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High 5 Games to be charged with 1,065 criminal counts of illegal gaming activity

The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division has issued a summary suspension of the license for Online Gaming Service Provider,...

Regulation
Minnesota lawmakers push to legalize sports gambling with new bill

A bill for Sports betting in Minnesota has been filed, with proponents calling it an “opportunity to set a national standard...

Legislation
FanDuel unveils “Bet Back Token” product launch ahead of March Madness

FanDuel, Flutter’s largest brand and US market leader in online sports betting, today announced new industry-first product innovations in time...

Operator News
bet365 officially launches in Illinois

Illinois becomes the 12th live state in which bet365 is available in the United States, bet365 is currently available in...

Launches
Swedish regulator hits unlicensed operator GGBET with ban

The Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has banned ASG 360 Services Limited / GGBET from providing gambling services in Sweden without...

Regulation
Rhode Island looks to expand the number of sports betting operators

A group of Rhode Island senators has introduced legislation that would transform the state’s sports betting market from one of...

Legislation
Fast Track seals deal with Vincitu in Italy

Italian gaming brand Vincitu has officially launched their operations on Fast Track’s CRM platform. The partnership, first established in 2024, has now entered its next phase with the successful integration...

Business News
Digitain Group products live in Brazil’s regulated market

Digitain, a leading provider of sportsbook and casino platform solutions, is proud to announce that it is among the first game and software suppliers to successfully meet Brazil’s new regulatory standards....

Business News
MARKETING NEWS
Ladbrokes launches new Cheltenham Festival TV ad

Leading bookmaker Ladbrokes has announced the launch of its latest TV campaign, ‘A Racing Certainty’, ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. It’s the latest work to be written and produced by...

Marketing
Evoke selects Who Wot Why for William Hill Vegas account

Independent creative company Who Wot Why has been appointed agency of record for William Hill Vegas, which is part of leading betting and gaming company Evoke Group. Their brief is...

Marketing
Allwyn to sell National Lottery games at Aldi self-checkouts

Aldi has announced a new change coming to its self-checkouts across the UK in the hopes of “improving the shopping experience for customers”. Currently, shoppers can only buy lottery tickets at manned...

Lotto
Jumbo Interactive post first half revenue of $66.1 million

Jumbo Interactive Limited has announced its results for the half year ended 31 December 2024, revenue was down 10.5% to $66.1 million, underlying EBITDA1 down 12.9% to $30.6 million. Managed...

Lotto
Kalshi rolls out single-game event contracts ahead of March Madness

Kalshi is offering a number of single-game NCAA conference tournament event contracts ahead of March Madness that begins next week.  Kalshi, a popular financial exchange market, informed the Commodity Futures...

Sports Betting
Arizona monthly sports wagers near $850 million

Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $849 million on sports in December of 2024,according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 22.5% Increase when...

Sports Betting
Monzo’s gambling block stops over £9 million in gambling payments

Monzo reveals new data showing it has blocked £9,000,000 in gambling transactions in 2024 alone an 8% year on year rise since 2023 – since introducing new features to its gambling...

Payments
Betsson Group added back to Finland’s payment blocking list

Betsson Group and its subsidiary BML Group have been placed again on the payment blocking list by the National Police Board. The decision was taken as the BML Group Ltd, a subsidiary of Betsson...

Payments
Trinity Impact: A New Adventure in Lumina Awaits!

Play’n GO introduces Trinity Impact, a vibrant new slot that combines adventure, magic, and teamwork in a quest to save the mystical realm of Lumina. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world...

Games
Play’n GO’s Medusa’s Madness Unleashes a Stone-Cold Challenge

Prepare to face the legendary Gorgon in Medusa’s Madness, a mythology-infused slot where every cascade brings players closer to her petrifying power. Step into the depths of Medusa’s lair, where a...

Games

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Fast Track -Ain’t no rest for the wicked

Imagine Live -Robin The Fair

Imagine Live is excited to announce the launch of its newest game show, “Robin The Fair.” This simple yet adventurous show is set to captivate players with its unique and exciting concept inspired by the legendary Robin Hood.

WorldMatch – Games 2024

Short video presentation of WM Games 2024. We offer a truly rich and varied catalogue: the large range of WM games will satisfy anybody who is seeking entertainment. Are you ready to play?

 

Play’n GO – Potion of Madness

Every Scatter unleashes the unpredictable power of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, turning reels wild and unlocking thrilling features.

 

BlueBet asks PointsBet shareholders to back takeover bid

BlueBet Holdings is pleased to provide further detail regarding its Non-Binding Indicative offer to acquire 100% of the shares in PointsBet Holdings  by way of scheme of arrangement. The offer...

M&A
Optimove acquires gamification marketing provider Adact

Optimove has announced today the acquisition of Adact, a breakthrough provider of gamification marketing solutions. Adact’s platform enables brands to create interactive gamification experiences, including lotteries, quizzes, prediction games, and...

M&A
Svenska Spel names Amäni Radwan as new CFO 

Amäni Radwan has been appointed as the new CFO of Svenska Spel. She most recently came from a role as Head of Group Finance at Svenska Spel. Amäni Radwan will...

People News
FDJ announces new executive leadership team following merger

In line with recent major strategic operations, including in particular the acquisition of Kindred, FDJ has made changes to its Executive Committee. FDJ Group’s acquisition of Kindred creates a European...

People News
Galaxsys teams up with Casino UA to expand in Europe

Galaxsys proudly enters a strategic partnership with Casino UA, one of Ukraine’s leading regulated operators. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding Galaxsys’ presence in the European market. Through...

Games Integrations
Pragmatic Play expands African presence with SuperSportBet

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded the reach of its product offering in South Africa after partnering with SuperSportBet. The strategic collaboration will see...

Games Integrations
How to build on a strong legacy

Exclusive interview: 5 Star sits down with ELK Studios CEO Robin Smith to delve into the company’s rich history, recent accomplishments, and outlook for the future. After 13 years, the...

Features
Rethinking Platform Technology for Modern Operators

Ashley Lang, CEO of Pragmatic Solutions. How a strategic reassessment of platform technologies can deliver operators the speed, quality and flexibility they require to stand out from the crowd. In...

Features
Underdog’s Fantasy Sports app accused of running unlicensed bets

A proposed class action lawsuit out of New York alleges Underdog Fantasy operates an unlicensed sports betting operation. The 26-page complaint centers around Underdog Fantasy Pick’em, a game that enables...

Fantasy Sports
PRIZEPICKS CUTS THE RIBBON ON THEIR NEW ATLANTA HQ

PrizePicks has cut the ribbon on their new Atlanta HQ with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R). The new 33,000-square foot headquarters, located in the Star Metals Building in Midtown Atlanta,...

Fantasy Sports
AFFILIATE NEWS
Better Collective shares surge on revised financial guidance 

Better Collective announces full year unaudited revenues of 371 mEUR and EBITDA before special items of 113 mEUR. Revenue will be in the high end of latest revised guidance of...

Affiliates
Catena Media revenue down 35% in 2024

Catena Media saw its revenue and new customers decrease by a third last year, according to financial results published this week. The company’s total revenue dropped by almost €50 million,...

Affiliates