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Hyperliquid has expanded its HIP-4 outcome markets beyond crypto price targets into macroeconomic events such as U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, intensifying competition with established prediction market platforms such as Polymarket. The decentralized exchange’s expanded offering allows users to trade prediction-style contracts alongside crypto perpetual futures from a single account, broadening Hyperliquid’s push to become a multi-asset trading platform. The rollout marks a shift from Hyperliquid’s initial testing phase, which focused on crypto-native outcomes such as whether bitcoin would trade above a specified level by a certain time.  The latest expansion introduces contracts tied to off-chain events, including…

Casino Guru won Casino Affiliate of the Year at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 held in Madrid, adding another major industry recognition to the company’s growing list of achievements. The awards program recognizes affiliates, operators, and B2B providers that demonstrate strong performance, innovation, and long-term impact within the iGaming industry. The win highlights Casino Guru’s continued focus on transparency, player protection, and responsible gambling initiatives, including its Complaint Resolution Center and Safety Index. The award was presented during the official ceremony in Madrid, which gathered leading stakeholders from across the iGaming industry to celebrate outstanding achievements within the affiliate and…

During the PGL Astana 2026 esports tournament, the 1xBet team spoke with the organisers and players from The MongolZ. The main topic of discussion was how ready Mongolia is to host its own esports event and when fans might finally see PGL Ulaanbaatar become a reality.  For many years, European and North American teams dominated the Counter-Strike esports scene. Tournament organisers held the vast majority of events in those regions. Still, the rapid rise of The MongolZ over the last three years has proven that Mongolia is ready to host its first big competition. The organisation’s early victories at YaLLa…

 May 25, 2026 Circa Sports has announced the return of its Circa Survivor, Circa Million VIII, and Circa Grandissimo football contests for the upcoming season, featuring a record-breaking combined guaranteed prize pool of thirty million dollars. The operator, known for its high-stakes sports betting offerings, is raising the stakes across its three primary competitions, with all entry fees feeding directly into the payouts without a house rake. The centerpiece of the lineup, Circa Survivor, is expanding significantly for the football season. The contest features a twenty million dollar guaranteed payout for the last remaining entry standing. This marks an increase…

SOFTSWISS has opened the final call for speakers for its Tech Race Summit conference, inviting technology and business specialists to present experimental tools, unconventional workflows, and emerging infrastructure solutions at the event in September. The conference will take place in Warsaw on Sept. 10 and is expected to attract around 1,000 engineers, architects, product leaders, and technology executives from the iGaming and broader technology sectors. The submissions are being accepted for the event’s Blackbox Track, one of three conference stages alongside the Vision and Solution tracks. According to SOFTSWISS, the Blackbox sessions are intended to showcase ideas that challenge established…

In this article, iGaming content provider Wazdan outlines how its “Gain City” campaign and curated portfolio are positioning the company for SBC Americas 2026, with a focus on timely operator partnerships and region-specific engagement strategies. For a few days in Fort Lauderdale, the pace changes. Conversations move faster.Decisions happen sooner.And the right meetings tend to lead somewhere. This is where Wazdan returns for SBC Americas 2026, bringing with it a clear focus, a selected portfolio, and a campaign that captures the moment: Welcome to Gain City. At Stand 504, Wazdan’s presence is built around a simple idea, that events like…

Issues surrounding trust, customer retention, and communication in regulated markets were among the topics addressed by Monika Zlateva, Chief Commercial Officer of CT Interactive, during SBC Summit Malta in St. Julian’s. Zlateva participated in the panel discussion “Media and Messaging: From Sales to Storytelling in an Age of Restrictions” during the conference, which took place from April 28 to 30, 2026. The session explored how iGaming companies are adapting communication strategies in response to advertising restrictions across multiple jurisdictions. The discussion also examined how companies can maintain consistency and trust while operating within increasingly stringent regulatory frameworks. Attention was also…

