Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

As iGaming suppliers face growing pressure to deliver a steady flow of new titles, Evoplay is placing greater emphasis on relevance, retention, deeper operator collaboration, and the ecosystem built around its games. The company is also expanding its approach across promotional technology, loyalty, traffic acquisition, new gaming verticals and more selective geographic growth. Ahead of SBC Summit Lisbon, Yogonet spoke with Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, about the company’s plans for the event, the role of its Game Changers Club, and how products such as Penalty Shoot-Out and Crimson Crown are informing its approach to long-term product development. She also…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has intensified his criticism of the betting industry as his government prepares a provisional measure expected to restrict gambling advertising and potentially prohibit online casinos. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Lula delivered one of his strongest public attacks on the sector to date. “The billion-dollar Betting industry turns addiction into profit. Its dizzying spread is indebting and destroying homes. Brazil will not tolerate this business model,” he stated. “We have approved one of the most advanced laws in the world to protect children, adolescents, and…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has taken a firmer stance on prediction markets, warning of financial, emotional, and relationship harms associated with the industry following months of criticism over its handling of Kalshi’s membership. In a new statement published Tuesday, NCPG board president Derek Longmeier said people are experiencing “real financial, emotional, and relationship consequences as a result of prediction markets.” “The harm is not theoretical, and we cannot wait to act. NCPG exists not to litigate whether prediction markets or other emerging activities meet a legal definition of gambling, but to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm wherever…

Vegas is an oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert, complete with pyramids, chariots, mummies, and even Cleopatra! Right now there are several Egyptian themed Las Vegas attractions and exhibits that you can explore and enjoy, but only for a limited time. And what better place to begin our video than the most Egyptian resort in Sin City… the Luxor! Just head for the giant pyramid on the south end of the Strip, and turn right at the replica of the Great Sphinx! That’s where you’ll find Discovering King Tut’s tomb, an immersive exhibition with over 500 recreated pieces…

SiGMA World 2026 will bring 65 regulators and representatives of regulatory authorities to Rome in November, with more than 30,000 delegates expected to attend the four-day summit focused on regulated gaming. The event will take place from Nov. 2 to 5 at Fiera di Roma under the theme “Advancing Regulated Gaming.” Organizers expect more than 1,200 exhibitors and sponsors and more than 550 speakers, with about 85% of attendees expected to travel from abroad. The summit will examine the relationship between market growth, regulation, technological innovation, transparency and responsibility, with regulators, operators, advisers and experts participating in panels, round tables…

Basketball icon Michael Jordan, football journalist Fabrizio Romano, UFC star Charles Oliveira, Sportradar Founder and CEO Carsten Koerl and DraftKings Co-Founder and CEO Jason Robins are among the major figures from sport and gaming scheduled to appear on SBC Summit’s Super Stage in Lisbon this September. The Super Stage, which will be held at the MEO Arena, will feature prominent names from international sport alongside gaming industry executives, founders and other senior leaders. The two-day programme will cover leadership, performance, innovation, business expansion, and developments affecting the sports and gaming sectors. Launched in 2024, the Super Stage has previously featured…

Polymarket is lobbying regulators in Europe and the UK to be regulated as a financial services firm rather than a gambling company, as it seeks to expand internationally. The New York-based company has been meeting regulators in London, Brussels, and across the EU to argue that its contracts should fall under financial services rules rather than country-specific gambling laws, according to people familiar with the matter, as reported by The Financial Times. Polymarket has gained popularity in the US by allowing users to trade contracts linked to future events, including sports, elections, central bank decisions, Oscar winners and weather events. However,…

A historic piece of Las Vegas casino heritage featuring Cleopatra at Caesars Palace has returned to public view as part of the resort 60th anniversary celebration. The restored golden figurehead, which served for five decades as the bow ornament for the iconic floating lounge venue known as Cleopatra Barge, now serves as the focal point of a newly opened retrospective exhibit inside the Strip property. The return of the statue ends years of speculation regarding the fate of the famous artifact. Following the permanent closure of the floating barge lounge in March 2020 during global hospitality shutdowns, fans of casino…

