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Casino Innovation to Take Center Stage at SBC Summit Malta

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SBC Summit Malta, formerly the CasinoBeats Summit, will build on its strong foundation in casino innovation, providing 5,500 attendees with a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, technological advancements, and strategies shaping the casino industry’s future.

The dedicated ‘Casino Product Excellence‘ conference track will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at the InterContinental Hotel in St. Julian’s, Malta, kicking off the event’s first core day.

Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, said: “CasinoBeats Summit may have evolved, but so too have the trends and challenges faced by those operating in the casino space.

New technology, shifting player habits, and evolving regulations are constantly reshaping the industry. While the agenda is expanding to cover disciplines beyond casino, we will still explore this vertical in depth with dedicated content.”

Attendees can look forward to in-depth discussions on the rise of sweepstake casinos, the influence of video games on slot machines, and strategies for developing games that engage seasoned players while attracting new audiences.

The panel titled ‘Over Gamification of Slot Games? Are we Moving Too Far Away From the Traditional Game’ will explore the excessive addition of gamification features in slot games. Featuring experts Michael Foster (Group Head of Commercial Gaming Operations, FEG) and Dr Eyal Loz (CPO, Ruby Play), the panel will examine the impact of these new features—such as bonuses, multiplayer modes and video game tropes—on player engagement. The experts will also assess whether these innovations are enhancing the overall gaming experience or causing a disconnect amongst core players instead.

The ‘The Art of the Sequel: Balancing Innovation, Success, and Influencer Impact on Gaming Audiences’ session will offer strategies for revamping established and successful games through innovative features and marketing. Hosting a lineup of iGaming experts, including Chris McGowan (Chief Operations Officer, Scatters), David Fall (Business Development Manager, ELA Games) and Alexandru Ababei (Brand Manager, LeapSquare), the panel will provide insights on how game studios can better align with shifting player preferences. Discussions will also explore leveraging influencers to promote new titles and strategies for striking the right balance between attracting new audiences and catering to existing fans.

The panel titled ‘Platforms and Aggregators: Catalysts or Constraints in the Gaming Industry’s Future?’ will examine whether platform providers and aggregators still offer the same value for operators in 2025. The panel, which will feature experts from both sides of the argument, Ewa Kaźmierska (Managing Director, ELA Games), Kristina Murgovska (CPO, Rhino Entertainment) and Jovana Popovic-Canaki (CEO, iGP), will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilising these providers and their influence across the industry.

As well as the ‘Casino Product Excellence’ track, delegates will have the chance to attend dedicated tracks covering regulation, affiliation, sports betting, marketing and payments. The event will also feature two dedicated workshop rooms, offering delegates a more hands-on learning experience.

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Vegangster Integrates ZingBrain AI for Smart Game Recommendations Across Operator Lobbies

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Vegangster has integrated ZingBrain AI‘s smart lobby personalisation into its platform, adding a new layer of game discovery for players across Vegangster-powered brands.

Casino lobbies now feature AI-driven recommendation sections tailored to each player’s preferences, much like those on Spotify or Netflix. Players see personalised rows such as “Picked for You”, “Because You Like…” and “Try Other Games With Similar Mechanics”, which point them to relevant titles. These recommendations can also be presented directly in Vegangster’s own Scroll & Play feed, giving each player a personalised discovery experience in a well-known format.

According to ZingBrain AI’s published results, smart lobby personalisation delivers a 5–15% uplift in GGR and turnover, 10–15% more games played, and a 5–10% increase in player active days, while cutting time spent on lobby management by 80%.

Michael Oziransky, Chief Product Officer at Vegangster, commented:
“ZingBrain works hand in hand with our own Scroll & Play feed: the engine decides which games are right for each player, and Scroll & Play puts them in front of them as gameplay clips they can watch and jump straight into.”

