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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…

Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed the prediction market giant is considering a potential IPO. However, Mansour ruled out a public listing for 2026, with the executive saying a debut is more realistic around 2027 or 2028. The discussions come amid sustained growth for the company, which recently hit a $22 billion valuation after its revenue tripled to $2 billion. The company is also seeking new capital in a funding round that could value the company at $40 billion, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday, a target that would nearly double its valuation within three months and…

Online casino and sportsbook Stake has unveiled a promotional stunt featuring what it describes as the first football match played on a pitch suspended in the sky. In a newly released campaign video, the online casino and sportsbook showcases six extreme sports content creators competing in a small-sided match on a synthetic pitch lifted above the clouds by a hot air balloon. The match took place at an altitude of around 10,000 feet before participants parachuted from the floating platform. The creators involved include Nathan Roque, Alessio Papia, Nicolo Contrada, Yasmin Xavier, Sara Vidal, and Carol Chafauzer.  According to Stake,…

 June 25, 2026 Meta prediction markets could soon become a reality as the tech giant explores a foray into the rapidly growing forecasting sector. According to industry reports, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is investigating the development of its own prediction markets platform, aiming to capitalize on a massive surge in global interest surrounding decentralized and centralized betting on real-world outcomes. The move comes at a time when the broader prediction market industry is experiencing unprecedented volume, largely driven by political elections, financial trends, and pop culture events. Analysts suggest that by integrating these features into its existing…

Caesars Entertainment has expanded its partnership with three Wabanaki Nations in Maine to include online casino gaming, positioning the parties for a potential iGaming launch in 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Under the agreement, Caesars will partner with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Penobscot Nation to offer three online casino brands in the state: Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. The expansion builds on the launch of Caesars Sportsbook in Maine in 2023 and comes after the state authorized the Wabanaki Nations to operate online gambling under legislation passed…

Egypt is preparing legal amendments that would explicitly criminalise online betting, addressing a regulatory gap in laws that currently focus on physical gambling venues. Gambling is already prohibited for Egyptian citizens under existing law. The Civil Code voids gambling contracts, the Penal Code criminalises gambling activity, and casino regulations only allow foreign passport holders to gamble in licensed hotels. However, current laws do not specifically address online gambling. Despite the ban, enforcement has been limited, and some users in Egypt still access offshore betting sites using VPNs and foreign payment methods. Lawmakers have also raised concerns about Arabic-language gambling platforms…

Happy Valley Casino Chief Executive and General Manager Eric Pearson has left the Pennsylvania gaming property less than two months after its grand opening, as the casino reported a modest first full month of operations. Majority owner Saratoga Casino Holdings said Pearson’s departure was planned and formed part of the strategy established before the casino opened. “From the outset, the plan included Eric transitioning to new opportunities following the successful launch of the property,” the company said in a statement to Centre Daily Times. Saratoga credited Pearson with helping guide the project through regulatory and legal hurdles and overseeing the…

As Vegas profits fall, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has released its annual abstract report highlighting severe profitability challenges across the state. For the fiscal year ended June thirty, two thousand twenty-five, combined net profits for casinos on the Las Vegas Strip plummeted by eighty-one percent year-over-year. The group of fifty-one licensees on the Strip reported a net profit of one hundred fifty-four point two million dollars, a sharp decline from previous years despite generating twenty-one billion dollars in total revenue. The steep drop shows how acutely the market felt a post-pandemic downturn. Total revenue on the Strip fell by…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already underway, giving sportsbook operators a rare opportunity to engage massive global audiences across multiple platforms and formats over an extended tournament period. In this exclusive interview with Yogonet, Aimée Prendergast, Marketing Director at BOYLE Sports, discusses how the company is approaching fan engagement, creator partnerships, personalization, and long-term customer loyalty during one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For BOYLE Sports, the tournament also represents the first World Cup since its £100 million investment into the UK market, shaping a broader strategy focused on multi-channel experiences, ambassador-led content, and more personalized…

Polymarket has become the exclusive prediction market partner of the Bundesliga in the U.S., adding another major sports property to its growing list of commercial agreements across sports, media, and technology. The deal brings prediction-based products to another major soccer competition following similar agreements across Europe and North America. Polymarket confirmed on Tuesday that official event contracts tied to the German soccer league and its clubs are now available exclusively on its platform. The company described the arrangement in a social media post as an exclusive partnership for the US market: “We’re honored to be named the Exclusive Prediction Market Partner…

Sportsbook solutions provider DATA.BET reported 39.7% growth in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from its sports betting vertical during the first year after launch, driven by rising betting activity and a sharp increase in active users. The company, which originated as an esports-focused supplier, released performance data from clients acquired since the official launch of its sports betting offering, highlighting growth across revenue, turnover, and player engagement metrics. According to DATA.BET, turnover increased 30.7% quarter-on-quarter over the period, while the number of bets and total stake volume rose 83.5%. Combo bets, which allow players to combine multiple selections, increased 160.5%. The…

How great are Las Vegas immersive experiences? Well, you can tour the new Vegas baseball stadium before it ever opens! Visit the Sistine Chapel without needing a passport! And soar through the skies without ever leaving the ground! Sin City is full of immersive experiences, and we’re telling you all about them… This Week in Gambling! Las Vegas is more than gambling and neon lights. They have some of the most amazing immersive experiences anywhere. From breathtaking flyovers to interactive tours of stadiums that haven’t even been built yet! And you don’t need a VR headset to enjoy them! So,…