Industry News
VNLOK Appoints Rosemarijn Dral as its New Director
The Licensed Dutch Online Gambling Providers (VNLOK) has appointed Rosemarijn Dral as Director. Dral brings extensive experience at the intersection of politics and administration and was previously a Member of Parliament for the VVD. In her new role, she will lead the further positioning of VNLOK as a reliable dialogue partner in the regulation of the Dutch online gambling market.
VNLOK represents the licensed online gambling providers in the Netherlands and is committed to a well-functioning market in which consumer protection, responsible gaming, and the fight against illegal offerings are central.
As Director of VNLOK, Dral will further shape the positioning of the trade association among members, government and politicians, regulators and collaboration partners, such as addiction care. She will lead the trade association’s office and work on developing VNLOK as a knowledge centre providing reliable insights and analyses regarding the sector.
VNLOK Chairman Björn Fuchs said: “Rosemarijn Dral has a keen eye for social responsibility, combined with extensive experience in the political and administrative domains. With this, she strengthens VNLOK in a market that is rapidly evolving and in which cooperation is essential to properly protect consumers and effectively combat illegal supply. With Rosemarijn, we are taking an important step in the further professionalization and visibility of VNLOK.”
Rosemarijn Dral said: “The regulation of online gambling touches upon important societal themes such as consumer protection and enforcement. I see it as my mission to work with members, the government, and regulators on policies that truly contribute to responsible and safe gaming in practice. VNLOK aims to be transparent in this regard, continue the dialogue, and contribute to political decision-making and implementation with facts.”
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Game Development
Games Global outlines May slot roadmap with Snowborn, AreaVegas and Just For The Win
Games Global has published its May content roadmap, highlighting new slot releases from Snowborn Games, AreaVegas Games and Just For The Win, and a continued push to reuse established mechanics across its studio network.
The supplier said Area Link
and Power Combo
will feature prominently in May’s launches. AreaVegas Games’ Area Link
Chilli uses six chilli symbols above the reels tied to bonus modifiers that can trigger individually or together, including cash prizes and fixed jackpots, multipliers, instant collectors and value boosters.
Games Global also pointed to Just For The Win’s Bison Ridge Power Combo
, where Link&Win
is combined with Power Combo
to create what it described as a more varied bonus structure.
Snowborn Games’ Volcanic Fortune
is positioned around bonus modifiers such as collectors and multipliers, plus a Treasure Chest meter designed to build towards higher-value bonus outcomes.
David Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, said: “Our studios bring the craft, and May’s roadmap puts that on full display. It’s built around extending global franchises into new titles across our network, which is how we deliver breadth without compromising quality. The result is a pipeline that gives operators choice and players variety.”
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charity-lotteries
ZEAL posts 6% Q1 2026 revenue growth as EBITDA dips on investment spend
ZEAL Network SE reported higher first-quarter 2026 revenue despite what it described as a weak jackpot environment, while profitability softened as the company increased investment. Revenue rose 6% year-on-year to €54.3 million (2025: €51.1 million). EBITDA fell to €15.5 million from €17.7 million.
“The first quarter of 2026 shows that we are consistently executing our strategy even in a weak jackpot environment: our core business is growing, and we have continued to invest in diversifying our business model,” says Andrea Behrendt, CFO of ZEAL. “Through targeted investments in new charity lotteries such as the Dream Car Raffle, we are laying the foundation for sustainable growth that is less dependent on jackpot cycles. The slightly lower EBITDA compared to the previous year is primarily a reflection of these measures.”
In the core lottery segment, ZEAL said average monthly active users increased 5% to 1,575 thousand (2025: 1,507 thousand), while new registrations climbed 11% to 274 thousand (2025: 247 thousand). Lottery billings edged up 1% to €268.0 million (2025: €264.7 million). The lottery gross margin improved to 17.8% (2025: 17.1%), with lottery revenue up 5% to €48.7 million (2025: €46.3 million).
ZEAL also used Q1 to prepare a new in-house charity lottery product. The company said it launched the Traumautoverlosung (English name: Dream Car Raffle) on 14 April 2026, its third charity lottery in Germany after freiheit+ and the Dream House Raffle.
In Games, ZEAL reported revenue up 14% to €3.9 million (2025: €3.4 million) after expanding its B2C portfolio to more than 740 titles. ZEAL said higher marketing costs (+13%) and personnel expenses (+21%) reflected continued investment in scaling charity lotteries and Games alongside the core lottery business.
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game-suppliers
Tequity launches Cross the Lake as 19th Originals game
Tequity has launched Cross the Lake, the 19th title in its Originals portfolio, the company announced.
Cross the Lake is a cash-multiplier game where players guide a frog across lily pads to reach the finish. Players choose between shorter, higher-risk routes and longer, safer paths, with the option to Cashout before the next jump.
Tequity said operators are adopting its Originals suite for high-volume performance and streamlined integration, with fully branded house games able to launch “in as little as one week”. The supplier positioned the games for traffic spikes tied to creator-led promotions and live streams.
Dominic Sawyer, VP Growth at Tequity, said: “Cross the Lake is a perfect example of what makes the Originals series so effective. It takes a simple, intuitive concept and adds layers of tension and player agency. Operators are increasingly looking for content built for the streaming era, where the big win potential and risk-it-all moments create the kind of content that resonates with today’s players. Reaching the 19th title is a testament to the velocity and scalability of Tequity’s technology.”
Tequity also said it now supports over 20 RGS clients and has more than 100 integrations across global regulated markets.
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