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On May 7, 2025, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced renewed funding for four more problem gambling education initiatives. As part of the funding, KSA will support a digital training programme for first-line professionals such as general practitioners, mental health nurses, debt counsellors, and psychologists. This programme aims to help these professionals identify problem gambling behaviours more quickly. Another key project, Helder op School (Clear at School), is a prevention programme led by the Trimbos Institute. The initiative will offer resources to schools to help promote healthy lifestyles and raise awareness of gambling risks. It will also provide information…
Gamanza Engage has announced a strategic partnership with the analytics provider, Astral Forest, to create a new data-driven engagement solution for the iGaming sector. The collaboration is designed to help operators better translate player interaction data into actionable insights, with the help of bespoke analytics and automation tools. By combining Gamanza Engage’s marketing automation and gamification suite with Astral Forest’s specialised analytics dashboards for iGaming, the partnership offers operators access to a range of tools that provide valuable insights into key metrics. These include player behaviour, retention funnels, and the performance of engagement features—without the need for dedicated in-house business…
Leading betting platform Stake proudly announces that Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) Women’s Flyweight World Champion, Valentina Shevchenko, has signed on as a Global Ambassador for the brand. One of the most iconic and celebrated athletes in combat sports, Shevchenko currently reigns as the UFC Flyweight World Champion and holds the coveted No. 1 spot in the UFC’s Women’s Pound-for-Pound rankings. A Muay Thai specialist from Kyrgyzstan, Shevchenko has dominated the MMA world since her UFC debut in 2015, and continues to build her legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats. She will next defend her title on May 11…
iGaming Enquirer, part of the Enquirer Media Group and widely recognised as “The House Advantage”, is proud to announce our role as an official Media Partner for NEXT Summit Valletta 2025—one of the most anticipated events in the global iGaming calendar. Renowned for delivering sharp insights, critical analysis, and high-impact industry intelligence, iGaming Enquirer stands as a trusted voice for professionals navigating the fast-evolving world of iGaming. As part of our ongoing commitment to spotlighting innovation and opportunity, we’re thrilled to align with an event that brings together the brightest minds and boldest ideas across the sector. NEXT Summit Valletta…
MetaBet, a leading provider of real-time sports betting tools and interactive engagement technology, has named Leah Mayo as its new Vice President of Operations. Mayo brings over a decade of operational leadership experience across start-ups, government, and the non-profit sector. She is expected to play a key role in accelerating MetaBet’s growth as the company moves into its next phase. “Joining MetaBet provides the perfect opportunity to work alongside and learn from Mark. Moving into the sports analytics space offers huge potential, and I cannot imagine a better team to work with. I cannot wait to build the operational backbone…
As the Philippines undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its gaming regulatory framework, the industry continues to post strong results—particularly in the iGaming segment. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) reported earnings of PHP28 billion (£401 million) for the first quarter of 2025, up 11.2% compared to the same period last year. The result surpasses the government’s target of PHP26.88 billion by 4.45%. Revenue from gaming operations and licence fees made up PHP25.53 billion, or 91% of the total. The remaining amount was derived from business income and service charges. Meanwhile, operating expenses dropped 15.5% year-on-year to PHP6.22 billion, down…
Leading betting platform Stake today announces the signing of iconic Italian jockey Frankie Dettori as its newest Global Ambassador. Regarded as one of the greatest jockeys in the history of horse racing, Dettori’s career spans an incredible three decades at the top. As a three-time British Flat Racing Champion (1994, 1995, 2004), he also achieved legendary status with his clean sweep at the prestigious Royal Ascot in 1996. By riding all seven winners on the British Festival of Racing Day, Dettori achieved something that still remains one of the most iconic moments in racing history. Dettori has an incredible 287…
Paris-based payments provider targets Latin America with secure cash-to-digital solutions Neosurf has officially launched its payment services in Mexico, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into the Latin American market. The move aims to support both operators and players with secure, cash-to-digital transaction solutions tailored to the region’s unique payment landscape. Initially partnering with Fun88 Mexico, Neosurf’s offering enables players to fund their betting accounts using cash while giving operators access to a suite of tools designed to enhance compliance and security. These include integrated Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) features, designed to meet the…
Technology firm deepens focus on infrastructure solutions within the gaming sector Fujitsu has appointed Sammi Abdulla as its new Business Development Manager (BDM) for iGaming, as the company seeks to further establish its presence in the online gambling industry through tailored infrastructure and digital transformation solutions. Abdulla, who most recently held a role at Next.io, brings a wealth of experience in business development and strategic partnerships. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening Fujitsu’s market footprint by delivering compute, storage and hybrid cloud solutions, while also guiding clients through technical requirements and regulatory compliance. His remit will include…
Online casino strengthens UK offering with fresh slot titles NetBet UK has inked a fresh content deal with Blueprint Gaming, bringing a new selection of digital slot titles to its platform as part of an ongoing effort to enhance its UK product offering. This latest agreement sees NetBet’s British customer base gain access to a range of popular Blueprint Gaming titles, including Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch 2, Fishin’ Frenzy Even Bigger Fish, King Kong Cash Even Bigger Bananas 2, and a number of games from the Cash Strike series. Blueprint Gaming, a well-established content supplier founded in 2007 and…