Industry News
European Safer Gambling Week Sets Records for Safer Gambling Promotion Across Europe
The 2023 edition of the annual European Safer Gambling Week saw a record 8 million safer gambling messages shared on social media platforms across 20 European countries.
The annual European Safer Gambling Week, which took place from 13-19 November, brought together a record number of participants, and led to record levels of safer gambling promotion across many European countries, according to an analysis by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA).
Various stakeholders from across Europe supported this year’s initiative to raise awareness about safer gambling and provide practical advice to players and the wider public. This third edition saw a series of engaging events across Europe, alongside a dedicated social media campaign, which covered major platforms and saw unprecedented levels of participation and engagement.
More than 160 different partners actively participated, including many operators, trade associations, harm-prevention organisations and national gambling authorities, signifying a notable increase in participation compared to the previous year. The campaign spanned 20 different countries, more than ever before, and delivered a record 8 million safer gambling messages to social media audiences, marking a massive 430% increase from 2022. These messages helped to signpost practical resources, such as safety tools and tips, to players and the wider public, and were translated into over 20 national languages to improve their accessibility.
The initiative also saw the successful coordination of 18 local safer gambling-themed events throughout Europe. These events provide a valuable platform for meaningful discussions and insights into the latest safer gambling practices, regulation, and research. Speakers included industry experts, academics, harm-prevention organisations, experts by experience and representatives from various national gambling authorities.
“We’re pleased to report that this year’s European Safer Gambling Week was a resounding success, setting new records for participation and engagement across Europe. From Spain to Latvia, organisations came together throughout the week with the common purpose of raising awareness about safer gambling. We’re encouraged by the increased participation and support from a range of stakeholders this year and we believe this reflects a growing recognition of the importance of safer gambling across Europe. At EGBA, we’re committed to promoting a strong culture of safer gambling, and the discussions we had during the week will help set our agenda for the next year. We’re looking forward to building on this momentum in 2024,” Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA, said.
AI-Driven Optimisation
HilltopAds Introduces Dedicated iGaming Feature Suite and Managed Performance Service
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HilltopAds announced the rollout of a specialised feature set built exclusively for iGaming advertisers, reinforcing the company’s focus on performance-driven media buying across global markets.
At the center of the release are newly launched, ready-to-use white- and blacklists, curated from premium traffic sources that have consistently shown strong results for iGaming campaigns. These lists are derived from performance data across thousands of active advertisers and are designed to reduce testing time while increasing the predictability of campaign outcomes.
HilltopAds is also introducing a full-managed service, giving advertisers access to dedicated iGaming specialists who will set up, launch and continuously optimise campaigns based on individual KPI requirements. This service aims to support teams looking for deeper expertise, streamlined workflows or hands-off performance management.
To mark the launch, HilltopAds is providing a $2000 bonus for all direct iGaming advertisers making their first deposit of $5000 or more using the promo code IGAVCIP.
These updates complement HilltopAds’ existing capabilities for the iGaming sector, including:
• Massive Global Reach: Over 273B monthly impressions available across 250+ countries.
• Premium Direct Traffic: Access to 39,000+ vetted websites suitable for iGaming user acquisition.
• AI-Driven Optimisation: Automated tools focused on maximising bets, deposits and high-value player actions.
• Flexible Bidding Models: CPM, CPC and CPA Goal options tailored for scale and performance control.
• Specialised Network Infrastructure: Built to support consistent delivery, stable volumes and transparent reporting for regulated verticals.
With these additions, HilltopAds aims to provide iGaming advertisers with a more data-grounded, efficient and scalable environment for user acquisition.
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Binance
FUN88 Introduces USDT Payments for Faster, Safer and More Rewarding Gaming
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FUN88, a leading platform in igaming and sports entertainment, announced the launch of USDT (Tether) as a new payment option. This addition provides users with a faster, more secure way to manage funds, ensuring smooth transactions from deposits to withdrawals. Supported by major exchanges like Binance, USDT enhances the FUN88 experience with speed, reliability and convenience.
Key Benefits of Using USDT on FUN88:
• Reliable Protection: Secure transactions, keeping the financial information private and safe.
• Fast Transactions: USDT enables instant deposits and withdrawals.
• Stable Value: Tether is tied to the US Dollar, offering a stable and predictable payment method, free from price fluctuations.
• Global Use & 24/7 Availability: USDT is accepted worldwide and available for transactions at any time, offering unlimited deposit limits.
The FUN88 KYC process follows strict anti-money-laundering policies, ensuring a safe and fair environment for all players.
FUN88 offers a secure and engaging experience with simple registration, the FUN88 app and rewarding gameplay. New players can enjoy attractive benefits, including a welcome bonus. With the integration of USDT as a payment option, FUN88 ensures a fast, secure and exciting journey for all players- from sign-up and first deposit to withdrawals.
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American gambling industry
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – November 24-30
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
VGO Promo, a long-standing platform known for bridging the worlds of cryptocasinos, cryptocurrency exchanges and CSGO skins gaming, has announced a comprehensive expansion of its verification framework designed to bring transparency to online promotional offers. The updated system enhances how users evaluate bonuses across three intersecting ecosystems. Founded during the peak of the CSGO skins economy, VGO Promo originally provided referral codes for case opening websites and virtual item platforms. As the industry evolved towards blockchain based gaming, Bitcoingambling and crypto trading, VGO Promo expanded its scope to support modern platforms including Roobet, Stake, Rollbit, CSGORoll, Duelbits, Binance, OKX, ByBit, Bitget and various case opening services within the CSGO community. The updated verification framework applies a structured, cross industry methodology to help users navigate rapidly changing promotional conditions.
FanDuel has announced the launch of Pass The Leg, a first-of-its-kind in-app feature that transforms traditional parlay betting into a shared, social experience just in time for holiday gatherings. Pass The Leg allows customers to build a single group parlay collaboratively, with each participant adding their own leg before placing individual bets using their own funds. Designed to bring friends and family together around one of the biggest football days of the year whether near or far, the feature allows users to start or join a Group Build, invite others to contribute picks, and then add the completed parlay to their personal betslip. Each contributor can also take advantage of a dedicated Pass The Leg Profit Boost, amplifying the excitement and potential payout of the shared pick. Available exclusively for the three NFL games taking place on Thanksgiving Day, Pass The Leg marks the first true multi-user parlay-building experience offered by a major U.S. sportsbook operator.
Partnerships
The St. Louis Blues announced an agreement designating DraftKings an Official Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy Operator of the Blues. The announcement comes ahead of the launch of legal sports betting in Missouri scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025. DraftKings has been an Official Sports Betting, Daily Fantasy Sports and iGaming Partner of the National Hockey League since 2021. As part of the agreement, DraftKings will spotlight responsible gaming through a pregame, in-arena feature, encouraging fans to play responsibly, have fun and access DraftKings’ comprehensive suite of responsible gaming tools and resources. DraftKings will have rights to use St. Louis Blues intellectual property — including team trademarks and logos — across marketing and promotional materials. The collaboration will feature in-arena signage, brand integrations across television and radio and exclusive hospitality experiences throughout the season, all designed to elevate fan engagement at the Enterprise Centre and beyond.
Signature Systems Inc (SSI) has announced a new partnership with Yellow Dog Software. The integration connects Yellow Dog’s advanced inventory capabilities with SSI’s PDQ POS system, enabling operators to streamline operations, improve cost control and gain real-time visibility across their properties. The partnership was initiated to meet the inventory needs of Osage Casinos, a major name in tribal gaming. The integration, which went live in September, was first deployed to support convenience store reporting and ordering across the properties.
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