Thunderspin has launched Secret Party, a new slot game that seeks to introduce a mystery-driven concept to the iGaming market and reinforce the company’s “Games That Make Sense” branding. Before the release, Thunderspin kept details about the project hidden, using teaser campaigns and cryptic messaging to build anticipation among players and industry audiences. The game is set in a secret nightlife world filled with scandals, tension, and hidden identities. Players encounter masked characters whose true identities remain unknown, adding an investigative element to the gameplay experience. According to the company, the concept was designed to go beyond the traditional slot format…

Classic online slot provider 1spin4win will attend the upcoming SBC Summit Americas 2026 in June as the company seeks to strengthen its presence across international iGaming markets, particularly in Latin America. The summit, scheduled for June 9-11 in Fort Lauderdale, is expected to bring together more than 8,000 industry professionals from North, Central, and South America to discuss regional market trends, partnerships, and regulatory developments. Participation in the event forms part of the company’s broader international expansion strategy and efforts to reinforce its reputation as a global content supplier. The company specializes in classic-style online slot games, and its portfolio…

Users in India have lost access to Polymarket after government authorities moved to restrict entry to prediction market platforms classified as prohibited online money gaming services under local law. The decentralized prediction market’s website now displays the message, “This site can’t be reached. Check if there is a typo in polymarket.com.” Refreshing the page does not restore access. The access restriction follows an April 25 advisory issued by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to virtual private network (VPN) providers. The advisory stated that local users continued to access “illegal and blocked prediction market and online betting platforms”…

Spanish gaming giant CIRSA opened 2026 with record revenues, sharply lower debt, and another quarter of EBITDA growth, as its retail business continued to offset pressure in online betting margins following Peru’s new regulatory framework. The Blackstone-backed operator reported net operating revenues of €623 million ($723.4 million) for the first quarter, up 8% year-on-year from €576.7 million, while EBITDA rose 8.5% to €193.9 million ($225.1 million). Excluding currency effects, revenue growth reached 9.5%, and EBITDA increased 10.8%. The results marked CIRSA’s 71st consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth, excluding the COVID period, reinforcing the company’s position as one of Europe’s most…

HIPTHER has released the agenda for HIPTHER Baltics & Nordics: Tallinn 2026, scheduled for June 2 at the Hilton Tallinn Park in Estonia. The event will serve as the concluding conference in the HIPTHER Baltics 2026 series and is expected to bring together regulators, operators, fintech companies, founders, compliance professionals, legal specialists, AI practitioners, and startup representatives. Tallinn was selected not only as the host city but also because it serves as the home base of the organization, with the conference focusing on digital governance, startup ecosystems, operational resilience, and regulated innovation. The program includes 16 sessions conducted over one…

Sports betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel notched early political victories in Alabama’s Republican primaries after a super PAC backed by the firms spent more than $9.3 million supporting candidates viewed as favorable to gambling legalization. The American Conservative Fund emerged as the largest outside spender in the state’s primary elections, underscoring the growing influence of gambling operators in state-level political campaigns as the industry pushes for broader legalization across the United States. Twelve of the 17 candidates backed by the American Conservative Fund won or were leading by significant margins during initial reports. Some of the results had yet to be…

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The American Gaming Association issued a stark warning about sports prediction markets to federal lawmakers this week, labeling them as backdoor betting operations that pose a direct threat to the established regulated gaming industry. Testifying before a U.S. Senate commerce subcommittee, AGA President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Miller argued that these markets are effectively operating as nationwide sports betting platforms. Miller stated that these platforms bypass the extensive regulatory systems established by states and tribal governments following the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018. During the hearing, titled No Sure Bets: Protecting Sports Integrity…

Royal Caribbean has completed a five-week drydock refurbishment of Harmony of the Seas, returning the ship to service with major upgrades across entertainment, dining, and guest areas, including the single largest casino in its entire 28-ship global fleet. The renovation introduced a dramatically reimagined onboard layout, highlighted by the expansion of the ship’s gaming area. To achieve the milestone, designers reworked key sections of Deck 4’s entertainment zone. Several long-standing venues were removed, including the Attic comedy club, making way for a significantly enlarged casino floor featuring approximately 37 table games and more than 500 slot machines. The redesigned space…