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
Financials
Catena Media CEO Michael Daly ‘exceptionally pleased’ as increased revenue & customers recorded
Year-on-year revenue in Q2 was up 9% despite a spike in casino gaming last year
B2B
Malta-headquartered Kambi Group plc acquires esports data and odds provider Abios
Addition of market-leading esports company enables Kambi to capitalise on exciting global opportunities presented by growing vertical
B2B
Betsson subsidiary goes live in Colombia with Scientific Games platform
Colombia was one of the first Latin American markets to be regulated, in 2016
Malta
Kalamba Games celebrates billionth spin
The company was founded in 2016 and now hosts a portfolio of more than 50 titles
Events
iGaming NEXT summit set to go-ahead as Malta’s Government continues reopening plan
The event will see members of the iGaming community reconvene post-pandemic to build relationships and form friendships
Research
European Gaming & Betting Association appoints Malta’s OnestData as market research partner
Research consists of a pan European survey into perceptions and behaviours of gaming and betting
Regulatory
GiG awarded ISO 27001 re-certification on primary platform products and office locations
ISO 27001 is one of the few standards which uses a top-down, risk-based approach to assessment
Malta
‘Thrilled to have brought first place home at the Runfire Salt Late Ultra Trail for Gaming Malta’
This week, iGEN’s Trudy Kerr took home first place in the 40km category within her age group
B2B
Paysafe signs definitive agreement to acquire market-leading German fintech company, viafintech
The transaction is expected to close over the coming months, subject to customary closing conditions and in accordance with applicable ...
Regulatory
Ukraine authorities arrest unnamed former member of nation’s gambling regulator on bribery charges
The individual is understood to be a former chair of Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries
Financials
‘Misleading, short-sighted and self-defeating’: Blog dismisses use of GGR as revenue proxy
Advisory firm Regulus Partners explains how gross gaming revenues are not necessarily representative of money players actually spent
Streaming
What next for slots streaming as Twitch bans affiliate links?
iGaming Group and VerifiedStreamer's Phil Pearson presents his outlook on Twitch's ban of affiliate links on slots streaming
HR Developments
‘Thank you for the opportunities’: head of casino at Betsson’s Zecure Gaming marks departure
Lauren Holder joined the company in February 2019
B2B
Swintt strengthens online presence with iBet deal
The Malta-licensed, in-demand provider’s localised content now live with popular online sportsbook and casino brand
Esports
‘It’s not just a game’: The World of Sim Racing
Founder and CEO of World Pro Racing, Justin Mifsud, lays out his arguments on how Sim Racing is the first ...