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ENJOY partners with Casimba Gaming to expand global reach, bringing premium slots and hybrid live game shows to new regulated markets and wider player audiences. ENJOY partners with Casimba Gaming as the dynamic iGaming content developer signs a new distribution agreement, strengthening its global reach across key regulated markets. This collaboration will see ENJOY’s full portfolio of premium slot titles integrated onto the Casimba platform, including newly released hits Diamond Slam and Hotfire Diamonds 2 . The agreement also covers ENJOY’s innovative live hybrid game shows, such as Aztec Roulette and Egypt Roulette , streamed 24/7 from a purpose-built studio. With strong footholds in the US social and sweepstakes sector, as well as the UK and Canadian regulated markets, Casimba Gaming provides ENJOY with enhanced distribution opportunities across some of the industry’s strongest regions. The partnership supports ENJOY’s strategy of expanding its presence in regulated and emerging territories while delivering high-performing, feature-rich content to a broader network. Christos Zoulianitis, Chief Commercial Officer at ENJOY, said : “Partnering with Casimba Gaming represents an important step in our distribution strategy as we continue to scale internationally. “Our portfolio continues to expand, with new slot releases and our hybrid live game shows delivering consistent engagement. This agreement allows us to broaden the availability of our content and introduce it to new audiences on a global scale.” Lavina Karlsson, Chief Commercial Officer - B2B at Casimba, added: “ENJOY’s established slot portfolio, combined with its unique hybrid live game show releases, brings a balanced and differentiated appeal that strengthens our content offering. “Our focus is on delivering diverse, high-quality content across our network, and ENJOY’s products are a strong addition to that mix. This partnership supports our commitment to expanding the range of content available through our platform and driving continued growth for all parties involved.” Read related article: ENJOY Partners With SoftGamings to Expand Global Reach

Eden Hazard joins Stake as global ambassador, partnering with the leading sportsbook ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Discover how the football icon will engage fans worldwide. Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard has joined Stake as global ambassador.  The former Belgian winger has signed with the world-leading sportsbook and casino as it ramps up preparations for this summer’s World Cup. Hazard, 35, enjoyed a glittering playing career, including winning the Champions League, two Premier League titles, two La Liga titles and two Europa League titles.  Hazard made 126 appearances for Belgium, captained the team from 2015 to 2023 and helped his country finish third at the 2018 World Cup. This summer’s tournament, hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico, will be the biggest in history, with 48 teams taking part.  Hazard boasts a following of more than 58 million on social media, with more than 27 million followers on Instagram, 21 million fans on Facebook and 6.3 million followers on X. Hazard is also one of the most followed football stars on Chinese platform Weibo, with 3.75 million followers. He joins Stake’s star-studded roster of global ambassadors and will play an integral role in the brand’s fan engagement and awareness campaigns throughout the 2026 football season across digital channels. With the biggest World Cup in history on the horizon, Hazard’s appointment underlines Stake’s continued commitment to partnering with world-class sporting icons and delivering premium football entertainment to its global community. Stake’s Chief Marketing Officer Akhil Sarin said: “With the 2026 World Cup set to be the biggest football tournament in history, this is a defining moment for fans and brands alike. Eden Hazard is a player who embodies creativity, flair and big-stage performance - qualities that resonate strongly with our global community. “Eden's legacy in world football speaks for itself . He has performed at the very highest level of the game and understands exactly what it means to deliver when the world is watching. As we build towards an unforgettable summer of football, we’re proud to welcome him to Stake as a global ambassador. “His worldwide appeal and deep connection with fans across Europe, Asia and beyond make him the perfect addition to our ambassadorial roster as we continue to strengthen Stake’s position as the home of football entertainment.” Hazard said: "I’m really excited to be joining Stake at such an important time in the football calendar. The World Cup remains the pinnacle of our sport - the dream every player chases - and I’ve been fortunate enough to experience it on some of the biggest stages. “Football has given me so many incredible memories, from lifting domestic and European trophies, to representing my country as captain, and making many friends along the way. Now, in this next chapter, I can’t wait to engage with fans in new and meaningful ways, sharing insights, excitement, and the pure joy of football together with Stake. “Football fans worldwide are incredibly passionate and dedicated, and I’m delighted to collaborate with a brand that truly understands and celebrates that energy, while delivering innovative, community-focused experiences. Let’s make the journey one to remember!” Read related article: Stake Announces Frankie Dettori as Global Ambassador

