industry.
Alex Bilyi·
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Ukrainian Survey: 75% View Gambling as Serious Societal Issue in 2026
Three-quarters of Ukrainians view gambling as a serious national issue, driving regulatory reforms and stronger player protection measures.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Betclic Revitalizes Player Props Offering Via WSF Odds Partnership 2026
Betclic and WSF Odds collaborate to rebuild player props offerings, meeting changing customer demands and improving platform performance.
Marcus De Luca·
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Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Eyes IPO With $40B Valuation Target
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour confirms the platform is actively considering an IPO with a rumoured $40 billion valuation, though a public debut before 2027 remains unlikely.
Marcus De Luca·
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AI Won't Fix Your Business: Why Most iGaming Companies Are Thinking About AI the Wrong Way
OpenSlot's Daniela Lanzolla explains why most iGaming AI strategies fail — and why the real competitive advantage belongs to companies that learn faster, not those that buy the newest tools.
Alex Bilyi·
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Aviatrix Expands Beyond Crash Games Into iGaming Metaverse in 2026
Crash game pioneer Aviatrix is expanding beyond its flagship title to build metaverse-based iGaming experiences as the crash games market becomes increasingly saturated.
Marcus De Luca·
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How FATF Anti-Money Laundering Standards Reshape iGaming Compliance in 2026
FATF anti-money laundering standards, created outside gambling frameworks, now dictate compliance requirements for operators globally, reshaping market structure and compliance costs.
Alex Bilyi·
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Bonus Abuse Goes Organised: Operators Must Rethink Fraud Prevention in 2026
EveryMatrix warns operators that bonus abuse has evolved from isolated incidents into organised syndicate operations requiring fundamental rethinking of fraud prevention strategies.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Operator Friction Points Drive Silent Player Churn in 2026
Games Valley research reveals that operational friction — not marketing or odds — drives silent player churn, with departing players often leaving no trace of dissatisfaction.
Alex Bilyi·
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WORLDEF Istanbul 2026 Wraps with 22,000 Visitors from 82 Countries, 187 Booths and 250 Speakers at 10th Anniversary Summit
WORLDEF Istanbul 2026 concluded its three-day 10th Anniversary summit at Istanbul on 11–13 June, attracting 22,000 visitors — 35% international — across e-commerce, retail, AI, fintech and cross-border commerce, with WORLDEF CEO Omar Nart calling it a platform that enabled digital commerce ecosystems to grow together.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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Bola Group Launches Chatbet — a WhatsApp-Native Betting Platform Designed to Overcome Africa's Mobile Data Cost Barrier
Bola Group has launched Chatbet, a WhatsApp-integrated betting platform purpose-built for African markets where high mobile data costs block traditional app adoption — a low-bandwidth innovation that unlocks betting participation for millions of previously excluded consumers.
Alex Bilyi·
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Cubeia Begins AI-Assisted Code Development Journey, Navigating Skeptical Engineers and Legacy System Integration Challenges
Cubeia's CPO and COO have set the company on a strategic path toward AI-augmented software development — positioning AI as a force multiplier for developer output rather than a replacement, while managing legitimate team skepticism and the complexity of integrating AI-generated code with years of battle-tested legacy infrastructure.
Alex Bilyi·
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Mpumalanga Generates a Third of South Africa's Gambling Revenue Despite Under 10% of the Population
South Africa's Mpumalanga province produces approximately 33% of the country's total gambling revenue while representing less than 10% of the national population — a 3-4x per-capita output driven by Johannesburg proximity, cross-border traffic, and integrated tourism infrastructure.
Marcus De Luca·
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Bragg Gaming Raises Up to $1.3M via Private Placement as Matt Davey Joins as Non-Executive Chairman with Personal Investment Commitment
Bragg Gaming has announced a private placement targeting up to $1.3 million, with incoming non-executive chairman Matt Davey personally committing to over 115,000 subscription receipts — a coordinated capital and leadership move signalling strategic repositioning and enhanced governance at the mid-tier gaming provider.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Pennsylvania Enforces Self-Exclusion: Self-Excluded Gambler Forfeits Jackpot Win With Funds Directed to Problem Gambling Programmes
A self-excluded gambler in Pennsylvania hit a significant slot machine jackpot — only for the full amount to be forfeited under state regulations, with funds redirected to responsible gambling treatment programmes. The case demonstrates how mature self-exclusion enforcement works in practice and reinforces operator obligations around database integration and access controls.
