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SBC Summit 2026 is set to host the Player Protection Symposium, a space dedicated to examining the tools, policies, and partnerships needed to strengthen player protection efforts.  The upcoming SBC Summit is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 1 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO Arena, where organizers expect 40,000 industry professionals for three days of networking, exhibition, and education. As part of the event, the Player Protection Symposium will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, bringing together regulators, operators, responsible gambling specialists, and technology providers to assess how gambling businesses can identify signs of…

The Netherlands’ gambling tax increase has generated far less revenue than forecast, according to a joint monitoring report by the Ministry of Finance and gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit. The tax rose from 30.5% to 34.2% on January 1, 2025, and then to 37.8% on January 1, 2026. The Treasury expected about €108 million ($123.12 million) in additional revenue in 2025 and a further €216 million ($246.24 million) in 2026. Actual gains were about €2 million ($2.28 million) in 2025 and an estimated €57 million ($64.98 million) in 2026, compared with 2024 levels. The report attributed the gap mainly to a smaller tax…

Stakelogic BV will pay £122,835 ($162,654.42) as a regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission after online slots games it supplied to the British market breached responsible product design standards requiring a minimum 2.5-second gap between game cycles. The company, which provides games for other operators’ websites and apps, came under investigation after reporting through a Key Event submission that Tiger Temple 88 had operated with 1.97 seconds between spins. The game was available to British consumers through several licensed operators from May 28 – 30, 2025, and had been corrected by the time Stakelogic informed the Commission. The Commission’s…

The new digital slot game Firecracker Frenzy Empress Wealth has been officially released to international gaming markets by developer Greentube. The Vienna-based studio, which operates as a subsidiary of the Novomatic Group, designed the game around an interactive feature-combo mechanic that allows players to combine different software modifiers into a single bonus round. According to casino software tracking data, the title marks a continuation of the provider’s recent development strategy focusing on complex multi-tiered reward structures for digital slot machines. Visually, Firecracker Frenzy Empress Wealth adopts a traditional East Asian design aesthetic. The virtual backdrop features stylized pagoda architecture, while…

A potential Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise could be approved within weeks following the conclusion of the professional basketball season. With the championship series officially complete, team owners are scheduled to convene for their annual meetings in mid-July. League insiders indicate that a final vote on expansion could take place during the annual summer league tournament, which runs from July ninth through July nineteenth. In March, league owners unanimously approved both Las Vegas and Seattle as preliminary locations, making a formal decision from the NBA the next logical step for sports executives. Securing a Las Vegas NBA team is a…

The UK Gambling Commission is seeking proposals from operators and suppliers on ways to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens without weakening consumer protections or the licensing objectives of the Gambling Act 2005. The request, announced last week, follows the commission’s 2026-27 Business Plan, launched in April, which committed the regulator to supporting consumer-focused innovation, improving guidance for stakeholders, advancing digitization of licensing services and reducing data reporting requirements where feasible. Submissions may address the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, technical standards, statements of principles, reporting processes and the interaction between different regulatory obligations placed on gambling businesses. The…

Online slots provider 1spin4win will reinforce its global expansion strategy at iGB L!VE London, taking place in London on July 1–2, where more than 15,000 iGaming professionals will gather for networking and business development. 1spin4win will use the platform to strengthen its international presence and expand its partner network, which already includes over 1,000 brands such as STAKE.MX, 1win, BitStarz, gg.bet, 1xBet, PlayAmo, and others. A key driver of this growth is the studio’s expanding portfolio of more than 200 classic slot titles. The collection includes traditional fruit and coin games, themed adventure slots, and seasonal releases aligned with international…

Two US senators have called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to investigate allegations that prediction market operator Polymarket used staged trading videos, simulated betting activity, and undisclosed influencer marketing to promote its platform. In a June 25 letter addressed to CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, Senators John Curtis (R-Utah) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) requested the agency disclose whether it is investigating the conduct described in a Wall Street Journal investigation and whether the reported practices violate federal law or CFTC regulations. The senators also requested written responses to six regulatory and consumer-protection questions by July 10. The lawmakers…

iGaming content aggregator Infingame has shared operational insights revealing that progression-based engagement systems, competitive tournaments, and mission-driven gameplay are proving more effective at retaining sweepstakes players than traditional casino-style bonus campaigns. According to the company, operators entering the rapidly growing sweepstakes sector are finding that retention strategies commonly used in online casinos do not automatically translate into successful sweepstakes platforms. Instead, player engagement is being driven by progression mechanics, social-style competition, streamlined onboarding, and dynamic promotional systems. Jana Filagina, Head of Commercial at Infingame, said: “Sweepstakes players behave very differently from traditional casino audiences. “The expectation is much closer to…

