Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

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…

Entain-owned BetCity has secured a new five-year online gambling licence from the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA), extending its accreditation through late 2031. The renewal makes BetCity the latest original pioneer operator to receive a licence extension following the re-regulation of the Dutch online gambling market. Other pioneer operators that have secured licences running through late 2031 include Holland Casino Online, Fair Play Online, Kansino, bet365, Bingoal, GGPoker and Toto. All original pioneer operators active when the Dutch online market was re-regulated have now received licence extensions. BetCity representatives said the operator remained committed to maintaining a safe, responsible and…

The WSOP Online 2026 fall schedule has officially been revealed by Caesars Entertainment, offering poker players across the country a chance to compete for coveted championship titles. The upcoming domestic series is scheduled to begin on September 27 and will run through November 8, giving participants several weeks of continuous high-stakes action. This year’s event roster features 33 official bracelet tournaments alongside a selection of circuit competitions. Players participating in Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan will be able to play against each other through pooled liquidity, connecting four major gaming markets into a single shared player pool. The series…

EGT Digital has been named Best iGaming Supplier in the Online Gaming Offerings division at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards in Manila. The award was presented on 15 September during the IAG Academy IR Awards Gala Dinner at Newport World Resorts. The recognition highlights EGT Digital’s portfolio of in-house developed casino content and technology solutions, including its modular X-Nave platform, more than 250 games, and Gaming Aggregator, which offers access to more than 20,000 titles from over 200 providers. The award comes as EGT Digital expands its presence across the Asia-Pacific region and develops partnerships tailored to regulated markets. Its…

Bally’s Intralot will participate as Premier Partner and exhibitor at the NASPL 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show from 21 to 24 September in Orlando, Florida. The company will be at Booth 101, where it will showcase its latest lottery capabilities under its “Big Play. Done Right.” commitment, which focuses on competing and leading globally while maintaining integrity and responsibility. The showcase will focus on how lottery operators can respond to changing consumer expectations, evolving retail environments and opportunities in digital, data, and artificial intelligence (AI). Bally’s Intralot is combining Intralot’s experience in lottery technology, retail networks, and regulated environments…

Great Britain’s customer-facing gambling industry generated £17.5 billion ($23.35 billion) in Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) in the financial year to March 2026, up 4.4% year-on-year, according to annual statistics published by the Gambling Commission. GGY excluding all reported lotteries rose 4.7% to £13.2 billion ($17.61billion), while National Lottery revenue reached £3.47 billion ($4.63 billion), accounting for around 20% of overall gambling GGY. The latest increase marked the fifth consecutive year of overall GGY growth since 2020/21. The Commission said remote casino, betting and bingo GGY rose 6.9% to £8.3 billion ($11.08 billion), with online casino the main growth driver. Online…

The Athletics have officially named Circa Resort as their first founding partner ahead of the Major League Baseball team’s planned relocation to Las Vegas in 2028. The multiyear sponsorship agreement secures Circa Resort as the official resort sponsor of the franchise, while Circa Sports will serve as the team’s official sports betting partner. The landmark deal marks a significant commercial step for the organization as it prepares for its transition to southern Nevada. Team executives emphasized that securing Circa Resort as a premiere local partner aligns with their broader goal of integrating into the regional entertainment landscape. Franchise president Marc…

The House of Lords Liaison Committee of UK has called for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, arguing that it is the most effective policy option for reducing gambling-related harm and should form part of a public health approach. The cross-party committee estimates that between 1 million and 1.5 million adults in Great Britain experience problem gambling. Associated harms include relationship breakdown, reduced spending on everyday needs, borrowing or using savings to gamble, concealing gambling from family members, mental ill health and, in extreme cases, suicide. The report follows up on the July 2020 findings of the Select Committee on…

Zitro will present Funny Bunnies at G2E Las Vegas, introducing the game on its CONCEPT cabinet with two titles, Moon and Lotus. The game features two rabbits, Bunboo and Jimbao, which can activate additional features through a mystery event. Funny Bunnies also incorporates three accumulators, Multiplier, Boost and Expand, each affecting gameplay in different ways. Multiplier and Boost increase the value of link symbols, while Expand enlarges the game grid one row at a time until it reaches a 5×5 configuration. A cell-linking mechanic is also included, allowing prize values to increase during the game. The combination of the linking…

New Jersey’s internet gaming revenue rose 4.4% year-on-year to $259.3 million in August, while casino win at the state’s nine Atlantic City casino hotels fell 5.5% to $294.9 million, according to data released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) on Sept. 16. The August figure was down 6.4% from a record $276.9 million in July, but marked the 11th consecutive month in which online casino revenue exceeded $250 million. Internet gaming win rose 13.2% to $2.13 billion through the first eight months of the year, from $1.88 billion in the same period of 2025. The sector generated…

The Circa Survivor pro football contest experienced a massive wave of eliminations during the opening week of the season. A total of 25,017 entries registered for the Las Vegas based event hosted by Circa Sports, creating a prize pool of $25,017,000. However, early upsets proved fatal for thousands of contestants, knocking out 32.2% of the initial field in just a few days. The biggest factor in the high casualty rate was a shocking upset involving Los Angeles and Arizona. Los Angeles entered the matchup tied as an 8.5 point favorite, leading 7,585 participants to select them. That single game accounted…

1spin4win ranked second in the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator by bet count in the first half of 2026, following a full year in the same position throughout 2025. The result reflects continued demand for the provider’s classic online slots across the aggregation network. 1spin4win now offers more than 200 titles built around familiar game concepts, clear mechanics, and well-balanced mathematical models. Its content is available through a partner network of more than 1,000 global iGaming brands, including Stake, Rainbet, Pin-Up, 1xBet, Mostbet, BitStarz, RocketPlay, GG.bet, and PlayAmo. SOFTSWISS has maintained a long-standing aggregation partnership with 1spin4win. Through its Game Aggregator, operators…

BetFury has launched Fury Cruise: All Aboard, a two-week platform-wide event running from September 14 through September 27, with promotions tied to a $100,000 prize pool and a week of VIP Club status among the event’s rewards. The First-Class Raffle carries the event’s main prize. Players can receive raffle tickets by wagering on Slots, Live games, Original games and crypto sports betting, or by making a deposit. In addition to opportunities to receive a share of the $100,000 pool, one randomly selected participant will receive full VIP Club status for one week, regardless of the player’s existing platform Rank. The…

Prediction market trading surged during the opening weekend of the NFL season, with eight of the largest platforms recording $3.12 billion in volume on the first Sunday of action. That followed $3.17 billion in trading on Saturday, when college football games helped drive what a Jefferies analyst note described as the highest-volume day in prediction market history, according to Front Office Sports. Kalshi accounted for $4.89 billion in volume across the weekend. More than $590 million was traded on individual Week 1 NFL contracts, making it the platform’s second-highest all-time event volume, behind only its 2026 World Cup winner market,…

Forget about Vegas cooling down this fall! Sin City has the ultimate music lineup! Whether you’re a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, or someplace in between! And what better way to kick off our look at Las Vegas concerts this fall than with the iHeart Radio Music Festival taking place this weekend at T-Mobile Arena. Several big name artists will be there from BTS and the Goo Goo Dolls, to Kenny Chesney and Snoop Dogg! But September is just getting started! Vegas regular Barry Manilow returns to the Westgate, while Usher and Chris Brown fill Allegiant…