Gaming Gateway: How to avoid the one-size-fits-all licensing trap

Gaming Gateway: How to avoid the one-size-fits-all licensing trap Summary Ahead of SBC Summit Lisbon, Gaming Gateway’s CCO Gary Harrison explains why iGaming operators cannot copy‑and‑paste licences across markets. The interview highlights the practical challenges of obtaining approvals worldwide: aligning banks, PSPs and third‑party suppliers with the chosen jurisdiction; the need for deep local market […]

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Will a tropical storm affect Las Vegas this week?

Will a tropical storm affect Las Vegas this week? Summary Tropical Storm Mario, developing off Mexico’s Pacific coast, could push moisture into the Desert Southwest later this week, increasing the chances of showers and thunderstorms across the Las Vegas Valley. The National Weather Service notes rainfall totals remain highly uncertain. Temperatures are expected to stay […]

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ATG Encourages Shareholders to OK Novomatic’s Takeover Bid

ATG Encourages Shareholders to OK Novomatic’s Takeover Bid Summary Ainsworth Game Technology (ATG) has advised shareholders to accept Novomatic’s revised takeover offer, which the ATG board described as “fair and reasonable”. Novomatic, already the largest shareholder with a 58.8% holding, returned with an improved bid after an earlier approach was criticised for undervaluing the company. […]

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 DLC Appears Online

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 DLC Appears Online Summary Datamined files and anonymous leaks posted online suggest Insomniac Games once planned DLC for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 that has since been cancelled. The leaked details — reported initially via ComicBook.com and shared on Reddit — indicate the first DLC would have centred on the villain Beetle, featuring a […]

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Pokémon Legends Z-A Locking Specific Monsters Behind Paywall

Pokémon Legends Z-A Locking Specific Monsters Behind Paywall Summary Pokémon Legends Z-A launches on 16 October and brings Lumiose City (a Paris-inspired region), real-time combat and connections to Pokémon X and Y. However, some Mega Evolutions will be restricted: the Kalos starter Mega Stones (Greninjite, Delphoxite and Chesnaughtite) are tied to online ranked seasons via […]

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For immigrants, this fintech makes credit history as portable as a passport

For immigrants, this fintech makes credit history as portable as a passport Summary Bleyt, founded in 2025 by Wale Akanbi, builds a money app that makes migrants’ credit histories portable across borders. The app uses AI to aggregate financial records and alternative data from credit providers and bureaus, then creates a transparent, portable credit score […]

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Relax Gaming names Antonia Svensson as chief commercial officer

Relax Gaming names Antonia Svensson as chief commercial officer Summary Relax Gaming has appointed Antonia Svensson as its new chief commercial officer, based at the company’s Malta headquarters. Svensson brings more than 13 years of experience across payments, content supply and commercial operations in the iGaming sector, including senior roles at Trustly, Yggdrasil Gaming and […]

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GamCare: UK gambling has no debt advice…

GamCare: UK gambling has no debt advice… Summary GamCare has published the first evaluation of its Money Guidance Service (MGS), funded and overseen by the charity to offer gambling-specific money guidance across the UK. The report, “Bridging the Gap between Gambling Support and Debt Advice,” includes assessments from Dr Xia Lin (Toynbee Hall) and Professor […]

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California sweepstakes dealt signifcant blow as bill passed

California sweepstakes dealt signifcant blow as bill passed Summary California’s legislature unanimously passed bill AB 831 on 12 September, which would criminalise sweepstakes operators and their suppliers if signed by Governor Gavin Newsom by 12 October. The measure represents a major strike against the sweepstakes vertical in the US, joining similar bans in several other […]

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BetGames releases Hero gamification tool to boost user engagement & retention | AGB

BetGames releases Hero gamification tool to boost user engagement & retention | AGB Article Date: 2025-09-15T10:49:32+00:00 Original URL: https://agbrief.com/news/world/15/09/2025/betgames-releases-hero-gamification-tool-to-boost-user-engagement-retention/ Summary BetGames has launched Hero, a fully customisable gamification engine aimed at lifting player engagement, lengthening session times and improving retention. Operators can configure in-game challenges, leaderboards, a shop for rewards and bespoke inbox notifications from […]

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