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QTech Games enhances its video-poker and card game catalogue with Speedy Tomatoes QTech GamesQTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has announced its latest provider partnership with Speedy Tomatoes, allowing its platform clients access to another multifaceted video-poker and card-game catalogue.January 7, 2026 -
Vietnam breaks ground on first large-scale casino resort in the north VietnamVietnam’s Sun Group has officially started construction on a US$2bn integrated casino and tourism complex in Quang Ninh’s Van Don Economic Zone, a flagship project set to become northern Vietnam’s first major casino resort city and a new regional gaming hub.January 7, 2026 -
South African Operators Reassess Platform Strategies as Engagement Power Outweighs Speed Alone Timeless techSouth Africa’s iGaming industry is navigating a dual challenge: ensuring compliance and reliability while meeting player expectations for rich, interactive experiences. Industry feedback from recent months points to a cautious but forward-looking business environment where operational uptime, secure APIs, and measurable retention strategies are now priority metrics alongside launch timelinesJanuary 6, 2026 -
Brazil’s Supreme Court halts betting-account blocks for Bolsa Família and BPC beneficiaries BrazilBrazil’s Supreme Federal Court has temporarily suspended Ministry of Finance rules forcing betting operators to block and close existing accounts held by Bolsa Família and BPC beneficiaries, while keeping a ban on new registrations in place until a full hearing in February 2026January 6, 2026 -
ELK Studios Launches Cygnus 6, Reach for the Stars ELKHigh above the clouds of Machu Picchu, the stars align. Cygnus 6 is ELK Studios’ latest celestial slot, blending ancient mystery with cosmic power across a 6×4 grid and delivering explosive features with a staggering 50,000x max win potential.January 6, 2026 -
The Pharaohs' Playbook: How Ancient North African Games Reveal the Secrets of User Retention Ethnographic InsightsIn the quest for "stickiness" and engagement, the digital industry often looks to modern gamification mechanics: points, badges, and leaderboards. But what if the key to user loyalty and activity lies within their own cultural code? We analyze Seega, Mancala, and Kharbaga—ancient games known to everyone in North Africa—and examine how their psychology and mechanics, honed over millennia, can becom...January 6, 2026 -
New Zealand to ban credit card payments for online casinos under new bill RegulationNew Zealand’s Government has confirmed that licensed online casinos will be barred from accepting deposits made with credit cards, a move Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden describes as a “key safeguard” in the country’s forthcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill.January 6, 2026 -
GR8 Tech brings Champions Club to ICE 2026 GR8 TechGR8 Tech is stepping into ICE 2026, booth 1C50, with Champions Club—an ecosystem built to shape, create, and bring together iGaming champions. Built on the Heavyweight Club legacy, it moves beyond boxing to celebrate champions across sport, business, and technology—for operators who perform under pressure and refuse all things averageJanuary 6, 2026 -
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Malaysia: Police arrest 28 suspects in Kuching online gambling call centre raids RegulationMalaysian police have dismantled an alleged online gambling call centre operation in Kuching, arresting 28 people – including 25 foreign nationals – during coordinated raids on two apartment units on Jalan SongJanuary 5, 2026