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GiG marks huge landmark in execution of its strategic growth trajectory, with new listing as a fully independent company
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) (First North: GIG SDB) has today announced its first day of trading as an independent B2B iGaming technology company, following its strategic spinout from marketing affiliate business Gentoo Media. The listing as GiG Software PLC on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market marks a significant milestone as GiG continues to leverage its enormous potential for driving growth and innovation with its proprietary technology, across the global B2B igaming sector.
The spin out affirms GiG’s commitment to the continual enhancement and innovation for its best-in-class proprietary B2B technology and services, a suite that include iGaming platform CoreX, sportsbook SportX and revolutionary Social casino sweepstakes platform, SweepX. GiG will now have the opportunity to innovate faster, scale more efficiently for both short and long-term, to ultimately deliver greater value to its partners and investors.
GiG’s is one of the few end-to-end technology providers that can offer enhanced, next generation platform capabilities. Its powerful, secure, and highly scalable iGaming technologies are built for rapid integration, prioritising powerful functionality that greatly elevates localisation and features to offer partners a competitive advantage in their local markets.
GiG is currently live with over 70 brands, spanning over 40 partners in regulated and complex markets across the globe.
As an independent platform business, GiG represents an attractive high-growth opportunity having moved to reduce blockers and unlock its vast potential following the arrival of a highly experienced executive team, under the stewardship of CEO Richard Carter. In conjunction with the recent spinout, GiG Software plc has also received a significant cash injection, ensuring the company is well-capitalised to support its future growth. This capital boost included the repayment of external debt, positioning GiG Software in the strongest possible financial standing to realise its full potential and execute on its strategic objectives.
Richard Carter, CEO of GiG commented “Today marks a pivotal moment for GiG as we embark on a new chapter of growth and opportunity. The strategic spinout allows us to unlock the full potential of our proprietary technology and provides GiG with the focus, agility, and innovation needed to excel in the B2B space. By standing alone, we can fully commit to delivering value to our partners and investors, all while leveraging the foundations that we have already laid for sustainable long-term growth. This is the start of an exciting new era, with GiG positioned to deliver as a leader in the global B2B igaming industry.”
Phil Richards, CFO at GiG comments “GiG represents a very exciting growth story: having full control over our technology stack, combined with management’s vision and the execution of our strategic initiatives, the company is well positioned for success. in addition, the quality of our platform will give us a significant competitive advantage,” says Richards. “We’re confident that as we continue to deliver on our strategy, the full value of the potential of this business will be realised.”
Petter Nylander, Chairman of the Board at GiG added: “Today is the realisation of our long-held confidence in the company’s ability to thrive independently. By focusing exclusively on our technology and full end-to-end services, we are unlocking new avenues for growth and innovation. The board fully believes in the vision and the leadership team driving this business forward. We are confident that GiG is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the immense opportunities ahead, and today’s listing marks the beginning of an exciting journey that will create significant value for our investors.”
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PokerStars Big Game on Tour returns May 17 with Koon, Deeb and Berkey
Season 3 runs weekly on PokerStars’ YouTube channel through June 14 and includes a $50,000 staked ‘Loose Cannon’ amateur spot.
PokerStars will launch a new run of PokerStars Big Game on Tour episodes on May 17, with Jason Koon, Shaun Deeb and Matt Berkey set to headline the line-up. The series will air on the PokerStars YouTube channel, with weekly episodes through June 14.
The cast for the new instalment also includes MMA fighter Sean O’Malley and high-stakes cash game player Randy ‘3Coin’ Sadler, according to the company. The episodes follow the Big Game format, featuring No Limit Hold’em cash game play.
PokerStars said the season’s ‘Loose Cannon’ will be Canadian operations manager Andy Taylor, who will be staked $50,000 and will keep any profit made at the table. The company described Taylor as running a property maintenance company and, with his wife, a non-for-profit organisation focused on supporting young athletes in Toronto.
A teaser for the new episodes aired during the livestream of the €100,000 High Rollers Invitational at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo, which featured Koon. PokerStars noted Koon “took home €1,000,000” from the event.
Release schedule: May 17 (Episode 1), May 24 (Episode 2), May 31 (Episode 3), June 7 (Episode 4), and June 14 (Episode 5).
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Jason Koon, Shaun Deeb, and Matt Berkey Headline New Instalment of PokerStars Big Game on Tour
Poker’s most thrilling televised cash game, PokerStars Big Game on Tour, will return on May 17 with a brand-new set of episodes featuring a stellar line-up headlined by PokerStars Ambassador and number three in the all-time poker money list Jason Koon, reigning two-time World Series of Poker Player of the Year Shaun Deeb, and American high-stakes poker pro and coach Matt Berkey.
MMA Fighter and poker enthusiast Sean O’Malley, and well-known high stakes cash game player and businessman Randy ‘3Coin’ Sadler complete the line-up, who will take to the felt against the ‘Loose Cannon’ to win big.
As always, each episode will showcase high stakes No Limit Hold’em cash game action in the beloved Big Game format, where one amateur player or ‘Loose Cannon’ is staked $50,000 and gets to keep any profit they make at the table.
Canadian Operations Manager Andy Taylor will shake up the felt as the ‘Loose Cannon’ hoping to beat the pros. Andy runs a property maintenance company as his main job and, alongside his wife, runs a non-for-profit organisation aimed at improving the skillset and mindset of young athletes across Toronto.
The teaser for the new Big Game episodes was aired during the live stream of the €100,000 High Rollers Invitational at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo, featuring Big Game player Jason Koon. Koon took home €1,000,000 after topping a field of some of the best in the world.
The first Big Game episode will air on PokerStars YouTube channel on May 17, with new episodes airing weekly and culminating on June 14.
- Sunday, May 17 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 1
- Sunday, May 24 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 2
- Sunday, May 31 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 3
- Sunday, June 7 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 4
- Sunday, June 14 – BGOT Season 3 Episode 5
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IBJR hails App Store approval as a milestone in the fight against illegal betting in Brazil
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) considers Apple’s decision to allow the distribution of regulated sports betting and online gaming applications on its Brazilian App Store a key milestone for the consolidation of a transparent and integrity-driven sector.
This measure strengthens regulation by making it easier for users to clearly identify operators that are duly authorized to operate in compliance with national rules.
Following Google’s decision, made less than a year ago, to authorize the distribution of sports betting apps on the Play Store in Brazil, this initiative acts as a powerful cybersecurity filter and helps protect consumers from the risks of the illegal market.
Since only operators licensed by the SPA are allowed to offer services to iOS users, the process of channeling traffic into the regulated environment is further strengthened.
However, for the measure to be fully effective, continuous enforcement is required, as several illegal apps can still be found on major platforms.

Data from Instituto Locomotiva, in partnership with LCA Consultoria, indicate that the illegal environment—much of it controlled by organized crime—moves around R$40 billion per year in Brazil and generates an estimated annual loss of R$10.8 billion in tax revenue.
In this context, actions that help distinguish legal operators from unauthorized ones are essential.
The presence of applications on both the Play Store and Apple Store reinforces the commitment to Responsible Gaming, as they integrate functionalities required by legislation and audited by the platforms.
These include strict age verification to prevent access by minors under 18, clear risk warnings related to gambling, and self-exclusion tools.
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