B2B
FSB secures regulatory approval in South Dakota
Global B2B sports betting & iGaming service provider FSB has announced they have secured regulatory approval from the South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) to launch its services in the midwestern US state.
The successful application means FSB can offer partners their sports wagering services within the Deadwood city area of the state and are aiming to go live in the coming weeks. This significant achievement comes just weeks after FSB became one of the first suppliers to receive regulatory approval in the highly targeted Canadian province of Ontario.
FSB, recently crowned EGR Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year, will be providing it’s proprietary omnichannel sportsbook to its operator partners in South Dakota, enabling them to carefully curate the exact sports betting experience required for their player base.
Dave McDowell, Chief Executive Officer at FSB , said: “This exciting news is another strong step forward for FSB in North America and continues the rapid momentum we’ve enjoyed in the region in 2022.
The smooth approval from the SDCG pays a huge tribute to the quality of our technology, services and people and as a true Tier 1 global supplier puts us in a strong position to play a leading role in South Dakota and other key regulated global markets in the months and years ahead.
Powered by WPeMatico
B2B
Leading lottery courier, Jackpot.com, adds P2P skill games and tournaments, live now in 6 states on THNDR’s cross-operator network of more than 160 million verified games.
THNDR, the B2B skill games platform for regulated operators, today announced a partnership with Jackpot.com, the leading digital lottery courier, to bring real-money player-vs-player (PvP) skill games and tournaments to market. Jackpot.com is the first large real-money operator to add skill games to their offering, putting a new category of play in front of its players alongside draw games and scratch tickets.
A new way to play
The launch gives Jackpot.com users a way to play and compete while purchasing lottery products. Players compete head-to-head in popular skill-based titles including Solitaire and Blocks, and tournaments add a recurring, community-driven format that gives players a structured reason to return daily and weekly.
“Jackpot.com is the first big operators in real-money gaming to put skill games in front of its players, and launches at this scale are how skill gaming goes mainstream,” said Desiree Dickerson, CEO and co-founder of THNDR. “They chose THNDR because the network is proven: more than 160 million games played and verified, a real opponent ready whenever a player wants one, and compliance work that has already been done. Skill gaming is at the beginning of its growth curve, and this partnership bends it upward.”
Powered by a proven network
THNDR has been running real-money skill tournaments for iGaming operators at scale since 2019. The network now spans 25+ partners across sportsbook, daily fantasy, and lottery platforms, with more than 160 million games played and verified at a 99.99% match-fill rate. Cross-operator liquidity means Jackpot.com players are matched with a real opponent instantly, while patent-pending game verification and a 50/50 target win rate keep every match fair. The games fit natively into the Jackpot.com product, down to the pixel: players never know THNDR is there, and they keep coming back.
“Jackpot.com has always believed the future of gaming is a single platform where every type of player finds their game. The launch of skill games and tournaments is the next step in that vision: expanding how players engage, giving them more reasons to return, and more ways to win,” said Dharin Nanavati, Chief Growth Officer at Jackpot.com.
Compliance built in
Skill games sit in a distinct legal category from games of chance, and getting that distinction right matters most in lottery-adjacent products. THNDR’s CEO chairs the Online Skill Games (OSG) Committee within the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA), giving operators a partner that helps shape the standards the category is built on.
Availability
THNDR’s PvP skill games and tournaments are available now on Jackpot.com in Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio, through the Jackpot.com app on iOS and Android.
The post Leading lottery courier, Jackpot.com, adds P2P skill games and tournaments, live now in 6 states on THNDR’s cross-operator network of more than 160 million verified games. appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
appointments
THNDR appoints former WorldWinner CEO Nancy MacIntyre as strategic advisor
THNDR has appointed gaming industry veteran Nancy MacIntyre, former CEO of WorldWinner, as a strategic advisor, the company said. MacIntyre will advise THNDR’s leadership team as it works to bring more operators onto its player-vs-player (PvP) skill games network.
MacIntyre has more than 25 years in gaming and digital entertainment. Most recently, she served as CEO of WorldWinner, a competitive skill-gaming platform that developed FanDuel’s skill gaming app, FaceOff. She has also held senior roles at LeapFrog, LucasArts, Atari, and Hasbro.
