Day: 5 November 2025

Key Moments: ClearStake has raised £1.5 million in a recent funding round The new capital will drive the rollout of ID by Bank, enabling instant player identity verification Industry veterans and entrepreneurs from leading iGaming companies backed the investment Strong Industry Support for ClearStake ClearStake, a company focused on revolutionizing player verification in the UK iGaming sector, has completed a £1.5 million funding round with participation from prominent industry figures. These investors include Michael Brady (Bede Gaming, Conexus), Simon Collins (Ex Foxy Bingo, Gaming Realms plc), Savvas Fellas (MrQ.com), Will…

Key Moments: Group revenue climbed by 34 percent to €162.6 million in the first nine months of 2025 EBITDA surged 55 percent to €54.1 million during the same period The company raised its full-year 2025 revenue and EBITDA forecasts above previous guidance Financial Highlights from the First Nine Months of 2025 ZEAL Network SE, recognized as Germany’s top online lottery operator, reported a robust period of growth across multiple business segments within the first nine months of 2025. The company realized a 34 percent rise in group revenue, reaching €162.6…

Key Moments Advantech has launched the DPX-S460, enhancing its S-series lineup with AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series APUs The new platform features Zen 4 architecture, RDNA3 graphics supporting four 4K monitors, and integrated AI acceleration Backward compatibility with ten previous S-series generations has been designed to maximize investment protection Advantech has rolled out the DPX-S460, its latest S-series gaming platform, featuring the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series APU. With the inclusion of Zen 4 core technology, powerful RDNA3 graphics, and on-board AI acceleration, Advantech is positioning this platform as a…

Key Moments: President Peter Pellegrini has vetoed legislation intended to liberalize Slovakia’s online gambling sector The bill would have allowed both domestic and international operators to seek licenses under new rules Pellegrini’s office raised concerns over insufficient consumer protections and called for renewed legislative debate Reform Efforts Paused by Presidential Veto President Peter Pellegrini has rejected a legislative proposal that sought to revamp Slovakia’s online gambling sector, returning the bill to Parliament for additional discussion. This move interrupts what advocates described as a landmark shift in the nation’s regulations regarding…

Key Moments: Botswana’s gaming industry has been projected to exceed P1 billion (€78 million) in revenue during the next financial year. The Motshameko o Phepa (Responsible Play) campaign launched in Francistown and is expanding to over 500 sites by March next year. Olympic athlete Nijel Amos and social influencers have joined forces with the Gambling Authority to champion responsible gambling. Strong Revenue Growth Puts Botswana’s Gambling Market in Focus Botswana’s gaming industry aims to exceed P1 billion (€78 million) in revenue next financial year. This would quadruple the nation’s usual…

Key Moments: Winvia Entertainment has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange AIM under the ticker WVIA The company raised £40m through its IPO, achieving a £205m valuation A voluntary code for Prize Draw Competitions is set to be introduced this year, with no immediate regulation Winvia’s Market Debut and Strategic Direction Winvia Entertainment has officially started trading shares on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM), under the ticker symbol WVIA. The prize draw and igaming operator generated £40m from its initial public offering, entering the market with…

Key Moments: The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue has initiated hearings on Senate Bill 592, aiming to permit mobile sports betting through partnerships with the state’s 11 federally recognized tribes. The proposed bill would create a “hub-and-spoke” framework, requiring all betting servers to be located on tribal land in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). Industry stakeholders and tribal nations have expressed early support and opposition, with major concerns centered around the proposed 60% revenue share for partner tribes. Senate Bill 592 Debuts in Legislature Formal…

Key Moments: The District 9 Senate seat race has become pivotal in Texas’s ongoing discussion about gambling legislation John Huffman has secured over $3 million in support from corporate donors and PACs, while Leigh Wambsganss has collected about $250,000 from conservative groups Recent polls show that over 70 percent of Texans back casino legalization through public referendum Election Overview The special election in Tarrant County for Texas Senate District 9 has unexpectedly gained state-wide importance, largely due to its potential influence on future gambling laws. The vacancy left by Republican…

Key Moments: The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to prohibit all advertising related to online betting platforms The measure now awaits discussion in the Senate, with key deliberations pending in various committees Article 8 of the bill aims to ban the promotion, sponsorship, bonuses, and influencer endorsements for gambling Legislative Progress and Political Debate A legislative initiative to tighten regulation of online gambling advertisements in Argentina is advancing. The bill, brought forth by the Civic Coalition (Coalición Cívica), passed the Chamber of Deputies in November 2024 with 140 votes…

Key Moments: Crypto.com partners with Hollywood.com to offer event contracts on actors, movies, TV shows, and more Robinhood rolls out new event contracts tied to major award shows and pop culture events Firms shift focus to entertainment markets amid scrutiny of sports event contracts by U.S. states Strategic Alliances Emerge in Entertainment Markets Crypto.com and Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) have both made significant pushes into entertainment and pop culture event contracts, aiming to capture increased interest from prediction market traders. Crypto.com, an established player in this sector, recently entered into…