SBC Summit Canada 2026 heads to Toronto with top leaders discussing regulation, sports betting, iGaming and market growth. Discover key insights and opportunities. As Canada’s gaming landscape enters a decisive period of expansion and reform, SBC Summit Canada 2026 will bring leadership, regulation and commercial strategy into sharp focus.   Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 19–21, the summit will feature a three-stage conference programme, with tracks dedicated to Sports Betting & iGaming , Affiliates & Advertising , Cybersecurity , Land-Based & Lottery , Player Protection and Payments & Compliance .   Across two days, the programme will bring together leading operators, affiliates, suppliers and regulators to address the most pressing challenges facing Canadian gaming. Sessions will tackle preparing for Alberta’s imminent market launch and the national implications of Bill S-211, as well as the recalibration of betting advertising. It will also examine the growth opportunities presented by daily fantasy sports, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and whether Ontario will ultimately be allowed to offer international peer-to-peer gaming liquidity.   "2026 marks a pivotal moment for the Canadian market. Global sporting events, potential new launches, and national regulation are set to reshape the industry in ways never felt before," said Rasmus Sojmark , CEO and Founder of SBC .   "This year's conference ensures the industry is ready for what's coming; providing the clarity and commercial guidance businesses need to turn this moment of change into an opportunity for growth."   Regulation will sit at the core of this year’s discussions, both from a policy perspective and in terms of its commercial impact.    On the policy side, panels will examine Alberta’s progress towards a framework modelled on Ontario’s regulated market, unpacking proposed tax structures, enforcement priorities and the practical realities of launch. Experts will also assess the national implications of Bill S-211 and debate whether the Canadian Gaming Association’s Code for Responsible Gaming can deliver clearer standards and greater long-term stability for the market.   On the commercial side, sessions will focus on what changes to advertising policy mean for operator and affiliate strategy, how brands can navigate platform restrictions on Meta and Google, and what the ongoing delays in implementing Bill S-211 mean for affiliates.   The agenda will also explore some of the most significant growth opportunities currently available to Canadian operators. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted in Canada, will be examined in depth, not just as a short-term acquisition opportunity, but as a platform for building long-term player retention. Additionally, sessions will explore the growing opportunity in daily fantasy sports and the evolving dynamics of Canada’s online poker market.   The summit’s dedicated Player Protection Symposium will examine how brands can use data insights and AI to increase protections for at-risk players. Sessions will also explore whether Canada’s province-by-province regulatory model is creating unintended competitive pressures that benefit grey market operators, and how personalised game mechanics are testing the limits of existing player protection frameworks.   Offering an overview of Canada’s payment landscape, the Payments & Compliance track will explore how companies can introduce faster payment flows without compromising anti-money laundering standards, fraud prevention or regulatory compliance, while the Cybersecurity Symposium, produced by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), will focus on strengthening system resilience and protecting customer data against evolving threats.   Industry leaders taking the stage include Jared Beber (CEO, Bet99), Paul Burns (President/CEO, Canadian Gaming Association), Johnny Capo (CEO, Betstamp), Duncan Hannay (President & Chief Executive Officer, OLG), Joseph Hillier (CEO, iGaming Ontario), Dallas McCready (CEO, ALC), Hon. Minister Dale Nally (Minister for Service Alberta & Red Tape Reduction).   SBC Summit Canada will convene over 3,000 senior executives from across the Canadian gaming ecosystem. Across three days, delegates can expect focused networking events, executive-level discussions and a busy exhibition floor designed to facilitate real commercial connections. Secure your tickets to SBC Summit Canada now!   VIP Event Pass - Access to the show floor, all conference sessions, and evening networking sessions for CA$995   Group VIP Pass - Get VIP Passes for just CA$795 each when you buy three or more passes - perfect for bringing the team!   Operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary passes. Read related article: SBC Summit Canada Rebrands Canadian Gaming Summit for 202 6

Join the TIME TO WIN affiliate tournament by Boomerang Partners and compete for exclusive AC Milan prizes, signed jerseys, match trips, and Milanello access. The exclusive TIME TO WIN affiliate tournament by Boomerang Partners, an Official Regional Partner of AC Milan, is gaining momentum. Dozens of affiliate teams worldwide have already joined the race to compete for valuable prizes and unique AC Milan-related experiences.   Don’t miss your chance   The clock is winding down. With the tournament closing on March 31 , every day you wait is a point a competitor earns. Competition is intensifying, and access to unique experiences – including a behind-the-scenes visit to AC Milan’s training base, Milanello Sports Centre powered by Clivet – will not be available beyond this activation.   The time to act is now. Participants can access the tournament page, complete the tasks, and accumulate points, securing a place for prize draws featuring AC Milan-related experiences.   