Bingo operators have warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that a proposed increase in gambling tax on slot machines could lead to venue closures and job losses across the UK. The Prime Minister and Chancellor are reportedly considering doubling machine games duty on slot machines from 20% to 40% in next month’s Budget. The chief executives of Rank Group, owner of Mecca Bingo, and Buzz Bingo, the UK’s two largest bingo operators, said bingo halls could be affected by the proposed increase. “Unless bingo clubs are protected from such reform, the viability of bingo in the UK will be at risk,” Buzz…

Boyd Gaming Corp. has sold the site of the former Eastside Cannery property in the eastern Las Vegas Valley for $28.8 million, following approval of plans to develop a 279-lot residential subdivision on the plot, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Clark County commissioners last month approved homebuilding giant Lennar Corp.’s plans for the roughly 29.5-acre property along Boulder Highway at Harmon Avenue. The proposed development calls for two-story single-family homes, two park areas and a trail. The September 10 transaction transferred the property from Boyd to a New York investment firm, according to Clark County property records and state and federal…

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has granted the first eight follow-up licences to online gambling operators, allowing them to continue operating in the Netherlands for another five years. The licences will run from October 2026 through September 2031. The first licences issued when online gambling was legalised in the Netherlands in 2021 expire at the end of September 2026.  The eight operators granted follow-up licences are TOTO Online BV, which operates TOTO and Winnitt; Holland Casino NV, which operates Holland Casino Online; Play North Limited, which operates Kansino; FPO Nederland BV, which operates FairPlay Casino; Bingoal Nederland BV, which runs…

Sportsbook technology provider Altenar has appointed Mitchell Harrison as Sales Director as it looks to grow its presence across Europe and North America. Harrison has more than two decades of experience in sales and business development, with eight years focused on the iGaming and sports betting sectors. His previous positions include roles with SBTech, DraftKings, Genius Sports, and GiG, where he worked across sportsbook technology, supplier relationships and international business development. “Joining Altenar feels like a natural culmination of my background across the sportsbook industry, and I’m excited to be part of the team for this next phase of major…

GR8_TECH will showcase GREAT_WHITE LABEL, its latest solution for operators seeking to enter new markets without building and maintaining a full technology and operational stack, at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon from September 29 to October 1. The solution is designed to provide operators with a ready-to-launch route to market, with GR8_TECH handling the underlying technology, uptime, and day-to-day operations. According to the company, GREAT_WHITE LABEL has been tested in live operations in Latin America, achieving a three-week launch, 99.99% uptime, and break-even within its first year. The model is aimed at operators looking to test new markets or launch…

Lithuania’s Finance Ministry has blocked a Farmers and Greens Union proposal that would have raised the gambling license tax from 22% to 30% and the lottery tax from 18% to 25%, with Deputy Januš Kizenevič calling the increase disproportionate to operators already funding the country’s regulatory overhaul. Kizenevič declined to forward the proposal to the Seimas for review. He said licensed operators are already absorbing the costs of Lithuania’s extensive overhaul of its gambling regime, and he added that the Farmers and Greens Union did not consult the ministry before submitting the tax increase. A sharp additional tax during the…

A survey of 1,000 South African adults commissioned by iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS has found a gap between financial pressures and demand for player-protection tools, particularly among unemployed respondents. Unemployed South Africans were the group most likely to say they would use a financial windfall to pay off debt, at 22.1%, but only 35.3% said they would want spending-limit tools. That was nearly eight percentage points below the overall figure of 43.2%.  The findings were released shortly after Africa Safer Gambling Week, held from Sept. 7 to 11 under the #PlaySafeAfrica banner. The campaign was organised by the African iGaming…

In six months, a media buying team can grow from five people to fifty, move onto direct RevShare deals, and build out its own finance department. To its payment provider, though, it often still looks like the same standard client on the same base plan. In reality, these are two different businesses with two different sets of infrastructure needs. The question is whether the provider is willing to recognize that — or keeps forcing everyone into the same pricing plan. Why standard solutions break down at scale A classic media buying payment provider is built like an off-the-shelf catalog: this…