Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: Gamingsoft will present its new AI White Label solution at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Italy this November. Operators are able to launch a complete online casino in just 20 minutes using Gamingsoft’s platform. The AI White Label offers customizable interfaces and features integrated AI tools for operations, automation, and player engagement. AI-Powered White Label Platform Introduced Gamingsoft is set to launch its latest AI White Label solution during SiGMA Central Europe 2025. The company’s ongoing innovations have gained attention at major global events, allowing Gamingsoft to engage…

Key Moments: David Bean, acting chair of the Indian Gaming Association, identified prediction markets as a significant threat to tribal gaming. Bean outlined the ongoing legal and regulatory response to prediction markets, indicating potential court battles ahead. The Indian Gaming Association plans to maintain Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr.’s legacy during the ongoing leadership transition. Industry Facing New Threats David Bean, who is serving as the acting chair for the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), has highlighted sports betting through prediction markets as one of the most severe risks tribal gaming has…

Key Moments: Betnacional announced its sponsorship of CazéTV’s live coverage for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on YouTube CazéTV reached 5.6 million concurrent viewers in 2025 during Flamengo vs. Chelsea and holds a 6.9 million device-connected record for Brazil vs. Croatia in the 2022 World Cup Betnacional has been authorized to operate fixed-odds betting from January 2025 under Ordinance SPA/MF No. 2.092/24 Strategic Partnership Shapes Digital Sports Engagement Betnacional, operating under Flutter Brazil, has taken a major step by becoming a sponsor of CazéTV’s live digital streams for the FIFA…

Key Moments: The SBC Summit 2025 welcomed over 30,000 attendees from 150 countries, exceeding last year’s turnout by 20%. The exhibition featured 700 sponsors and exhibitors, including 235 new partners, across 135,000m² and five halls. More than 72,000 hotel room nights were booked, delivering a significant boost to Lisbon’s tourism sector. Unprecedented International Participation Between September 16 and 18, the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and the MEO Arena played host to the SBC Summit 2025, marking it as the company’s most extensive event to date. Attendance soared to over…

Key Moments: William Hill has announced the closure of 200 betting shops in the UK to address mounting debt and regulatory challenges. The introduction of a £2 maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals eliminated a vital revenue source for bookmakers. Analysts have warned that as many as 2,000 to 3,000 additional betting shop closures could follow across the country. Large-Scale Closures Reflect Structural Industry Changes Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, has revealed plans to shut down approximately 200 betting shops across the UK as part of a broader…

Key Moments: Macau reported a 17 percent year-over-year rise in tourist arrivals during the Golden Week of October 2025 Gross gaming revenue reached MOP 181.3 billion (€20.6 billion) in the first nine months of 2025, achieving 80 percent of the city’s annual target CreditSights sees Macau positioned to meet or exceed its full-year gaming revenue projections if momentum continues Golden Week Drives Visitor Growth Macau’s gaming industry received a significant boost following a busy “Golden Week” holiday period, as indicated by recent research from CreditSights. The influx of tourists in…

Key Moments: DigiPlus has paused the GamePlus Brazil rollout less than a month after its soft launch on 22 September. The company is targeting an early 2026 full-scale relaunch with a product tailored to Brazilian preferences. DigiPlus has also submitted applications for an online gaming license in South Africa as part of its global growth plan. Strategic Adjustment in Brazil Launch DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has decided to temporarily suspend its GamePlus operations in Brazil, shortly after introducing its first brand outside Southeast Asia. This pause, effective 10 October, was reported…

Key Moments: Lotominas.bet operates under the regulation of the state government of Minas Gerais, ensuring legal and secure betting. Proceeds from the platform fund social initiatives in health, education, and security within Minas Gerais. Traditional Brazilian betting culture is preserved and enhanced through the modern and accessible online platform. Regulatory Strength and Local Impact Lotominas.bet, affiliated with Loteria Mineira (LEMG), stands apart in Brazil’s thriving gambling landscape by combining entertainment with a strict commitment to legality and transparency. Unlike many international platforms, it adheres to rigorous security measures set by…

Key Moments: Mayor Muriel Bowser has introduced legislation to legalize poker, blackjack, and expand commercial bingo within Washington, D.C. The proposal establishes operator fees, tax rates of 25% for poker and blackjack, and includes funding for regulatory positions in the Office of Lottery and Gaming. The plan faces legal, financial, and regulatory scrutiny, with upcoming hearings led by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie. Legislative Push for New Gaming Options Washington, D.C. may soon see regulated poker, blackjack, and expanded commercial bingo if Mayor Muriel Bowser’s initiative moves forward. The Poker and Blackjack…

Key Moments: Nevada Gaming Control Board member George Assad stated the state would not allow unlicensed platforms like KalshiEx LLC and Crypto.com to offer products resembling sports wagers. Recent federal court decisions in Maryland and Nevada have delivered mixed rulings concerning the legality of sports-linked contracts. Cases regarding Kalshi and Crypto.com are still ongoing, with the next hearing in Nevada scheduled for December. State Authority Emphasized in Ongoing Dispute At a recent meeting, Nevada Gaming Control Board member George Assad made it clear that the state intends to take a…