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Casinomeister’s 23 Year Anniversary

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Casinomeister, the advocate of fair play, has reached a significant milestone: twenty-three years since the launch of the website – 10 June 1998.

What began initially as a hobby site was transformed into a one-man business in the early years of the Internet. Since 1998, Casinomeister has stuck to its original mission statement:

“Trust is what it’s all about. Our mission at Casinomeister is to provide verified information; information that enables players to make smart choices. Since trust is generated by information, the more players know about online casinos, the more at ease and safer they will be.”

And so it began. Casinomeister was run primarily by Bryan Bailey, the director and owner of the website, and it was his unique vision that drove the mission of the site. In the first two months a forum was created – which is now the one of the largest and most active gamblers’ forums on the Internet. Casinomeister began publishing newsletters and a news section, and Bailey began his podcasting before “podcast” was a word in the year 2000.

Within the first few months, “Standards for Online Casinos” were established. This was a first – no other website had established any standards for advertising partners, in fact – no licensing jurisdictions were doing this either. Casinomeister thus established itself as a beacon of light for the player of online casinos. These standards have evolved into the “Standards for Casinomeister Accredited Casinos”, and now Casinomeister is one of the only sites that requires these casinos to be vetted by its membership.

Most importantly, by Casinomeister’s reach and influence within the online casino industry, he began solving players’ complaints, and is now recognized as a leading and certified Alternative Dispute Resolution service for the player community. The pioneers of the online gaming industry wanted to work with Casinomeister since it was the heartbeat of the players.

It was not until 2007 that Casinomeister evolved into a two-man band taking on Max Drayman as the Complaints Manager. This freed Bailey up to manage the other areas of areas of the website, the Rogue Casino section (“Rogue Casino” was coined by Bailey in 2000), casino reviews, webcasts, newsletters, news, the forum, and attending and speaking at iGaming Conferences around the world.

Casinomeister has since evolved into a small business with a handful of full-time employees, part-timers, and a couple of other webmasters who assist in the forum. After 23 years, Casinomeister remains a viable and leading influence on the iGaming community.

Director of Casinomeister Bryan Bailey stated, “It’s hard to fathom that an idea that was initiated during a lunch at Oscars in San Diego became what it is today. To me it’s not only a business, but a service and a gathering of like-minded people – many of whom I have grown close to.  I am humbled by the fact that Casinomeister has brought so many folks together, spawned friendships, romances, and in one instance (that I know of) – a marriage. I take pride in the site, and will always stay true to my vision, my community, and to my friends. It’s been an amazing ride these past 23 years, and I’m planning to ride this out until the end of the Internets.”

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Wildz Group Launches its New Online Betting Brand “Beazt”

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The Wildz Group has launched Beazt — a new platform combining sports and casino entertainment within a single ecosystem.

Wildz is no stranger to cutting-edge products. The company was among the first ever to release a fully-fledged streaming casino, an achievement that has since been amplified by including Wildz TV. Since 2019, Wildz has launched multiple online casino brands as well as Wildz Sports, with each launch incorporating the latest technology, improving player experiences. This has culminated in Beazt, a sports-first platform designed to ensure that players enjoy seamless leisure gaming at every touchpoint.

Players will experience the gripping action of Beazt Mode, earn Myztery Boxes and get access to exclusive online events. There are wagering options to suit every budget, global sporting events 24/7, instant deposits and withdrawals and world-class VIP services for the high rollers.

Sam Brown, CEO at Wildz Group, said: “Beazt is arguably the most exciting product we have released since Wildz.com in 2019. We’ve used our latest technology to create the ultimate in online entertainment experience for gamblers across the globe. Based on player feedback, we’ve developed the ultimate Sports and Casino product that’s amazing to experience firsthand. It’s specifically tailored for instant access, rapid deposit and withdrawals, and exciting new instant reward and loyalty features that our players have come to expect from our products. It’s a truly immersive product, and we think our players will love it.”

Beazt delivers exceptional access to sports action. This includes a dedicated focus on combat sports events, offering punters a ringside seat to the betting action via innovative live streaming opportunities built into the product.

Alongside the sports betting options, a full online casino is on offer, boasting thousands of titles and all the most popular online slot, table, crash and live games players expect.

Beazt also launches with cutting-edge banking technology, offering players rapid and secure transactions via digital passcode technology and biometric login and transaction features. Fast, frictionless and secure.

Behind the extravagance of the online platform’s front end, Beazt sits on the same ISO 27001-certified platform as all other Wildz Group brands. Here, compliance, player safety and security are at the core, alongside the latest fully automated lifecycle management tools that deliver bespoke and engaging experiences for the players.

