Author: Charles Shephardson

Yggdrasil has officially launched Giga Zombies GigaBlox globally, positioning the new video slot as the standout horror-themed release of the summer season. The game is set inside a lost ancient temple consumed by jungle, where a red-haired treasure hunter battles relentless zombie hordes across a post-apocalyptic landscape. Players are placed alongside the heroine as she uses Wilds as weapons and relies on a Progress Bar to survive wave after wave of undead enemies. The slot runs on a 6×5 reel setup with pay-anywhere wins, offering a modern gameplay structure designed to keep players engaged across every session. A range of…

FairGambling, a new transparency and rewards platform built for crypto casino players, has officially launched to the public with a comprehensive suite of player-focused tools. The platform enters a market that processed over $80 billion in crypto casino deposit volume last year, reflecting the enormous scale of the sector it aims to serve. FairGambling’s analytics layer already tracks more than $45 billion of that historical deposit flow in real time across the operators it currently covers. Despite the market’s scale, players have historically had limited tools to verify fairness, compare operators, or independently assess on-chain activity with any meaningful depth.…

Asaf Noifeld has stepped down as managing director of casino at FanDuel after spending more than four years leading the division. Noifeld confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post on 10 June 2026, revealing he had held the position since May 2022. Before taking on the FanDuel role, Noifeld spent over eight years with PokerStars, which operates under the same Flutter Entertainment umbrella as FanDuel. His time at PokerStars included roles as managing director of casino and director of product and innovation, giving him deep experience across the iGaming sector. Earlier in his career, Noifeld worked as a project manager…

Betty co-founder and group CEO Justin Park has spoken openly about the operator’s debut in the UK market, calling it a vital step toward building a global casino brand. The UK represents Betty’s second market after Ontario, with an Alberta launch also planned for later in 2026, as the company eyes continued international expansion. Park describes Betty UK informally as “High-Tax Betty,” framing the launch as a deliberate exercise in building the operational muscle needed for high-tax jurisdictions worldwide. “Even the markets we’re in like Ontario, who knows what happens to that tax rate in the future?” Park said, explaining…

Infingame, a leading aggregator in the iGaming industry, has published a new set of behavioral insights revealing how player expectations are shifting dramatically across global casino markets. The findings draw on aggregated performance observations across multiple operator environments, highlighting a decisive move away from traditional retention tactics toward faster, more personalized experiences. According to the analysis, operators still relying on static bonus campaigns and oversized game libraries are recording lower engagement efficiency compared to platforms built around responsive UX and real-time promotional customization. The report arrives as competition intensifies across both regulated and emerging markets, pushing operators to reconsider how…

Oddin.gg has announced an expanded partnership with AdmiralBet.ba, bringing its esports betting technology to the operator’s platform in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The expansion follows a successful rollout of the partnership in Poland, with AdmiralBet.ba now integrating Oddin.gg’s iframe and odds feed into its Bosnian operation. This move strengthens AdmiralBet’s esports offering in a key regulated Balkan market and further validates Oddin.gg’s standing as a trusted infrastructure partner. AdmiralBet is a European sportsbook and gaming brand operating under the NOVOMATIC AG Group, with a presence across Germany, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Italy. Through the integration, AdmiralBet.ba will offer bettors a dynamic…

Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin has delivered a stark warning to the gambling industry as she departs her role as President of France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). Her exit marks the end of a significant chapter in French gambling regulation, with her tenure defined by a firm commitment to consumer protection and harm reduction. Pascal Chevremont, a senior Treasury official and graduate of the École Nationale d’Administration, has been nominated to succeed her as ANJ President. Chevremont’s appointment was proposed by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and subsequently approved by the French Presidency, signalling a continuation of strong government oversight. The incoming president…

Monica Shafaq has joined gambling harm prevention tool BetBlocker as its new Director of Strategy and Partnerships, bringing extensive sector experience to the role. Duncan Garvie, the founder of BetBlocker, made the announcement via LinkedIn, confirming Shafaq’s appointment and outlining the responsibilities she will take on. Shafaq previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Gordon Moody, a prominent UK charity specialising in gambling harm treatment, before departing from that role in October 2025. Her leadership career also includes over 13 years as Chief Executive of Kaleidoscope Plus Group, a mental health and wellbeing organisation, between March 2010 and January 2024.…

Genius Sports has wrapped up a record-breaking football season, reporting a 16.6% increase in football margins for outsourced trading customers using its Edge software. The NYSE-listed technology group deployed Edge across European leagues throughout the 2025/26 season, delivering measurable margin and reliability gains for sportsbook operators worldwide. Edge, launched in 2024, functions as Genius Sports’ automated sportsbook pricing and optimisation platform, built on advanced machine-learning layers that monitor real-time betting activity. The software is engineered to recalculate odds at the fixture level, correlating customer betting activity across bet types including Match Result, Double Chance, Correct Score and Bet Builders. This…

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has confirmed the appointment of Ciarán Carruthers as its new chief executive officer. Carruthers becomes the GCGRA’s second permanent CEO, succeeding Kevin Mullally, who led the authority from its inception in September 2023 before stepping down in November 2025. Jim Murren, former CEO of MGM Resorts and GCGRA chairman, served as interim CEO during the leadership transition period. Carruthers brings nearly 40 years of experience across the global luxury resorts and gaming sectors to the role. He most recently served as CEO of Crown Resorts between September 2022 and November 2024, prior to which…