How affiliates earn points   The TIME TO WIN tournament participants complete clearly structured tasks across five segments . Each completed task brings a fixed number of points:   Generate new sports users for brands within Boomerang’s client portfolio  (10 points per qualified action) Take the survey  (25 points) Share your insights by contributing expert commentary (30 points) Prove your creativity through a dedicated SMM challenge (25 points) Leave a review on a selected platform  (20 points)   As soon as affiliates reach specific point thresholds, they unlock access to prize draws. There are five in total, and the higher the score, the more draws a team qualifies for.   Exclusive AC Milan experiences By reaching specific point thresholds, affiliate teams will gain access to the corresponding prize draws linked to exclusive AC Milan experiences . The structure is clear:   150 points  – qualify for the TIME TO WIN Merch Pack draw (3 sets of 5 kits each) 250 points  – enter the draw for official AC Milan jerseys signed by players (3 sets of 5 jerseys each) 350 points  – secure a place in the draw for a trip for five persons to attend AC Milan v Cagliari 550 points  – become eligible for the draw for a trip for five persons to attend AC Milan v Juventus, including exclusive behind-the-scenes access with pre-match access to the tunnel area, and pitchside viewing of the teams’ warm-up.   The ultimate tier requires 750 points  and unlocks access to the draw for an exclusive trip to AC Milan’s legendary training base, Milanello Sports Centre powered by Clivet . Reserved for top-performing teams (2 prizes for 5 guests each), this experience offers behind-the-scenes access to the Club’s inner environment, including a tour of the facilities and the opportunity to see the Men First Team training. This is a rare behind-the-scenes experience offering a unique glimpse into AC Milan’s daily routine.   Affiliate teams participating in the TIME TO WIN tournament actively share positive feedback. For example, sports influencer Firo Orakel highlighted his experience: “Being part of the TIME TO WIN tournament truly means a lot to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate. The prizes are a strong motivator – I want to share them with my community as well, as it gives them a chance to benefit too. I actively support the campaign through my Discord server, where I engage directly with my audience, and I also promote it regularly during my streams to keep the momentum going,” said Firo.   The Rossoneri Hub as the central platform All activities related to the TIME TO WIN tournament are featured on the Rossoneri Hub   portal, the main platform where Boomerang Partners centralizes its AC Milan-related activations. This is a unique web resource that Boomerang Partners launched as an Official Regional Partner of AC Milan .   A strategic moment within the sports season Boomerang Partners’ decision to hold the TIME TO WIN tournament in February-March 2026  is no coincidence. This period marks one of the peak moments of the sports season, alongside major international competitions and football tournaments, the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds. The company is ready to actively share its sports expertise, including through an exclusive guide which provides affiliates with information on expected shifts in player activity by competition stage, market insights, practical recommendations, and data-driven guidance for navigating the sports peak.   TIME TO WIN was built for moments like this – when the sports calendar is at its peak. Join now and compete for unique AC Milan experiences. Read related article: Boomerang Partners Launch TIME TO WIN Affiliate Tournament

Football Feeds partner with Winamax to deliver pre-match data and line-up insights, helping refine odds faster and enhance the football betting experience. Football Feeds, a leading provider of football pre-match data and insights through its Pre-Match Office platform, has announced a new partnership with one of Europe’s most recognised sports betting operators, Winamax. Pre-Match Office is Football Feeds ’ market-leading pre-match player availability and line-up intelligence tool. With more than 80 competitions covered, Pre-Match Office offers daily monitoring and updates of injuries, suspensions and unavailability. The integration of Pre-Match Office data into Winamax’s sportsbook will help refine markets faster and more confidently, enabling smarter odds compilation and providing a more engaging product offering for football fans. Football Feeds’ data provides Winamax with a reliable source for pre-match information with constant live updates of over 1,500 injuries, 300 live suspensions and predicted line-ups being updated accordingly until team news is published. Once the Pre-Match Office platform is fully onboarded across its football trading operations, Winamax will streamline their pre-match workflows reducing manual research time and reacting more efficiently to latest developments around team news and maintain accurate and competitive markets for customers. Football Feeds’ CEO Rasmus Hatting said: “We’re very pleased to be partnering with Winamax, a brand that shares our focus on quality and performance. Our Pre-Match Office platform is built to give trading teams reliable, timely insight into player availability and expected line-ups, and we’re proud to support Winamax with data that helps them operate with greater speed and confidence in such a competitive market. “This agreement represents another important step in expanding our presence among leading European operators and reflects the growing demand for trusted, specialist pre-match intelligence. We look forward to working closely with Winamax and supporting their team with the accurate, actionable information they need every day.” Read related article: Relax Gaming Partners with Konquer for Distribution

