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Key Moments: GR8 Tech’s ULTIM8 Sportsbook powers BongoBongo’s expansion in key East African markets. BongoBongo pioneers GR8 Tech’s backend API integration for custom frontend experiences. GR8 Tech’s localized technology increased registration-to-deposit conversions by 12% and doubled user retention for an African operator in 2024. Partnership Fuels Growth in East Africa GR8 Tech has entered a strategic partnership with BongoBongo, an iGaming brand with a notable presence in Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and Kenya. BongoBongo, known for its aggressive growth and precise focus, is driving forward by adopting GR8 Tech’s ULTIM8 Sportsbook…

Key Moments: BETBY reported a 56.07% year-on-year increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for its sportsbook in Q3 2025 Total bets placed on BETBY’s platform rose by 24.92%, while active player numbers increased by 19.45% in Q3 2025 Betby.Games, BETBY’s esports product, achieved an 8.43% year-on-year gain in GGR and an 11.85% rise in active players for the quarter Strong Quarterly Results BETBY, a prominent sportsbook supplier, has announced positive third-quarter results for 2025, underscoring its continued expansion and the ability to generate sustained engagement across its international partner base.…

Key Moments: Vermont achieved a $20 million sports betting handle in September, a 19.8% year-over-year increase Football led wagering with $6.9 million in bets, followed by baseball, tennis, and soccer 13,159 local and 11,047 out-of-state users placed 818,441 bets during the month Robust September Recovery Drives Vermont Market Gains Following a subdued summer, Vermont’s legalized sports betting industry posted a notable rebound in September. According to the Vermont Liquor and Lottery, the state’s total sports betting handle hit $20 million. This figure reflects a 19.8% increase compared to the same…

Key Moments: Hub88 and Live88 have obtained gaming-related vendor licenses from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) Live88 is set to become the first licensed online live casino studio in the United Arab Emirates Both brands will maintain research and development activities in Tallinn, Estonia Regulatory Approvals Open UAE Market Access Hub88 and Live88 have been granted gaming-related vendor licenses by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent authority under the UAE Federal Government. This regulatory approval enables these two B2B brands from Yolo Group to…

Key Moments: Alea has achieved its fifth anniversary as a pure B2B iGaming aggregator since pivoting in 2020 The company expanded its platform from 2,000 games in 2020 to more than 16,000 games Alea has grown its workforce from a core team of 12 to over 80 employees, with continued expansion in key global markets B2C Origins to B2B Aggregation Specialist Alea’s trajectory began in 2012 as a B2C casino, but in 2020, the company embarked on a major transformation by focusing solely on game aggregation. This pivot was guided…

Key Moments: Fincore introduced its new Find It Within brand and platform on 15 October 2025 in London The rebrand emphasizes Fincore’s commitment to modern technology solutions for the iGaming industry The creative partnership with Amigo Partnership produced The Core, a visual identity embodying integrity and purpose Strategic Rebrand Aims for Industry Leadership Fincore has launched Find It Within, a comprehensive new brand identity and platform that signifies a pivotal moment in its mission to serve the iGaming sector. With this move, the company places a strong emphasis on its…

Key Moments: The Pools has named Joseph Carter-Bell as Director of Customer Success and Operations. Carter-Bell joins after prior roles at MrQ and LeoVegas Group, contributing 15 years of industry expertise. This hire follows a series of leadership appointments and a major rebranding campaign in the past 12 months. Leadership Transition at The Pools The Pools has strengthened its executive team by bringing on Joseph Carter-Bell as Director of Customer Success and Operations. In this new role, Carter-Bell is set to oversee a suite of responsibilities, including customer service, customer…

Key Moments: A proposed ordinance change seeks to attract new investors to Necochea’s casino and secure over 60 local jobs No investors showed interest in the first tender for the casino’s concession, leaving the venue’s future unclear Union and council representatives emphasize relocating the casino gaming hall as an alternative if the next tender fails Proposal Targets Casino Ordinance and Local Employment In Necochea, Argentina, a proposal has emerged to amend city regulations currently confining gambling activities to the existing Casino Complex. Initiated by Evangelina Almada of the Unión por…

Key Moments: Aurora is evaluating a proposal to raise the maximum number of video gaming terminals per establishment from five to six The total number of allowed gaming terminals in the city would rise by 40, bringing the citywide limit to 240 Officials project that the expansion could generate more than $200,000 in additional annual revenue for the city Proposed Expansion Plan Aurora officials have presented a plan that would permit establishments with gaming licenses to increase their allotment of video gaming terminals from the current maximum of five to…

Key Moments: MGM Yonkers has withdrawn its bid for a New York commercial casino license The company cited changing assumptions around competition and economic returns Three proposals now remain in the race for the New York licenses Withdrawal of MGM Yonkers from Licensing Process MGM Yonkers, which operates as a subsidiary of MGM Resorts, has decided to cease its pursuit of a new commercial casino license in New York. The company noted that the competitive and economic factors that originally underpinned its application in June have since changed, impacting the…