Playtech steadfast in H1 but rest-of-year uncertainty remains

Playtech’s shares as of this morning, 9 July, have gone up 18% to 377.7p per share after the firm revealed an unexpected H1 trading performance. The FTSE 250 company lauded “continued strength in Mexico and Colombia” and “excellent performance” in the US, driving an above-expectations performance for the firm overall. Estimated FY26 guidance places Adjusted […]

John Cook: are events still at the centre of the marketing universe? 

Writing for SBC News, SBC Media Commercial Director John Cook explores the relationship between media and events as he explains how media can enable marketeers to make the most out of the industry shows. In the iGaming industry, much of our calendars are dominated by the various different conferences and exhibitions dotted throughout the year.  […]

SBC Summit to explore fintech’s role in faster, safer player payments

SBC Summit will place the technologies transforming payments, compliance and player experiences under the spotlight with a dedicated Fintech conference track, taking place on Tuesday, 29 September.  Bringing together operators, payment providers, fintech specialists and compliance experts, the track will explore how businesses can modernise payment infrastructure, navigate evolving regulation, strengthen fraud prevention, improve digital […]

Michael Burry expecting predictions downfall as he invests in Flutter and DraftKings

Popular US investor Michael Burry is placing his bets on the gambling industry in anticipation of a downturn in fortunes for the prediction markets space. Burry, who rose to prominence after heavily profiting from the 2008 US housing crash, told readers of his Substack on Wednesday that he had acquired positions in US gambling giants […]

iGaming cannot permit AI use to run wild

Artificial intelligence is not merely a passing fad – something that we are all too familiar with. It has claimed centre stage, and is simply refusing to step out of a spotlight that could see industry dynamics changed forever. “It’s like having a very, very powerful machine gun. You need to know how to use […]

ELA Games releases Flames Fruits Frenzy Hold and Win slot

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New title adds a Hold & Win bonus to the studio’s retro fruit-themed “Flames Fruits Frenzy” line. ELA Games has released a new slot title, Flames Fruits Frenzy Hold and Win, expanding its Flames Fruits Frenzy series with a Hold & Win bonus feature. The game uses classic fruit-machine iconography, including cherries, lemons, oranges, grapes, […]

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Games Global and Posh Monkey Studios debut brand-new reel expansion feature in Fishin’ Madness™ QUADGROWS™

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  Games Global has cast its line into the popular fishing genre with the launch of Fishin’ Madness QUADGROWS, developed by exclusive partner Posh Monkey Studios, introducing an all-new evolving reel mechanic that continuously unlocks new ways to win. Leveraging the enduring appeal of the classic genre, Fishin’ Madness QUADGROWS features the innovative QUADGROWS feature, […]

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ZEAL acquires SevenCanyon and enters the highly attractive UK prize draw market

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  ZEAL Network SE has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 96.5 percent of the shares in SevenCanyon Limited, in which ZEAL already holds a 3.5 percent stake. With this acquisition, the market leader for online lotteries in Germany is entering the UK market, gaining immediate access to Europe’s largest market for digital prize draw offerings. “SevenCanyon is one […]

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Gaming1: long-term success combines entertainment and responsibility 

In a highly regulated industry technology creates opportunities, but people and culture determine whether you capture them. Those that develop strong ethical practices are sure to make headway as players increasingly look for trustworthiness across all aspects of a company’s operations. In conversation with SBC News, Gaming1 Chief Transformation and People Officer, Steven Scheers, elaborates […]