What to Expect at SPiCE South Asia 2026: explore key speakers, hot topics and deal-making in Sri Lanka as leaders shape responsible growth in gaming and tech. With just three weeks remaining, the  7th Annual Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition ( SPiCE South Asia 2026 ) is set to welcome senior policymakers, operators, investors, and technology providers to Sri Lanka for three days of high-level dialogue, deal-making, and strategic insight. Held from 23 – 26 March 2026  at the renowned  Shangri-La Colombo , the summit will examine how investment and technology are shaping sustainable gaming ecosystems, with a clear focus on responsible growth and long-term market confidence. Anchored by the theme “ Responsible Growth. Regional Progress, ” the agenda is designed to reveal the practical opportunities of building compliant, scalable models across both emerging and established markets. Exclusive Previews: What to Expect at SPiCE South Asia 2026 SPiCE South Asia 2026  will feature a diverse lineup of senior decision-makers and subject-matter experts offering on-the-ground insight into regulation, operations, technology, and market expansion. Among them are the following speakers, who will be addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the region today. Joe Pisano , CEO, Jade Entertainment & Gaming Technologies Inc. Positioning integrated resorts as strategic levers for tourism, investment, and long-term economic resilience, Pisano explained: “The integrated resort of the future must be conceived as national infrastructure – not simply a  gaming venue, but a catalyst for tourism, investment, employment, and urban transformation.  Gaming remains an anchor revenue driver, yet the true resilience of an IR lies in diversification:  destination entertainment, MICE, luxury hospitality, wellness, retail, sports, and cultural  programming – all supported by sophisticated digital architecture. Jurisdictions such as Singapore have demonstrated how disciplined regulation, strong compliance frameworks, and long-term capital planning can turn integrated resorts into pillars of national economic strategy. The next phase for South Asia is to replicate that model with regional nuance – aligning IR development with tourism corridors, aviation expansion, and digital modernisation. The IR is no longer just a property; it is a platform.” Emphasising the role of technology in unifying operations, compliance, and customer engagement across complex resort environments, he noted: “Technology now serves as the operating system of the integrated resort. A unified digital backbone connects gaming, hotel operations, retail spend, entertainment programming, compliance systems, and customer intelligence into a single, dynamic ecosystem Through AI-driven analytics, predictive risk modelling, cashless payments, and omnichannel loyalty architecture, operators can shift from transactional engagement to lifetime value management. Leading platform providers illustrate how modular platforms can unify land-based and digital ecosystems, creating seamless guest journeys while strengthening regulatory transparency In a region where regulatory credibility will determine capital inflows, integrated technology is not optional – it is foundational. The IRs that win will be those built with digital integration at their core from day one.” Reflecting on the timing of SPiCE South Asia  as regional markets move toward formalised, investment-driven gaming frameworks, Pisano observed:  “SPiCE South Asia comes at a pivotal inflection point. South Asia is transitioning from fragmented, informal gaming structures toward formalised, investment-driven integrated resort frameworks. The jurisdiction that moves first – with regulatory clarity, investor confidence, and technological alignment – will set the benchmark for the region.  That first mover is poised to be Sri Lanka. With its geographic position along major aviation and maritime routes, placing it is naturally at the centre of a future South Asian IR corridor connecting India, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf. The country combines a mature tourism brand, high-end hospitality capacity, and a government actively prioritising foreign direct investment and economic diversification. More importantly, Sri Lanka has the advantage of timing. As it recalibrates its economic model, it has the opportunity to design a modern, compliance-led IR framework from inception – integrating technology, responsible gaming standards, and capital safeguards in ways that older markets struggled to retrofit. If structured correctly, Sri Lanka can establish the regulatory, technological, and operational template that neighboring markets observe – and eventually align with. That is how corridors are formed: through leadership, not scale. SPiCE South Asia matters because it is where the needed leadership dialogue is taking place. It convenes policymakers, capital providers, operators, and technology innovators at the precise moment when South Asia’s IR blueprint is being drafted. In strategic terms, Sri Lanka is not simply another emerging market – it is the potential anchor node of a formalised South Asian integrated resort corridor. And the conversations happening now will determine whether that opportunity is seized.” After exploring the operational and strategic frameworks that position integrated