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New non-branded search data from Blask indicates that lottery-related queries account for approximately 78% of France’s gambling search demand. This figure vastly outweighs interest in sports-related products, which typically receive significant industry attention. According to the report, online casinos generate roughly 10% of demand, while live dealer, betting, and poker each represent about 4%. Blask suggests these findings serve as evidence that market assumptions, particularly regarding sports betting, often fail to align with actual consumer interest in every jurisdiction.
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3 Oaks Gaming, a premier distributor of high-quality iGaming content, has officially launched Flexible Free Spins. This sophisticated promotional tool is specifically engineered to heighten player engagement by offering a personalized approach to traditional casino rewards. By shifting control from the operator to the player, the supplier aims to redefine how bonuses function within regulated global markets.
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Platipus Gaming has secured a supplier licence in Ontario, allowing the company to provide its gaming content to licensed operators within the province. This approval enables the developer to distribute its portfolio in a market regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The certification ensures that local operators can integrate Platipus content in full alignment with AGCO requirements, streamlining the process by reducing the need for additional regulatory assessments.
Evoplay has officially launched its newest network initiative, "Season of Legends," a comprehensive year-long campaign designed with a distinct four-part seasonal structure. The project commenced with a spring edition featuring a substantial prize fund of €512,000. This initial phase, which began in March, is scheduled to run throughout April and May, providing a consistent promotional framework for the studio's global operator partners.
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ELA Games has officially been named a finalist in two major categories for the upcoming SBC Awards Europe 2026. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the studio’s expansion within the competitive European slot market. The nominations highlight two specific titles from the provider’s portfolio: Pinatas Festival, competing for Game Design & Art Direction, and Joker Winpot, a contender for Casino Entertainment – Game of the Year.
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EveryMatrix has secured a major omnichannel turnkey platform agreement in Denmark, marking its second significant turnkey deal in the region following the recent selection by Danske Spil to power its casino and bingo offerings. This landmark agreement will see EveryMatrix technology supporting the Cashpoint brand across more than 1,000 sports betting terminals located in over 230 shops nationwide. Additionally, the partnership includes the delivery of an online sportsbook platform and the launch of an online casino for the first time in the second half of 2026.
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The evolution of the digital gambling landscape has reached a significant milestone with the official announcement of a powerful new partnership between MIRACL and PureWager Group. MIRACL, distinguished as the world’s only provider of single-step multi-factor authentication (MFA), is joining forces with PureWager Group, an emerging leader in next-generation sports betting technology. This strategic collaboration is designed to enable seamless player access through MIRACL’s proprietary one-step login system, fundamentally enhancing security for both operators and players across the extensive PureWager network.
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Avanti Studios, the disruptive live casino supplier currently revolutionizing the iGaming industry, has announced a landmark strategic agreement with Light & Wonder. This partnership is set to combine Avanti’s pioneering mix of motion capture technology and real-time cloud-based streaming with the massive reach of one of the world’s leading aggregators and iGaming technology suppliers. Through this collaboration, Light & Wonder will bring Avanti's next-generation Live Casino content to operators across the EMEA and Canada regions.
Big Daddy Gaming has officially entered into a content distribution partnership with the fast-growing casino aggregator St8. This collaboration is a significant move for both companies, as St8 is well-known for its strong footprint across various regulated European jurisdictions and has recently made a strategic expansion into the Canadian market.
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The Wildz Group has released a brand-new online casino product, Blingi, to augment the company’s growing portfolio. Operating under a MGA license, Blingi is set to reach fresh audiences with a new approach to iGaming entertainment, ensuring a regulated and secure environment for all players from the very first click.
The landscape of iGaming distribution has taken a significant leap forward as Relax Gaming, the industry-leading game aggregator and content provider, officially expanded its partnership with the innovative studio AvatarUX. This latest development sees AvatarUX’s extensive slot portfolio go live on the Powered By Relax (P2P) platform, marking a new chapter in a relationship that has consistently delivered high-quality gaming experiences.
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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has officially confirmed its return as a headline sponsor for the upcoming SiGMA Africa summit. The event is scheduled for March 3rd to 5th, 2026, at the Grand Arena in Cape Town, South Africa. This renewal highlights the company’s focus on one of the most dynamic gaming markets globally.
