CVC Capital Partners is set to acquire Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the industry’s most influential testing and certification firms, through a UK-registered entity called Avalon Buyer Limited. Regulatory filings in Austria and Malta reveal CVC’s intent to gain full control of GLI and its affiliates—Kobetron LLC and Worldwide Laboratories LLC. While no financial […]
RubyPlay Expands U.S. Footprint with Hard Rock Bet Deal and Launches Koala Games Studio
RubyPlay is making waves on two fronts—strengthening its foothold in the U.S. market with a high-profile content deal and expanding its creative horizons with the launch of a brand-new game studio. The company’s latest partnership with Hard Rock Bet Casino brings its top-performing slots to New Jersey players, while the debut of Koala Games signals […]
Orphan Organ Spins Sci-Fi Horror into a Disturbing New Direction
Shady Lady Games delivers its darkest title yet with Orphan Organ, a sci-fi horror slot set in a grotesque alien carnival. Six alien orphans are wired into a monstrous instrument, forced to perform as players spin through a 5×4 grid powered by the game’s unique Meter Pay system. Abandoning traditional paylines, this slot thrives on […]
India Summons Google, Meta in Crackdown on Online Betting Ads
India’s top financial crime-fighting agency has summoned senior executives from Google and Meta as part of a widening investigation into the online betting industry. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is examining whether the tech firms facilitated the promotion of illegal betting apps, potentially violating advertising laws and money laundering regulations. The executives have been ordered to […]
Air Dice Expands Global Footprint with SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator Integration
Air Dice Group, the Finland-based iGaming content developer, has taken a significant step toward global expansion through a new partnership with SOFTSWISS. The deal brings Air Dice’s full portfolio of games onto the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator platform, opening the door to hundreds of casino operators across regulated markets. The integration means that titles such as […]
3 Oaks Gaming Bolsters Italian Footprint with StarVegas Slot Deal
3 Oaks Gaming has struck a new partnership with Italian operator StarVegas, further expanding its reach in one of Europe’s most active regulated markets. Through the deal, StarVegas has integrated the slot studio’s portfolio into its online casino, including player-favourites like Scarab Boost, Queen of the Sun, and Lord Fortune 2. These titles feature 3 […]
DraftKings in Talks to Acquire Railbird, Aims for Regulated Prediction Market Push
DraftKings is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Railbird Exchange, a federally licensed prediction market platform, in a move that could position the sportsbook giant as the first major U.S. operator to formally enter the sector. According to Front Office Sports, discussions between the two companies are in early stages. While no terms have been disclosed, […]
BSP Pushes Stricter Rules for Online Gambling Payments to Rein in Risks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to crack down on digital payment services tied to online gambling, proposing a sweeping set of reforms designed to address consumer safety, financial risk, and tech misuse. A draft circular—open for public comment until July 25—lays out tough new conditions for payment service providers (PSPs) and operators […]
Push Gaming Releases Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch
Push Gaming has returned to the depths with Fish ‘n’ Nudge Big Catch, a follow-up to its earlier underwater hit. This new entry keeps the relaxed fishing theme intact while layering in updated visuals, features, and gameplay mechanics meant to draw in both fans of the original and new players looking for low-volatility action. The […]
Macau Casino Revenues Hit MOP$45.3B in H1 2025 as Summer Surge Lifts GGR—and Raises Online Gambling Questions
Macau collected nearly MOP$45.3 billion (US$5.6 billion) in casino gaming taxes during the first half of 2025, according to the Special Administrative Region’s Financial Services Bureau (DSF). That’s a 1.05% rise compared to the MOP$44.79 billion taken in over the same period last year, signaling stable growth in the post-pandemic landscape. Despite the increase, the […]