resorts as multi-sector platforms, the conversation shifts to Harmen Brenninkmeijer , whose global experience in gaming investment and destination development offers insight into how regions can translate early gaming-led activity into sustained economic growth. Harmen Brenninkmeijer, Executive Chairman, NYCE International Analysing what separates high-performing destinations from the rest, Brenninkmeijer observed:  “Destinations that succeed treat casinos as a catalyst layered onto three things: a large, nearby  feeder market with easy, repeatable access; a broad non-gaming proposition; and strong local  capture of spend.” Examining the conditions required for startups and operators to scale beyond early success, he explained: “For startups and operators, scaling really begins when you shift from fast early growth to building something that lasts. To make that jump, a few things need to be in place: you’ve got to manage your cashflow carefully to stay liquid, land the right first client(s) who not only believe in your product but help shape it, and – in the case of B2B – use that partnership to fine-tune and package your offering for the market. For the B2C operators, the goal becomes driving steady revenue and building a business that can sustain itself – turning early wins into long-term success.” Highlighting why SPiCE South Asia is central to aligning capital, regulation, and innovation in the region, Brenninkmeijer stated: “Attending SPiCE events gives us a real feel for the challenges and opportunities buyers face across the region. It’s about understanding what makes each of these local markets unique and how using those insights can shape solutions, even tiny changes that truly stand out.” Jared Valarao , Managing Director, Lakandula Holdings Highlighting the often-overlooked dimensions of responsible entertainment beyond the resort walls, Valarao observed: “The gap is not where most people think it is. We have world-class compliance for what happens  inside an integrated resort. We have almost nothing for the communities outside it. Recent events made this painfully visible. Major shipping lanes closed in hours. Airspace shut  down across an entire region. Some of the most sophisticated entertainment corridors in the  world found their surrounding communities – the workers, the families, the small businesses –  with no resilience infrastructure to fall back on.  When a worker's family member has a medical emergency during a regional crisis, they arrive at  a hospital with no organised health records. When supply chains fracture, there is no system  connecting CSR investments to actual outcomes on the ground. These are solvable problems. Technology can create verifiable impact infrastructure at the family level. Imagine every family in a host community with a digital health passport – funded by the operator, with every enrollment and every health outcome tracked and reportable. One link to share with any doctor. One card to show in any emergency room. That is not just compliance. That is community resilience by design. Verifiable and sustainable corporate social responsibility at its finest.” Framing responsibility as an operational imperative rather than a compliance checkbox, Valarao advised: “Responsibility that only exists on paper evaporates the moment it is needed most. We have all seen this recently. Stop measuring responsibility by what you spend. Start measuring it by what survives a disruption. Operators who treated sustainability as a capital strategy – not a cost centre – saw 2.5 times better returns through lower security costs, faster permits, and organic community advocacy. Their communities rallied around them during disruption rather than turning against them. Three steps any operator can take now: Deploy health security infrastructure in host communities. Emergency health records for families – something physical, like an emergency card a mother can show in any hospital, whether for a routine visit or a crisis evacuation. These function when everything else fails. Build a real-time community impact dashboard. Employment created, vendor revenue generated, health outcomes improved – and make it public. Transparency-focused operations raise capital at 30 per cent better valuations. Create career ecosystems, not just jobs. Every employee trains three community members within 18 months – measured, tracked, and marketed. I have implemented this in previous operations – it made us the employer of choice while cutting recruitment costs by 60 per cent. In this industry, that is not social responsibility. It is operational superiority.” On why SPiCE South Asia  provides the ideal platform for aligning global capital with local innovation, Valarao observes: “Because the landscape just shifted, and South Asia needs to be ready. The disruptions we have  witnessed in major entertainment corridors are stress tests for every operator in the broader  region. Energy prices are spiking. Travel corridors are fractured. Communities are asking a  simple question: what happens to us when the world outside your resort walls becomes unstable?  Global stakeholders bring capital and scale. Local innovators bring something irreplaceable –  the ability to design solutions that communities actually trust and adopt. Solutions that work not just in  stable times, but under stress. SPiCE South Asia forces both sides into the same room at precisely the moment this collaboration matters most.  From my work spanning Singapore, the Philippines, and the broader ASEAN region,  purpose-driven partnerships consistently outperform transactional ones. When an entertainment  operator and a local health technology company co-invest in community infrastructure, they  create something no competitor can replicate.  