THNDR positions itself as a white-label skill games layer that operators including sportsbooks, DFS platforms, and lottery apps can integrate to drive engagement and earn revenue per game. The company said it has recorded 160m+ games played, a 99.99% fill rate, and 25+ partners live.
“Nancy didn’t just predict the rise of skill gaming, she led it. At WorldWinner she led efforts to take FanDuel FaceOff mainstream and proved this category works at scale,” said Desiree Dickerson, CEO of THNDR. “As we bring more Tier 1 operators onto our network, that is exactly the expertise we need. Having her in our corner makes everything we build sharper.”
“I have built games on almost every platform that mattered over the last 25 years, and PvP skill gaming is one of the most exciting categories in the market right now,” said Nancy MacIntyre. “THNDR has the team, the technology, and the lead. I am excited to help them turn that into mainstream, must-play games.” THNDR said it plans to share more on its competitive gaming roadmap in the coming months.”
The post THNDR appoints former WorldWinner CEO Nancy MacIntyre as strategic advisor appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
AI
MadMen marks 10 years as iGaming development supplier
Online casino and iGaming developer MadMen is marking its 10th anniversary this year, reflecting a decade of technology work for operators in regulated and emerging markets.
Founded in 2016, MadMen said it began in B2C before moving to a B2B model. The company now provides front-end and back-end development for iGaming operators, spanning brand launches, platform integrations, market expansions, and bespoke product work.
MadMen said it works with established operators, challenger brands, and land-based casinos moving online, and highlighted supplier relationships including its Official Gold Partner status with EveryMatrix (2022) and a partnership with Omega Systems (2024).
Since its first major B2B project in 2021, the company said it has delivered more than 35 custom solutions for operators worldwide and launched its first US sweepstakes project in 2025.
Commenting on the milestone, Michel Groenendijk, co-founder of MadMen, said: “We’ve been fortunate to spend the last decade working in an industry that has changed significantly in a relatively short space of time.
“Since we started, we’ve seen major regulatory developments across multiple markets, the growth of cryptocurrency, the emergence of sweepstakes models, and, more recently, the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. At the same time, operators have become increasingly focused on specific audiences and territories.
“Launching and growing an iGaming business today involves far more than developing a website. Payment integrations, compliance requirements, supplier relationships, and platform infrastructure all need to work together seamlessly, and our role is to help operators navigate that complexity. It’s a common misconception that once you have a fully functioning product, success is guaranteed, but in reality, the tech side is only one part of the equation. A deep understanding of the industry, proper relationships with suppliers, and years of experience are all essential for achieving success, which is why clients choose to work with a business like ours.
“Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities in areas such as AI-driven development, testing, and player engagement. Our focus will remain on helping operators adapt to new technologies and market requirements while bringing ambitious projects to market practically and sustainably.
“By embedding AI into our delivery and product development processes, we can significantly reduce the time required to deliver solutions for both new and existing clients, allowing us to take on more projects of a larger size, as well as spend more time allowing our expert team to experiment with new features.
“It’s worth noting that whilst AI has its place within the company, there’s still plenty that it’s not able to automate. This is where our experience shines, managing different pipelines across different teams to keep everything aligned and integrated into the final product.
“We’re grateful to our team and clients who have been part of our journey over the last ten years.”
The post MadMen marks 10 years as iGaming development supplier appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
-
10bet5 days agoEllis Park Stadium signs five-year naming rights deal with 10bet
-
central asia5 days agoGroove confirms attendance at SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026
-
Bucharest4 days agoEeze opens 1,200 sqm Bucharest hub for technical teams
-
API integration3 days agoBelatra signs cooperation deal to distribute slots via VeliGames
-
affiliate marketing4 days agoSEOBROTHERS’ Aleksandra Drigo flags higher barriers for affiliates in regulated Alberta
-
Big Bass Blast5 days agoPragmatic Play adds Big Bass Blast to Big Bass slot series
-
Compliance Updates5 days agoKSA Updates Guidelines for Conducting Means Test
-
Aino Lahti3 days agoKasinohai Audit: Most Slots Could Be Affected by Finland’s Draft Gambling Rules



