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iGaming aggregator Hub88 has integrated the Showtime Slots portfolio from slot developer Gametimetec into its network. Announced on 20 August 2026, the deal allows operator partners to access Gametimetec's content suite through a single API integration. Based in Estonia, Hub88 operates as part of Yolo Group, continually expanding its aggregation platform to deliver diverse, high-performance titles to international casino operators across regulated jurisdictions.
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Pragmatic Play has introduced two exclusive gameplay mechanics to its Privé Lounge Blackjack format: Face Down Double Down and Split After Split. Operating under regulatory licences from the UK Gambling Commission, the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, and the Malta Gaming Authority, the supplier delivers its multi-product portfolio via a single API. This latest update elevates the single-player table’s Return to Player (RTP) rate to 99.51%, reinforcing Pragmatic Play’s focus on high-stakes live casino content.
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B2B iGaming software provider EvenBet Gaming launched two configurable cash game mechanics on 12 August 2026: Straddle from any position and No Look All-In. Both features are available to new and existing operator partners, expanding the developer’s suite of engagement tools designed for online poker rooms. Headquartered in Birkirkara, Malta, EvenBet holds a B2B licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/B2B/769/2019) and operates development hubs across Serbia, Armenia, the United States, and Malta. This release follows recent product upgrades, including the Spins Poker format and a five-year B2B supplier licence granted by Sweden’s Spelinspektionen.
Independent slot development studio Peter & Sons has signed a strategic content distribution agreement with Finnish iGaming platform provider Finnplay. Announced on 13 August 2026, the partnership grants Peter & Sons access to licensed operators running on Finnplay’s flagship Titan platform. Founded in 2019 with offices in Barcelona and Yerevan, the studio continues its aggressive regulated-market push, leveraging its extensive regulatory footprint. Peter & Sons operates as a UKGC-licensed studio alongside holds in more than 15 jurisdictions, including authorization from regulatory bodies such as the MGA, Spelinspektionen, AGCO, and LOTBA. Under this new deal, its proprietary portfolio of over 45 video slots and scratch cards will be made available to Finnplay's client base.
London-listed gambling technology provider Playtech posted an outstanding financial performance for the first half of 2026, significantly outperforming initial market consensus. Driven by accelerating commercial expansion across regulated international jurisdictions, the company reported an adjusted EBITDA exceeding €155 million for the six months ending 30 June. In response to this strong momentum, corporate leadership elevated its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to at least €270 million, which represents an impressive 37% year-on-year increase. Following the trading update published on 9 July, Playtech shares experienced a major double-digit rally, jumping by as much as 18% to trade at 378.60p, with intraday charts showing brief peaks above £3.80.
The Malta Gaming Authority has integrated artificial intelligence into its regulatory processes to enhance licence applicant screening and identify risks within operator data. According to its Annual Report and Financial Statements, published on 7 July 2026, the regulator employs AI across two primary areas, maintaining strict human verification for every automated alert. The first implementation operates within criminal probity checks, scanning seed data submitted during the application phase to flag anomalies. MGA staff then review these flags against regional jurisdictions and internal risk criteria. The second application involves processing regular Industry Performance Returns submitted by operators, where the technology detects underlying patterns and operational discrepancies faster than manual reviews, providing supervisors with early risk indicators.
The contemporary iGaming supplier landscape increasingly dictates that B2B providers compete heavily on engagement infrastructure rather than game content alone, driving studios to build versatile promotional tooling across multiple game providers. Addressing this market demand, RubyPlay has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Splash Tech. This transaction, financed entirely on an all-shares basis, marks the first step by the Malta Gaming Authority licensed studio beyond traditional game creation into platform-level engagement solutions. This major corporate acquisition comes less than a year after industry veteran Tsachi Maimon assumed the role of chief executive at the company on 1 October 2025. While the specific financial terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed, the completion of the deal remains subject to standard regulatory approvals, after which Splash Tech will operate fully as a subsidiary.
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Efforts to curb unlicensed gambling operations across Europe have accelerated significantly as EU institutions face mounting pressure to close critical cross-border enforcement gaps. The European Casino Association (ECA) confirmed on 3 July 2026 that unlicensed platforms deprived European Union member states of an estimated €22.9 billion in tax revenue due to illegal online gambling throughout the 2025 financial year. This alarming figure reflects data presented during a high-level roundtable at the European Parliament. The strategic session, hosted by MEP Lukas Mandl under the strict Chatham House Rule, brought together European lawmakers, representatives from the European Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), Eurojust, and the Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol alongside national gambling regulators in different jurisdictions and prominent sector representatives.
