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Sam Houlding becomes Chief Commercial Officer at Spotlight Sports Group

Spotlight Sports Group has announced Sam Houlding will replace Mike Griffin as Chief Commercial Officer. Griffin left his role as Chief Revenue Officer of the group, on September 30th.
Griffin said ‘After an extended period, it is now time for me to step away from the Spotlight Sports Group and see what the next chapter of my life holds. It’s been more than a job, it has been a way of life, and like life itself, there have been some lows, but mainly it has been lots of highs, created by the brilliant people I have had the opportunity to meet and work with within the industry. However, even in these difficult circumstances with a heavy heart, I have decided the time is right for me to leave Spotlight Sports Group to pursue an exciting new challenge. I leave a transformed business safe in the knowledge that we have the best talent in the industry working for Spotlight Sports Group. This wasn’t a decision I have taken lightly but one that has been in planning from pre-covid. I’m leaving a business that has changed so much in my time and has transformed into a leading data technology business. I’m delighted my good friend and colleague, Sam Houlding, will take over the reins across the Spotlight Sports Group from 1st October and I trust he is going to continue to an incredible job.’
Houlding said ‘I am thrilled to be taking the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Spotlight Sports Group. This is an incredibly important time for the business and we are set up to continue our exciting evolution over the coming years thanks to the legacy Mike leaves after changing this business during his time here. Mike’s journey at Spotlight Sports Group has seen the establishment of our strong affiliate channels, the rapid growth of our content syndication business, the launch of our trading platform – AllSported – and integrating us with high street bookmakers across the UK and Ireland. Our aim is to continue to provide our partners with fantastic value across every area of our business and whilst Mike has set a very high bar over the years, my aim is to ensure that we continually improve the level of value we can offer and cement Spotlight Sports Group as the leading service provider in the industry.’
Spotlight Sports Group is the home to highly successful brands in the betting world including Racing Post, one of the most recognised and trusted names in sports betting with more than 34 years of intimate industry experience. The global reach and sports expertise are further strengthened by My Racing, Free Super Tips, Pickswise and Intellr. The specialist international agency services, ICS-digital and ICS-translate, help improve clients’ effectiveness in the marketplace by driving extended reach and increased traffic through performance marketing and by providing expertise in SEO, content marketing, digital PR and translation services.
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Playzia Strengthens Presence in Regulated Markets Through Strategic Partnership with Novibet

Playzia, a rapidly growing force in the iGaming industry, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Novibet, a leading international operator. This collaboration significantly extends Playzia’s footprint in the regulated Greek market and other key regions where Novibet operates.
The expansion marks another milestone in Playzia’s commitment to regulated markets, as it continues to broaden its reach while reinforcing its position as an innovator in the iGaming sector.
As part of this agreement, Novibet players will now have access to Playzia’s extensive and engaging catalog of in-house developed games. The lineup includes fan-favorites such as Billionaire Rhino and Cosmos Cash, as well as recent top-performing releases Medusa Mystic Reels Megaways™, Zeus’s Thunderstrike, and T-Rex Treasure Hunt Megaways™. With focus on innovation, Playzia continues to introduce groundbreaking game mechanics such as Hold and Win & Hold and Win Jackpot, Retrigger & Stacked Wilds in Free Spins, Bonus Hold and Win, Persistent Collection & 50 Symbols, and its highly anticipated Love Island content.
Vlad Modorcea, CPO at Playzia, shared his thoughts on the partnership: “Teaming up with Novibet is a significant milestone for Playzia as we continue to grow our presence in regulated markets. Novibet has a stellar reputation for delivering top-tier gaming experiences, making them an ideal partner for us. We are eager to see players engaging with our games and experiencing the unique entertainment Playzia brings to the table.”
Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product & CRM Director at Novibet commented: “At Novibet, we are committed to elevating the player experience through strategic alliances. Welcoming Playzia’s dynamic game portfolio is a natural next step in delivering innovative, high-quality content that resonates with our players in Greece and beyond.”
This latest agreement further strengthens Playzia’s standing as a premier game supplier, offering a diverse mix of game formats, including crash, table, instant, and probability-based games. With an exciting roadmap ahead, players can look forward to innovative features, engaging gameplay, and thrilling jackpot opportunities.
The announcement follows Playzia’s recent nomination in two key categories at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards 2025: Slot Supplier (Under 5 Years) and Software Rising Star, further underscoring the company’s momentum and industry recognition.
Playzia is also making waves in the branded content space. The company has secured an exclusive content partnership with ITV, the UK’s leading commercial broadcaster, to develop online games inspired by the global phenomenon Love Island. This upcoming series will blend the excitement of reality TV with Playzia’s signature gaming innovations.
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Relax Gaming adds fast-paced Daily Jackpots to its Dream Drop network

