Business & M&A

Maarten Haijer will step down as secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) after 13 years leading the Brussels-based online gambling trade body. Haijer, who joined the EGBA in 2008 and became secretary general in 2013, will leave the role at the end of August. He will…

Kyiv gaming firm GGBET has kept up the pace with its range of initiative and activations held across the company’s home nation. This week marks the final stage of the GGBET Ukrainian 3×3 Basketball Championship, taking place in Kyiv. GGBET is a title sponsor of the tournament, part of its wider par…

Games Global and DraftKings have struck a fresh partnership focusing on the CASHINGO franchise in the regulated US iGaming market. CASHINGO Franchise Finds New Exclusive Home with DraftKings in the US As a result of the alliance, DraftKings will ensure exclusive access to the brand for the next few…

Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some huge deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight stretches all across from the European football stands to some of the bi…

This could have been very different news, but luckily, the pane of exterior glass falling off the exterior of the Fontainebleau’s tower onto Las Vegas Boulevard ended with no injured people, or worse. Glass Panel Crashes onto Uber Ride – Everyone Gets Away without a Scratch The incident took place…

SBC Summit has announced a dedicated Compliance Tech conference track as part of its 2026 agenda, bringing together operators, compliance specialists, legal experts, cybersecurity professionals, and technology providers to explore how innovation can help businesses strengthen compliance, combat fra…

Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has continued to expand its presence in North America following the launch of its partnership with Caliente Interactive, a leader in Mexico’s online casino and sports betting market. The launch of Wazdan’s portfolio with Caliente Interactive reflects the demand f…

Australia continues to combat illegal operations targeting the country, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) working painstakingly to limit the access of such companies. Yet, the process has proven exhausting, and rogue operators are able to restart in a matter of hours. Ga…

GamCare said its financial position had improved but warned that the introduction of a statutory gambling harm levy in the UK caused major disruption to support services in the 2025/2026 financial year. GamCare Boosts Reserves to Nearly £16M as Levy System Changes GamCare’s most recent annual repor…

AffPapa has announced that registrations for the AffPapa iGaming Awards LATAM 2026 are entering their final month, with affiliates, operators, and B2B providers encouraged to submit their brands before the registration period closes. The post AffPapa announces final registration window for 2026 LAT…

iGaming Club has announced the launch of its Event Services division, offering fully branded event solutions designed around each client's vision, objectives, and business goals. The post iGaming Club launches comprehensive event services tailored to the iGaming industry first appeared on Asia Gami…

Payment methods influence player return rates because financial processes shape how users view reliability and convenience. When a deposit arrives quickly and the payment flow requires fewer steps, users face fewer interruptions during account activity. Delays, unclear transaction statuses, or limi…

TheGamblest had an incredible chance recently to talk to Yaroslava Romaniv Head of Marketing & PR at GR8_TECH. During the discussion, Yaroslava talked about the GR8_TECH’s recent partnership announcements with José Mourinho and upcoming strategy for the new season of show Bet it Drives. TheGamblest…

Wazdan continues reinforcing its presence in North America following the launch of its partnership with Caliente Interactive, a leader in Mexico’s online casino and sports betting market. The post Wazdan partners with Caliente Interactive to strengthen its North American presence first appeared on…

Blask, the AI-native iGaming market-intelligence platform, today published its World Cup 2026 Report, a data-driven look at how the tournament moved iGaming demand, betting-brand interest, and bookmaker margins across the 44 markets Blask tracks. The report draws on Blask’s real-time search-driven…

Prime Minister Kristen Michal has ordered a review of the reduction in income from online gambling in Estonia, due to concerns on fiscal and budgetary shortfalls. Michal tasked the Riigikogu (parliament) with re-evaluating the tax reduction sanctioned in December 2025, as part of the Reform-Eesti 2…

Evolution has asked a New Jersey court to toss out a sweeping new demand for evidence by investigative firm Black Cube, arguing the latest demands would needlessly expand the scope of their long-running legal battle. Evolution and Black Cube Clash Over Scope of Latest Discovery Bid The objection wa…

GiG Software experienced a €7.2 million loss for Q2 2026 after tax, which was greater than the previous year’s loss of €4.1 million, as a result of the drop in revenue and low profitability. Revenue was down by 5.4% as compared to Q2 2025, with €8.8 million booked for the reporting period. Adjusted…