Simon Zinger, a key figure in Entain's anti-black market campaign and former General Counsel, is moving into consultancy. He will leverage his considerable experience in regulatory matters within the iGaming industry in his new role.
David Hopkins has been appointed as Chief Transformation Officer at Yggdrasil, a significant senior hire for the company. Hopkins will work across various departments, including Product, Technology, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Legal.
Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of Zitro, has renewed its B2B online gaming supplier license with the Malta Gaming Authority. This license is valid until 2036, allowing the company to continue supplying its digital gaming content through this European jurisdiction.
Evoplay has expanded its presence in Spain by launching a selection of its content with operator Luckia Games. This partnership introduces 11 Evoplay titles to Luckia's online casino, making them accessible to Spanish players.
Rank Group has agreed to a £5 million regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation into anti-money laundering and social responsibility failings. The LSE-listed company, owner of Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo, had previously provisioned this amount in its full-year results.
Alex Frost is stepping down as CEO of the UK Tote Group after a nearly decade-long tenure, during which he was instrumental in the group's formation in 2019. An ex-GiG COO is set to replace him.
Kaizen Gaming and UEFA have announced that Betano will be an Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2028, extending a partnership that began with UEFA EURO 2024. This marks a new chapter in the collaboration between the online sports betting and gaming brand and UEFA.
Merkur Bets has gone live with EveryMatrix omnichannel technology in Denmark, marking the first of several European brand launches. EveryMatrix now powers Merkur Bets' operations across more than 1,000 sports betting terminals, over 230 shops, and its online sportsbook and casino platforms in Denmark.
Central and Eastern European (CEE) betting firms are reportedly keen to avoid a similar market experience to Brazil on their home turf. Industry executives at SBC Summit advised caution when navigating the CEE market despite its apparent attractiveness.
Brazil's betting ban has halted licensed fixed-odds wagering, creating uncertainty for operators, jobs, and consumers. The future of the sector in the country remains unclear following this development.
Big Daddy Gaming has partnered with QTech, a leading game aggregator, to distribute its game portfolio. This agreement expands Big Daddy Gaming's reach across regulated and emerging markets via QTech's platform.
Italy's retail gambling reform remains stalled, prompting courts to establish regulatory precedents. Industry leaders indicate that no land-based reform will occur before the next election. This situation is leading to a reshaping of the top-up network and increased pressure on smaller online operators.
BetGames has partnered with tier-one operator bet365, significantly strengthening its UK market position. This agreement will see bet365 roll out a selection of titles from BetGames’ live casino portfolio to its player base.
Rank Group will pay £5 million to the Gambling Commission following an investigation into its three nationwide casino operators. The settlement addresses regulatory failures related to anti-money laundering and social responsibility, with all funds directed to the Government's Consolidated Fund.
EGT has completed installations of its PH 50 V AWP cabinets into two JVH gaming & entertainment venues in the Netherlands. Jack’s Casino Gilze-Rijen and Jack’s Casino Nijmegen Dukenburg are now equipped with EGT's gaming machines.
Allwyn has appointed Fredrik Ögren, previously with Betsson, as its new Group CTO. This leadership change follows a recent appointment of a new head of responsible gaming within the company.
An edict published by the PGFN offers facilitated payment conditions for debt regularization. These rules are applicable during the 3rd edition of the National Tax Regularization Week, which runs until Friday, October 9th.
Better Collective hosted the largest outdoor live podcast event in U.S. history. This initiative is part of their strategy to build one of North America's leading talent-led networks.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will hold an open meeting on October 8, 2026. This public meeting will be conducted remotely using collaboration technology to ensure public access to the Commission's deliberations.
The AGCO has issued a $200,000 penalty to theScore.Bet. This penalty was imposed due to misleading cash-out offers.
SkyCity Entertainment is preparing to sell its Adelaide casino in Australia and will soon commence a formal sale process. The New Zealand-based operator will seek proposals from interested parties, with UBS leading the process.
Betsson Group has established the Betsson Foundation, a registered public benefit foundation, to consolidate and expand its charitable, community, and sports initiatives. This new entity will coordinate and scale Betsson's social impact activities across its various markets, collaborating with employees, partners, and local organizations.
Konami Gaming showcased major launches like Bull Blitz Rampage and Dragon’s Law Super Fortune at G2E Las Vegas. Bull Blitz Rampage debuted as a series for Solstice, while Dragon’s Law Super Fortune launched on an oversized machine. These new game titles were displayed on their respective new machines for the first time.
Stake has successfully secured a license to operate in Alberta, Canada. This marks Alberta as the latest addition to Stake's growing footprint in regulated markets, following recent expansion in Europe and Latin America.
Informa is set to acquire Clarion Events for £2.24 billion as part of its strategy to expand its B2B Live Events business. This acquisition will involve Informa separating Taylor & Francis from its operations.