Industry News
GrooveGaming announce more live content with Ezugi deal

Aggregator GrooveGaming has extended its live vertical further with live casino specialist Ezugi. The Evolution Gaming-owned supplier offers live dealer table games, including Roulette, Blackjack, Unlimited Blackjack, Baccarat and the recently launched Andar Bahar and Teen Patti games.
Created with the aim of easy and fast content delivery for the igaming industry, GrooveGaming has frequently hit the headlines over the past couple of years as the aggregator of choice for a host of big industry names including EveryMatrix, iGP, Digitain, ALEA and Quickfire, amongst others.
GrooveGaming has numerous live dealer titles amongst its on-demand live content and classy games including live roulette, baccarat, blackjack and live dedicated tables, amongst others. In addition, its virtual sports offering includes virtual football, tennis, horse-racing, cycling and greyhound racing, with virtual Euro basketball and cricket coming to the rapidly-expanding aggregator soon.
The surge in demand for live content has followed the curtailing of live sports worldwide due to COVID-19 and the closing of land-based casinos in numerous jurisdictions across the world. As a result, entertainment is now being offered in the form of live content and virtual sports to operators striving to meet player demand.
GrooveGaming is well placed with a robust live content range that encompasses some of the world’s leading live content and virtual sports brands, including LEAP Gaming, TVBET, VIVO Gaming, Lucky Streak, Super Spade, Evolution Gaming, SA Gaming, and now Ezugi.
GrooveGaming’s powerful platform includes over 2500 casino games as well as a wealth of aggregated content ranging from slots, online casino and live casino, to poker and table games, that operators can access via easy integration to drive player engagement and revenue.
A major reason why GrooveGaming is becoming the aggregator of choice around the world is that GrooveGaming is powered by technology innovation which provides operators with the ability to activate a range of features that enhance customer experience and engagement, improve retention, encourage extended play and produce a higher yield.
GrooveGaming has significantly grown its presence throughout the last two years across key global markets and important regulated jurisdictions through partnerships with major online gambling operators. This latest signing with Ezugi highlights the attractiveness of GrooveGaming’s portfolio with operators and players alike.
Ezugi provides a specialist next-generation live dealer casino platform with a regular throughput of innovative and immediate studio games through multiple channels across the globe. Ezugi are the sole providers of live studios in Europe, America and Asia and offer a truly unparalleled localised offering and a riveting gaming experience.
Pang Goh, Ezugi’s business development director, commented: “We took the plunge with GrooveGaming as it gives us another way to grow in prime regulated markets. With the new Ezugi flagship studio in Bucharest and our MGA license, we’re constantly searching for exciting strategic partners, and GrooveGaming has been the name on everyone’s lips now for a while so we’re delighted to have made the deal with them.”
Yahale Meltzer, COO at GrooveGaming said: “GrooveGaming’s platform has curated some of the world’s best slots and casino games, and now we are ramping-up our live casino and virtual games with an increasingly broad array of content which will appeal to the unique demands and preferences of the global market. This latest tie-in with Ezugi helps our mission to serve tier-1 and other operators with valuable content and significantly accelerates our journey towards our 2020 business goals.”
Casino Gaming
Maryland Casinos Generate $165.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During July

Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024.
Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included $51,742,064 to the Education Trust Fund, a decrease of $272,892 (-0.5%) compared to July 2024.
Casino gaming revenues also support the communities and jurisdictions where the casinos are located, Maryland’s horse racing industry, and small, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Maryland’s six privately owned casinos offer both slot machines and table games: MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County; Live! Casino & Hotel in Anne Arundel County; Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City; Ocean Downs Casino in Worcester County; Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County; and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County.
The gaming revenue totals for July 2025 were as follows:
MGM National Harbor (2261 slot machines, 208 table games)
$68,587,339 in July 2025, a decrease of $3,396,384 (-4.7%) from July 2024
Live! Casino & Hotel (3832 slot machines, 179 table games)
$59,702,771 in July 2025, a decrease of $2,860,124 (-4.6%) from July 2024
Horseshoe Casino (1365 slot machines, 115 table games)
$14,415,536 in July 2025, an increase of $1,098,302 (8.2%) from July 2024
Ocean Downs Casino (900 slot machines, 18 table games)
$10,236,754 in July 2025, an increase of $615,672 (6.4%) from July 2024
Hollywood Casino (731 slot machines, 23 table games)
$7,622,642 in July 2025, an increase of $325,372 (4.5%) from July 2024
Rocky Gap Casino (630 slot machines, 12 table games)
$5,096,851 in July 2025, an increase of $57,746 (1.1%) from July 2024.
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Industry News
Amusnet Sparks Excitement Among Italian Operators and Players with Royal Coins Saga Event

