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IBIA releases Spanish and Portuguese translations of the Optimum Betting Market Study

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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released Spanish and Portuguese translations of the Optimum Betting Market study.

The study provides a unique insight into best practice regulatory models for betting around the globe and an analysis of IBIA operators’ market and integrity data covering $137bn (€115bn) in betting turnover per annum.

In addition to contributing to the ongoing betting market and integrity discussion in Spain and Portugal, the translations have been published to assist the development of betting policy consideration across Spanish and Portuguese speaking Latin America. To that end, the study assesses the existing regulatory models in Colombia, Mexico and Argentina, and it is hoped that this will assist the development of betting regulation in other regional countries such as Brazil.

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H2 Gambling Capital valued the Latin American betting market at $1.3bn (€1.1bn) in gross win in 2020 and it is forecast to see a near threefold increase to $3.4bn (€2.9bn) by 2025.

Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA said: “The burgeoning Latin American sports betting market is an increasingly important focus for IBIA members’ business operations. It is also unfortunately the focus of corrupters seeking to manipulate sporting events to defraud betting operators. Indeed, between 2017 and the end of the third quarter of 2021, IBIA alerted the relevant authorities to 112 cases of suspicious betting across 15 Latin American countries and 4 different sports.”

“It is hoped that this report will provide some assistance to Latin American policymakers, sports and betting operators in responding to the threat to the integrity of sport and to developing effective betting regulation. Integrity has been a core part of the betting market discussion in North America, with the integrity standards recently published by Ontario seen as a best practice model; IBIA would like to see this focus and approach replicated across Latin America and beyond.”

The study was conducted by leading global gambling data and intelligence company H2 Gambling Capital, which was commissioned to evaluate various regulatory frameworks for betting around the world. Gambling trade associations BGC, BOS, EGBA, Jdigital and NOGA were also involved as project partners. The study, now available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, seeks to:

  • evaluate the regulation in 20 jurisdictions
  • examine the impact of product restrictions
  • determine the cost of match-fixing to regulated operators
  • provide an optimum betting market solution in the form of ten regulatory pillars

The Optimum Betting Market report and additional animation graphics relating to the report can be found here.

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Playzia Strengthens Presence in Regulated Markets Through Strategic Partnership with Novibet

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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UK Gambling Commission Publishes Further Data on the Gambling Industry in Great Britain

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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.

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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.

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• 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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