The Irish government notified the European Commission of plans to establish a mandatory Social Impact Fund requiring annual contributions from licensed gambling operators starting 1 April 2027 [1].
The National Police Board of Finland granted gambling licences to operators 711 and Play North ahead of the launch of Finland's regulated market [2].
The UK Gambling Commission expanded its enforcement strategy against unlicensed operators to directly target their money, assets, and financial infrastructure [3].
Brazil’s Supreme Court is preparing to resume legal proceedings examining the constitutionality of the nation's historic betting ban [5].
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved Soaring Eagle Gaming's platform provider switch from GAN to White Hat Gaming. Under the transition, White Hat Gaming will power the operator's online casino and sports betting operations following a November 10 launch.
Sportradar has opened its Unified Odds Feed to distribute esports pricing from competitor data firms, including GRID. The technical integration enables sportsbook clients to select and customize their esports odds providers on a game-by-game basis.
Allwyn has entered into an agreement with Kambi Group to bolster its sportsbook technology and operations. Under the deal, Kambi will grant Allwyn a perpetual, global license to its sportsbook source code while continuing to provide trading and associated services. The partnership is projected to increase Kambi’s operating profit by approximately €50m.
Kambi Group has entered into agreements with Allwyn, granting the multinational gaming entertainment company a perpetual, global license to its sportsbook source code. The partnership will power Allwyn's sportsbook technology consolidation and is projected to contribute between €45m and €50m to Kambi's operating profit from 2027 to 2031.
Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino and affiliated businesses are restoring operations following a cyberattack that disrupted computer networks, payment processing, ATMs, and phone lines. The property has begun recovering critical services, including the resumption of credit card transactions for food and beverage purchases as systems come back online.
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has selected Bede Gaming to provide the technology for its new branded online gaming platform, BetSIGA, scheduled to launch in spring 2027. Bede was chosen following a competitive procurement process to collaborate with the operator on designing, building, and deploying the new digital offering in the province.
Google has updated its advertising policies to expand the reach of personalized gambling ads on YouTube across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Effective October 30, the revision also brings prediction markets under the tech giant's sensitive-category targeting rules, subject to specific operational restrictions.
Turning Stone Resort Casino and other Oneida Indian Nation-operated businesses in Verona, New York, have temporarily switched to cash-only operations following a cybersecurity incident. The disruption impacted parts of the operator's network and communications systems, prompting Turning Stone Enterprises to temporarily shut down select internal systems.
Turning Stone Resort Casino and its affiliated New York properties have restricted operations following a cybersecurity incident. The operator proactively took selected systems offline as a precaution, leading to disruptions across Turning Stone, Point Place Casino, and YBR Casino & Sports Book. The outage temporarily disabled credit-card processing and ATMs, while also suspending sports betting, bingo, and loyalty reward services.
Play’n GO has launched GO Momentum, a promotional platform combining several player engagement tools for licensed casino operators, with additional features scheduled for introduction in 2027. The platform is available to the company’s operator partners in regulated markets and initially includes three products: GO Rewards, GO Jackpots and GO Drops. A fourth product, GO Tournaments, is expected...
Honoré Gaming has partnered with The Affiliate Platform (TAP) to integrate its affiliate management software across its operator network in French-speaking Africa and Latin America. The integration connects affiliate acquisition with existing Smartico loyalty and retention tools.
The Sahara resort has become the first casino on the Las Vegas Strip to allow patrons to convert cryptocurrency into gaming chips and tickets. The property integrated BurraPay's cryptocurrency payment platform in October, marking a milestone for digital asset adoption on the casino floor. Additional Las Vegas gaming venues are expected to expand into crypto payment solutions in the coming months.
EGT Digital has launched its X-Nave platform in Spain through a partnership with Hermanos Rubio to power eldoradocasino.es. The deal marks the debut of the platform in the Spanish market and facilitates El Dorado's expansion from land-based operations into online casino and sports betting.
Symplify has launched Insights, an add-on that consolidates email, SMS and App Push performance across campaigns and automations within its CRM platform. The tool requires no additional setup and gives existing customers access to 12 months of historical data on activation, with automatic comparisons against the previous equivalent period.
iGaming technology and software provider GR8_TECH has entered the prediction market sector by launching a dedicated technology stack. The new functionality has been integrated directly into the company's GREAT_TURNKEY and GREAT_CRYPTO TURNKEY product suites, expanding event-contract options for operator clients.
Light & Wonder has completed the debut installation of its RapidPlay cashless gaming solution at Crystal Bay Casino in Nevada. The technology allows patrons to securely fund slot machines directly from their personal mobile devices. Currently approved for deployment in Nevada, the supplier plans to expand the system into additional jurisdictions subject to regulatory approval.
Sun International's digital arm, Sunbet, has renewed its technology partnership with Bede Gaming to support its ongoing expansion across African markets. The agreement extends a nearly decade-long collaboration, with Bede's platform continuing to power Sunbet's online operations in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.
EGT Digital has deployed its X-Nave platform in Spain for the first time via the launch of Hermanos Rubio's eldoradocasino.es. The partnership facilitates the digital transition of the El Dorado brand, connecting its retail gaming operations with a new online casino and sports betting offering.
Yurii Berest of DATA.BET discusses the evolution of prediction markets. He provides insights into their growth, arguing for their recognition as a standalone vertical within the iGaming industry, and forecasts their future trajectory.
SAHARA Las Vegas has become the first casino on the Las Vegas Strip to implement cryptocurrency payment options. This was achieved through the deployment of BurraPay's crypto payment platform, designed to meet regulatory compliance standards for the gaming industry.
SAHARA has become the first Las Vegas Strip casino to offer crypto payments through a partnership with BurraPay. The resort is introducing cryptocurrency-funded gaming transactions at its Casino Cage.
BC.Game's BC Engine has surpassed $10 million in rewards. The platform distributed over 10 million BCD in its first six months, marking a significant milestone for its gaming ecosystem.
OpenBet is advancing its strategy to become a primary sportsbook platform for state lotteries. The company recently completed a platform migration for Switzerland's Loterie Romande, integrating its existing omnichannel sportsbook product.
The Playa has launched a new intelligence platform designed to streamline VIP management for iGaming operators. This tool aims to help operators identify, manage, and retain high-value players, addressing a previous issue of outdated systems for VIP management.
Uplatform emphasizes the necessity of adaptable platforms to meet operators' evolving needs, citing regulatory shifts, growth in African markets, and increased demand for casino and sportsbook solutions. The company used SBC Summit Lisbon to engage with partners and identify new business opportunities as operators re-evaluate their technological requirements.
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