Amusnet has strengthened its presence in the Italian iGaming market with the successful completion of the Royal Coins Saga tournament, held throughout July. Organised in collaboration with over 20 operator partners and featuring a €20,000 prize pool, the campaign attracted strong player participation and delivered significant results across all participating platforms.
Powered by Amusnet’s recently launched Tournament Tool, the campaign delivered a dynamic, competitive experience that enhanced the player engagement. The tool allows full customisation of event rules, duration, ranking criteria and prize structure, supported by a real-time leaderboard and intuitive setup. With flexible mechanics and varied reward types, it empowers operators to run impactful, tailored campaigns. Its strong performance in Italy reaffirmed its value as a trusted engagement solution, praised for its simplicity and measurable results.
The tournament showcased eight of Amusnet’s most popular titles in the Italian market, including Shining Crown, Royal Secrets, Extra Crown, 20 Extra Crown, Coin Gobbler, 20 Golden Coins, 40 Golden Coins and 100 Golden Coins. These titles continue to resonate with local audiences, combining engaging gameplay with proven appeal that helps operators deliver an enhanced entertainment experience.
Branded with the slogan “Gioca, Conquista, Regna” (Play, Conquer, Rule), the campaign received extensive visibility across participating operator platforms.
Polina Nedyalkova, Director at Amusnet Italy, said: “Italy remains a key focus market for us as we continue to expand our footprint and enrich our offering. Campaigns like Royal Coins Saga are an essential part of our commitment to delivering experiences that bring value to both players and partners.”
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Industry News
FDJ UNITED Confirms Strong Half-Year Progress and Maintains 2025 Guidance

FDJ UNITED, a leader in lottery, betting and gaming in Europe, announced its results for the first half of 2025.
• First-half revenue of €1867m: up +31% compared with H1 2024 reported and down -2% on a restated basis
• Buoyant performance by the French lottery and retail sports betting BU with revenue of €1290m, up +4% on a restated basis
• Lottery revenue rose by +6% to €1065m. This performance can be attributed to the whole range of games and all distribution channels, particularly digital, which rose by +16% to €160m
• Point-of-sale sports betting revenue fell by -6% to €225m. This change reflects unfavourable sports results for the operator, despite stakes boosted by an attractive football offering (+4%)
• Online betting and gaming BU2 revenue of €466m, down -12% on a restated basis
• This change reflects a very unfavourable 2024 comparison base, due in particular to the Euro football tournament, as well as tax and regulatory impacts in 2025, particularly in the Netherlands and the UK. Excluding these two markets, revenue would be up 5% thanks to the performance of other countries, including France
• Second-quarter revenue came to €235m, up +2% compared with the first quarter of 2025
• Recurring EBITDA of €441m, representing a margin of 23.6%, or 24.4% excluding the cost of the employee share ownership plan (€14m)
• Adjusted net income of €222m
• This reflects the impact of the financing of the Kindred acquisition on the financial result and the one-off tax contribution on the profits of large French companies
• 2025 objectives reiterated: stable revenue versus 2024 pro forma, with a recurring EBITDA margin of over 24%
• Successful employee share ownership plan bringing the share of capital held by employees to 4.6%
• Taken up by more than half of employees and largely oversubscribed
“2025 stands as a transition year for FDJ UNITED, with the integration of Kindred well on track. In this context, our first-half performance is in line with the expected full-year trajectory. Besides, we are pleased by the success of the employee share ownership plan launched by the Group, reflecting our long tradition of sharing FDJ UNITED’s value creation with all stakeholders,” Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ UNITED.
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