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Playtech Live Launches Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Live Roulette
Playtech, the world’s leading gambling technology company, announces the launch of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Live Roulette following the signing of an exclusive five-year partnership with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) earlier this year.
Based on the hugely popular, award-winning Sony Pictures Television (SPT) format which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and has been adapted in over 120 countries worldwide, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Live Roulette has been created in close partnership with the SPT team. It is the latest Live Game Show to launch from Playtech’s fast-growing product vertical, Live Casino. The first of three game launches, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Live Roulette brings together the much-loved Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? brand and a highly innovative gameplay experience that delivers the next step in the Playtech Live Game Show experience.
The game includes many of the classic Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? features from the legendary TV show such as, 50/50, Ask the Audience and the new additional feature Ask the Host, where the host can remove incorrect answers based on the level of the question. All features have been adapted for the game but carry the spirit and logic from the TV show.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Live Roulette also delivers a unique engaging experience by allowing players that do not have an active bet in the game to play along. Players can still participate in the Millionaire Round by guessing the outcome and playing for fun.
Edo Haitin, CEO at Playtech Live, said: “Playtech Live is committed to delivering the best possible entertainment experience. We absolutely love the opportunity we have to work with the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? brand and I’m sure players will enjoy the unique experience of the ‘Millionaire’ brand whilst playing this game. I’m extremely proud of our studio build team who have created a world-class interactive studio with cutting-edge technology throughout. Through working with partners like Sony Pictures Television, we are able to combine our outstanding technology, exciting live game show experience and a much-loved global brand like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? We are on a fantastic journey at Playtech Live as we look to continue to deliver the most engaging responsible gambling entertainment experience in the market.”
Stephan Zingg, Commercial Director, Interactive, Western Europe, Sony Pictures Television, said: “Playtech Live is the industry leader in creating the most innovative online gaming experiences and we are very excited to see Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Live Roulette launched across the Playtech Live network. We look forward to continuing to work with the Playtech Live team on the next two exciting new games in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? portfolio.”
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Play’n GO publishes 2025 Sustainability Report with emissions and governance updates
Play’n GO has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, framing the year as a milestone as the supplier marks 20 years in the gaming industry. The report covers performance across four pillars—Players, Partners, People and Planet—and positions sustainability as tied to product design, operations, and partner expectations.
On climate reporting, the company said it has “achieved and exceeded” its long-term 90% reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and reported a 69% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions versus its 2023 base year. Play’n GO also said its total material emissions for 2025 were kept below 500 MTCO2e.
The report also points to a move into land-based delivery. In 2025, Play’n GO said it launched its first land-based gaming solution in partnership with Genting UK, positioning the rollout as part of a “player-first, low-footprint approach” for regulated venues.
On responsible entertainment, the company said it continues to reject game mechanics it believes “compromise player trust or wellbeing,” and highlighted participation in discussions on digital wellbeing and cognitive health, including at the United Nations and G7. “We have always believed that great entertainment should be fun, safe and fair,” said Vanessa Björkbacka, Director of CSR at Play’n GO.
The report also outlines internal development and reporting infrastructure. Play’n GO said 43% of employees engaged in AI-related learning during 2025 and that average training time exceeded seven hours per employee globally. It added that reporting was further aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and World Economic Forum Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, alongside investment in “secure, AI-supported carbon data management.” “As expectations on transparency and accountability continue to rise, we see it as our responsibility to lead,” Björkbacka added.
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complaint resolution
Casino Guru CRC returns $5.3m to players in Q1 2026
Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center (CRC) published 3,986 complaints in Q1 2026 and says it resolved 1,321 cases, returning $5,304,894 to players during the quarter.
Casino Guru said March was one of the CRC’s most active months on record, with the second-highest number of published complaints to date. The company added that ongoing cases exceeded 1,300, pointing to rising demand for third-party dispute mediation.
By volume, the most active complaint markets were Germany (657), the United Kingdom (270), Canada (240), Italy (207) and Australia (194), according to the CRC update.
Delayed payments remained the most common player-reported issue. Casino Guru also reported a March shift in complaint mix, with self-exclusion-related complaints rising to the second most frequent category for the first time in CRC history. KYC-related issues and blocked accounts were also among the most common complaint types, often linked to withdrawal delays.
Casino Guru said the quarter’s results reflect the increasing role of independent mediation as players look to third-party platforms to resolve disputes.
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branded content
RubyPlay launches Firerose studio for operator-specific casino games
RubyPlay has launched Firerose, a new studio aimed at building operator-specific casino game experiences, as suppliers and operators push for more branded content to stand out in crowded markets.
The company said Firerose is designed to let operators combine RubyPlay’s existing game catalogue with the studio’s technology and creative resources, using operator-led insight to shape games around an operator’s brand identity rather than standardised supplier content.
RubyPlay said Superbet is among the first operators to launch Firerose-powered titles. The supplier did not disclose game names or specific performance figures, but said early results showed “strong engagement metrics”.
Firerose becomes part of RubyPlay’s multi-studio structure alongside Koala Games, Mad Hat Games, Ruby Studio, and Xslots, which the company said share technology, infrastructure and distribution.
Dima Reiderman , Chief Commercial Officer at RubyPlay, said: ”Firerose represents a deliberate shift in how we think about content creation and partnership. The market is no longer driven solely by volume, but by identity. Operators want experiences that feel native to their brand and help them clearly differentiate in increasingly competitive casino environments.”
Dr. Eyal Loz, CPO at RubyPlay, added: “Firerose was created to put the operator’s voice at the centre of the creative process. Every game starts with their brand, their audience and their story, and our role is to bring that to life through the full weight of RubyPlay’s creative capabilities.
“We’re shaping experiences that players immediately associate with the operator itself. That level of ownership is what allows operators to stand out in increasingly crowded casino environments.”
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