In practice, this changes how the lobby works for both sides. A player who keeps coming back to crash games sees fresh titles with similar mechanics instead of the same generic top grid, and players returning after a break land in a lobby built around what they already love. Operators, meanwhile, stop curating lobby positions by hand: a new game release reaches the players most likely to enjoy it from day one, without competing for a banner slot.

Another application of the engine is provider cost optimisation. Operators set priority levels for individual providers and games based on deals, campaigns, or new launches, and ZingBrain applies those priorities to personalised recommendations. In A/B tests across four brands, this redirected up to 20% of turnover and GGR to more profitable titles, with no drop in player performance.

The integration is now available to all Vegangster operator clients.

About Vegangster
Vegangster provides a full iGaming platform built for speed, scale, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions bring casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features together in one mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and grow with confidence.

About ZingBrain AI
ZingBrain AI is an easy-to-integrate AI performance platform for the iGaming industry, providing smart lobby personalisation, player analytics, and churn and GGR predictions for online casinos and sportsbooks. The company is ISO 27001 certified and works with 60 live brands worldwide.

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BC.GAME names Guillermo Ochoa brand ambassador for Mexico push

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BC.GAME has signed Mexican footballer Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as a brand ambassador to support its growth strategy in Mexico through BCGAME.mx.

The company said Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, including local promotions and fan engagement campaigns designed for Mexican audiences. BC.GAME positioned the partnership as part of its continued investment in what it described as the regulated Mexican market.

Kar Kheng Giam, CEO of BC.GAME, said: “Mexico is an important market for BC.GAME, and localisation is central to how we build meaningful relationships with users.

“Guillermo Ochoa is more than an outstanding goalkeeper. He is a figure who genuinely connects with Mexican football fans across generations, and that makes him an ideal ambassador for BCGAME.mx.

“As we continue to invest in our platform for the Mexican market, we want to work with partners who understand the culture, passion and community around football. Ochoa’s profile, professionalism and connection with fans make him a natural fit for BC.GAME.”

Ochoa said: “I am very happy to partner with BC.GAME at such a special time for Mexican football.

“Football has always been about passion, community and shared experiences. I look forward to working with BC.GAME and BCGAME.mx to connect with fans in new ways.”

BC.GAME said the agreement comes during a “landmark summer” for football across Mexico, the United States and Canada, and described the signing as part of a broader sports entertainment strategy spanning football, esports and entertainment partnerships. The company also said responsible gaming remains an important part of its platform experience in markets where it is permitted to operate.

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Tom Horn Gaming ships Royal Ruby FeatureStorm slot worldwide on 14 July 2026

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New Hold & Win title adds a collection meter, Bonus Buy options, and max win of 13,920x on a 5×3, 9-payline setup.

Tom Horn Gaming will launch Royal Ruby FeatureStorm worldwide on 14 July 2026, adding a new Hold & Win slot to its portfolio.

The game runs on a 5×3 reel layout with nine paylines and is positioned as a high-volatility release. Tom Horn Gaming said the title offers a maximum win potential of up to 13,920x the stake and is built around its Hold & Win FeatureStorm mechanic.

In the base game, a collection meter above the reels fills as Ruby symbols land. According to the company, completing the meter can trigger one of seven bonus combinations that include collectors, multipliers and jackpots, while landing three Ruby symbols triggers the Hold & Win Bonus Game immediately.

During the bonus, Ruby symbols convert into locked Value Coins on a 5×3 grid, with three respins awarded and the counter resetting when new symbols land. Tom Horn Gaming said Collector, Multiplier and Jackpot symbols can interact during the feature, and the game includes two Bonus Buy options: 50x total bet for direct access to the Hold & Win bonus, or a 120x option that “guarantees all three special symbols are active from the outset.”

Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming, said: “Royal Ruby FeatureStorm builds on the enduring appeal of Hold & Win gameplay while introducing a collection mechanic that keeps players engaged throughout every session. Combined with rewarding bonus interactions and strong win potential, the game delivers an experience that resonates with players while offering operators a valuable addition to their content portfolios.”

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