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Francesco Bianchi joins Maxima Compliance in landmark appointment

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6 years ago

June 15, 2020

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Full-service compliance provider Maxima Compliance has landed a major coup with the appointment of Francesco Bianchi as its director of compliance operations.

Bianchi has worked for more than a decade in the field of igaming compliance, most recently as director of igaming operations at BMM Testlabs.

He brings unparalleled experience and internal knowledge from running a leading test lab, and will oversee all of Maxima Compliance’s technical compliance offering, including technical compliance consulting services as well as its recently-launched Complitech product.

His remit will also include supporting the management team in strategy and delivery. He will report directly to managing director Antonio Zanghi.

Bianchi has previously held senior compliance roles at GLI, NMi and Betfair.

Antonio Zanghi, Founder and Managing Director of Maxima Compliance, said: “Maxima Compliance has grown rapidly over the past year, but this is really a landmark appointment for us.

“Francesco is globally recognised as a leading expert across the entire spectrum of technical compliance. His knowledge from more than a decade in the industry is unparalleled, and will be an invaluable resource for Maxima Compliance clients looking to gain an edge.

“He is one of the few people who could make the strongest technical compliance team in gaming even stronger.”

Francesco Bianchi, Director of Compliance Operations at Maxima Compliance, said: “Maxima Compliance has quickly established itself as the most innovative and essential provider of compliance services in our industry.

“Joining this team at a time when compliance has never been more important was an opportunity too good to turn down. I look forward to getting to work and providing the very best technical compliance support on the market.”

The hire of Bianchi follows the recent appointment of Dafydd Williams as head of business development, as Maxima Compliance continues to scale its team.

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Media Troopers cites 2026 acquisition lift from NBA Finals and World Cup betting campaigns

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35 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Media Troopers reported stronger seasonal campaign performance during the NBA postseason and the FIFA World Cup, citing increases in traffic, player registrations, first-time depositors, and affiliate revenue.

The company said that so far in 2026 it has gained more than 100 thousand new depositing customers, a 60% increase compared to the previous year. Media Troopers also pointed to a January surge in bets it attributed mainly to Super Bowl-driven activity.

During the NBA Finals window (June 3 to June 13), Media Troopers said betting interest was concentrated across game winners, spreads, totals, player props, futures, and live betting. The company reported a 120% spike in betting activity compared with the previous year.

For the World Cup period (June 11 to July 19), Media Troopers said its campaigns reached a wider audience and that betting activity rose 80% compared with last year, when it said no tournament was taking place. The release also referenced tournament changes including 48 teams across 104 matches.

“Major sports moments create a powerful combination of fan attention, betting intent, and acquisition opportunity,” Media Troopers CEO Shmulik Segal said. “The NBA postseason and FIFA World Cup gave us two highly active campaign windows, and our early performance indicates that our localized, data-led approach helped operator partners capture meaningful demand.”

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Evoplay launches ancient Egypt slot Flame of Ra

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35 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

Wladimir P.

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New 5×4 title features free spins triggered by scatters and a bonus buy option for 10, 20 or 30 spins.

Evoplay has launched Flame of Ra, a new ancient Egypt-themed online slot featuring scatter-triggered free spins and a bonus buy option.

The game is played on a 5×4 grid. Wild symbols substitute for all regular symbols, while landing three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels activates the free spins feature.

Evoplay said additional scatter symbols during the feature award extra free spins. Players can also use a bonus buy to access 10, 20 or 30 free spins instantly.

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Ancient Egypt remains one of the most iconic themes in gaming, and with Flame of Ra we’ve created a title that captures its sense of mystery while delivering fast-paced, rewarding gameplay.

“The combination of colourful design, expanding free spins opportunities and bonus buy functionality gives players plenty of ways to enjoy the adventure, whether they’re chasing quick excitement or longer feature sessions.”

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Alberta

Peter & Sons Enters Alberta with Full Game Portfolio

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36 minutes ago

July 16, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Innovative iGaming studio Peter & Sons has entered Alberta with its full game portfolio, marking another major step in the studio’s regulated North American expansion.

The launch brings Peter & Sons’ complete catalogue to one of Canada’s most closely watched iGaming markets, as Alberta continues to develop its regulated online gaming framework. Following the growth of Ontario’s regulated model, Alberta represents an important new chapter for suppliers looking to build long-term presence across Canada.

Alberta offers a strong opportunity for Peter & Sons, combining a clear regulatory direction with a growing appetite for high-quality digital casino content. Players in the province will gain access to the studio’s full portfolio, from visually distinctive slots and recognizable characters from games like Barbarossa: Dragon Empire, The Soapranos, Greedy Alice and many others.

Renowned for its creative direction and distinctive approach to game development, Peter & Sons continues to expand across regulated markets worldwide. The Alberta entry reflects the studio’s commitment to growing its North American footprint while bringing its complete catalogue to markets where originality, performance, and player engagement all matter.

Lauryn Duncan, Head of Sales at Peter & Sons, said: “Alberta is an exciting new market for Peter & Sons and an important step in our North American growth. Launching with our full portfolio gives us the chance to introduce the complete Peter & Sons experience from day one, from the art and characters to the mechanics and worlds that define our games. It is a market with strong potential, and we are proud to bring our games to players there.”

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