Marcus De Luca·
22
Three Horses Stabbed at South Point Casino Event Venue: Teen Arrested as Incident Exposes Security Gaps in Casino-Hosted Non-Gaming Events
A teenage girl was arrested after three barrel racing horses were stabbed at South Point Casino's Las Vegas equestrian facility during a competition — an incident that exposes security and access-control vulnerabilities in the ancillary venue operations that major casino properties increasingly rely on to diversify beyond gaming floors.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Activist Short Sellers Are Reshaping iGaming Risk: How Narrative-Driven Campaigns Challenge Operators Faster Than Regulation or Rebuttal Can Respond
Activist short sellers are reshaping iGaming operator risk profiles through narrative-driven campaigns that move faster than traditional corporate communication and regulatory processes — creating an asymmetric threat to publicly traded gaming companies that conventional risk management frameworks were not built to handle.
Alex Bilyi·
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Five Market Signals from This Week That Every B2B iGaming Sales Team Should Act On
The week of May 18–22 delivered five market-moving stories — Alberta's July 13 launch, the US prediction markets regulatory war, a $1B monthly US iGaming floor, the closing World Cup window, and GCI's $5.9 trillion unlicensed market report. Each one is a direct pipeline trigger for B2B iGaming companies. Here is what to do with them.
James Whitfield·
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European iGaming Compliance Squeeze: B2B Suppliers Face Binary Choice as Grey Market Access Narrows and Regulated Market Entry Costs Rise
European grey market operating space is narrowing as payment processor cooperation, IP blocking, and shared exclusion list expansion make unregulated player acquisition progressively uneconomic — forcing B2B technology providers that have historically served both regulated and unregulated operators to make a market-positioning choice they can no longer defer.
Alex Bilyi·
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GCI Report: Unregulated Online Gambling Reached $5.9 Trillion in 2025 Wagers — 78% of Global iGaming Market Operating Without a Licence
Gaming Compliance International's 2025 global report found that unregulated online gambling wagers reached $5.9 trillion last year — with 78% of the global iGaming market by gross gaming revenue operating outside licensed frameworks, making unlicensed operators the world's third-largest economy by wagering volume.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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EvenBet Gaming Wins 5-Year Danish Gambling Authority Licence — Online Poker and Casino Software Provider Gains Regulated EU Market Access
EvenBet Gaming secured a five-year B2B supplier licence from Denmark's Spillemyndigheden — adding one of Europe's most credentialled regulatory approvals to its portfolio and positioning the online poker and casino software provider for broader European operator partnerships where Danish regulatory approval serves as a tier-1 compliance reference.
Alex Bilyi·
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Slotegrator Launches Predictor — A Turnkey B2B Prediction Market Engine That Lets Licensed Operators Compete Directly with Kalshi and Polymarket
Slotegrator's Predictor — now available for pre-order — is a P2P prediction market engine that lets licensed iGaming operators add Kalshi-style event contracts to their product stack via a single iframe, with operators earning a fixed commission and carrying zero risk exposure, as the prediction market format migrates from standalone fintech platforms into mainstream iGaming infrastructure.
Alex Bilyi·
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Flutter Entertainment Invests £1.5M in Dedicated Leeds Customer Safety Hub to Centralise UK Responsible Gambling Operations
Flutter Entertainment has committed £1.5 million to a new customer safety hub at its Leeds base — the home of Sky Betting & Gaming — with the investment timed to coincide with the fifth annual Ethical Gambling Forum hosted by Flutter in the city on April 28-29.
James Whitfield·
22
Vegangster Deploys Shared Luck's JackpotX Across Five Operator Brands — Hits 25% Player Opt-In in Early Results
Vegangster has rolled out Shared Luck's JackpotX player-funded jackpot across five of its operator brands, with early opt-in data of approximately 25% per brand providing the first live performance evidence for a mechanic that creates a continuously growing player-contributed prize pool alongside standard gameplay.
Alex Bilyi·
13
Future Anthem Scales AI Responsible Gaming Tool Across Betsson Group's European Market Portfolio
Future Anthem is rolling out its real-time AI Sustainable Play solution across additional Betsson Group markets, with the technology monitoring player sessions for risk signals and triggering personalised responsible gambling interventions — a deepening of a partnership that now spans multiple European regulated jurisdictions.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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Evolution Marks 20 Years: From Single Latvian Studio to 22,000 Staff and 24 Live Studios Worldwide
Evolution is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, having grown from a single Latvian live studio in 2006 to a global operation with more than 22,000 employees, 24 studios, and a 2026 roadmap exceeding 110 new product releases across live and RNG formats.
Alex Bilyi·
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iGB/Alea Aggregator Report: €100M+ Monthly GGR and a Shift from Technical Middlemen to Strategic Partners
A joint report by iGaming Business and aggregator Alea has found that the aggregator segment now handles over €100 million in monthly GGR — and documents a strategic shift from technical routing to compliance support, performance data, and market-entry partnership functions for both operators and game studios.