An ecosystem where the community becomes your most powerful advocate, your most resilient  asset, and your first line of defence when the next disruption arrives. SPiCE South Asia is where  those partnerships begin.” Together, these voices will contribute to a programme that balances policy insight with commercial reality, offering attendees actionable perspectives on regulation, sustainability, technology adoption, and growth strategies tailored to South Asia’s evolving landscape. Celebrating Excellence: SPiCE South Asia Eventus Awards 2026 The SPiCE South Asia Eventus Awards 2026  will take place during the summit, celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and contribution across the gaming and technology ecosystem. The awards spotlight individuals and standout achievements that have influenced market confidence, regulatory maturity, and responsible growth throughout the 2025/2026 period. Categories include Operator of the Year ,   Technology Provider of the Year ,   Innovation of the Year , Legal Adviser of the Year , Affiliate Platform of the Year , and the prestigious  SPiCE Speaker of the Year Award . Award recipients will be announced during the official awards ceremony in Colombo. Secure Your Place at SPiCE South Asia 2026 With final preparations underway and demand continuing to build,  SPiCE South Asia 2026  offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, investors, and industry leaders shaping the region’s future. The final registration window is now open for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. Register now: https://www.spiceseries.com/ssa Read related article: 7th Annual SPiCE South Asia 2026 Returns to Colombo

ICONIC21 partners with Celesta to launch its full multi-vertical portfolio, giving operators instant access to live casino, slots and virtual games worldwide. This partnership grants Celesta’s extensive operator network immediate access to ICONIC21’s diverse catalog, spanning live casino games, slots, and virtual games. The integration represents a total portfolio takeover, ensuring that the provider’s entire creative output is available for international distribution through Celesta’s streamlined technology.   Celesta has established itself as a pivotal force in the iGaming supply chain, offering a library of over 7,500 titles from top-tier providers, among which now stands ICONIC21. By utilizing a single API integration, the aggregator enables online casinos and sportsbooks to scale rapidly while maintaining technical stability.   The inclusion of ICONIC21 adds a layer of high-performance content to Celesta’s offering, notably the Gravity Series in the live dealer space and a growing suite of mathematically driven slots and virtual games such as Plinko and Crash. The collaboration is designed to meet the rising appetite for versatile content that performs across different player demographics and geographical regions.   Commenting on the launch, Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21 , said: "Joining forces with Celesta is a calculated move to ensure our content hits the right lobbies. What stands out in this partnership is the sheer velocity of the go-to-market process; Celesta’s infrastructure allowed us to transition from agreement to live status with remarkable efficiency. Through them, we can showcase the technical quality of our games and we expect the performance data from this rollout to speak for itself very shortly."   From Celesta’s side, Corentin Budny, Head of Growth & Account Management , added: "Our objective is to provide operators with tools for genuine differentiation, and ICONIC21’s portfolio fits that brief perfectly. Integrating their full range, from high-energy live tables to virtual games, adds significant depth to our offering. This is a collaboration where success will be measured by clear, quantifiable engagement metrics, and we look forward to analyzing those results as we expand our mutual footprint."   The agreement underscores ICONIC21’s commitment to a multi-product strategy, moving beyond a single-vertical focus to provide a 360 gaming experience. By leveraging Celesta's international distribution capabilities, the provider is positioned to significantly raise its presence in multiple markets. Read related article: ICONIC21 Partners With NuxGame to Expand Live Casino

Avanti agreement with Light & Wonder brings next-gen live casino to EMEA and Canada, delivering scalable, customisable games for operators. Avanti, the disruptive live casino supplier that’s revolutionising the iGaming industry with its pioneering mix of motion capture technology and real-time cloud-based streaming, has announced it has signed a new strategic agreement with Light & Wonder.   One of the world’s leading aggregators and iGaming technology suppliers, Light & Wonder has teamed up with Avanti to bring next generation Live Casino to operators across the EMEA and Canada regions.   Designed to tackle the inconsistent presentation, and costly scalability of traditional live casino games, Avanti’s revolutionary approach sees the studio motion-capture the actions and mannerisms of professional dealers and use this output to create ultra-realistic digital clones.   Brought to life using a combination of 3D animation and audio tools, the appearance and language of these clones can be customised to meet the needs of operators’ target markets, with the end product being streamed directly into games in stunning HD video.   