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OPAP reports solid H1 2025 as lottery and iGaming offset betting dip

OPAP SA has published its second-quarter and half-year results for 2025, showing steady growth overall despite softer sports betting revenue. The Athens-listed gambling group pointed to strong lottery demand, expanding digital activity and strategic acquisitions as key drivers of performance. Sports betting slows Sports betting was the only major segment to decline in Q2. Revenue …

Virgin Media O2 warns of surge in gambling scam texts

Virgin Media O2 is urging its British audiences to be vigilant of ‘scam messages’ promoting offers and prizes related to gambling and other business sectors. The UK’s second-largest telecoms provider, with over 47 million connections across mobile, broadband, TV and fixed line, has raised concern about criminal gangs using gambling-linked messages to target consumers with …

Unlicensed Offshore Casinos Face MGCB Crackdown in Michigan

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has directed Betty Wins, Orbit Spins, Pacific Spins Casino, and Yabby Casino—all operated by offshore company Tech Zone, Inc., registered in the Union of Comoros—to immediately stop offering online …

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Polymarket Receives CFTC Approval to Restart U.S. Operations

Polymarket, the prominent online prediction betting platform, has been granted regulatory approval to relaunch in the United States, according to CEO Shayne Coplan. This green light from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ends the company’s three-year …

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California Court Rejects High 5 Entertainment’s Motions in Sweepstakes Dispute

The Superior Court of California has struck down four motions filed by High 5 Entertainment, deepening legal challenges faced by the company over its sweepstakes-based gaming platform. This marks a significant setback for High 5, as the court questioned …

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Picks William Hill to Lead Sportsbook Overhaul

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is shaking up its sportsbook operation with a new partnership that puts William Hill Nevada – the state’s largest sports betting operator—at the helm. The collaboration, pending regulatory approval, will bring a revamped retail experience and …

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Engage More, retain longer: how the LivematchPro ecosystem drives betting activity from start to finish

Attention is brief and hard to earn in the world of iGaming. With new sportsbook platforms emerging constantly, casual visitors expect more than just static displays. They expect speed, relevance, and deep immersion, especially when live sports are on. Yet, many operators continue to grapple with passive users, shortening session durations, and a frustratingly low …

Metal Genesis Announces “Barrel of a Gun” Song Collab with Priscilla Abby

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lemon Sky Studios has announced the release of the song “Barrel of a Gun” with renowned Malaysian artist Priscilla Abby, who has 1.29M subscribers on YouTube. “Barrel of a Gun” serves as the theme song for the studio’s original mech IP universe Metal Genesis. The official music video for the song, […]

ProgressPlay to Unveil Standalone Platform Upgrades at SBC Summit 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes ProgressPlay, a leading B2B iGaming platform provider, is proud to announce the exhibition of its latest, cutting-edge standalone platform upgrades at the SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon. The enhancements redefine the potential for operators to build a truly unique and sovereign iGaming empire. This significant investment in technology underscores ProgressPlay’s commitment […]

From gut feeling to game-changer: how AI is rewriting the rules of sports betting

Reading Time: 5 minutes Once upon a time, betting was all about gut feelings. You liked the underdog? You bet on them. Your mate swore their team was unbeatable? You trusted them. Fast forward to 2025, and the landscape looks more like a scene out of Moneyball meets Iron Man. Artificial intelligence isn’t just a […]