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Key Moments: Bombay Group has named Rhiannon Bach as Chief Marketing Officer and Lauren Findlay as Chief Digital Officer Bach is set to steer global marketing initiatives and guest engagement across Bombay’s hospitality brands Findlay has been appointed to lead Yolo.com and drive Bombay’s digital transformation efforts New Leadership Elevates Digital Ambitions Bombay Group has made significant changes within its executive leadership, appointing Rhiannon Bach as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Lauren Findlay as Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Both join the C-suite at a key juncture for the organization’s evolving…

Key Moments: Whale.io has unveiled Battlepass Season 3, granting players access to $77,000 in total bonuses and rewards. This season’s Battlepass features 11 ranks, 101 progression levels, and a cashback model scaling up to 22%. The Battlepass is available for $1.99 or 4,999 $WHALE, targeting Whale.io’s global base of over 20 million users. Structured Rewards Redefine Player Engagement Whale.io, a leader in crypto casino and sports betting, has launched Battlepass Season 3, establishing a new benchmark for online casino rewards. Unlike conventional bonuses capped at $1,000–$2,000 with challenging terms, Whale.io’s…

Key Moments: Lawmakers in Austria have taken steps toward liberalizing the country’s online casino sector by the end of 2025 The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) projects €1.4bn in potential tax revenue by 2031 with a fully licensed market Up to 30 operators are positioned to enter immediately upon the introduction of new licensing regulations Growing Momentum for Regulatory Change Operators throughout Austria are closely monitoring proposed legislation that would dismantle the current online casino monopoly before 2026. According to the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG),…

Key Moments: Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency (CRSLGA) has enacted new powers to penalize unlicensed online betting platforms and engage global tech partners in compliance efforts. The latest law, signed by Governor Bassey Otu, allows collaboration with Google for content removal and ad restrictions starting October 15. The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) will introduce an 11% gross gaming income tax and a standard ₦100 million annual operator fee in 2026, waiving license charges for the current year. New Law Strengthens Enforcement of Online Gaming…

Key Moments: Intralot has completed its €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive, forming Bally’s Intralot. Bally’s Corporation has become the largest shareholder in Intralot following the deal’s closure. Bally’s plans to use $1.0 billion to reduce secured debt and will invest $200 million in its Chicago casino project. Creation of Bally’s Intralot through Landmark Merger Intralot has finalized its €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive, resulting in the formation of a combined entity called Bally’s Intralot. The purchase, which included both cash and new Intralot shares, positions Bally’s…

Key Moments: Wazdan has partnered with NorthStar Gaming Inc., enhancing its presence in Canada’s iGaming market. NorthStar’s platform now features Wazdan’s leading titles and signature game mechanics for Ontario players. Executives from both companies have emphasized the significance of the collaboration for player engagement and growth. Strategic Collaboration Enhances Game Offering On 13th October 2025, Wazdan, a developer renowned for game experiences that prioritize player rewards, announced a partnership with NorthStar Gaming Inc., a major Canadian online casino operator powered by Playtech. This agreement is designed to expand Wazdan’s footprint…

Key Moments: Kiron has extended its partnership with Kaizen Gaming through the launch of GOAL Premier in Mexico, Nigeria, and Chile The rollout introduces LatAm Single and Champions Single formats to Betano’s user base in these regions GOAL Premier delivers two-minute, mobile-centric virtual football matches for Betano players Partnership Expansion and Market Reach Kiron has broadened its collaboration with Kaizen Gaming, launching its feature virtual football title, GOAL Premier, through Betano in Mexico, Nigeria, and Chile. This expansion marks an increased strategic presence in regions known for strong football enthusiasm.…

Key Moments: COMESA launched its Digital Retail Payments Platform on October 9, 2025, aiming to streamline cross-border payments in local currencies. Kenya has played a leading role in the platform’s rollout, with government leaders highlighting its potential for enhanced financial integration. The platform is positioned to widen access to online betting, especially among unbanked communities across Africa. COMESA’s Payment Innovation Targets Seamless Transactions The inauguration of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa’s (COMESA) Digital Retail Payments Platform marks a significant advancement for the continent’s online betting sector. COMESA,…

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,…