Day: 2 April 2026

Key Moments: The Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) has been formed by seven national gaming associations from the Western Balkans. Serbia’s gaming industry generated over €214 million ($247 million) in 2024, with Serbian-developed games reaching nearly 300 million downloads worldwide. Bulgaria recorded 54,000 self-exclusion enrollments since March 2025, as part of a new one-year voluntary program. Formation of a Regional Coalition Seven gaming industry associations from the Western Balkans have joined forces to establish the Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF), intending to enhance cooperation and advance the gaming sector across the region.…

Key Moments: 35,072 unintended jackpots were triggered on William Hill UK’s platform due to a software error Several players reported six-figure winnings before their accounts were frozen and the operator disputed the funds Estimated financial impact is in the tens of millions, with exposure likely between £5 million and £30 million Jackpot Glitch Causes Unprecedented Number of Payouts A software malfunction resulted in William Hill UK awarding 35,072 online slot jackpots within a recent timeframe, a staggering increase from 518 jackpots distributed during the same period a week earlier, as…