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of award-winning content, has raised the temperature of its record-breaking Dream Drop Jackpot by introducing Daily Jackpots across the entire network.
The latest evolution of the red-hot jackpot product will see players benefit from three guaranteed Daily Jackpots every day, adding a fresh layer of excitement and more frequent must-drop moments.
Alongside this, the Mega Jackpot has been fine-tuned with an adjusted must-drop value, delivering a smoother, more engaging jackpot experience.
This network-wide update applies to all Dream Drop titles, including the highly anticipated release of Bonsai Dragon Blitz Dream Drop, which arrives on 21st May 2025.
Launched in 2022, the Dream Drop Jackpot has already created millions of euros in prizes across more than 20 lucky Mega Jackpot winners. Today’s update marks the next stage in its evolution, offering players the same beloved product with a hotter-than-ever format.
Alastair Smith, Jackpot Business Owner at Relax Gaming, said: “We’ve listened to player and partner feedback and turned up the heat with a new twist on Dream Drop. The introduction of Daily Jackpots ensures excitement at all hours of the day and builds on what makes Dream Drop the most thrilling jackpot experience on the market.”
Martin Stålros, CEO at Relax Gaming, added: “Dream Drop has revolutionised jackpots since day one, and we’re not slowing down. With Daily Jackpots added into the mix, we’re delivering more value, more often, while continuing to lead the way in jackpot innovation. This is a natural next step for a product that’s all about pushing boundaries.”
The Dream Drop Jackpot is available across the Relax Gaming portfolio, with smash-hit titles such as Temple Tumble 2, Wild Chapo 2 Dream Drop, The Great Pigsby Dream Drop, and the upcoming Bonsai Dragon Blitz Dream Drop all boasting access to its six-tiered prize pool.
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Compliance Updates
UK Gambling Commission Publishes Further Data on the Gambling Industry in Great Britain

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
This data, sourced from operators, reflects the period between March 2020 and March 2025, inclusive, and covers online and in-person gambling covering Licensed Betting Operators (LBOs) found on Britain’s high streets.
This release compares Quarter 4 (Q4) of financial year 2024 to 2025, with Q4 of 2023 to 2024, looking at how the market has changed in comparative periods over a year.
The latest operator data shows:
• online total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) in Q4 (January to March) was £1.45 billion, an increase of 7% from Q4 the previous year. The overall number of total bets and/or spins increased 5% Year-on-Year (YoY), to 25.2 billion, whilst the average monthly active accounts in the quarter increased 2%, to 13.5 million.
• real event betting GGY increased by 5% YoY to £596 million. The number of bets decreased 1%, while the average monthly active accounts in Q4 decreased 2%.
• slots GGY increased 11% to £689 million YoY. The number of spins increased 6% to 23.4 billion while the average monthly active accounts in Q4 increased 6% to 4.5 million per month.
• the number of online slots sessions lasting longer than an hour increased by 5% YoY to 10.1 million. The average session length stayed consistent at 17 minutes. Approximately 6% of all sessions lasted more than one hour, the same as the Q4 the previous year.
• LBO GGY decreased by 3% to £554 million in Q4 2024 to 2025, compared to the same quarter last year. The number of total bets and spins decreased by 5% to 3.1 billion.
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