Author: Andrew Fletcher

Georgia has formally unveiled the complete terms of its International iGaming Licence framework, with full details published on the GISG website covering licensing, fees, and tax arrangements. The regime was soft-launched in July 2026, developed by Random Systems to bring the government, Ministry of Finance, Revenue Service, regulators, and banking sector under a single unified governance system. The framework’s ambitions were first outlined at SBC Summit Tbilisi on 15-16 July, where Random Systems Supervisory Board Member Vakhtang Katamadze appeared alongside gaming entrepreneur Nika Gigashvili of SMH Holdings. Georgian parliament had already accepted legislation establishing permits for the international provision of…

The iLottery channel is expanding at a remarkable pace, yet one of its oldest product categories continues to lag far behind the overall growth curve. Durba Sinha Roy, VP of iLottery Platform Product, Draw and Growth at Brightstar Lottery, has outlined where she believes the biggest opportunities currently reside within the sector. Despite forming the foundation of most lottery portfolios, draw games remain significantly underrepresented in the online space, pointing to a clear gap in the market. Industry data shows draw games account for only a fraction of total digital lottery sales, even as the broader iLottery channel continues its…

BETB2B has formally integrated PIN Projekt’s flagship poker platform into its ecosystem, giving all partnered brands and operators direct access to the product. The deal means that any brand relying on BETB2B’s technology infrastructure will now be able to offer a fully featured poker solution to its players. PIN Projekt’s platform was built with performance, accessibility, scalability, and player engagement optimisation as core design priorities from the outset. The product also features a mobile-first design and cross-platform functionality, ensuring players can access games seamlessly across devices without compromise. Operators gain access to a portfolio of cash games, tournament capabilities, and…

ThrillTech, a side-betting technology company, has launched ThrillArena, a new tournament platform designed to transform how operators engage and reward players. The platform brings together three distinct products, SlotsArena, LiveArena and SportsArena, into a single unified proposition available across casino, live and sports verticals. One of ThrillArena’s most distinctive features is its entirely player-funded prize pool model, removing the need for any operator contribution to tournament rewards. This approach is designed to give operators new revenue opportunities without the financial burden of traditional operator-funded prizes, making tournaments a more sustainable long-term proposition. Tournament scoring is built on a range of…

Kambi Group has announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with Peruvian operator Olimpo.bet, reinforcing its growing presence across Latin America. The renewed deal builds on an initial agreement struck in 2021 and signals continued confidence from both parties in their long-standing commercial relationship. Olimpo.bet will continue to benefit from Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook product, which has been central to the operator’s ability to compete effectively in the Peruvian market. A key advantage of remaining within the Kambi ecosystem is access to the provider’s global sports data loop feeds, a network that grows stronger as each partner contributes additional data. This…

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared an outright ban on online betting in Brazil on Friday, sending shockwaves through the global iGaming industry. The decision has caught major operators and suppliers off guard, given how dramatically Brazil’s gambling market had grown since being legalised two years ago. The Blask Index placed Brazil’s competitive earnings baseline at $9.5bn, while more than R$8.7bn (£1.2bn) in betting taxes were declared in the first half of 2026 alone. Operators including Flutter Entertainment, Betano, Superbet and bet365, alongside suppliers like Playtech, Kambi and Evolution, had all classified Brazil as a strategically important market. Flutter’s…

Topdog has secured $2.5m in seed funding led by Boston Seed Capital to scale its multiplayer real-money skill games platform in the United States. The latest round brings the company’s total capital raised to $4.1m, including pre-seed funding previously received from Lightspeed India. According to Topdog’s official statement, the fresh capital will be used to “accelerate user acquisition and introduce more real time multiplayer games built around sports.” Boston Seed Capital led the investment, with The Raine Group, Bullpen Capital, Versus Ventures, Spoondrift Capital and Permit Ventures all participating in the round. Peter Blacklow, managing director at Boston Seed Capital,…

ONLYPLAY will be present at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 from 29 September to 1 October, operating from Hall 2, Stand B111. The company is arriving at this year’s conference with a significant change, having recently unveiled a refreshed brand identity ahead of the event. After six years of growth across its team, products, partnerships and ambitions, ONLYPLAY says the new look is brighter, bolder and more reflective of where the company stands today. SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 will mark the first occasion the wider iGaming industry gets to see the new ONLYPLAY brand presented in full. The stand will feature…

Caesars Entertainment shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a $17.6bn acquisition proposal put forward by Fertitta Entertainment. The vote saw 65.4% of Caesars’ outstanding shares cast in support of the deal, representing a decisive mandate for the proposed takeover to move forward. Fertitta Entertainment is owned by businessman Tilman Fertitta, a prominent figure across the US gaming and hospitality industries with an extensive portfolio of brands. The group operates the well-known Golden Nugget casino brand, giving it an established footprint in the gaming sector before this latest and most significant expansion move. Fertitta Entertainment also operates Landry’s, a sprawling…

A German court has handed hacker and activist Lilith Wittmann a significant legal victory in her ongoing battle with the Malta Gaming Authority. Wittmann posted a screenshot on X this morning showing a German court judgment listing the Malta Gaming Authority and its CEO Charles Mizzi as applicants in proceedings against her. The court has confirmed a preliminary ruling clearing Wittmann to publicly identify the MGA as an organised crime enablement scheme in her public statements. Crucially, the judgment also permits her to use documents she obtained by hacking the Maltese regulator’s systems earlier this year, which will concern the…