Business & M&A

Voltplay today announced that it will present its new crash game, WTF: What’s That Flying?, at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The new game combines fast-paced crash mechanics with a humorous UFO theme, placing players behind the controls of a flying saucer navigating the streets of New York during Inde…

Digitain has launched “We Know the Player,” a positioning concept that centers on player understanding across its iGaming technology, products and solutions for operators. The concept draws on the company’s experience across different markets, products and player journeys. It adds to Digitain’s exi…

People Inc. has withdrawn its proposal to acquire the outstanding public shares of MGM Resorts International, ending months of negotiations over a transaction that would have taken the casino operator private. People, formerly known as IAC and led by media executive Barry Diller, submitted its prop…

Voltplay today announced that it will present its new crash game, WTF: What’s That Flying?, at SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The new game combines fast-paced crash mechanics with a humorous UFO theme, placing players behind the controls of a flying saucer navigating the streets of New York during Inde…

GR8_TECH has rebuilt its frontend architecture, achieving load times of 1.72 seconds and average Lighthouse scores of 90-95 to provide operators with a faster user experience. Press release.- GR8_TECH has rebuilt its platform’s frontend architecture, achieving an average Lighthouse score of 90-95 p…

Altenar has partnered with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to strengthen betting integrity and monitoring standards across rapidly expanding African markets. Press release.- Africa’s betting market is entering a period of significant growth. According to the International Bet…

Altenar prepares to present its adaptable sportsbook solutions and executive insights in Lisbon, highlighting technology tailored for operator growth across regulated markets. Press release.- Altenar will join the global betting and gaming community at SBC Summit 2026 Lisbon, where it will highligh…

Giannis Papakonstantinou, Director of sportsbook Product at Altenar, discusses the key trends shaping US sportsbooks, from player props and same-game parlays to personalised content and gamification. Interview.- The US sportsbook market has evolved well beyond the core spreads, totals and parlays t…

Collectable card mechanics and pack-opening reveals form the basis of ICONIC21’s latest virtual game release. Press release.- ICONIC21 has released Packs, a new instant-win title built around the mechanics and anticipation associated with opening collectable card packs. The game introduces a card-r…

As TaDa Gaming prepares to showcase its “One Beat Ahead” strategy at SBC Summit Lisbon, Ray Lee, Director of Business Development, talks to Focus Gaming News about European expansion, market localisation, player trust and the company’s latest gamification innovation, Highlights. Exclusive interview…

The Colombian capital is preparing to host a new edition of GAT Expo Colombia – Bogotá 2026, a specialized event taking place on Thursday, October 15, at the Sheraton Salitre Hotel, where gaming operators, suppliers, and regulators will meet to analyze opportunities heading into 2027. GAT Expo Bogo…

Zitro will showcase its latest FANTASY and CONCEPT gaming titles at G2E Las Vegas 2026, with more than 100 gaming machines on display at its expanded booth on Fremont Street. The FANTASY portfolio will feature new games and mechanics, offering a varied range of gameplay options for diverse player s…

Fast Track has launched True Value, a new product designed to measure the underlying economic value of player activity from the first completed session. The company said the product separates the value of play from the influence of luck, giving operators another measure to use when making commercia…

ICE Barcelona will launch a revamped content programme in 2027, featuring a new invite-only C-suite event and a reworked conference focused on business-critical issues facing the gaming industry. The WorldGaming Council will debut as an invite-only Chatham House event capped at 350 attendees. It wi…

Xtremepush, the leading provider of AI-powered CRM, engagement, and loyalty technology, has announced a strategic partnership with modular iGaming platform provider and data-driven games aggregator Vyking which will see the latter make Xtremepush’s category-leading services available to its global…

SBC Summit is set to return to Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October, bringing its largest and most ambitious edition yet to Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and MEO Arena. The post SBC Summit returns to Lisbon with major new features, 11k+ operators and record attendance first appeared on Asia…

Joakim Thor, director of sportsbook product at Betsson Group, also talks through the operator's strategy for the new European football season.

The 2026 NFL season is now well underway, with the Bills, 49ers, and Seahawks excelling in the opening two rounds of fixtures. A number of star players have also enjoyed superb starts to the campaign. These include the Bill’s quarterback Josh Allen, while the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes also rolled bac…