Gaming Corps and the award-winning casino games aggregator St8 have officially announced an expansion of their existing partnership. The updated agreement now encompasses the regulated markets of the United Kingdom and Ontario, Canada. This strategic move follows a period of successful collaboration between the two entities and reflects Gaming Corps’ ongoing commitment to scaling its global distribution via reputable aggregation partners.
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gaming, bringing the total number of blocked websites and links to over 7,800. Despite these extensive measures, recent traffic metrics indicate that offshore betting platforms continue to experience rising engagement. Industry data reveals a persistent "whack-a-mole" scenario where illegal operators are able to regenerate mirror domains with similar names within just hours of being blocked, ensuring their business remains largely unaffected.
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On January 14, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) took formal steps to permanently ban convicted illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer from the state’s gambling industry. The board nominated Bowyer for inclusion on the List of Excluded Persons, commonly known as the "Black Book." If approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission, he will become the 38th individual subject to a lifetime ban from all licensed gaming establishments in the state.
QTech Games, the premier game aggregator dedicated to emerging markets, has announced a strategic partnership with AbraCadabra, a rising star in the casino development sector. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of QTech’s content pipeline, introducing a suite of dynamic crash games and crypto-ready solutions designed to capture the fast-paced demands of modern players.
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In early 2026, lawmakers in Missouri, Indiana, and Mississippi introduced major legislative proposals aimed at legalizing and regulating Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) and Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs). These moves come as states seek new, stable revenue streams to address budget pressures without the political and constitutional hurdles of full-scale casino expansion. While the bills share the goal of state-regulated machine gaming, their approaches to payouts, taxation, and location limits reveal distinct regulatory philosophies.
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EveryMatrix has announced a strategic partnership with Cevro AI to integrate its advanced AI support agents into the EveryMatrix platform. This collaboration aims to transform player support by providing operators with highly capable, empathic, and efficient generative AI-models specifically fine-tuned for the iGaming industry. The goal is to deliver faster resolutions and more personalized experiences at scale.
Cevro AI's platform utilizes domain-tuned large language models trained on authentic iGaming workflows, player behavior, compliance rules, and operator processes. This specialized focus ensures the AI agents can perform effectively from the outset, handling complex player support issues with human-level precision and empathy.
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PayRam has officially announced the launch of its private stablecoin payment gateway, introducing a significant operational shift for iGaming operators, gaming platforms, and affiliates requiring rapid, borderless, and censorship-resistant payment processing. This new infrastructure is built upon the conviction that financial transactions should flow with the same unrestricted efficiency as information across the internet. PayRam delivers a fully decentralized PayFi structure, allowing iGaming businesses to accept and manage stablecoin transactions through a proprietary, self-hosted system. Operators achieve complete financial independence, eliminating their dependence on traditional banking institutions, third-party custodians, or centralized processors for the control and management of their revenue.
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WinSpirit Casino has inaugurated its festive season initiative, "Wish Express," a campaign designed to transition the childhood tradition of holiday wish lists into an interactive community experience. The project seeks to connect with players by inviting them to share their most personal and genuine aspirations, with the explicit promise that one submitted wish will be realized in real life by the casino. The overarching theme of the initiative successfully captures the generous and optimistic holiday spirit.
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CT Gaming has affirmed its commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance solutions after being shortlisted in three key categories at the categories at the BEGE Awards. These nominations highlight the company's strong market presence and continuous ability to merge modern technological advancements with established performance metrics, ultimately creating exceptional value for both casino operators and players.
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Setting a new benchmark for global performance, FIRST – Best in Sports, a Tier-1 sportsbook technology powerhouse, has secured the coveted title of "Sports Betting Supplier of the Year." The recognition, bestowed at the 5 Star iGaming Media Starlet Awards 2025, specifically celebrates FIRST's market-defining innovation, aggressive global expansion, and demonstrated leadership in regulated betting environments.
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The Philippine gaming industry recorded a virtually flat Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of Php94.51 billion in the third quarter of 2025. This figure marks a minor decrease from the Php94.61 billion achieved a year earlier, as the industry navigates significant online reforms and adjusts to tighter regulations on digital payments. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the state regulator, confirmed that the primary cause of stagnation was a necessary adjustment in the digital ecosystem.
In a bold move set to redefine Portugal’s online gaming landscape, content provider WorldMatch has partnered with Solverde.pt, the undisputed market leader, taking the online casino experience to new heights. For both new entrants and established operators, the gambling regulation of Portuguese market opens not so bad prospectives for brands seeking expansion, and this strategic agreement immediately capitalizes on that potential.
