IZIGROUP: From market leadership to international ambition
Over recent years, IZIGROUP has been ‘methodically laying the groundwork for international growth,’ says Founder and CEO Johann Schembri
Malta
MGA 2022 Annual Report: 10 warnings issued; 6 licences cancelled and 41 applications received
‘As the global gaming landscape evolves, our role becomes even more critical’ – MGA CEO
Malta
Malta Gaming Authority welcomes delegation from Ghana Gaming Commission
‘This visit has demonstrated the importance of engaging more with stakeholders’
HR Developments
Richard Brown to step down as CEO of GiG by end 2023, kicking off hunt for next Platform CEO
GiG Media will continue under its current senior leadership, and a search for a new CEO for Platform & Sportsbook ...
partnership
SIS agrees long-term deal for continued coverage of horse racing from Germany
The addition of German racing content furthers SIS’ focus on providing the most extensive array of round-the-clock betting opportunities
Payments
A payment gateway that does away with the middleman
Papaya Ltd’s ground-breaking payment solution Blackcatcard offers an innovative service that is touted as keeping everyone safe, without the charges
M&A
888 reaches agreement to sell Latvian business for €28.3 million
Completion of the deal is expected in the coming weeks
Tech
‘The industry is no stranger to AI and the tech has become part of day-to-day operations’
Malta Gaming Authority deputy chief regulatory officer notes the use of AI beyond compliance
partnership
Gaming Innovation Group extends GiG Comply deal with bet365
bet365 group employs over 7,000 people and has 90 million customers worldwide
Expansion
Payment provider Zimpler announces expansion to Brazil
The Malta-based company held an event this week to mark the group’s expansion to Brazil
partnership
ESA Gaming launches portfolio with Octavian Lab in Italy
The launch with Octavian Lab is the latest in a host of commercial deals that have seen ESA Gaming grow ...
M&A
MGM-owned LeoVegas Group to acquire games developer Push Gaming
The acquisition is the first major investment by LeoVegas since becoming part of MGM Resorts last year
partnership
Evoplay expands Italian presence with E-play24 agreement
Earlier in the year, Evoplay gained regulatory approval after satisfying requirements set out by Italy’s independent gaming certification lab, BMM ...
Finance
Kindred Group plc considers sales and merger options as part of strategic review
Kindred also released an interim report covering the first quarter of 2023
Regulatory
Blueprint Gaming receives supplier approval from Swedish Gambling Authority
Blueprint given the right to ‘manufacture, supply and install gaming software in the Swedish market’
Expansion
RubyPlay granted Romanian Gaming licence
Leading B2B gaming supplier continues with bold international expansion strategy