By doing things this way, Avanti removes the burden of physical studio builds and ongoing dealer overheads to create a cost-effective solution that’s impeccably presented, free from human error and provides operators with the flexibility to open as many tables at as many limits as they need.   The initial focus of the agreement will be on rolling out the games in Spain and Brazil, Avanti’s first regulated market launches. For the first time ever, operators in Spain will be able to offer live games beyond just roulette, including the supplier’s original games, TORO Y MATADOR and TORO Y MATADOR TURBO EN VIVO, as well as BACCARAT, DRAGON TIGER, and – importantly – LIVE BLACKJACK.   In Brazil, via Avanti, operators will gain access to an unlimited selection of Portuguese speaking dealers, as well as tables and bet limits designed to suit Brazilian players.   Jonas Delin, Co-founder at Avanti Studios , said: “Offering flawless presentation, cost-effective scaling and unlimited customisation potential, Avanti is the future of live casino – and we’re thrilled to be able to share content with operators through our collaboration with Light & Wonder.   “Since exiting our stealth mode at ICE, we’ve received a huge amount of interest from operators in Spain and Brazil and Light &Wonder is the perfect distributor to not only support our launch in those markets, but also as we continue to execute on our aggressive market expansion plans for 2026 and 2027   Stuart Banks, Managing Director – Global Partnerships at Light & Wonder , said: “As a company that’s always been at the forefront of innovation in iGaming, Light & Wonder is constantly on the lookout for games that offer something new – and Avanti’s next generation line-up of live casino titles certainly fit the bill. “Avanti offers a fast and fully customisable solution that can easily scale to keep up with demand; and for that reason, their games are sure to be a popular addition for our operators.” Read related article: Light & Wonder Invests in Bang Bang Games

Hub88 partners with LuckyDraw to deliver prize draw gamification, helping operators boost player engagement, loyalty, and lifetime value with raffles and instant wins. Hub88 has partnered with LuckyDraw, a provider of an innovative prize draw player engagement and retention gamification platform that leverages proven reward psychology, to improve player loyalty and increase lifetime value. The collaboration enables Hub88’s extensive operator network to integrate LuckyDraw’s technology with their existing offerings to feature highly customisable and engaging prize draws, including raffles, scratch cards and instant win games. The integration with LuckyDraw offers Hub88 an entirely new channel to drive increased player engagement and retention. Launched in early 2026, LuckyDraw’s platform is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing operator environments, ensuring a fully branded, native experience. By enabling operators to host interactive raffles and instant win games, the provider can offer an enhanced customer experience that drives higher brand loyalty. The integration of LuckyDraw’s dynamic gamification tools, which comes at a time when prize draws continue to grow in popularity with players, represents a unique opportunity for Hub88’s operators to diversify their engagement and retention strategy, while optimising bonusing and players’ monetization. This partnership enhances Hub88’s top-rated offering, aligning with the aggregator’s commitment to providing innovative, quality solutions that drive quantifiable results and improved returns. Ollie Castleman, Managing Director of Hub88, said: “Over the past year, we’ve heavily invested in jackpots, bonusing and loyalty solutions across our platform. “LuckyDraw’s fully branded raffles, instant wins and scratch games are a valuable addition to this, helping operators engage their players in new and compelling ways, all while increasing lifetime value and strengthening brand loyalty.” Yaniv Spielberg, CEO and co-founder at LuckyDraw, said: “With our many years of experience as online gaming operators, we have a deep understanding of how to enhance the player experience to generate higher engagement and loyalty for operators. We have leveraged this expertise to develop a new prize draw gamification platform that is flexible and easy-to-implement to address the large appetite from players for raffles and prize draws, to drive improved performance and returns for operators. “As a leading online gaming aggregator, we are excited to partner with Hub88 to bring our prize draw experiences to wider audiences while helping their operators offer something truly unique in the industry that increases engagement, retention, acquisition, brand loyalty and lifetime value.” Read related article: Hub88 Launches Player Analytics for Operators

Relax Gaming partners with Konquer to distribute innovative instant-win, crash, and table games, expanding its Powered By Relax portfolio worldwide. Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, has partnered with Konquer, a California based game studio known for their highly original instant-win, crash, and table games.   The collaboration gives Relax Gaming’s wide network of operators access to Konquer’s growing portfolio of games, which have rocked the industry with their new mechanics and themes.   The studio’s debut release, Fortune Cookie Fortunes , invites players to crack open fortune cookies to unlock multipliers while uncovering playful trivia.   The agreement further strengthens Relax Gaming’s Powered By Relax programme, welcoming another forward-thinking studio into the fold. The move expands the breadth of high-quality slot content available to operators while reinforcing Relax’s role as a leading distribution partner for ambitious game developers. Jennifer Buttigieg, Head of Commercial & Aggregation Partnerships at Relax Gaming, said: "This collaboration reinforces Relax Gaming’s status as a trusted global aggregation partner, empowering both established and up-and-coming studios with the reach, technology, and expertise needed to expand their market presence. We're delighted to have them on board with us." Ashford Kneitel, Chief Executive Officer at Konquer, said: “Konquer’s mission is to create the coolest games ever played—full stop. Partnering with industry-giant Relax Gaming gives us the scale and distribution power to bring that ambition to life faster than ever.” Read related article: Relax Gaming Partners with Aviatrix Crash Game

