New Gamification Academy at SBC Summit to Present Fresh Approaches to Player Engagement

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   With gamification emerging as a driving force in the casino industry, SBC Summit introduces the Gamification Academy, an initiative built to confront pain points in engagement, retention, loyalty, and differentiation by exploring what truly keeps players coming back. Launched in partnership with leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider Soft2Bet, the Gamification […]

Safeguarding Gambling Operators Against Identity Fraud & Regulatory Pressure

The gambling industry is facing mounting challenges, from tightening regulations to a surge in identity fraud. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 14:00 BST, industry leaders will come together in an exclusive session, hosted by SBC Webinars in partnership with Shufti, to explore how operators can safeguard compliance while ensuring a seamless player experience. The …

KSA wants uniformity in Risk Assessments as KOA overhaul looms

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has called for ‘greater uniformity’ in the risk assessment of games offered by licensed Dutch operators. The conclusion follows its latest investigation into how operators conduct risk analyses under the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), a regime currently under review by the Ministry of Justice. The report reveals …

BetFury Welcomes VIP Users with up to $20,000 First-Week Rewards

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Reading Time: 3 minutes BetFury has recently set new standards for VIP communities worldwide. The platform has expanded the VIP Transfer Program, allowing players to carry over their loyalty status from other platforms and instantly unlock exclusive rewards. The first week brings an opportunity to claim up to $20,000, confirming BetFury’s position as a leader […]

Cloudbet maps regional betting trends in August–September 2025

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Leading crypto sportsbook and casino Cloudbet has released the first edition of Cloudbet Snapshot: Regional Crypto Betting Trends, a new series designed to track how bettors worldwide engage with their favorite sports. This inaugural snapshot, covering August to September 2025, analyzes betting activity across 12 of the most popular competitions—a curated […]

Casino Games and Console Games: Are They Really That Different?

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Games come in many shapes and sizes. This has long been the case. The digital age brings everything from slot machines to sprawling console adventures. Casino titles and console games might look like they live in two different worlds. One is often focused on quick play and chance. The other leans into storylines and hours […]

Brazil joins Macolin Convention to boost cooperation on sports integrity

Brazil has become the first South American nation to take full membership of the Macolin Convention, bolstering collaborative efforts against match-fixing and sports corruption. The Macolin Convention, formally known as the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, is the only legally binding international treaty designed to combat match-fixing. It facilitates cooperation …

BHA launches Project Beacon to map racing’s future fans

British racing has been handed its most detailed picture yet of how fans and potential customers view the sport, with the BHA confirming that Project Beacon will shape the way racing is presented to both bettors and the wider public. The findings suggest casual audiences are looking for simpler products and clearer narratives, while long-standing …

Greek authorities unearth potential gambling money laundering scandal

An investigation into alleged money laundering by high-ranking officials is about to set the gambling sector in Greece ablaze. Local news outlets report that the Hellenic AML Authority has uncovered a potential money laundering ring that involves around 200 individuals, some of which ministry officials and high-ranking civil servants. Whether knowingly or not, licensed gambling …