New Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul rejects gambling as an economic driver, vows no casino policy | AGB Summary Thailand’s newly appointed prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has publicly ruled out legalising casinos while he is in office and says gambling will not be used as an economic stimulus. Anutin — who took office on 5 September […]
Strong Macau GGR in August helps boost gaming tax to $1B | AGB Summary Macau’s government collected MOP8.5 billion (US$1.06 billion) in gaming tax in August after a strong month for gross gaming revenue (GGR). August GGR rose 12.2% to MOP22.15 billion (US$2.76 billion), a post-COVID high driven by events and promotional efforts. Cumulative GGR […]
1xBet to host elite partner event: Legends of the Game at SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 Summary Global betting firm 1xBet is staging an exclusive partner party, “Legends of the Game”, at La Distilleria during SBC Summit Lisbon 2025 on 16 September. The invite-only event is presented as an interactive quest across four themed zones inspired […]
Hong Kong legalizes basketball betting, in strong boost for the Hong Kong Jockey Club | AGB Summary Hong Kong has passed legislation that legalises basketball betting, a major expansion of regulated sports wagering in the territory beyond horse racing and football. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is expected to be the sole licence holder […]
Aristocrat Leisure announces new leadership changes Summary Aristocrat has confirmed a leadership reshuffle at Aristocrat Interactive: CEO Moti Malul will step down in March 2026 and will be succeeded by Dylan Slaney. Malul is credited with leading NeoGames through its acquisition by Aristocrat and helping to create the Aristocrat Interactive business over the past 18 […]
Yggdrasil powers up the reels with GoldStorm Ultra | AGB Summary Yggdrasil has released GoldStorm Ultra, a high-volatility 5×3 slot with 20 paylines that refreshes the classic fruit-machine look with modern mechanics. The game centres on a dual-grid Free Spins system driven by collection metres: land enough scatter symbols to trigger either Regular Free Spins […]
ThrillTech secures regulatory approvals to launch jackpots in LatAm Summary ThrillTech, the B2B jackpot specialist, has obtained a B2B licence in Peru and regulatory certification in Brazil, clearing the way to introduce its ThrillPots player-funded jackpot solutions in Latin America. The company says the approvals let it offer side-bet jackpot mechanics and real-time engagement features […]
Stretch Network relaunches World Poker League with €1.59M in guaranteed prizes | AGB Summary Stretch Network has relaunched its World Poker League (WPL) for 2025, offering a total of €1,593,000 in guaranteed prizes across three seasons running from 19 September to 21 December. The series is built to drive player engagement and liquidity for operator […]
Morocco’s Nucleon Security raises $3.5m to scale Zero Trust AI across Africa Summary Nucleon Security, a Moroccan cybersecurity firm founded in 2019, has closed a €3m (~$3.5m) seed round led by NewFund Capital with participation from Orange Ventures, Axian Group, LoftyInc Capital and Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion via 212Founders. The funding will […]
How banks, fintechs refunded Nigerians ₦10 billion in six months Summary Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it helped consumers reclaim over ₦10 billion between March and August 2025 after resolving 9,091 complaints through its consumer complaints portal. Banking led the complaints by volume and value, followed by fast-moving consumer goods, fintech […]
