Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: Gen-Z players have formed gambling habits through loot boxes, skin casinos, and grey-market platforms that evade traditional regulatory measures. Current responsible gambling models struggle to address risks outside regulated casino environments, creating gaps in player safety. Kris Galloway advocates for the integration of behavioral AI and dynamic interventions to proactively detect and mitigate user risk, while raising concerns about privacy and regulatory expertise. Changing Dynamics in Player Risk The evolution of responsible gambling tools has long been at the forefront of the iGaming sector’s efforts to protect its…

Key Moments: The Malta Gaming Authority received 68 suspicious betting reports between July and September 2025 Football and tennis represented the highest number of suspicious activities, with 29 and 26 cases respectively Most notifications of irregular betting activity in Q3 were linked to Europe, with 30 alerts Quarterly Rise in Reported Irregularities The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) documented a moderate increase in suspicious betting alerts in its Sports Betting Integrity Report for the third quarter of 2025. During July through September, MGA recorded 68 alerts related to questionable betting outcomes,…

Key Moments: Former Spanish international Luis García is set to appear at SiGMA Central Europe as a special guest of 1xBet. García’s attendance is scheduled for November 5 during the summit taking place in Rome from November 3–6, 2025. SiGMA Central Europe remains a major networking and industry event, highlighting regulatory, technological, and market trends within the iGaming sector. Luis García to Join 1xBet During Key Summit Renowned football figure Luis García, celebrated for both his international career and his UEFA Champions League success with Liverpool, has been announced as…

Key Moments: Realistic Games has extended its reach in the UK and Ireland by entering a new partnership with QuinnBet. QuinnBet users now gain instant access to top-performing Realistic Games titles, spanning slots, instant wins, and table games. Popular games such as European Roulette, BarX, 9 Rhino Fast Fire, and Phantom Tides are included in the launch portfolio. New Distribution Agreement Expands Reach Realistic Games has taken a significant step in its ongoing growth by joining forces with sportsbook and casino operator QuinnBet, strengthening its footprint across both the UK…

Key Moments: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), banning sweepstakes gambling starting January 1, 2026 The new law gained unanimous support in both legislative chambers, with 36-0 in the Senate and 63-0 in the Assembly Sweepstakes operators, payment processors, geolocation providers, and other related businesses will face misdemeanor charges for violations, including fines up to $25,000 or a year in county jail Comprehensive Ban on Sweepstakes Casinos Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), effectively prohibiting sweepstakes casinos throughout California beginning January…

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…