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   As a result of a cyberattack by North Korean hackers in February this year, crypto exchange Bybit lost approximately $1.46 billion worth of ETH (8% of Bybit’s total reserves).    Bybit CEO Ben Zhou wrote on social media platform X that as of today, only 3.84% of the stolen amount has been frozen. The […]

   The President of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, speaking in the country’s parliament last week, stated that any blocking of transfers to illegal operators is only possible after notification from the responsible regulatory body — SPA.    Without a request from the SPA, blocking transactions is essentially impossible. Given that the regulator may take […]

   A major shift is underway in the gambling market: the legendary provider Novomatic, whose slot machines are known to millions of players around the world, has officially received a B2B license in the United Arab Emirates. This move opens the door for the company to enter one of the most closed-off yet promising markets […]

Overall Indicators and GGR Structure of the Spanish Market in 2024 Spain continues to firmly hold its position as one of the largest and fastest-growing gambling markets in Europe. In 2024, the country’s gambling market set new records, with the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reaching a historic €1.45 billion, a 16.9% increase compared to the […]

Launched in August 2019, Casino Guru’s dispute resolution service has been a game-changer for players and operators alike. In its five years of operation, the service has: Handled over 42,000 player complaints, with over 12,000 resolved in favor of the player. Facilitated the return of over $33 million to players through complaint resolution and negotiations […]

XLMedia struck a tentative deal to sell its remaining assets, which were previously part of their Sportradar subsidiary, for $30 million. The agreement hinges on shareholder approval at a meeting scheduled for November 7th. Here’s the breakdown: Upfront payment: XLMedia pockets $20 million right away. Performance bonus: An additional $10 million could be awarded by […]

Here’s a breakdown of some of the biggest affiliate industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals that have happened in the past two years (as of October 2024). 2022: January: SharpLink Gaming acquires FourCubed LLC for $8.2 million. April: Better Collective buys Futbin.com for €105 million. September: SharpLink Gaming buys SportsHub (deal value undisclosed). October: Acroud […]

The SiGMA Europe Awards are coming up on November 11th in Malta, happening alongside the SiGMA Europe 2024 conference. Head over to the SiGMA website to vote for your favorites — voting closes on October 28th! And here’s a look at the companies shortlisted for the B2C awards. BEST USER EXPERIENCE 2024 Betinia Playfina Highbet […]

GiG, a leading iGaming technology and media company, forecasts significant growth in the US sweepstakes market. According to their analysis, the market is expected to reach a value of $6.9 billion by 2025. GiG has bolstered its B2B product offering with the recent launch of SweepX. This innovative platform empowers entrepreneurs to establish their own […]

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