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Booming Games Debuts Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter in Max Scatter Series
Booming Games has launched Tasty Bonanza Max Scatter, a 6x4 scatter-pays slot with cascading reels, random multipliers, and a maximum win of 15,000x, available with bonus buy options and a BOOST+ feature.

Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Backs Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's licensed betting industry and its main trade associations have welcomed the government's new advertising restrictions requiring mandatory consumer warnings, viewing the rules as a positive step for market integrity and player protection.

Kambi's Turnkey Network Surpasses 100 Million Bets During 2026 World Cup as AI Drives Shift to Higher-Margin Products
Kambi's Turnkey Sportsbook partners exceeded 100 million bets during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by an AI-powered shift toward player props and Bet Builder markets. Pre-match Bet Builder turnover rose 3.6x and live Bet Builder turnover increased 10x compared to 2022, helping Kambi sustain strong margins despite challenging tournament results.

Brazilian Court Orders Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte Over Age Verification Failures
A Brazilian court has ordered the nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte for failing to prevent minors from accessing their platforms, requiring implementation of facial recognition and biometric verification before operations can resume.

G2E Dealer Championship Nears Nomination Deadline as 2026 Edition Goes Pan-North American
The G2E Dealer Championship's nomination deadline is July 17, with the 2026 edition expanding to include dealers from the US, Canada, and Mexico. The competition, held during G2E in Las Vegas, tests blackjack and roulette skills and will feature a larger show-floor footprint.

Play'n GO Launches in Alberta as Third Canadian Regulated Market
Play'n GO has launched in Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market, becoming the company's third Canadian province with over ten operators live on day one. The move follows a licence from the AGLC and aligns with Alberta's market opening on July 13, 2026, which aims to capture unregulated wagering activity.

BetConstruct AI’s Harmony Predictstreet Draws 300+ Industry Leaders to Yerevan for Eighth Edition
BetConstruct AI’s eighth Harmony event, now named Harmony Predictstreet, brought over 300 C-level leaders to Yerevan for networking and product unveilings, underscoring its partnership with FIFA partner ADI Predictstreet. The two-day program combined cultural experiences at Garni Temple with product presentations at SoftConstruct headquarters.

UK Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% in 2025 as GSGB Faces Fresh Criticism
The Gambling Commission's GSGB 2025 shows problem gambling fell to 2.4% amid slight participation declines, but the survey faces renewed criticism from Regulus Partners over methodological flaws and alleged bias.

Bally's Intralot Secures Seven-Year Extension with Premier Lotteries Ireland Through 2034
Bally's Intralot has extended its contract with Premier Lotteries Ireland for seven more years through 2034, deploying new technology platforms to modernize the Irish National Lottery operations.

1xBet Combines Prize Draw, VIP Party, and Interactive Football to Drive Affiliate Engagement at iGB L!VE London 2026
At iGB L!VE London 2026, 1xBet deployed a multi-faceted networking campaign that included a VIP party, an interactive football game, a personal appearance by Vítor Baía, and a structured prize draw totalling €13,000, effectively generating high-quality affiliate leads and reinforcing brand loyalty.

Virtual Sports Step Up as World Cup Void Looms, Says Kiron Consultant
Eliane Nunes of Kiron Interactive explains how virtual sports can maintain player engagement after the World Cup ends, filling the gap between live events and offering a behavioral continuity for bettors through sportsbook integration and instant replay dynamics.

Panama’s gambling market climbs 16% in early 2026, online sector surges 57%
Panama's regulated gambling market grew 16.2% year-on-year to $1.3 billion in the first five months of 2026, driven by a 57% surge in online gambling and a 7.3% increase in slot machine wagers, which retained a 70% market share.