Industry News
Portuguese iGaming Revenue Up 38.5% in Third Quarter of 2021
Portuguese gambling regulator SRIJ reported another strong performance for online casino as revenue reached €114.2m in Q3 2021. Revenue for the three months to 30 September was down 14.9% from Q2 2021, but up 38.5% compared to Q3 2020.
At €64.8m casino games made up the majority of the quarterly total, a 55.3% improvement compared to Q3 2020. Players wagered €1.78bn on casino games, 50.8% higher than Q3 2020. Slots made up 77.5% of the total stakes, followed by roulette with 9.8%. Blackjack contributed 5.2%, and 3.8% came from French roulette. Cash poker made up 2.5%, while tournaments made up 0.9%.
Online sports betting revenue, meanwhile, came to €49.3m, an increase of 16.0% year-on-year. Players staked €296.9m on sports, which was a rise of 33.2% year-on-year. Football was the most popular sport over the three months, accounting for 82.1% of total betting volume. The Portuguese Primeira Liga and the Uefa Champions League made up 10.1% of the total sports betting stakes alone, while tennis accounted for 13.2% of Q3 handle. Gaming tax totalled at €40.0m, an increase of 41.3% year-on-year.
The SRIJ also revealed that 26 new online gaming licences were issued throughout Q3. In total, 15 sports betting licences were issued while casino licences made up the remaining 11. New player registrations also increased, with 162,300 registering in Q3, a rise of 3.5%.
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SpringbokCasino.co.za Presents ‘Savanna Stand-Up’ This ‘Funny April’ — with 25 Free Spins on Devil’s Jackpot
SpringbokCasino.co.za is turning the African savanna into a comedy stage with “Savanna Stand-Up”, a five-part series where animals take the spotlight to deliver classic jokes with a uniquely wild twist.
Each episode features a bold performer stepping up to the mic—only to reveal a deeper survival lesson hidden behind the punchline. As part of the Funny April promotion, players can also enjoy 25 Free Spins on the fiery slot Devil’s Jackpot.
The Comedy Lineup
Episode 1: When the Lion Played Poker – A poker face means little when you already hold all the cards—and the sharpest claws.
Episode 2: The Elephant and the Mouse – A tiny troublemaker pushes patience to its hilarious limits.
Episode 3: The Rhino and the Stomp Sign – A simple misunderstanding leads to a ground-shaking joke.
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Affiliate Succes
Gamblers Connect Marks Its Fifth Anniversary
Gamblers Connect, the acclaimed iGaming media and affiliate platform, is marking its fifth anniversary and currently ranks as one of the most prominent affiliate media brands in the iGaming sector.
Gamblers Connect was established with a distinct purpose: to create a transparent, player-centric platform. What started as a simple idea rapidly transformed into something much more important. In its inaugural year, the company had already obtained its initial industry accolade. Since that time, Gamblers Connect has kept broadening its services by introducing new sections, tools, and features, while consistently achieving significant milestones and enhancing its visibility at prominent industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
The launch of the Responsible Gambling Index enhanced the platform’s offerings, serving as a unique assessment tool that has become a key aspect, encompassing both game providers and casino operators.
This advancement has been evident in industry accolades, featuring several awards and nominations at major events, such as Casino Affiliate of the Year, News Affiliate of the Year, Crypto Affiliate of the Year, and Best Affiliate of the Year.
In the last five years, Gamblers Connect has transformed past the conventional affiliate framework. The platform currently functions as a comprehensive iGaming media brand, generating a wide variety of editorial content, industry news, interviews, and B2B-related coverage, catering to both players and industry stakeholders.
Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said: “2026 marks not just an anniversary, but a clear step forward. The launch of the GC Contributors Program, the introduction of the iHub, and an entirely new platform currently in development signal where Gamblers Connect is headed — deeper into the industry, more ambitious in scope, and built for what the next five years demand.”
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FANS World Cup
Kiron Interactive introduces FANS World Cup ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Kiron Interactive has unveiled FANS World Cup, a fast-paced football betting product designed to keep players engaged during the 2026 international tournament, particularly in between live matches when traffic typically dips.
Built on Kiron’s Goal Premier Engine, FANS World Cup integrates seamlessly into existing operator deployments with no additional cost or technical requirements.
The game features international teams competing in matches that resolve in just 60 to 90 seconds, giving players frequent opportunities to bet during breaks in the live schedule. By offering standalone mini-matches, the platform helps operators maintain player activity and reduce drop-off between fixtures.
Using familiar national teams ensures players stay connected to the real tournament, keeping the football context consistent rather than losing engagement between matches.
FANS World Cup covers all core betting markets, including full-time result, correct score, goalscorers, and card outcomes. Operators can also configure jackpot features and bonus multipliers to match their preferred risk profiles.
Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO of Kiron Interactive, commented:
“Tournament traffic comes in waves, and the challenge is keeping players engaged in between matches. FANS World Cup addresses that by offering short, exciting match cycles while staying connected to the teams fans are already following. It helps operators maintain steady engagement throughout the full tournament schedule.”
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