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Caesars Entertainment has taken a major step in its digital gaming strategy with the launch of Ca$hline, the first original online slot game developed by its in-house studio Empire Creative™, going live on Caesars’ online casino platforms in New Jersey. This launch marks a significant milestone as Caesars broadens its proprietary content offering and deepens its foothold in the competitive digital casino landscape. Empire Creative’s Debut Online Slot: Ca$hline Ca$hline — a three-reel “stepper” slot — is now available exclusively to players across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino in New Jersey. The game…
The European Union is examining a bold idea: introducing a Europe-wide iGaming tax on online gambling profits. Although still at the proposal stage, the concept has gained traction in Brussels and marks a potential turning point in how digital gambling is taxed and regulated across the bloc. The Proposal at a Glance What’s being suggested?European political leaders, including Members of the European Parliament, are exploring a levy on the profits of online betting and gaming operators. Revenues from this tax would feed directly into the EU budget rather than national treasuries, with priorities such as education, youth skills, and social…
In a significant development for the global iGaming industry, EveryMatrix — the modular platform provider behind some of the world’s largest online gambling brands — has secured a software supplier licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in South Africa. This approval authorises the company to distribute its full suite of casino, sports betting, payments, player account management and affiliate management technology across one of Africa’s most anticipated regulated markets. The move marks an important strategic milestone in EveryMatrix’s expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, where operators and players have long awaited scalable and compliant technology solutions backed by regulated…
In today’s iGaming arms race, technology partnerships are no longer incremental upgrades — they are strategic positioning moves. That was made clear this week as DATA.BET confirmed an exclusive agreement to provide its full sportsbook solution to B2B platform provider Kanggiten. The deal will see DATA.BET become the official sports betting partner across brands powered by Kanggiten’s modular iGaming platform. At a time when operators are demanding faster deployment, stronger retention tools and deeper sportsbook functionality, this partnership is less about simple integration and more about competitive leverage. A Full-Spectrum Sportsbook Stack Under the agreement, Kanggiten operators gain access to…
In the crowded and increasingly matured world of regulated online casinos and sportsbooks, the game isn’t just about who gets the most players — it’s about who understands the market fastest, adapts quickest and can see around the corner while others are still reacting. In 2026, operators are leaning hard into real-time intelligence and automation to gain that edge — a shift that’s redefining the competitive landscape of iGaming. At a time when rising customer acquisition costs, stricter advertising rules and regulatory scrutiny have squeezed traditional growth playbooks, real-time intelligence — the continuous collection and processing of competitive data —…
his year’s Randox Grand National Festival is fast approaching, and anticipation is building among racing fans around the world. Scheduled for Saturday 11 April 2026 at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, the iconic steeplechase promises three days of unforgettable sport, high-impact fashion, rich tradition and electric atmosphere. The Grand National is not just a race — it is a cultural event that unites enthusiasts from across the globe. A Spectacle Years in the Making The Grand National has long been one of the most revered fixtures in the sporting calendar, combining heart-stopping competition with heritage dating back to the early 19th…
Expanse Studios, the rapidly expanding B2B iGaming content provider and subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group (NASDAQ: GMGI), has secured a significant content distribution partnership with Montenegro-based operator Lobbet, further strengthening its footprint in regulated European markets. This deal, facilitated by the DualSoft aggregation platform, integrates Expanse Studios’ proprietary gaming content into Lobbet’s online offering — a move representing a key step in Expanse’s European expansion strategy and broader B2B distribution ambitions. Strategic Expansion Through Aggregation Under the new agreement, Lobbet — a licensed sports betting and iGaming operator in Montenegro and part of the Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) — will…
The iGaming sector is moving into 2026 with innovation, regulation, and expansion shaping how players and operators engage online. As the global online gambling landscape continues to evolve, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for iGaming — marked by technological innovation, regulatory change, and expanding markets across the world. From the way players interact with games to how operators approach compliance and growth, the trends emerging now will define the competitive dynamics of the entire sector. Increased Innovation and Technological Evolution AI and Personalisation: Artificial intelligence continues its rapid integration into iGaming platforms. Operators are now leveraging AI…
Rhode Island’s online casino market has reached a significant milestone, recording $1.5 billion in total iGaming bets during 2025, its first full calendar year of regulated online casino operations. The figure underscores both the strength of consumer demand for digital gambling and the effectiveness of Rhode Island’s tightly controlled, state-backed iGaming model. For a jurisdiction with a relatively small population and a single-operator framework, the result positions Rhode Island as one of the most efficient per-capita iGaming markets in the United States, and a case study for other states weighing online casino legislation. From Launch to Scale: How Rhode Island…
The strength of the market was particularly evident in the final quarter. December 2025 became the highest-performing month on record, with wagers reaching CAD 9.5 billion and revenue climbing to CAD 425 million. Active player accounts stood at around 1.27 million by year-end, reflecting strong customer retention as well as continued acquisition. Average revenue per active account also reached a new high, signalling deeper engagement rather than growth driven purely by volume. Casino remains the backbone of Ontario’s iGaming economy Online casino products continued to dominate Ontario’s iGaming landscape throughout 2025. Slot games, live dealer titles and digital table games…