Author: Andrew Fletcher

Infingame, a B2B iGaming aggregation provider, has announced a new partnership with game development studio Evoplay to expand its content offering for operators worldwide. The collaboration sees Evoplay’s portfolio of titles fully integrated into Infingame’s aggregation platform, giving operators access to a broader range of high-performing games. Evoplay is described as an award-winning studio known for innovative and immersive gaming experiences that have gained recognition across multiple regulated and emerging markets. Infingame clients now have seamless access to Evoplay’s diverse portfolio, which includes slots, instant games, and cutting-edge formats designed to drive player engagement. The integration is delivered through a…

Northern Shell, the investment company owned by media tycoon Richard Desmond, has been ordered to pay more than £40m after losing a legal battle with the Gambling Commission. The dispute centred on the awarding of the fourth National Lottery licence, which Allwyn secured in March 2022 after seeing off competition from The New Lottery Company, Italy’s Sisal, and incumbent Camelot. The New Lottery Company and Northern Shell jointly filed a legal challenge, claiming the regulator wrongly awarded the licence to Allwyn and that The New Lottery Company should have won instead. The claimants also alleged that the Gambling Commission and…

TESTA has conducted live sportsbook testing across Brazil’s PIX payment ecosystem to identify operational weaknesses before World Cup 2026 demand arrives. An estimated 85% of Brazilians planned to bet during the last World Cup, and Brazil’s betting market now processes roughly R$30 billion in monthly wagering activity. PIX has become the dominant payment behaviour in the market, with registrations, deposits, withdrawals, and live betting activity capable of compressing into very short windows. When small points of friction emerge during those windows, the consequences for operators and players alike become significantly more severe. TESTA used real users, real devices, and real-money…

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council has appointed Daniel Lindsay as its new Director of Strategic Delivery, marking a notable addition to its leadership team. The appointment follows Kane Purdy’s installation as Chair of the organisation back in April, continuing a period of leadership development at the BGC. Lindsay steps into the role on a temporary basis, covering for Stephanie Wong, who is preparing to begin her maternity leave in the near future. His arrival brings fresh experience to the BGC, as Lindsay joins directly from Metropolitan Gaming, where he previously held a senior position. The Betting and Gaming Council…

Flutter Entertainment shareholders have voted against a special resolution that would have granted the board significantly expanded control over the company’s stock structure. The proposal sought to create what are commonly referred to as blank check preferred stocks, a mechanism that gives boards considerable discretion over issuing new shares. The resolution failed to secure the full backing required from shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting, marking a notable setback for the board. Special resolutions of this kind typically require a higher threshold of shareholder approval than ordinary resolutions, making the vote a meaningful signal from investors. Flutter Entertainment is…

Amusnet has wrapped up a prominent participation at NEXT.io Valletta 2026, held on May 27–28 at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta, Malta. The conference brought together operators, suppliers, affiliates, and market experts from across the globe to discuss the future of iGaming. Amusnet delivered strong brand visibility throughout the event while creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, dialogue, and collaboration across the sector. A central feature of the company’s involvement was expert-led panel contributions from several members of the Amusnet Gaming team. Hayley Joseph, commercial projects manager, participated in the session “Africa Isn’t One Market,” offering insight into the diversity…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is moving to centralise oversight of its gambling sector through a new government-backed monitoring platform announced in Kinshasa. Officials from the Ministry of Finance outlined the initiative on 30 May, detailing plans to strengthen supervision of gaming operations across the entire country. Didier Bobwa, who heads information systems and monitoring of gaming activities within the ministry, revealed the platform during a press briefing in Kinshasa. Despite estimates suggesting iGaming operators have generated nearly $1.7 billion in annual revenue since legislation was passed, the country has reportedly collected only around $1 million in taxes. Bobwa stated…

Polymarket, the New York-based predictions platform, has secured a new partnership with Germany-headquartered football media firm OneFootball ahead of the World Cup. The deal represents a significant distribution opportunity for Polymarket within the mainstream sports media landscape, expanding its global visibility considerably. Polymarket has been on an aggressive marketing push in the lead-up to the World Cup, with this latest agreement forming a key part of that broader strategy. OneFootball is a well-established football media company based in Germany, giving Polymarket direct access to a large and highly engaged international football audience. The partnership is expected to introduce Polymarket’s predictions…

Stake has officially launched in the province of Buenos Aires, marking its debut in the Argentine regulated betting sector after a rapid global expansion push. The Australia-founded operator is headquartered in Curaçao and operates as both an online sportsbook and casino across multiple international markets. The Argentine launch comes just four weeks after Stake entered Mexico, demonstrating the company’s aggressive and accelerating approach to Latin American market penetration. Argentina represents Stake’s fifth Latin American market overall, underlining the region’s growing importance to the operator’s long-term international growth strategy. The Buenos Aires province was selected as the entry point, reflecting its…

Sportradar’s SVP of Marketing Services, Nikolaus Beier, says operators still have significant opportunities to capitalise on the FIFA World Cup 2026 with under two weeks until kick-off. Beier stressed that even operators who feel underprepared can still make the most of the tournament by executing smarter, more flexible campaigns in the remaining time available. “Operators have ample time to refine, scale and kick off their campaigns,” Beier said, adding: “There is still everything to play for!” He noted that the biggest moments determining marketing success have not yet arrived, meaning the competitive landscape remains wide open for well-prepared operators. Beier…