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Anzu.io and Dutch Game Publisher Lion Castle Form Exclusive Partnership to Bring Immersive Ads Inside Three Premium Console Gaming Titles
Anzu, the world’s leading in-game advertising solution, and premier Dutch game publisher Lion Castle have announced a new exclusive partnership. Three premium Lion Castle titles, including Slide Stars, Speed 3: Grand Prix, and Taxi Mayhem will now feature ultra-realistic in-game video and banner ads from global advertisers on game consoles. The blended, natural, and highly viewable ads will provide valuable visibility to world-class brands while at the same time bringing a new, non-disruptive revenue stream to Lion Castle.
Slide Stars, an all-new waterpark racer, invites gamers to experience a virtual “cooling off” in the water with some of the world’s biggest international social stars as playable characters, providing countless ways for brands to connect with their audiences inside the game. The two other games in the partnership, Speed 3: Grand Prix, an upcoming circuit racer, and Taxi Mayhem, a new take on the classic genre of taxi driver games, provide ideal environments for brand ad placements as drivers scan the roadside naturally throughout their driving sessions, looking for signs, updates, and obstructive objects. Lion Castle always strives to work together with the world’s largest brands, partners, and talents to create the best gaming experiences. Their previous title, Super Street: The Game, featured 70+ of the biggest brands in the automotive industry, including Motor Trend Group, Falken, Brembo, and Speed Society.
Anzu empowers its gaming partners, which include Toplitz, Vivid Games, and APB Reloaded, with the ability to earn significant revenues from in-game advertising. A member of the Xbox Tools and Middleware Program, Anzu, who operates across platforms and devices, is the only in-game advertising company licensed to provide services for Xbox game developers. Recently, Anzu became the first in-game advertising platform ever to receive ISO 27001 certification, which demonstrates that gamers’ data will be handled in accordance with the highest security standards.
“We are very excited about this new partnership with Anzu. We have always embraced opportunities to integrate real-life authentic brands into our games to improve the overall experience. Anzu’s technology makes it possible for us to take the next step in this and connect with our gaming audiences in a new way”, said Ronnie Nelis, CEO of Lion Castle.
“We’re honored to partner with a game publisher as iconic as Lion Castle to enhance the gaming experience while bringing new opportunities for monetization. Additionally, our global network of advertisers will benefit significantly from access to Lion Castle’s dedicated audiences. This partnership represents another step towards the unification of two industries – gaming and advertising – and speaks to the power of virtual worlds and the unbelievable experiences we can create for brands and gamers,” said Itamar Benedy, co-founder and CEO of Anzu.
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Regulated iGaming markets push operators toward audit-ready affiliate tracking
As regulators scrutinise AML, RG and advertising, operators face rising pressure to validate attribution and partner payouts end to end.
Growing regulation in iGaming is changing how operators manage affiliates, track player acquisition, and control partner payouts, according to a new statement from affiliate platform provider Affnook.
The company argues that in regulated markets affiliates are increasingly treated as an extension of an operator’s marketing activity, raising the stakes for oversight in areas such as affiliate advertising practices, responsible gambling controls, anti-money laundering (AML) and data privacy. The release points to the Danish Gambling Authority as one example of a regulator highlighting potential AML risks linked to affiliate partnerships and urging operators to strengthen risk assessments across third-party acquisition channels.
Affnook says the industry is moving away from “Trust Me” affiliate reporting as stakeholders demand performance data and revenue attribution that can be independently verified. It lists audit-ready reporting, verifiable revenue attribution, transparency into tracking and commission calculations, and consistent reporting standards as key expectations in more heavily regulated environments.
The company also frames financial governance as a parallel priority to tracking, citing the need for net gaming revenue (NGR) verification, commission accuracy, invoice reconciliation and payment oversight. It adds that multi-touch player journeys and reduced effectiveness of cookie-based attribution are widening “attribution blind spots,” which can fuel partner disputes, weaken decision-making and complicate compliance reviews.
In the release, Affnook positions platform features such as audit logs, partner activity monitoring, consent-aware tracking, real-time commission calculations and server-to-server tracking as the types of capabilities operators should evaluate as regulatory expectations increase.
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Play’n GO goes live in Alberta iGaming with 10+ operators
Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.
Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.
The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.
According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
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Alberta
Play’n GO strengthens Canadian footprint with Alberta iGaming market entry
The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.
The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.
Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.
The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com
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