SOFTSWISS will bring together technology leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle, and Cloudflare at its Tech Race Summit 2026 in Warsaw on September 10, as the iGaming industry grapples with growing infrastructure demands driven by artificial intelligence and high-traffic digital services. The event will feature senior executives from the three companies, which are key players in the development of cloud, connectivity, and enterprise infrastructure technologies. The summit will focus on engineering and infrastructure challenges facing high-load businesses, with sessions covering cloud-native architecture, cybersecurity, observability, real-time event processing, and AI integration. Attendees will gain direct access to the experts behind…

Digitain has appointed Dario Jurčić as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe and Africa, adding an executive with more than a decade of leadership experience in commercial strategy, platform development, market expansion, and business transformation. Jurčić joins the sportsbook and iGaming technology provider after leading a number of growth-focused organizations during his career. In 2025, he was recognized by industry peers as one of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading CEOs. Commercial oversight across multiple regions In his new role, Jurčić will direct Digitain’s commercial strategy across Europe and Africa. His responsibilities include supporting the company’s activities in regulated European markets and…

LatAm industry leaders from EstrelaBet, BetWarrior, Betsson Group, Optimove and MWPay discussed the future of user engagement, responsible gaming, streaming culture and World Cup-driven growth during the panel “Strategic Change: Transforming the Identity of iGaming for the Global Stage” at SBC Summit Americas, held June 10-11 in Florida. The iGaming industry is no longer competing only against other sportsbooks. That was one of the clearest conclusions to emerge from the SBC Summit Americas panel, where executives argued that betting operators are increasingly battling for attention against streaming services, gaming platforms and the wider digital entertainment ecosystem. Featuring Fellipe Fraga, CBO…

Wazdan has been shortlisted across four categories at the MiGEA Awards 2026, with six nominations recognising both its product portfolio and its leadership team. The annual event recognises companies and professionals in the gaming industry, and the awards ceremony is scheduled for June 25 at The Xara Lodge in Rabat, Malta. The supplier’s nominations include: Best Online Gaming Product of the Year for Burning Board Best Online Casino Product of the Year for Mighty Wild: Gorilla Best Gaming CEO of the Year for CEO Michal Imiolek Best Woman Leader of the Year for Izabela Slodkowska-Popiel, Magdalena Wojdyla and Bekki D’Agata.…

Onlyplay has released Tiger Jackpots, a 3×3 video slot themed around tiger imagery and jackpot gameplay. The title combines Asian-inspired visuals, coin collection mechanics, and four jackpot levels, offering players multiple paths to bonus rewards. Tiger Jackpots draws on symbols associated with luck, prosperity, and wealth. The game environment features golden treasures, traditional architecture, tiger-themed characters, and reels dominated by red and gold colors. The slot has a return-to-player (RTP) rate of 95.66%, a hit rate of 13.31%, and medium volatility. The game’s central mechanic is the Bonus Coin Game, which is activated when two Special Symbols and one Special…

Greentube has released Firecracker Frenzy Money Toad, a new online video slot game focusing on themes of prosperity and good fortune. This launch marks the second major installment in the development company’s specialized holiday and festival series, aiming to capture traditional cultural aesthetics through updated gaming technology. The Firecracker Frenzy Money Toad release uses a standard five-by-three reel grid configuration with twenty-five fixed betways. According to direct specifications from industry catalog groups, the game has been built with a calculated return-to-player rate of ninety-four point eighteen percent. Game developers have categorized the title as a medium-volatility mathematical profile, making it…

Gaming solutions provider Ainsworth Game Technology has appointed María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza as Commercial Manager for Peru and Colombia. The company said the appointment aligns with its broader strategy to deepen high-value commercial partnerships, expand its product portfolio, and reinforce growth in key regulated gaming markets. Gonzáles Plaza brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, with a career spanning business development, commercial expansion, and product positioning in competitive gaming markets. She spent two decades at Cirsa before transitioning to the supplier side, where she has worked for the past seven years. Her background combines operational and commercial expertise, with a…