Brown added: “Years of operating our multi-brand, multi-jurisdictional business across regulated markets have taught us what it takes to provide players with the tools they need to enjoy gambling in a safe, secure and ultimately fun space. Our brands are designed to be transparent and intuitive, offer all the most secure payment methods, and give players the tools to manage their gaming experience responsibly. Beazt sets new standards for our players, by utilising the latest technology, including (for the first time) biometric features for speed and security.”

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EGT Digital to Debut Highly Anticipated “TNT Jack” Slot at SiGMA Asia 2026

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Just days before its official release, EGT Digital will demonstrate one of its most anticipated slot releases to SiGMA Asia 2026 – TNT Jack, an adventure game built around cascading mechanics, with a multiplier, and a signature Dynamite feature. The launch headlines a full showcase of the company’s iGaming ecosystem at Stand 2318, as EGT Digital doubles down on Southeast Asia – one of the most competitive and fastest-growing regulated iGaming territories globally.

TNT Jack puts players in pursuit of buried treasure across a 7X7 game format, powered by the Toppling Reels feature – winning combinations trigger cascading effects that extend gameplay and build win potential. An increasing multiplier grows with consecutive wins on the same positions, reaching up to x1024.

The game’s Dynamite feature clears sections of the grid to unlock fresh winning opportunities, while Free Spins with retrigger options and persistent multipliers deliver a strong retention loop from first spin to last. All visitors at the stand will be able to experience this engaging title through a fully functional demo.

At SiGMA Asia, EGT Digital will present its complete product suite:

• Casino Games Portfolio – 180+ in-house titles, designed to deliver engaging gameplay experiences across multiple player preferences and market segments.

• Gaming Aggregator – instant access to 20,000+ games from 200+ providers, enabling rapid content scaling without complex integration overhead.

• Sportsbook – flexible integration options and optimised betting performance for operators entering or expanding in sports betting markets.

• X-Nave iGaming Platform – modular casino and sportsbook management built for operators who need configurability without sacrificing stability.

• Payment Gateway – secure, seamless transaction processing designed to reduce friction at every stage of the player journey.

“SiGMA Asia is the perfect stage to showcase how EGT Digital combines strong game content with the technology operators need to scale efficiently. TNT Jack brings exactly the kind of high-energy gameplay today’s players look for. Combined with our platform, aggregator, sportsbook, and payment solutions, we offer a complete ecosystem designed to adapt to the fast pace and specific demands of Asian markets,” said Mariana Manchina, Director – EGT Philippines Corp.

EGT will also showcase some of its most successful land-based products. The main focus will be on the company’s Asian-themed solutions – the Asian-themed jackpots Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, as well as the brand new multigame Supreme Wang Union. The selection will be complemented by the well-known G 50 J2 Up slot cabinets, S 32 T terminals and the GRSA roulette centre.

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Britain’s Black Market Betting to Hit £33B by 2028 as Forecasts Show One in Five Stakes Could Go Illegal

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The amount staked with illegal gambling operators in the UK is forecast to almost double by 2028, according to new independent analysis.

Research by H2 Gambling Capital (H2GC) shows black market stakes are expected to surge from £17bn in 2025 to more than £33bn by 2028.

That means almost one fifth (19.2%) of all online betting and gaming stakes could be placed with unsafe, unregulated black market operators within three years.

The Betting and Gaming Council warned the figures underline the growing scale and speed of the illegal gambling market, which operates outside UK rules, pays no tax, and offers none of the safer gambling protections required of licensed operators.

Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “These forecasts are a wake-up call. The black market is not a distant threat, it is growing fast, becoming more visible, and attracting billions of pounds in stakes from British customers.

“By 2028, almost one in five pounds staked online could be with illegal operators. These sites pay no UK tax, support no British jobs, and offer none of the protections that exist in the regulated sector.

“The lesson for policymakers is clear. If the regulated market is made less competitive through higher taxes or intrusive checks, customers will not stop betting, they will simply move to the black market.

“As the Gambling Commission considers financial risk assessments, it is vital that any checks are genuinely frictionless and targeted. Any policy that unintentionally drives even more customers towards illegal operators will undermine player safety and damage the regulated sector.

“That is why ministers and regulators must avoid measures that hand an advantage to the black market.”

The regulated betting and gaming sector supports 109,000 jobs, contributes £6.8bn to the economy, generates £4bn in tax each year and provides vital funding for sports, including horseracing.

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