Sofia Eriksson·
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One Year On: Trump's Liberation Day Tariffs Have Left Gaming Suppliers in Prolonged Uncertainty
One year after Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement, iGaming Business reviews how gaming suppliers have navigated prolonged uncertainty — with Aristocrat shares down 19%, the AGEM Index off 9%, and the Apollo-backed IGT/Everi merger cutting around 10% of its workforce despite a Supreme Court ruling striking down most of the tariffs in February 2026.
Marcus De Luca·
21
Optimove Acquires Smartico in iGaming CRM Consolidation Move — Both Brands Remain Independent
Optimove has signed an agreement to acquire Smartico — the gamification-led iGaming CRM platform — in a deal that will see both companies continue to operate independently, compete in the same market, and develop their own products under separate leadership teams.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Digitain Targets UK Market After UKGC Licence — Sees High-Tax Environment as Proof of Quality
B2B platform and sportsbook provider Digitain has entered the UK market following UKGC licence approval in February 2026, framing the high-tax post-40% RGD environment as a quality filter that rewards suppliers with genuinely strong technology and compliance credentials.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Highlight Games Takes SOCCERBET Virtual Sports from Online to Retail with Stanleybet Expansion
Highlight Games has extended its Stanleybet Group partnership to cover retail betting shops for the first time, bringing its archive-footage-based SOCCERBET virtual football product to Stanleybet's land-based estate across Europe.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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Digicode Launches DigerPAM: Enterprise Player Account Management Built for Regulated Multi-Market Operators
Digicode has launched DigerPAM, an enterprise-grade Player Account Management system built on cloud-agnostic microservices architecture with native AI integration — targeting multi-brand operators navigating complex regulated environments.
Sofia Eriksson·
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GiG Integrates VAIX Deep Learning for AI-Powered Personalisation Across Its Operator Platform
GiG Software has integrated VAIX's deep learning personalisation engine across its B2B iGaming platform, adding AI-driven sports and casino recommendations, cross-vertical cross-sell tools, and CRM churn prediction — with VAIX reporting up to 37% churn reduction in deployed markets.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Soft2Bet Launches MEGA Islands Gamification Engine to Boost Operator Player Retention
Soft2Bet has launched MEGA Islands, a gamification engine for its B2B operator clients that uses island-progression mechanics and missions to drive player retention — making the tool available across its full platform partner network.
Illia Lisovskyy·
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iGaming B2B M&A Activity Surges in Q1 2026 as Platform Consolidation Accelerates
At least seven significant B2B acquisitions have been confirmed or announced in Q1 2026, with platform consolidation, AI capability acquisitions, and payments technology driving deal flow.
Anton Voronov·
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SoftSwiss Integrates AI Personalization Engine into Casino Platform, Reporting 22% Uplift in Player Retention
B2B casino platform provider SoftSwiss has deployed a proprietary AI layer across its white-label casino stack, with early data showing significant improvements in session duration and deposit frequency.
Marcus De Luca·
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Kambi Secures Premier League Official Data Partnership, Adding to Portfolio of Tier-1 Sports Rights
Sportsbook technology provider Kambi has secured an official data partnership with the English Premier League, giving its operator clients access to official match data for in-play betting product enhancement.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Playtech Signs Long-Term Platform Agreement with Hard Rock Bet for US Market Expansion
Playtech has announced a multi-year platform agreement with Hard Rock Bet, providing its iGaming software and live casino studio content to the operator's US-facing product.
Marcus De Luca·
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Sportradar Extends NBA Official Data Partnership for Seven Years in Deal Worth Reported $1.1 Billion
Sportradar has renewed its official data and streaming rights partnership with the NBA for a reported $1.1 billion over seven years, cementing its position as the dominant data supplier to the global sports betting industry.
Sofia Eriksson·
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Playtech Receives Multiple Acquisition Approaches as Consolidation Wave Hits B2B Supplier Sector
Sources close to the Playtech board have confirmed that the FTSE 250 supplier has received multiple preliminary acquisition approaches in Q1 2026, reigniting takeover speculation that last peaked in 2021.
James Whitfield·
53Kindred Group's New Owners Confirm B2B Pivot, Will License Unibet Platform to Third-Party Operators
Following its acquisition by La Française des Jeux, Kindred Group has confirmed plans to commercialise the Unibet technology platform as a B2B product, licensing it to third-party operators for the first time.
Sofia Eriksson·
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NSoft Expands Sportsbook Platform into Latin America with Five New Operator Partnerships
B2B technology supplier NSoft has announced five new sportsbook platform partnerships across Colombia, Peru, and Argentina, marking its first significant commercial push into the Latin American regulated market.
Alex Bilyi·
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Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings) Unveils B2B Platform Strategy Following Complete Brand Transition
Having completed its rebrand to Evoke plc, the company has outlined an ambitious B2B technology licensing strategy, targeting operators seeking a proven regulated-market platform.
James Whitfield·
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