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Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Sees 46 Operators Ready

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Alberta’s regulated iGaming market is set to launch on July 13, with 46 operators now registered and paid their initial fees to Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC). While initial interest saw up to 70 companies expressing intent to enter the market, the final count reflects those who have completed …

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Stakelogic Fined by UKGC for Failing Slot Speed Standards

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Stakelogic BV has been fined £122,835 by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) after an investigation found that 16 of its slot games failed to comply with minimum spin speed requirements. The primary issue involved Tiger Temple 88, which was running at 1.97 seconds per spin, significantly below the mandated 2.5-second …

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PlaylogiQ and BGaming Partner to Boost African Market

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BGaming has entered into a distribution agreement with PlaylogiQ, a prominent African platform provider, to expand its reach across the continent. Under the deal, PlaylogiQ will offer BGaming’s full suite of over 250 games, including standout titles like Burning Chilli X, Fruit Million, and Aviamasters™, to operators in Nigeria, Kenya, …

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Miami Heat’s Giannis Trade Sparks Betting Frenzy

Miami Giannis Betting Frenzy

The NBA betting landscape has been reshaped overnight following the blockbuster trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat. The move, announced by ESPN’s Shams Charania, has sent championship odds for Miami plummeting, sparking a frenzy of activity among sportsbooks. In exchange for Giannis and Bobby …

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ICONIC21 Launches Limited-Edition Football Cup Games and €50K Tournament

ICONIC21 Limited-Edition Football Cup Games Tournament

ICONIC21 has expanded its gaming portfolio with three limited-edition Football Cup-themed casino games and introduced its first-ever network tournament, ICONIC Showdown Football Cup, running from July 9th to July 19th. The tournament features a €50,000 prize pool, with 1,000 winners set to share the winnings. The new games include Football …

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DOJ Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Sports Betting in Costa Rica

DOJ Illegal Offshore Sports Betting

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division has made its first significant impact by prosecuting Jason Noah Feinman, a California resident, for operating an illegal offshore sports betting platform from Costa Rica. Feinman was sentenced to 27 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $3 million after admitting …

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Dominican Republic Reforms Lottery Taxation

Dominican Republic Reforms Lottery Taxation

The Dominican Republic Senate has finalized revisions to its Anti-Crisis Plan, introducing key changes to the taxation of lottery and betting activities. The plan, with a budget of approximately DOP 40-50 billion, includes tax amnesty measures, fiscal reforms, and the cancellation of advance tax payments. However, the latest amendments focus …

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Antwerp Anchors Secures BABU88 Sponsorship

Antwerp Anchors BABU88 EUT20 Belgium 2026

BABU88 has officially become the sponsor of the Antwerp Anchors (ANA) for the EUT20 Belgium 2026 season, marking a significant step in the operator’s sports sponsorship strategy. The announcement highlights BABU88‘s commitment to supporting cricket’s growth in Europe and beyond. The EUT20 Belgium 2026 tournament, organized by the Belgian Cricket …

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Esports Nations Cup 2026 Chess Field Finalized with 82 Countries Competing

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Chess

The Esports Foundation (EF) has completed the online regional qualifiers for the Chess tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2-29, 2026. The qualifiers have secured a diverse and competitive field of at least 82 countries and territories for …

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Evoplay Wins Marketing Campaign of the Year at EGR B2B Awards

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Evoplay has been awarded Marketing Campaign of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards 2026 for its work on Uncrossable Rush, the company’s first instant game developed in collaboration with SlotCatalog. The award celebrates a campaign that effectively combined product innovation with strategic marketing to create a standout player experience. …

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HockeyAllsvenskan Names DBET as Main Partner for Three-Year Deal

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DBET has been named the main partner of HockeyAllsvenskan in a three-year agreement, effective from the 2026/27 season and running through to 2028/29. The partnership will provide DBET with extensive visibility across TV broadcasts, arenas, and digital channels, with a particular focus on the league’s high-profile Super Friday matchday. Under …

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Midnite Secures World Cup Podcast Deal with Popular Show

Midnite sponsor Popular Football Show Good Bad Ugly

Midnite has announced a new sponsorship deal with the popular football podcast The Good, The Bad and The Football, aligning the partnership with the upcoming World Cup. The collaboration will see Midnite’s branding integrated into episodes throughout the tournament. The podcast, hosted by former Manchester United and England player Paul …

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Danish Gambling Authority Requires Operators to Evaluate New Technology Risks

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The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has issued guidelines requiring gambling operators to conduct comprehensive risk assessments for any new technology before deploying it. Under Section 7(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, operators must evaluate potential risks associated with their business models, including customer interactions, products, services, transactions, delivery methods, and …

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Betting and Gaming Council Extends Open Invitation to Tech Giants to Combat Illegal Gambling

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), led by CEO Grainne Hurst, has extended an open invitation to tech companies like Meta and Google to join the fight against illegal gambling in the UK. In a direct appeal, Hurst highlighted the rampant spread of unregulated gambling across social media, search engines, …

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Phantom Joins QTech Aggregation Platform

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QTech has signed a new supplier partnership with Phantom, adding the studio’s catalogue of instant-win, crash, and cinematic slots to its aggregation platform. This integration expands content offerings for operators in emerging markets, focusing on mobile-first audiences and shorter play sessions. The collaboration highlights Phantom’s lightweight, fast-loading games, designed to …

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Altenar Wins Top Supplier Honor at SBC Americas Awards 2026

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Altenar has been awarded ‘Sportsbook Supplier of the Year’ at the SBC Americas Awards 2026, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The award underscores the company’s commitment to providing high-performance sportsbook technology that supports operators in navigating the diverse and fast-growing regulated markets of the Americas. The SBC Americas Awards bring …

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GR8 TECH Partners with Peter & Sons to Boost Casino Offerings with Cinematic Slot Titles

R8 TECH Peter & Sons

Peter & Sons has announced a distribution agreement with GR8 TECH to feature its premium slot games on the GR8 Casino platform. This move will allow operators within GR8 TECH‘s regulated network to offer Peter & Sons‘s titles, including Barbarossa Dragon Empire, Ghostfather Awakened, Zombie Road, and Sand of Destiny. …

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bet365 Partners with Avanti Studios for Live Casino Games

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Avanti Studios has entered into a partnership with bet365 to launch its live casino content, starting with a rollout in Spain. The deal includes the introduction of Blackjack and other titles, expanding bet365‘s casino offerings beyond its current focus on roulette. The live casino games provided by Avanti Studios utilize …

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Manchester United’s £20M Betway Training Wear Deal Signals Shift in EPL Gambling Sponsorship

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Manchester United has finalized a record-breaking sponsorship agreement with Betway, securing a £20 million ($27 million) annual deal for the team’s training wear. The partnership marks a significant shift in how Premier League clubs are monetizing their brand amid regulatory changes targeting gambling sponsorship. The deal comes as Manchester United …

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NOVOMATIC Strengthens Balkan Market Presence

NOVOMATIC Belgrade Future Gaming

NOVOMATIC has wrapped up its participation at Belgrade Future Gaming 2026 with a resounding success, reinforcing its leadership position in the Southeast European gaming market. The exhibition provided an ideal opportunity for the company to connect with regional stakeholders, unveil innovative gaming solutions, and expand its network of partners. The …

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