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UAE Lottery Launches First Physical Retail Store in Abu Dhabi

The UAE Lottery has opened its first physical retail outlet in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area. This marks a major step toward a hybrid model...

AI Could Deepen Divide Between Gaming Operators and Regulators

AI Emerges as a Potential Divide Between Gaming Operators and Regulators Artificial intelligence is rapidly gaining traction across the global gaming industry. However, a new...

DigiPlus Secures South Africa Gaming Licenses for Major Market Expansion

DigiPlus Interactive Corp, a Philippines-listed online gaming operator, has secured multiple online gaming licenses from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, paving the...

BGaming Partners with Brazilian Football Legend Júlio César

BGaming has announced a landmark partnership with former Brazilian national team goalkeeper Júlio César. The rapidly expanding content provider prepares to launch a themed...

Philippine Online Gaming Overtakes Casinos as 2025 GGR Hits $6.61B

The Philippine gaming industry recorded gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP396.14 billion ($6.61 billion) in 2025, representing a 6.39% increase from PHP372.33 billion ($6.21...
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DATA.BET Launches In-Stream Betting for Mobile Live Streams

DATA.BET has launched In-Stream Betting, a new front-end feature designed to integrate betting directly into the mobile live streaming experience. The tool allows players...

DraftKings to Launch Online Sportsbook in Alberta

DraftKings has announced plans to launch its online sportsbook and casino products in Alberta, pending regulatory approval. The Canadian province prepares to open its...

568Win Introduces SDK & AI Skill for Easier and Faster API Integration

568Win has launched two new API integration solutions—SDK Integration Kit and AI Skill Integration Mode—aimed at making the integration process easier and more efficient...

1spin4win Expands Reach with iGP Aggregator Integration and 190+ Slots

iGaming content provider 1spin4win has expanded its international footprint through a new content supply agreement with iGP, bringing its classic-style slot portfolio to the...

New Bill Proposes Full Ban on Online Gambling in Brazil

Brazil’s newly regulated online gambling market is facing fresh political pressure after the introduction of Bill PL-1808/2026. This bill seeks to ban all forms...

US Sportsbooks Phase Out Credit Cards as Regulatory Pressure Intensifies

The US regulated sports betting market continues to expand in 2026. However, beneath the surface, operators are making a structural shift in how players...

Google Ads Opens Regulated Gambling Advertising Framework in UAE

Google Ads has updated its advertising policies to allow iGaming and gambling-related promotions in the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant step in...

Soft2Bet Launches Five Brands and Expands Sponsorships in Q1 2026

Soft2Bet has opened 2026 with continued momentum, reporting its Q1 2026 results highlighted by the launch of five new brands, four strategic sponsorship agreements,...

Fincore Integrates Sportradar VAIX for Real-Time AI Personalisation

Modular gaming technology platform Fincore has announced a strategic partnership with Sportradar, enabling operators to activate AI-driven insights in real time directly within their...

PAGCOR Warns Oil Price Surge Could Weigh on Philippine Gaming

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has cautioned that surging oil prices, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, are beginning to...

MD88 Upgrades Wallet System and Unveils Luxury Rebrand in Malaysia

MD88 has introduced a major platform update with the launch of its Seamless Wallet Integration feature, alongside a refreshed visual rebrand aimed at positioning...

Yggdrasil Expands in Germany with Lottohelden Content Launch

Yggdrasil has expanded its footprint in Germany through a new content launch with Lottohelden, reinforcing its position as a leading supplier of premium gaming...

Gaming Industry AI Adoption Surges but ROI Gap Persists in 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the global technology agenda, the gaming industry is rapidly increasing adoption. However, the industry is still struggling to...

Ghana Faces Revenue Debate After Scrapping Betting Tax and Levies

Ghana is facing renewed fiscal debate after the abolition of the Betting Tax, Electronic Levy (E-Levy), and COVID-19 Levy. Policy analysts are warning that...

LiveScore Revenues Rise 15% in FY25

LiveScore reported revenues of £206.3m for FY25 (ending 31 March 2025), up 15.3% year-on-year. This result was driven largely by strong performance in its...

UK Urged to Pause Gambling Commission Financial Risk Checks

Calls are growing for the UK Gambling Commission to halt its proposed financial risk checks. This comes after Dr. James Noyes urged the government...

3 Oaks Gaming Launches Flexible Free Spins Feature

3 Oaks Gaming has introduced Flexible Free Spins, a new promotional tool designed to give players greater control over how they use bonus spins....

Indonesia Freezes 33,000+ Bank Accounts Linked to Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has frozen more than 33,000 bank accounts suspected of being connected to illegal online gambling. This move comes as...

Playson Enters Kenya Market Through Betika Partnership

Playson has made its official entry into the Kenyan iGaming market through a major partnership with Betika, one of East Africa’s leading gaming operators....

ArenaPlus Becomes NBA’s First Official Betting Partner in the Philippines

ArenaPlus, a Philippines-licensed sportsbook operated by DigiPlus Interactive Corp, has announced a “multiyear collaboration” with the NBA, becoming the league’s first official betting partner...

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