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Betshield Appoints Elizabeth Leiva Goycochea to Drive LatAm Expansion
Leiva, CEO of CGS Events, joins Betshield to lead expansion across Latin American and Caribbean regulated markets.
GGPoker Controls WSOPC Montevideo Funnel With $5 Satellites
The operator is running exclusive online qualifiers from March 30 to May 10 for the $1,700 Main Event, tying all access to the May 18–25, 2026 WSOP Circuit Montevideo stop directly to its site.
REEVO Wins Greek Licence for In-House Games and Aggregation
EEEP granted REEVO a Category A1 licence on March 10, covering in-house games and aggregation.
UK Gambling Commission Opens Door to Crypto Payments
Tim Miller asked the Industry Forum to explore how cryptoassets could fund legal gambling, citing growing consumer demand and illegal market concerns.
UK and Irish Casinos Cut Payout Times as Player Demand Grows
UK and Irish operators have moved withdrawals from days to hours. Player retention now depends on payout speed.
Africa’s First Mobile-Money Tap-to-Pay Launches in Tanzania
M-Pesa Africa and Vodacom Tanzania went live on March 17 with a contactless payment feature. It covers any Visa-enabled terminal in Tanzania and abroad.
IEC Strengthens Board with Playtech Veteran Mattingley Appointment
IEC appointed Brian Mattingley to its board for a three-year term as it prepares to reopen its Manila resort and adjust its strategy while it continues to report losses.
Inspired Rolls Out STRATA with 2,500-Terminal LEIDSA Deployment
The system runs on Google Cloud and supports both retail and digital lottery operations. It lets LEIDSA manage everything from one place with real-time data.
Maharashtra Cyber Deal Signals State Push Into Structured Esports
Maharashtra Cyber signed an MoU with Skyesports and GodLike Esports in March 2026 in Mumbai to support esports growth and promote safer online behaviour in the state.
Malaysia Moves to Tighten Esports Rules as Market Hits RM1.6bn
Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is working on new esports rules that will cover violent content, player protection, and industry standards, with support from the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF), as the market reaches RM1.6bn.
NetRefer Wins Tiki Taka Play Deal to Support Affiliate Expansion
Tiki Taka Play selects NetRefer to manage affiliate data and improve reporting. The move supports its expansion into the Spanish regulated market.
SOFTSWISS Joins ANJL as Tech Suppliers Enter Brazil’s Policy Circle
Carla Dualib joins the ANJL board as Communications Director, giving the supplier direct access to industry and regulatory discussions.
Sportradar Expands SkillonNet Deal Into Marketing Support
In March 2026, Sportradar expanded its deal with SkillonNet to include marketing tools for running and managing campaigns.
SuperGaming and LOUD Launch Prime Rush in Brazil Mobile Market
SuperGaming and LOUD launched Prime Rush in Brazil in March 2026, releasing the mobile shooter on Android and iOS after testing phases that used input from local players.
VeliPlay’s Pinball Rush Swaps the Rising Line for Pinball Physics in Crash Format
CEO Yevheniia Bocharova said the goal was to “move beyond the static rising line,” as VeliPlay targets crash portfolios with a rebound-based instant-win game.