Focus on QCI: VizExplorer comes home – and creates new development opportunities for QCI Summary QCI has completed a strategic acquisition of VizExplorer in July 2025, returning the analytics firm to its original founders and folding its intellectual property into QCI’s product line. Andrew Cardno — founder of VizExplorer — and Dr Ralph Thomas, who […]
Delaware casinos report 31% year-over-year revenue rise in August Summary Casinos in Delaware posted combined August revenue of $45 million, a 31% increase from $34.3 million in August 2024, according to figures published by the Delaware Lottery. All three commercial properties reported double-digit gains. Bally’s Dover led the percentage increases with a 32.5% rise to […]
Hard Rock Bet, Genius Sports Strike Live Betting Deal Summary Hard Rock Bet has agreed a partnership with Genius Sports to power its sportsbook with official league data, live trading services and Genius’ BetVision streaming technology. The deal covers major competitions including the NFL, Premier League, Serie A and other European leagues. Hard Rock will […]
Survey: Most Americans Equate Sports Predictions To Betting Summary A YouGov poll of 2,025 registered voters commissioned by the American Gaming Association finds a strong public view that sports prediction markets are essentially the same as sports betting. Major findings: 84% want prediction markets regulated the same as sports betting and 65% think state and […]
Slots-First Online Casino Players A ‘Big Opportunity’ For DraftKings Summary DraftKings CEO Jason Robins told investors at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Gaming & Lodging Conference that the company has historically focused on products for its sports-betting core, leaving room to pursue “slots-first” online casino players. With table-game share outpacing slots, DraftKings is shifting […]
California Sweepstakes Ban Bill Passes Legislature Summary The California Assembly unanimously passed AB 831 (63-0) on the final day of the legislative session, a bill that would ban sweepstakes casinos in the state. The measure now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until 12 October to sign, veto or allow it to become law […]
Fortnite champion’s iGaming studio gets Stake backing Summary Stake has become the principal backer of Animo Studios, a new games studio founded by livestreamer and Fortnite champion Harley Fresh. The deal will see Stake roll out the first series of Animo’s hybrid live-action and animated gameplay features — billed as an industry first — across […]
OMEGA Systems: Bringing visions to life with smart, scalable platform solutions Summary OMEGA Systems is a 15-year-old platform provider offering modular, operator-first software for both online and land-based gaming. Key products include ENGAGE (real-time gamification), CHRONOS (AI-driven event tracking and rules engine), OMEGA CORE (a highly customisable management platform with 320+ integrations) and SAFEPLAY (omnichannel […]
Dylan Slaney to succeed outgoing Aristocrat Interactive CEO Moti Malul Summary Aristocrat has confirmed that Moti Malul will step down as CEO of Aristocrat Interactive and leave the company in March 2026 after completing his notice period and contractual obligations. He will be succeeded by Dylan Slaney, the former CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming […]
Live88 appoints Simon Field as managing director Summary Yolo Group’s live casino studio Live88 has named Simon Field as its new managing director as the company pushes to expand internationally. Field arrives after two years at Bally’s Interactive where he led live casino strategy and launched a live dealer studio in Rhode Island. His background […]
