SBC has announced the five startups selected to compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, held in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year's finalists highlighting the growing role of AI, player engagement tools, compliance technology and competitive intelligence in shaping the future of…
GiG Software, a leading B2B iGaming tech provider, has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. In addition to reporting its financials, the company also unveiled the acquisition of an 80% stake in 888AFRICA. The Company Publishes Its Financial Report In its announcement, GiG…
Ontario is undeniably one of the largest and most mature regulated iGaming markets in North America. A stable field of operators offers a diverse array of betting and gaming products to players in the province. Due to the large number of quality sites in the province, players are flocking to sites…
Crypto casino BetFury has launched BetFury Sugar Rush 1000, a customised slot developed with iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play. The custom title went live on Wednesday, August 26. "This title is not a simple cosmetic rework," the casino said. "Instead, it reflects BetFury’s commitment to play…
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said the growing legal fight over prediction markets is likely to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, as states challenge federal authority over sports-related event contracts. Christie, now a strategic adviser to the American Gaming Association (AGA), said the polic…
ReferOn, the data-driven affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted for Affiliate Management Platform of the Year at the SBC Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026. This nomination reflects ReferOn’s continued growth and its role in shaping the new standard for affiliate management. Meeting Evolvin…
CBRE says SJM's 13.9 percent EBITDA rise in 2Q26 came entirely from favorable hold, with normalized earnings down 2.1 percent year-on-year. The post SJM’s 2Q26 EBITDA gain driven entirely by favorable hold: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Evoplay has expanded its reach in Bulgaria by launching 20 of its top-performing games with leading regional operator efbet. The integration brings a portfolio renowned for its immersive gameplay, innovative mechanics, and standout visual design directly to efbet’s players. The post Evoplay launche…
In this article, Soft2Bet explores how to turn major sporting event spikes into long-term player LTV. Learn how unified player profiles and PAM data optimize post-tournament retention and segmentation. Major tournaments like the World Cup or Super Bowl can reshape an operator’s player base in a mat…
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is preparing to launch an app that will let players verify whether online gaming sites are licensed. The app is expected to go live later this year as part of a broader government campaign against unlicensed operators and their payment channe…
ToonieBet has partnered with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks, a team still searching for its first win after 10 games this season. But Daniel Madmon, head of ToonieBet Canada, said the partnership is rooted in the franchise’s history and legacy. The online sportsbook operator has been named the Redblack…
Leading content aggregator Games Valley has bolstered its leadership team by appointing former Aristocrat Interactive and Pariplay executive Jorge L Morales as its first Director of Americas. The appointment of […] The post Games Valley taps Jorge L Morales as inaugural Director of Americas first a…
Steve Wynn is reflecting on his longtime friendship with Dolly Parton, the American icon who died this week at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Wynn’s relationship with the Queen of Country began in the late 1980s. The two became acquainted when the casino mogul hired Parton to play…
Kalshi has entered multi-year marketing partnerships with five Major League Baseball clubs in its first tie-up with MLB franchises. The agreements cover the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. Kalshi confirmed it remains in discussions wit…
Two people were charged after a Marina Bay Sands casino cashier found a fake note among SG$150,000 in cash. The post Two charged after fake note found in $118K Marina Bay Sands casino deposit first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
RubyPlay has announced its debut in Greece through a new partnership with Stoiximan, the regulated market’s leading online sportsbook and casino operator. The post RubyPlay brings its iGaming portfolio to Greece with Stoiximan first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
GiG Software plc has approved a fundraising initiative to acquire an 80% stake in 888AFRICA from evoke for approximately €16.4m (£14m). Fundraising will be carried out through a directed share issue and by entering convertible loan agreements for a combined value of €8.5m The corporate ownership st…
The Chinese champion took home $747,545 for his $500 investment.
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