https://igamingwriter.blog Editorial platform sharing iGaming content insights, regulation updates, and industry knowledge from inside the market. en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:02:47 GMT Copyright 2026 iGamingWriter.blog. All rights reserved. hello@igamingwriter.blog (iGamingWriter.blog) https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/spains-dgoj-launches-ai-virtual-assistant-for-gambling-regulation https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/spains-dgoj-launches-ai-virtual-assistant-for-gambling-regulation Spain's DGOJ has launched AZARplus, a generative AI virtual assistant to help operators and users navigate gambling regulation and procedures. Here's what it means for compliance teams. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:08:56 GMT Industry Updates Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/atg-casino-hits-2m-jackpot-win-powered-by-everymatrix https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/atg-casino-hits-2m-jackpot-win-powered-by-everymatrix ATG Casino lands second record jackpot in six months — a SEK 21m win in Stockholm powered by EveryMatrix's EngageSuite Jackpots platform. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:08:51 GMT Provider Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/dutch-gambling-tax-hike-raises-fraction-of-expected-revenue https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/dutch-gambling-tax-hike-raises-fraction-of-expected-revenue A Dutch government monitor reveals the gambling tax hike raised just €2m in 2025 against a €108m target, with 2026 projections also badly missed. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:08:47 GMT Gambling Regulation News Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/plataforma-para-el-juego-sostenible-and-riamp-seniors-lead-prevention https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/plataforma-para-el-juego-sostenible-and-riamp-seniors-lead-prevention Plataforma para el Juego Sostenible and RIAMP sign a three-year agreement positioning older adults as active prevention agents against behavioural addictions in Spain. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:08:41 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/booming-games-launches-greedy-for-gold-hold-and-win-slot https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/booming-games-launches-greedy-for-gold-hold-and-win-slot Booming Games releases Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win, a 5x3 slot with 20 paylines, 2,000x max win, and layered bonus features including Boost+. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:08:38 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/grai-compliance-directorate-launches-operator-webinar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/grai-compliance-directorate-launches-operator-webinar The GRAI Compliance Directorate hosted an operator-focused webinar covering licensing progress, obligations, and a live demo of the new Regulatory Submissions portal. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:08:08 GMT Gambling Regulation News Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/hacksaw-gaming-may-2026-round-up-key-moves-and-releases https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/hacksaw-gaming-may-2026-round-up-key-moves-and-releases Hacksaw Gaming's May 2026 round-up covers Lebanon market entry, Swiss Casinos partnership, Aloha Gaming's OpenRGS debut, and five new slot releases. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:34 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/nine-eu-regulators-unite-against-prediction-markets-at-fifa-2026 https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/nine-eu-regulators-unite-against-prediction-markets-at-fifa-2026 Nine European gaming regulators, including Portugal's SRIJ, issue a joint declaration targeting unlicensed prediction market platforms ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:25 GMT Gambling Regulation News Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/endorphinas-chance-machine-90s-balkan-bling-slot-reviewed https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/endorphinas-chance-machine-90s-balkan-bling-slot-reviewed Endorphina launches Chance Machine 90s, a 3-reel Balkan-themed slot with 96.06% RTP, Rush Collect Bonus Game, Bonus Pop Buy Feature, and 1000x ULTRA Jackpot. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:21 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/pragmatic-play-launches-fury-of-anubis-slot-10-000x-wins https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/pragmatic-play-launches-fury-of-anubis-slot-10-000x-wins Pragmatic Play releases Fury of Anubis, a 6×5 tumbling slot with 1,024x multipliers, 10,000x win potential, and scalable bonus buy mechanics for operators. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:16 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/relax-gaming-launches-midnight-marauder-clusterbreaker https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/relax-gaming-launches-midnight-marauder-clusterbreaker Relax Gaming launches Midnight Marauder - ClusterBreaker™, a cluster mechanic slot with an All or Nothing Free Spins gamble built for high-volatility, high-value player retention. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:12 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/entain-sells-20-cee-stake-to-emma-capital-for-425-million https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/entain-sells-20-cee-stake-to-emma-capital-for-425-million Entain sells 20% of Entain CEE to EMMA Capital for €425 million, valuing the business at €2.1 billion, as the operator begins its full exit from Central and Eastern Europe. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:01:07 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/castilla-y-le-n-elevates-gaming-regulation-to-new-vice-ministry https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/castilla-y-le-n-elevates-gaming-regulation-to-new-vice-ministry Castilla y León has created a new vice-ministry directly responsible for gaming and betting regulation, signalling a higher administrative profile for the sector. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:07:27 GMT Gambling Regulation News Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/cirsa-named-first-european-gaming-firm-in-s-p-sustainability-yearbook https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/cirsa-named-first-european-gaming-firm-in-s-p-sustainability-yearbook Cirsa becomes the first European gaming company included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2026, scoring 64/100 in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:08:11 GMT Industry Updates Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/r-franco-digital-takes-iris-platform-and-new-slots-to-igb-l-ve-2026 https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/r-franco-digital-takes-iris-platform-and-new-slots-to-igb-l-ve-2026 R. Franco Digital confirms iGB L!VE 2026 presence, showcasing IRIS platform and four new slot titles at ExCeL London on 1–2 July. Full details inside. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:01:30 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/emotivacasino-es-launches-with-poker-network-and-big-catalog-plans https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/emotivacasino-es-launches-with-poker-network-and-big-catalog-plans Emotiva launches EmotivaCasino.es in Spain's regulated market with slots, live casino from Pragmatic Play and Evolution, a proprietary poker network, and plans to triple its game catalog in two months. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:08:40 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/wazdan-launches-4m-summer-network-promotion-series-2025 https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/wazdan-launches-4m-summer-network-promotion-series-2025 Wazdan launches a three-stage Summer Network Promotion running 29 June to 13 September, with €4,000,000 total gain and three new slot releases for operators. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:11:09 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/andalusia-updates-gaming-admin-procedures-for-digital-era https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/andalusia-updates-gaming-admin-procedures-for-digital-era Junta de Andalucía publishes updated administrative forms for gaming machines and self-exclusion registries, mandating electronic submission. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:08:44 GMT Gambling Regulation News Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/softswiss-game-aggregator-launches-unified-games-list-tool https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/softswiss-game-aggregator-launches-unified-games-list-tool SOFTSWISS has launched Games List within its Game Aggregator back office, centralising catalogue management and reducing manual overhead for operators. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:07:05 GMT Provider Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgaming-targets-african-growth-via-playlogiq-partnership https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgaming-targets-african-growth-via-playlogiq-partnership BGaming partners with African platform provider PlaylogiQ, giving operators across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana access to its 250+ title portfolio. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:07:01 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/evolution-ice-fishing-brasil-goes-live-in-s-o-paulo-studio https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/evolution-ice-fishing-brasil-goes-live-in-s-o-paulo-studio Evolution launches Ice Fishing Brasil from its São Paulo studio, featuring a 53-segment wheel, three bonus rounds, and up to 5,000x win potential. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:06:05 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/valencia-updates-joc-er-gaming-machine-rules-via-public-consultation https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/valencia-updates-joc-er-gaming-machine-rules-via-public-consultation Valencia's Conselleria de Economía launches a public consultation on Joc-er platform reforms, expanding authentication methods for gaming machine operators in Spain. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:06:01 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/everymatrix-extends-betsson-group-deal-with-fantasma-games https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/everymatrix-extends-betsson-group-deal-with-fantasma-games EveryMatrix extends its Betsson Group partnership, launching Fantasma Games content across multiple brands as both parties plan a second phase of collaboration. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:05:52 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/red-tigers-panda-goes-boom-slot-is-now-live https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/red-tigers-panda-goes-boom-slot-is-now-live Red Tiger's Panda Goes Boom arrives with a 3x3 grid, Fortune Respins, Multiplier Respins, and a 7,115x max win. Full mechanic breakdown inside. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:05:48 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/playn-go-gnawn-gold-woodland-rivalry-slot-released https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/playn-go-gnawn-gold-woodland-rivalry-slot-released Play'n GO releases Gnaw'n Gold, a character-led woodland slot featuring rival duo Barry Beaver and Tim Bear competing over Golden Logs. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:05:02 GMT Provider Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/amla-draft-aml-guidelines-open-for-consultation-mga-alert https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/amla-draft-aml-guidelines-open-for-consultation-mga-alert The MGA alerts licensees to AMLA's draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of business relationships, open for public consultation ahead of a 2 July 2026 hearing. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:06:38 GMT Gambling Regulation News Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/spain-online-gambling-hits-454m-in-q1-2026-up-13-9-yoy https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/spain-online-gambling-hits-454m-in-q1-2026-up-13-9-yoy Spain's online gambling market posted €454.16M GGR in Q1 2026, up 13.94% year-on-year, driven by casino growth of 21.77% annually, per DGOJ data. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:06:30 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/nine-eu-regulators-unite-against-prediction-markets-at-world-cup https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/nine-eu-regulators-unite-against-prediction-markets-at-world-cup Spain's DGOJ joins eight European regulators in a joint declaration targeting unlicensed prediction market platforms during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:06:26 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/ggl-joins-eu-regulators-joint-statement-on-prediction-markets https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/ggl-joins-eu-regulators-joint-statement-on-prediction-markets Germany's GGL joins Belgium, France, Italy and five other EU regulators in a joint statement flagging consumer risks from unregulated prediction markets. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:06:22 GMT Gambling Regulation News Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/push-gaming-goes-live-in-denmark-with-unibet-maria-casino https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/push-gaming-goes-live-in-denmark-with-unibet-maria-casino Push Gaming enters the Danish market through partnerships with Unibet and Maria Casino, adding Denmark to a 2026 expansion trail across Italy, Bulgaria, and LatAm. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:06:18 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/push-gamings-razor-shark-jackpots-coo-chris-arriola-q-a https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/push-gamings-razor-shark-jackpots-coo-chris-arriola-q-a Push Gaming COO Chris Arriola breaks down Razor Shark Jackpots, the 5,000x jackpot mechanic, and what it means for the studio's broader IP strategy. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:08:33 GMT Provider Updates Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/codere-overhauls-corporate-dna-with-responsible-gaming-push https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/codere-overhauls-corporate-dna-with-responsible-gaming-push Grupo Codere has redefined its Mission, Vision and Values, placing responsible gaming, sustainability and transparency at the core of its corporate strategy. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:08:28 GMT Self-regulation Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/softswiss-sportsbook-adds-fiat-display-and-lite-mode https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/softswiss-sportsbook-adds-fiat-display-and-lite-mode SOFTSWISS Sportsbook introduces Fiat Display for crypto balances and Lite Mode for mobile, targeting friction points ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:08:24 GMT Provider Updates Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgamings-fishing-time-crash-game-built-for-weak-connections https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgamings-fishing-time-crash-game-built-for-weak-connections BGaming launches Fishing Time, a casual crash game with Wheel of Fortune mechanics, x1,000 max multiplier, and low-poly graphics built for unstable connections. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:05:08 GMT Provider Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgaming-multi-rush-blends-retro-style-with-cluster-pays https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/provider-updates/bgaming-multi-rush-blends-retro-style-with-cluster-pays BGaming and Perfect Position launch Multi Rush, a Cluster Pays slot with the Rush feature, ×10,000 max win, and lower volatility for broader appeal. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:04:33 GMT Provider Updates Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/portugal-q1-2026-online-gaming-revenue-surges-13-7 https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/portugal-q1-2026-online-gaming-revenue-surges-13-7 Portugal's SRIJ releases Q1 2026 gaming data: online GGR up 13.7% year-on-year, while land-based casinos grow modestly and bingo rooms dip slightly. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:04:28 GMT Gambling Regulation News Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/bet-on-ceuta-opens-sold-out-as-city-eyes-digital-pivot https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/bet-on-ceuta-opens-sold-out-as-city-eyes-digital-pivot Bet On Ceuta opens sold out with 450 participants. Officials reveal 630% billing growth and a strategic pivot beyond gaming into AI and blockchain. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:04:19 GMT Industry Updates Olga Svichkar https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/dutch-ksa-hits-car-raffle-operator-with-450k-penalty-threat https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/dutch-ksa-hits-car-raffle-operator-with-450k-penalty-threat The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit has issued a last onder dwangsom against a company running illegal car raffles, threatening €150,000 per violation up to €450,000. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:23 GMT Gambling Regulation News Viktoriia Kononova https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/valencia-opens-15-day-consultation-on-new-gaming-room-rules https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/valencia-opens-15-day-consultation-on-new-gaming-room-rules Generalitat Valenciana launches 15-day public consultation on a new gaming room regulation, replacing 2015 rules with stricter floor space and digital compliance requirements. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:18 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/esports-overtake-traditional-sports-in-spanish-digital-betting https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/esports-overtake-traditional-sports-in-spanish-digital-betting eSports betting volume surged 70.9% in Spain's digital channels during 2025, with electronic sports claiming 4 of top 5 most wagered competitions. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:02:00 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/anapal-escalates-pressure-on-selae-over-lottery-commission-crisis https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/anapal-escalates-pressure-on-selae-over-lottery-commission-crisis ANAPAL launches institutional pressure campaign against SELAE, citing unsustainable commission model threatening thousands of Spanish lottery administrations. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:01:52 GMT Gambling Regulation News Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/jdigital-urges-senate-action-on-illegal-gaming-operators https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/jdigital-urges-senate-action-on-illegal-gaming-operators Jdigital presents concerns to Spanish Senate about illegal gaming proliferation and new prediction markets while challenging money laundering rules. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:14:17 GMT Industry Updates Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/juegging-renews-bet-on-ceuta-sponsorship-for-second-year https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/juegging-renews-bet-on-ceuta-sponsorship-for-second-year Juegging, Grupo Acrismatic's online division, confirms second consecutive year as official sponsor of Bet on Ceuta conference in June. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:10:48 GMT Industry Updates Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/basque-region-mobilises-402m-in-gaming-under-record-oversight https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/basque-region-mobilises-402m-in-gaming-under-record-oversight Basque Country gaming sector mobilised over €402 million in 2025 with unprecedented enforcement, doubling inspections to 7,234 amid enhanced supervision. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:09:00 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/dedit-chief-accuses-selae-of-seeking-digital-monopoly https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/gambling-regulation-news/dedit-chief-accuses-selae-of-seeking-digital-monopoly DEDIT president Jon Urkiola warns SELAE's digital centralization could create state monopoly threatening 10,600 lottery outlets across Spain. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:08:55 GMT Gambling Regulation News Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/cepyme-to-open-anesars-13th-gaming-congress-in-madrid https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/self-regulation/cepyme-to-open-anesars-13th-gaming-congress-in-madrid CEPYME's María Teresa Gómez Condado will open ANESAR's 13th Gaming Halls Congress in Madrid on May 14, reinforcing SME confederation support. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:12:27 GMT Self-regulation Oleksandra Yukalchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/ips-expands-commercial-team-with-two-new-key-account-managers https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/ips-expands-commercial-team-with-two-new-key-account-managers AZARplus IPS strengthens commercial operations with two new Key Account Managers to enhance operator relationships and client service. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:12:22 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/luckia-becomes-first-operator-to-run-tiktok-sports-betting-ads https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/luckia-becomes-first-operator-to-run-tiktok-sports-betting-ads Spanish operator Luckia becomes first in sector to activate sports betting advertisements on TikTok platform, partnering with Performics agency. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:09:59 GMT Industry Updates Maryna Shevchuk https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/luckia-president-envisions-galician-tech-hub-after-20m-hq https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/luckia-president-envisions-galician-tech-hub-after-20m-hq Luckia president José González Fuentes outlines vision for new A Coruña headquarters to become major Galician technology hub after €20M investment. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:06:47 GMT Industry Updates Olga Muntyan https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/zitro-expands-glare-platform-with-five-new-gaming-titles https://igamingwriter.blog/blog/industry-updates/zitro-expands-glare-platform-with-five-new-gaming-titles Zitro continues expanding its GLARE gaming platform with new titles including Haunted Fortune, Lucky Vault, and Devils Link to strengthen market position. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:06:43 GMT Industry Updates Viktoriia Kononova