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Key Moments: Gespa’s 2024 report has found that online player protection measures remain robust, yet sports betting continues to present significant risks. The majority of high-loss players in Switzerland are young men between 18 and 29, mostly participating in sports betting. Gespa has announced plans for increased inspections and mystery shopping at retail sports betting outlets in 2025. Switzerland’s Responsible Gambling Efforts Assessed Switzerland’s gambling authority, Gespa, has released its latest assessment regarding the player protection initiatives implemented by Swisslos and Loterie Romande. The review, “Evaluation report: effectiveness of the…

Key Moments: Million Games and Wagercomms have launched Hard Eight Poker™, featuring a mobile-first design and dual progressive jackpots This fast-paced table game introduces Ante betting, Red/Black decisions, and optional Progressive Eight side bets Hard Eight Poker™ offers multi-tier payouts, including 5:1 for a Pair of Eights, 25:1 for a Hard Eight, and 50:1 for Triple Eights New Table Game Arrives Through Million Stars Partner Program Million Games has partnered with Wagercomms to launch Hard Eight Poker™. The game is a strategic, fast-paced table title featuring dual progressive jackpots. It…

Key Moments: ORGC confirmed plans to revive its campaign for a casino along Highway 54 near the Osage River Last year’s Amendment 5 was defeated with 52.5% voting no and 47.5% voting yes If the proposal reaches the 2026 ballot, Initiative Petition Reform could introduce new hurdles Fresh Push for Osage River Casino After Narrow Loss A private group of investors, Osage River Gaming and Conventions (ORGC), is renewing its bid to establish a casino near the Osage River, undeterred by its narrow defeat at the polls last year. The…

Key Moments: ESPN personalities, including Mina Kimes and Stephen A. Smith, have promoted the Solitaire Cash app amid ongoing legal challenges for developer Papaya Gaming. Lawsuits allege Solitaire Cash used bots to simulate real players, raising serious concerns about game integrity and consumer deception. Public backlash and social media criticism intensified after Stephen A. Smith was seen playing the app during an NBA Finals broadcast. Controversial Promotions by ESPN Hosts Several prominent ESPN figures have come under criticism for endorsing Solitaire Cash, a mobile gaming application developed by Papaya Gaming.…

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…