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Darpha Studios, one of the fastest-growing iGaming content providers, founded in 2024, has appointed Anna Muradashvili as its new Head of Commercial. In this strategic role, Muradashvili will spearhead the studio’s business development, manage key account relationships, and lead the expansion of Darpha’s footprint across global regulated markets. Muradashvili brings over seven years of B2B experience in the iGaming industry to the role. Renowned for her expertise in commercial partnerships and her partner-focused approach, she has a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth through trust-based collaboration. Her appointment signals Darpha Studios’ shift from a promising newcomer to an established […]

Playson has released a new addition to its portfolio with the launch of 4 Supercharged Clovers, a slot game that elevates the company’s “Hold & Win” series. Featuring an expanded bonus mode and a potential jackpot of 10,000x the stake, the game introduces new layers of excitement for players while providing operators a fresh offering to attract audiences. Key Takeaways The introduction of the Super Clover symbol significantly enhances the Hold and Win feature, offering players additional chances to trigger bonus rounds. The game offers a jackpot worth up to 10,000x the stake, providing players with a substantial potential payout. […]

In January, PIN-UP Partners took part in iGB Barcelona, where the company officially announced several important updates. One of the key highlights was a partnership with one of Europe’s most recognisable football clubs, Sevilla FC. PIN-UP Partners became the club’s regional partner in Latin America, with the collaboration first presented on January 20–21 during iGB Affiliate.

Alpha Affiliates is set to bring its highly anticipated Alpha Race to a close with an exclusive event, The Room That Never Existed, on February 10 in Dubai, UAE. The private gathering will bring industry leaders together for a unique experience, marking the culmination of a multi-month competition that highlighted collaboration and innovation across the sector. An Experience Driven by Atmosphere and Engagement The Room That Never Existed offers a meticulously crafted experience that unfolds through various interactive elements, guiding attendees through an unforgettable evening. The event programme includes: An immersive live performance A specially curated dinner A DJ set […]

Betinvest returned from ICE Barcelona with one clear takeaway: in fast sports and esports, performance is not defined by how much content you can list – it’s defined by how reliably you can deliver it under pressure. Across meetings and live demos, Betinvest focused on practical operator outcomes: predictable volume, stable feeds, and trading confidence when demand spikes. This year’s presence was framed by “Phoenix mode”, a disciplined reset aimed at stripping out unnecessary complexity and rebuilding around faster signals, cleaner decisions, and infrastructure that holds at scale. As Betinvest CEO, Dmytro Matiukha put it, Sportsbook teams don’t need more […]

Virginia’s online casino legalisation has encountered significant delays, pushing the expected launch of the market back to 2027. This shift raises concerns for operators who had been preparing to enter the market and for stakeholders eager to capitalise on the state’s untapped potential. Key Business Impacts Legalisation pushed back: Virginia’s online casino bill, previously slated for launch, will likely be delayed until 2027. Market entry impact: Operators will face extended market entry barriers, with potential delays in licensing processes and operational readiness. Regulatory concerns: Virginia regulators must update KYC and compliance frameworks to handle the eventual market expansion. Competitive landscape: […]

HELL Partners has reflected on its participation at iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026, describing the event as a concentrated week of partner meetings and new business discussions across the affiliate ecosystem. On the floor, the focus stayed on strengthening relationships with existing partners and exploring new collaborations as the affiliate market became more competitive.

Finland has opened consultation on a new set of safer-gambling recommendations designed for the country’s post-monopoly era, including centralised loss limits and a more prescriptive model for player controls and interventions. The proposals are positioned as guardrails for the licensing market scheduled to go live in July 2027—before competitive dynamics lock in operating practices. Business Impact Snapshot A centralised loss-limit model would push safer gambling from operator policy into market infrastructure, increasing compliance build, data handling, and audit expectations. The key tension is channelisation: tighter friction in the licensed channel can expand the attractiveness of offshore substitutes if enforcement and […]

PAGCOR reported Php106.03 billion in total revenues for 2025, down 5.09% from Php111.72 billion in 2024, as land-based casino earnings softened and offshore gaming dropped out of the revenue mix. Despite the topline decline, the revenue composition now points to a structural pivot: electronic and online gaming generated Php53.33 billion, making digital channels the largest stabiliser of the regulator’s gaming income. Business Impact Snapshot Digital is no longer “incremental” in the Philippines—it is the base case. Online and electronic gaming accounted for ~56% of PAGCOR’s gaming revenues, tightening the link between regulatory posture and fiscal outcomes. Profitability held up even […]

Barcelona, 4th February 2026 — iGaming game aggregator Alea has announced the launch of Alea Jackpot, a fully integrated jackpot solution that enables operators to design, launch, and manage engagement campaigns with full visibility into costs and returns. Formally debuted at ICE Totally Gaming 2026 in Barcelona (20–22 January), the tool is now fully integrated into the Alea Play ecosystem. The solution enables operators to deploy engagement campaigns across any game or brand without additional technical infrastructure or complex integration. By utilizing configurable funding models and an exclusive Simulator for pre-launch forecasting, the product aims to transform jackpots from a […]