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Penn taps ex-FanDuel SVP product Billy Turchin as CPO

1 week ago | next.io | Zak Thomas-Akoo

Penn Entertainment announced ex-FanDuel SVP Billy Turchin has been chosen as the operator’s new chief product officer. In this role, he will lead the company’s digital experience product strategy across its portfolio of online gaming brands, including ESPN Bet, Hollywood Casino and theScore. It comes after a rough 2024 for Penn, which is facing a shareholder revolt at its upcoming AGM after the company bled market share for its flagship sportsbook.
Evolution adds third Light & Wonder live roulette game to patent lawsuit

1 week ago | next.io | Zak Thomas-Akoo

Evolution has moved to expand its patent infringement lawsuit against Light & Wonder, specifically targeting its recently announced “88 Fortunes Blaze Live Roulette” game. Court documents filed yesterday (April 10) reveal Evolution is seeking permission to add two additional patents and a new party to its existing lawsuit in Nevada federal court.
Analysts predict gambling resilience amid Trump tariffs turbulence

1 week ago | next.io | Zak Thomas-Akoo

Speaking to NEXT.io, gambling industry analysts expressed cautious optimism about the sector despite the volatility triggered by Trump’s rapid tariffs policy shifts. US President Donald Trump’s 2 April “Liberation Day” announcement sent markets into a tailspin amid the introduction of a sweeping new global tariff system based on controversial economic calculations.
Bragg Gaming invests in Brazilian game developer RapidPlay

1 week ago | next.io | Sonja Lindenberg

B2B iGaming content and technology provider Bragg Gaming Group has acquired a strategic equity stake in specialist Brazilian game development studio RapidPlay. Under the terms of the deal, Bragg not only secures a share in RapidPlay’s equity but also gains exclusive commercial rights to distribute the developer’s entire content portfolio through its growing network of licensed operators across Brazil. The companies did not disclose the financial details of the deal.
Ask The iGaming Coach: A Candid Look at Leadership, Burnout, and Boundaries in iGaming

2 weeks ago | next.io | Stuart Crowley

When we opened the floor to the NEXT.io community to ask performance coach Leo Judkins anything about iGaming leadership, we weren’t sure what to expect… What came back was a raw and honest look at what leaders in this industry are really facing behind the scenes. From alert fatigue and travel burnout to unclear managers, emotional pressure, and the guilt of logging off; this was not a scripted coaching session. It was real people asking real questions.
ECJ tackles German player loss case, questions Maltese court authority

2 weeks ago | next.io | Sonja Lindenberg

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) held its first hearing on a German player loss case yesterday (9 April), with a key issue being whether Maltese courts can evaluate Germany’s compliance with EU law. At issue is the legality of Germany’s former ban on online casino gambling, under the German Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2012 (GlüStV 2012).
Flutter's Snai deal to close 30 April as regulators give thumbs up

2 weeks ago | next.io | Zak Thomas-Akoo

Flutter has received all the necessary regulatory approvals to acquire Snai from Playtech. The global online gambling leader said yesterday (9 April) that it has received all required antitrust, gaming and regulatory confirmations to acquire the Italian B2C brand. The deal, first announced in September 2024, will see the company purchase the third largest online and retail gaming operator in the Italian market for โฌ2.3bn in cash.
Aristocrat and Light & Wonder lock horns over Dragon Train disclosure

2 weeks ago | next.io | Zak Thomas-Akoo

Aristocrat and Light & Wonder locked horns in court filings over the scope of document disclosure as part of the ongoing Dragon Train litigation. In a newly filed stipulation submitted Tuesday (8 April), Aristocrat accused Light & Wonder of stonewalling key discovery requests aimed at uncovering the alleged misuse of its confidential game design information.
KSA fines Techno Offshore €1.2m for operating without a licence

2 weeks ago | next.io | Sonja Lindenberg

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Techno Offshore €1.2m, for providing online gambling services to Dutch consumers via its websites simplecasino.com and nolimitbet.com without a Netherlands licence. Techno Offshore, based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, was found to have breached Dutch betting and gambling regulations by allowing access to casino games and sports betting without a local licence.
Star Entertainment and Bally's move forward with investment plan

2 weeks ago | next.io | Erik Gibbs

Star Entertainment has formalised its financial arrangement with Bally’s involving a A$300m strategic investment, although some changes are set to be made. Initially, Bally’s offered to contribute at least A$250m of the total amount. However, Star’s new filing shows that Bruce Mathieson’s Investment Holdings Pty Ltd has agreed to invest A$100m, thereby reducing Bally’s contribution to A$200m.