St8 partners with iBankroll to deliver Bankroll-as-a-Service, helping operators offer higher limits with smarter risk control and scalable liquidity. Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has partnered with iBankroll to introduce bankroll coverage as a service to its platform as it continues to expand its products and services across global markets. Through the partnership, St8 will offer iBankroll’s first-of-its-kind Bankroll-as-a-Service model into its offering, allowing operators to support higher limits while managing exposure and using capital more efficiently. Built specifically for iGaming, iBankroll combines liquidity, risk expertise, and strategic insight to help operators scale with greater predictability and controlled volatility. Made available directly within the St8 platform, the integration enables operators to activate iBankroll’s liquidity support solution without additional operational complexity, applying it either across their full casino offering or selectively for higher-limit and VIP segments, depending on their exposure strategy. Built as a single, scalable solution, St8 provides partners access to premium content through one integration, alongside promotional tools, reporting capabilities and full compliance coverage. As St8 continues to broaden its offering, the partnership with iBankroll adds a new financial layer to its platform and marks another step in the company’s growth strategy as it cements its position as a next-generation full-service technology provider. Vladimir Negine, Chief Executive Officer at St8, said: “Our focus at St8 is giving operators the right foundations to grow in regulated markets. “Partnering with iBankroll introduces an additional range of tools to our platform and is a practical addition to our ecosystem, one we believe will make a real difference for partners as they continue to scale.” Hayden Bowman, Co-Founder at iBankroll, added: “St8 has built a strong infrastructure for brands launching and expanding in key markets. “By working together, we are able to extend that proposition with additional liquidity support and a structured risk-sharing mechanism that helps operators offer higher limits while maintaining predictable performance.” Read related article: Tequity Partners With iBankroll to Power Scalable iGaming

2026 Gaming in Holland Conference heads to Amsterdam with top speakers on regulation, AI and market strategy. See what’s ahead and why you should attend. The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference, set to take place Thursday, June  4 in Amsterdam, has announced its first speakers. As always, the Gaming in Holland Conference will be THE place to meet key decision makers and get the latest information on the Dutch regulated gambling market. First speakers announced Gaming in Holland is extremely pleased to announce that the following speakers have already confirmed their attendance: Arjan Blok, CEO, Nederlandse Loterij Luka Pataky, Executive VP, AI & Innovation, Bragg Gaming Group Senior Netherlands Gambling Authority representative Leo Judkins, Founder, iGaming Leader Mastermind Josh Hodgson, COO, H2 Gambling Capital Björn Fuchs, Chair, VNLOK Robin Bleichrodt, Managing Director, FGS Global Frank Tolboom, Partner, Franssen Tolboom Advocaten Dr. Andreas Ditsche, CEO, iGaming.com Richard Dennys, CEO, Game Lounge #ReclaimTheMarket & more In line with Gaming in Holland's new mission statement “Let's reclaim the market,” the 2026 GiH Conference will focus on how the regulated industry and other stakeholders can contribute to keeping illegal operators at bay. In addition, this year's event will look at what we can expect from the new government, the ongoing issue of tax rates, market development, marketing, AI, and much more. Gaming in Holland founder Willem van Oort commented: “Competition from illegal operators is a growing concern, not just in the Netherlands but across multiple European jurisdictions. Besides highlighting the issue, I think it is very important to exchange ideas on how stakeholders in the regulated industry can use their market power to help contain and perhaps even reverse this development. With so many key decision makers joining us in Amsterdam, the 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference will be THE place to discuss this issue.” Call for speakers & sponsorship opportunities If you are interested in delivering a presentation, specifically on the topic of #ReclaimTheMarket,   or in exploring sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gaming in Holland founder Willem van Oort  for more information. Practical information & registration The 2026 Gaming in Holland Conference takes place Thursday, June 4, at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam. Registration for the event is now open: https://www.gamingin.eu/event-details/gihconference2026   Read related articlel: Gaming in Holland Conference 2025: What to Expect