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Key Moments: Ontario’s iGaming market has rapidly expanded since its launch in April 2022, drawing both international operators and millions of players Live casino games featuring real dealers and studio streaming have driven growth through increased realism and engagement Regulation by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has attracted trusted brands, ensuring fair play and strong responsible gambling tools Surging Growth Driven by Live Casino Innovation Ontario’s iGaming sector has flourished in the three years since its inception, establishing itself as one of the leading regulated gambling marketplaces…

Key Moments: Vixio has attained ISO 27001 certification for its information security management systems. The company has introduced the next-generation Vixio Workspace, an AI-powered compliance platform. Vixio received the Compliance Solution of the Year award at the 2025 International Business Awards and Best RegTech Platform at the FinTech Breakthrough Awards for the second year in a row. Commitment to Security and Trust Vixio, a prominent provider of regulatory intelligence and change management solutions, has reached two significant milestones: successfully obtaining ISO 27001 certification and rolling out the latest version of…

Key Moments: Ciaran Lacey has been named Chief Technology Officer, set to join the executive team in October 2025. Lacey will play a central role in the rollout of Xtremepush’s new Agentic AI solution, currently in beta testing. Co-founder Kevin Collins has transitioned from Chief Technology Officer to Chief Operating Officer. Leadership Transition Fuels Growth Strategy Xtremepush is recognized for its AI-powered CRM, gamification, and loyalty marketing platforms. The company has now taken a pivotal step by hiring Ciaran Lacey as its incoming Chief Technology Officer. Lacey will begin his…

Key Moments: Live! Casino Virginia has opened a recruitment center as it seeks to fill over 500 positions for its Petersburg location expected to launch in January 2026. Permanent casino development in Petersburg is scheduled after the temporary venue, with an opening planned for 2027. Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Tribe have started operations at a temporary gaming hall in Norfolk, marking the area’s first casino. Hiring Push for New Casino Venue Live! Casino Virginia has established a recruitment center in Petersburg to support staffing for its anticipated temporary gaming…

Key Moments: The Milli Piyango İdaresi (MPİ) has submitted about 420,000 criminal complaints against unauthorized gambling sites to MASAK. Turkish authorities have blocked 10,519 international gaming servers and 1,473 advertising sites since May. Financial intelligence units have tracked illicit gambling flows totaling Turkish lira 2.2 billion in 2024 and Turkish lira 3.6 billion so far in 2025. National Lottery Steps Up in Major Enforcement Push Turkey’s national lottery office, the Milli Piyango İdaresi (MPİ), has become a central player in Ankara’s expanded offensive against illegal gambling. The agency’s chairman and…

Key Moments: WorldMatch has entered a partnership with Solverde.pt, expanding its presence in the Portuguese online gaming market Players on Solverde.pt now have access to WorldMatch’s collection of slots and innovative gaming mechanics Solverde.pt introduced Crash Games in 2024, maintaining its role as a trailblazer in digital gaming Enhanced Offerings for Portuguese Online Casino Players A new partnership has been established between WorldMatch and Solverde.pt, aiming to reinvent Portugal’s online casino experience. Solverde.pt, supported by more than five decades of experience from the Solverde Group and its portfolio of land-based…

Key Moments: The Dutch regulator KSA has issued a warning to 888 due to inadequate customer service accessibility following its July 2025 market reentry. Players reported long wait times for live chat and problems receiving welcome bonuses, prompting the operator to hire more staff and resolve technical issues. KSA is preparing to introduce stricter oversight on operator influence and may implement new duty-of-care guidelines based on upcoming research findings. Regulatory Warning Challenges 888’s Market Relaunch 888’s reintroduction to the Netherlands’ iGaming sector has encountered early difficulties after the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)…

Key Moments: Allwyn International AG finalized syndication of $1.5 billion in acquisition financing Deal includes a $1,000 million seven-year Term Loan B and a $500 million six-year Term Loan A Acquisition of approximately 62.3% of PrizePicks is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 Acquisition Financing Structure Allwyn International AG has completed the syndication for a total of $1.5 billion to fund its planned acquisition of PrizePicks. The financing package consists of a seven-year Term Loan B facility with a principal value of $1,000 million, underwritten by Allwyn…

Key Moments: Betting advertisements accounted for the majority of ad violations in India during the first half of 2025 ASCI investigated 6,117 ads between April and September, marking a 102% year-over-year rise in cases processed Meta platforms hosted 78.9% of all flagged digital advertising violations Surge in Online Betting Ads Triggers Regulatory Concerns The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has issued an alert regarding an escalating number of illegal betting promotions infiltrating digital channels. According to ASCI’s latest half-yearly report, the first half of 2025 saw betting advertisements represent…

Key Moments: DEGEN Studios has hired Danny Gordon as Head of Studio to oversee creative direction and production. Gordon brings previous experience from Four Leaf Gaming, Microgaming, and Entain. The studio is developing several new projects focused on bold game design and innovation. Strategic Leadership for Creative Growth DEGEN Studios has selected Danny Gordon to step into the role of Head of Studio, underscoring the company’s commitment to developing products specifically for gaming enthusiasts. Previously, known for his impactful roles at Four Leaf Gaming, Microgaming, and Entain, Gordon is recognized…