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Swedish online casino shutter would cause instant ‘black-market boom’, says BonusFinder MD

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Government considers ‘extreme measures’ as activity rises amid COVID-19 restrictions but closures would drive more players to unlicensed sites instead of protecting them

9th April, 2020 ­­– The Swedish government’s threat to temporarily shut down licensed online casinos would have a disastrous effect on the industry and drive thousands more players to the black market, BonusFinder.com has warned.

The minister in charge of gambling policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, this week warned that “extraordinary measures” would be implemented if operators do not take action to slow the increase in igaming activity seen in the last two weeks, as people are told to stay at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

According to new data from Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, there has been a 33% increase in registrations and logins to play online casino games with 17 of the 60 licensed operators in the country in the last 14 days.

Last month, Swedish market research carried out by BonusFinder.com found that almost a third of Swedish online casino players are searching for ‘unlicensed casinos’, with growing numbers turning to black-market brands due to the market’s restrictive gaming regulations, introduced in January 2019.

Instead of protecting players, a shutdown of online casino brands, however, is likely to lead to thousands more players searching for and depositing funds on unlicensed sites, as well as causing further financial damage to licensed operators, according to BonusFinder.com.

Fintan Costello, Managing Director, Bonusfinder.com, said: “The Swedish government will make a colossal mistake if it chooses to temporarily close down online casino sites in an attempt to protect players. As our research has shown, almost a third of online casino players are already looking to the black market for a more attractive offering since restrictive rules were imposed in January 2019. These latest plans would create an immediate black-market boom.

“Swedish legislation requires operators to have strict responsible gambling procedures in place, therefore the right measures are already there. The focus should instead be on ensuring these are adhered to rather than taking a knee jerk reaction to close down all legitimate brands and forcing even more players to unprotected sites.”

 

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REEVO Games Set to Power Shuffle Up’s Global Rollout

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REEVO is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with Shuffle Up, a rising force in the online gaming industry. Through this collaboration, REEVO’s in-house casino games is now available on Shuffle Up’s innovative, multi-brand platform, bringing high-quality, high-performance content to a wider audience of players worldwide.

This partnership reflects REEVO’s ongoing commitment to expanding its footprint through collaborations that align with its core values of innovation, scalability, and excellence in user experience.

Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, shared: “At REEVO, we’re focused on connecting our partners with premium content that drives engagement and long-term value. Our partnership with Shuffle Up is a strong strategic fit, we’re excited to see our games powering the next generation of online casino experiences as Shuffle Up prepares to make its mark on the industry.”

Now live with a powerful content portfolio and a future-facing platform architecture, Shuffle Up is perfectly positioned for rapid expansion across regulated markets. The partnership will help accelerate Shuffle Up’s content rollout while reinforcing REEVO’s aggregator advantage in competitive territories.

Daniel Lundberg, Chief Revenue Officer at Shuffle Up, added: “Partnering with REEVO gives us access to some of the industry’s most engaging and polished in-house games. With our launch now live, it’s crucial that we align with top-tier providers who share our vision for quality and scalability. REEVO fits that perfectly, we’re excited about what’s ahead.”

This partnership is another milestone in REEVO’s journey to becoming the go-to aggregation hub for forward-thinking operators and studios.

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PG Soft launches legendary Kraken Gold Rush

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PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has released its powerful new title, Kraken Gold Rush.

PG Soft’s game invites players to embark on the perilous high seas and navigate past The Kraken’s monstrous tentacles, desperate to drag ships into the abyss. Sticky Wilds and multipliers reaching x100 help players hunt down a legendary haul of 10 million gold coins. An intense cinematic soundtrack swells as the game charts through each stage, delivering a tension-packed reel experience.

During any spin, a Wild Kraken symbol is positioned in the third row of reel three and four and will remain there throughout any spin. Any spin that delivers three or more winning rounds, when there are no more winning combinations, the total win of the main game spin will be multiplied by x5.

Players can enter the Free Spins feature by landing three Scatter symbols and they will start with 10 free spins. Each additional Scatter symbol will top up the counter with two more free spins. The multiplier wheel begins at x5 and rises all the way to x100 within the Free Spins feature. Every three winning rounds will increase the multiplier level by one and the payout will be made once there are no more winning combinations. Free Spins can be retriggered, giving players even more chances to climb the multiplier ladder and boost their rewards.

PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “The Kraken has awakened! Our brand-new game pits players against the Deep Tide Seas in search of the legendary golden treasure. With Sticky Wilds and x100 multipliers, players can ride out the storm and claim the riches.”

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SOFTSWISS to Host the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon at SiGMA Central Europe Summit

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SOFTSWISS is set to deliver four hours of insights on the future of iGaming at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit on 5 November 2025. The 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon will take place from 12:00 to 16:00 on the People, Partners & Performance Stage, featuring keynotes and panels with global industry leaders. For the first time, the 2026 iGaming Trends Report will be unveiled live – exclusively at this event.

The Marathon will open with a keynote by Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, followed by a high-level panel featuring Heathcliff Farrugia, COO of SiGMA, and Pierre Lindh, CEO of Next.io. In this session, experts will deliver ‘the ultimate forecast duel’ – analysing what drives results in 2025 and revealing the disruptive moves set to reshape growth in 2026.

Across four hours, the program will address the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Here is the full agenda for the Marathon:

 

With contributions from SOFTSWISS experts alongside global executives, regulators, and innovators, the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon promises to spark debate and deliver practical insights for every corner of the ecosystem.

“After publishing the iGaming Trends Report for four consecutive years, we asked ourselves: how can we go further? The Marathon is the perfect metaphor – strong players in this industry know it’s not about short-term wins but about sustainable strategy. iGaming has matured, and meaningful results come from long-distance vision. At the final major industry event of the year, we’ll not only launch the report but also debate the insights live –  helping us all to shape the strategy for 2026,” said Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS.

To be among the first to access the full 2026 iGaming Trends Report, interested professionals can join the waitlist and receive the publication as soon as it is released.

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Platform, and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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