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NCAA Releases Penalty and Process Details for March Madness Player Availability Reports

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The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees detailed the penalties and reporting requirements for the Men’s and Women’s March Madness player availability reporting program.

Implemented for the first time in NCAA championships, player availability reports are intended in part to reduce betting-related pressure, solicitations and harassment student-athletes and other team personnel receive from bettors connected to playing status. The NCAA runs the largest integrity monitoring service program in the world and provides college athletes with online threat detection services as part of its comprehensive strategy to respond to the rise of sports betting.

Implementation of player availability reports for the 2026 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will serve as a pilot program. The reporting system will not be implemented for other NCAA championships in 2025-26 while the program is evaluated.

HD Intelligence will serve as the player availability reporting service provider for the 2026 Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. Several conferences already use HDI for their members and are familiar with the interface. A video training was provided in February, and a frequently-asked-questions document will be offered.

Availability reports will be applicable to all Division I men’s and women’s basketball championship contests. These reports will be publicly available on ncaa.com.

Process

Teams must submit initial reports to the NCAA by 9 p.m. (local competition venue time) the night before competition and provide any updates to the initial report by two hours prior to their scheduled tip time on game day to ensure accuracy. The portal will open five hours prior to the reporting deadline each day.

Under the reporting structure, student-athletes will be designated as available (more than a 75% chance to play), questionable (up to a 75% chance to play) or out (will not play).

Student-athletes will be assumed to be available unless designated as questionable or out.

Penalties

Failure to adhere to the policy or misconduct violations may result in penalties for the institution and head coach, as determined by the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Committees. For the 2026 championships, the following penalty structure has been established:

• First offense: Up to a $10,000 institution penalty.

• Second offense: Up to a $25,000 institution penalty.

• Third and any successive offenses: Up to $30,000 institution penalty and a head coach penalty of up to $10,000.

All penalties will be assessed after the tournaments conclude.

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Booming Games teams up with Agreegain to power continued African growth

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  • Booming Games has teamed up with Agreegain to drive growth in various markets throughout Africa.
  • Booming Games will utilize Agreegain’s aggregation platform to link with casino operators throughout the continent.

Booming Games, a top supplier of high-quality gaming content, has today revealed a strategic alliance with Agreegain, a rapidly expanding iGaming solutions provider. This action will stimulate a fresh surge of growth for Booming Games throughout Africa, as the company aims to quickly broaden its international footprint in regulated markets.

The collaboration will link Booming Games with numerous casino operators in Africa via Agreegain’s game aggregation platform, employing advanced technology to provide compliant, quick integrations effortlessly. Booming Games’ titles will be accessible on Agreegain’s API platform, utilized by top operators throughout Africa. The platform features more than 10,000 games, which encompass slots, live casino options, and table games.

Booming Games is launching more titles than ever and aims to enhance both the quantity and quality of its lineup in 2026. Teaming up with Agreegain further exemplifies its commitment to delivering top-notch games to players worldwide, as Booming Games will extend the availability of these titles throughout Africa.

The collaboration reinforces Booming Games’ dedication to providing an exceptional experience for players through the use of advanced technology. With each new game, Booming Games also creates customized content for specific markets. The gaming sector in Africa has recently exceeded $600 million in revenue, presenting a distinct opportunity for Booming Games to grow its offerings.

Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: “We are thrilled to announce our new strategic partnership with Agreegain, marking an exciting milestone forward in enhancing our gaming offering. This collaboration strengthens our commitment in delivering innovative gaming experience and engaging gameplay to players globally.”

Maria Afzaal, Senior Partner Manager at Agreegain, said: “Partnering with Booming Games marks an exciting step forward in expanding our portfolio with a leading provider known for its dynamic and engaging slot content. Licensed in all major jurisdictions, most notably Malta and the United Kingdom, Booming Games demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation — making them a valuable addition to our growing network of trusted global partners.”

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EveryMatrix expands global lottery footprint with NASPL membership

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Leading iGaming technology provider EveryMatrix has expanded its global national lottery footprint by becoming a member of the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries (NASPL), reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the North American market.

NASPL membership highlights EveryMatrix’s strategy of supporting public-sector lotteries as it continues to grow its presence across the continent while strengthening its visibility and credibility within the US lottery ecosystem.

Across the United States, multiple lotteries are currently investing in or exploring digital transformation and omnichannel player engagement initiatives, with a strong focus on responsible gaming. These are areas where EveryMatrix has extensive experience, having delivered large-scale technology solutions to major European lottery operators.

The tier-one turnkey platform supplier already works with several of Europe’s largest national lotteries and holds Associate membership with both the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries (EL). In August 2025, the company also joined CIBELAE as an Associate member, the WLA’s regional organisation covering more than 80 Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions across Latin America, Central America, Spain and Portugal.

EveryMatrix has built a reputation as one of the most trusted B2B platform providers to regulated lottery markets worldwide, partnering with leading national operators such as Veikkaus (Finland), Norsk Tipping (Norway), OPAP (Greece), National Lottery Malta, Danske Spil (Denmark) and Szerencsejáték Zrt. (Hungary).

Nikolina Gabelica, Head of Lottery at EveryMatrix, said:
“For EveryMatrix, joining NASPL represents a long-term commitment. We work closely with several leading European national lotteries and understand the balance between innovation, regulation and public responsibility.

“Combined with our broader experience across regulated iGaming markets globally, we bring practical insights and advanced technology to the US lottery community, and we look forward to building and strengthening meaningful relationships there.”

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Wazdan taps Green Brick Labs partnership via Maverick Games to strengthen Ontario market

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Wazdan, the top developer focused on gaming, has initiated its collaboration with Green Brick Labs (GBL) following the launch of several of its titles with Maverick Games, the well-known operator based in Ontario.

The agreement entails an initial selection of Wazdan’s best-performing titles being launched with Maverick Games through an integration from GBL’s seamless aggregation platform, featuring Mighty Fish™: Blue Marlin, 36 Coins™, Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Diamond Edition, and Mighty Wild™: Gorilla.

After Wazdan’s recently disclosed alliance with GBL, the quickly developing North American platform provider, the partnership has now made significant progress by launching with Maverick Games, featuring its extensive slot collection and sportsbook services.

Wazdan’s captivating games and interaction-enhancing features, such as Cash to Infinity™, Sticky to Infinity™, and the Hold the Jackpot™ bonus game, are poised to enhance Maverick Games’ collection as it aims for greater growth across North America.

Wazdan’s newest collaboration highlights the studio’s goal to further establish itself in regulated iGaming markets globally, offering players cutting-edge slot experiences.

Magdalena Wojdyla, Head of Account Management at Wazdan, said: “Going live with Maverick Games through our partnership with GBL marks an exciting moment for Wazdan in Ontario.

“Our innovative titles and engagement-boosting features are designed to deliver memorable experiences for players, and we are confident this collaboration will help Maverick Games strengthen its position in one of North America’s most dynamic markets.”

James Gummerson, UX/UI and Product Manager at Green Brick Labs, said: “We are thrilled to launch our collaboration with Wazdan.

“Our mission is to connect operators with world-class content quickly and seamlessly, and this launch demonstrates how our technology helps accelerate growth for both suppliers and operators in North American markets.”

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