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Brazilian Appeals Judge Upholds Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet Over Age Verification Failures
A Brazilian appeals judge has upheld the nationwide suspension of betting operator Pixbet, finding it failed to implement adequate age-verification technology including facial recognition, and rejecting arguments that the lower court lacked jurisdiction. The platform remains blocked until it proves it can effectively prevent minors from accessing its services.
Anonymity central to breaking down stigma in gambling harm support, BetBlocker report finds
BetBlocker's survey of 1,095 users finds that anonymity is a critical enabler of gambling harm support, with 85% citing it as a central feature and 30% naming fear of stigma as the reason. The report also highlights the growing prevalence of gambling in Africa, where Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria accounted for the most responses.
Katarína Polách Klčovská Named CEO of SYNOT Group in Leadership Restructuring
SYNOT Group has appointed Katarína Polách Klčovská as its first Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, tasking her with day-to-day management and strategic growth as the group professionalises its leadership structure.
Cirsa Acquires Majority Stake in Historic Portuguese Casino Figueira
Cirsa takes majority control of Casino Figueira in Portugal, complementing its online acquisition, as part of an aggressive M&A push that also includes a recent entry into Paraguay. The company cites cash funding and a strong financial position to support further deals.
Yggdrasil Strengthens Balkan Presence with Operator Deals and Product Expansion
Yggdrasil is expanding across the Balkans with new operator partnerships in Croatia, Serbia, and Romania, focusing on high-performing games like Valley of the Gods and Barbarossa DoubleMax, while its regional manager minimises the black market threat and calls for stronger regulator-industry cooperation.
PlayCity Reports 6,000+ Illegal Gambling Sites for Blocking in 2026
PlayCity has submitted more than 6,000 illegal gambling sites for blocking so far in 2026, underlining its ongoing compliance and anti-illegal gambling actions.
Gamstop CMO Calls for Unified Industry Front Against Black-Market Gambling
Gamstop CMO Katie Reynolds-Jones urges social media platforms to intensify action against non-Gamstop casino ads and calls for unified stakeholder alignment to combat the black market, emphasising that consumer protection must remain the core of regulation.
South Korean Youth Gambling Reports Surge 74% in Second Month of Voluntary Scheme
South Korean police received 806 voluntary reports of youth cyber gambling in two months, with cases rising 74% month-on-month and average losses of KRW 3 million, prompting referrals to addiction treatment and debt support.
Iconic21: Tournament traffic winners rely on embedded agility, not just speed
Iconic21 argues that winning a World Cup traffic surge depends on embedding agility into production systems, not just rushing content. The provider illustrates the point with parallel live-casino launches, showing that designed-in customisation beats last-minute improvisation.
Greentube Enters Alberta as Canadian Commercial Market Opens
Greentube has obtained an AGLC licence to supply online casino games in Alberta, marking its second Canadian province after Ontario and entering the market on its first day of commercial operations.
FIBA and BAS Impose Lifetime Bans on Two Ex-Adroit Players for Match Manipulation
FIBA and the Basketball Association of Singapore have imposed lifetime bans on former Adroit players Oleksandr Kolchenko and Sergii Pryimak for manipulating games during the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia-East, as part of a broader crackdown on match-fixing in Singapore basketball.
Allwyn's Digital-First Strategy: CEO Spajic Outlines Innovation and Omnichannel Vision
Allwyn Digital CEO Kresimir Spajic discusses the company's digital transformation, including its Q1 2026 revenue growth, expansion into prediction markets via PrizePicks, and focus on AI-driven personalisation and omnichannel experiences, ahead of his appearance at SBC Summit Lisbon.