iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

The SiGMA Europe Awards 2024 ceremony is happening on November 11th in Malta, during the SiGMA Europe 2024 conference. You can cast your vote for your favorite nominees on the SiGMA website. Voting is open until October 28th. Check out the B2B nominees below. BEST GAME STUDIO 2024 Stakelogic Wazdan Booming Games BGaming Yggdrasil Gaming […]

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 […]

SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of software solutions for the iGaming industry, has announced the launch of a bug bounty program. This initiative aims to strengthen the security of its casino and sports betting platforms by encouraging external security researchers to identify and report vulnerabilities. How it works: Rewards: SOFTSWISS is offering rewards of up to […]

1xSlots Partners has revealed the top 10 most popular games in some of their hottest regions. Let’s see what players are loving: 🇦🇷 Argentina Joker’s Jewels™ (Pragmatic Play) Mummyland Treasures (Belatra) Sweet Bonanza 1000 (Pragmatic Play) Sugar Rush 1000 (Pragmatic Play) Lucky Tiger (PG Soft) Plinko 1xSlots (Hacksaw) Sun of Egypt 4 Hold and Win […]

In a significant development, the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has significantly reduced the fine imposed on Videoslots, a prominent online casino operator. Originally, in March 2023, the KSA slapped Videoslots with a hefty €9,900,000 fine. This record-breaking penalty was calculated based on 4% of the company’s 2021 turnover. However, Videoslots’ legal team wasn’t backing down. […]

BetConstruct, a leading provider of online gaming solutions, has introduced a new loyalty system functionality to its platform. This feature enables operators to seamlessly integrate a system of game points into their brand. Players can earn these points by performing specific actions and achieving milestones within the platform. The loyalty system, aptly named Last Battle, […]

Casino giant MGM Resorts has thrown its hat into the ring for a gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While details remain scarce, CEO Bill Hornbuckle confirmed the application, stating, “We’ve applied and hopefully we’ll be successful.” The UAE is taking a significant step towards regulated gambling with the launch of the General […]

The Spanish online gambling market continues its upward trajectory, defying some of the recent legal restrictions. Let’s break down the key findings from the Q2 2024 report: Overall growth: Total Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) reached €346.34 million, a healthy 10.79% increase year-over-year. Market breakdown: Casino games led the way, generating €171.69 million (50% of GGR), […]

DraftKings throws another $5 million punch in the fight for Missouri sports betting legalization. This comes after Caesars Entertainment, a major operator with existing brick-and-mortar casinos in the state, donated $4 million to the opposing campaign. It’s no secret online legalization might not be in Caesars’ best interest. DraftKings isn’t holding back. This latest contribution […]

A prominent Thai boxer, known as Sutthiwat, has been apprehended for promoting illegal online casinos on his Facebook page. The 30-year-old athlete, with a following of approximately 440,000, reportedly earned 1,500 Thai baht (roughly $45) for each post endorsing these gambling sites. Law enforcement agencies have been monitoring Sutthiwat’s social media activity for an extended […]