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Gaming Innovation Group signs new deal with Starcasino in Spain

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December 1, 2022

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Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) continues to strengthen its presence in the Spanish iGaming market following the signing of an agreement with Starcasino Group for its leading platform and sportsbook.

This new alliance, the 14th now in operation for GiG technology in Spain, will allow Starcasino to enter the large and highly competitive Spanish market. Having secured both sports and casino licenses in the jurisdiction, Starcasino will take advantage of GiG’s unique experience and presence in the country. Indeed, the online Spanish market generates more than €800 million of GGR on a yearly basis, with casino and sports representing 90% of that figure.

Starcasino is one of the largest regulated online and landbased casino groups in Belgium, and carries with it a strong reputation at driving personalised experiences for casino players.

The agreement which has been signed for an initial period of 3 years will look to harness the capabilities of both GiG’s sportsbook and player account manager (PAM), which are focused on delivering excellent localised and personal casino journeys and strong sports margins in competitive and regulated markets.

Hervé Schlosser, Managing Director of Sportnco Gaming at GiG, said “I am really pleased to have signed this partnership with Starcasino, to power their entry into the appealing Spanish market. I am convinced that our combined sportsbook, platform technology and regulatory experience is well suited to help established operators like Starcasino power into new regulated markets.”

Alejandro Casanova, Country Manager for Starcasino Spain said: “We feel very pleased to have reached an agreement with the GIG Group. After many years of work and success in Belgium we have initiated our expansion to other markets, in Spain we have selected GIG Group’s technologies to successfully face the challenges of this market.”

Africa

TaDa Gaming Officially Enters the Regulated South African Market

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2 hours ago

March 23, 2026

Wladimir P.

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TaDa Gaming has reinforced its presence and brand in African iGaming through its latest entry to the regulated South African market.

SA is currently considered the most mature market in Africa with strong internet penetration, high smartphone usage and higher disposable income per capita.

With potential regulation change under debate, new laws would enable a regulated market model to be in place within the next few years. Reputable industry sources have projected approximately €3.9 billion ($4.2 billion or around R80 billion) in annual gambling revenue by 2030, making it a significant growth market.

TaDa began its African journey in 2024 with betPawa, the largest gaming platform on the continent. This gave TaDa access to over 15 countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania.

Furthermore, TaDa honed its knowledge of individual African countries’ regulations, cultural mores and player behaviours alongside a dedicated programme to reduce size and loading times for mobile first games in line with local infrastructure limitations and player device types but with no adverse effect on quality or entertainment value.

Enhanced by its roster of international gaming licences, TaDa is known for its expert “glocalisation” or global core mechanics/local content strategic approach to new markets. With a significant Crash portfolio and award-winning gamification tools, TaDa has quickly built a name for innovative and immersive gaming experiences among African players.

In 2025, SiGMA Africa voted TaDa as Best Slot Newcomer through games such as the renowned Fortune Gems series; Crazy 777, Coin Tree and global hit Devil Fire 2. Subsequent hit releases certified for SA also include 40 Sparkling Crown and Rapid Gems 777.

Armed with this know-how and brand awareness, TaDa is a valuable partner and the regulated South African market has responded positively. With leading operator and platform collaborations and partnerships in place, TaDa has begun to build its brand for immersive gaming across SA.

As the largest and most established iGaming ecosystem on the continent, SA continues to be a key destination for TaDa across 2026 and beyond. In anticipation that South Africa will follow the UK and Ontario’s lead in regulations in the long-term, providers like TaDa who hold both UKGC and AGCO licences are expected to be in demand with operators and players alike.

Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, said: “Having polished our skills and know-how across multiple emerging African markets over the last year, we are confident that our localised and certified content will quickly resonate with players in South Africa. Launching with market leaders enhances our credibility for delivering visibly fair and high quality gaming experiences while our regulated approach will stand us in good stead for the future.”

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Polymarket Becomes MLB’s Official Prediction Market Exchange

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2 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Major League Baseball (MLB) announced two new agreements in the rapidly growing prediction market space. The league named Polymarket MLB’s Official Prediction Market Exchange.

In addition, Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Michael S. Selig, Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), one year after MLB wrote a letter to the CFTC calling for strong integrity protections in the rapidly evolving prediction market space. MLB pursued this agreement with the CFTC to further protect the integrity of baseball by ensuring swift response to incidents and anticipating emerging trends more strongly.

The comprehensive integrity commitments in the Polymarket agreement and the CFTC’s clear collaborative intent provides a critical step towards a strong integrity framework within the prediction market space.

As part of Polymarket’s Official Partnership with MLB, Polymarket and its brokers will get exclusive access to MLB marks and logos to be used within their prediction market products. Polymarket will also get access to Official League Data from Sportradar, MLB’s exclusive global distributor of data for prediction markets, and receive brand exposure across MLB’s digital ecosystem and at league events. A key component of the partnership between MLB and Polymarket will be establishing a comprehensive integrity framework, which includes working together to restrict markets that present an integrity risk to MLB, such as individual pitches, manager decisions, and umpire performance, among others. Polymarket will also integrate integrity controls into its US Rulebook to ensure all of its brokers are held to the same integrity standards.

Under the terms of the MOU, MLB and the CFTC memorialized a clear intent to share information with each other regarding the integrity of professional baseball and related prediction markets. Shared information will be treated confidentially, facilitating open lines of communication. Designated representatives will meet regularly to identify and discuss any issues that may impact the integrity of MLB’s games and the MLB prediction market landscape.

While Polymarket will be MLB’s Official Prediction Market Exchange with a set of exclusive rights, MLB intends to have integrity relationships with all other prediction market exchanges offering baseball contracts. Those exchanges will be required to integrate the necessary integrity protections into their individual rulebooks.

“The new agreements that we formed with Polymarket and the CFTC are imperative steps in proactively managing the new and rapidly growing prediction market space. Protecting the integrity of the game on the field is our top priority. By engaging in this community, we are able to work together to create clear boundaries with the goal of mitigating risk while providing fan engagement opportunities,” said Commissioner Manfred.

“Polymarket is about bringing fans closer to the moments that define sports. By working collaboratively with Major League Baseball and regulators, we can create new ways for fans to engage with the game while protecting the integrity of the sport,” said Shayne Coplan, Founder and CEO of Polymarket.

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Crypto

Tequity joins Hub88 aggregator platform to accelerate operator access to Originals and Crypto Trading games

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3 hours ago

March 23, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Tequity, the rising iGaming software innovator, has successfully integrated its content portfolio into Hub88’s gaming aggregation platform, providing operator partners worldwide with a streamlined route to market.

The partnership enables Hub88’s network of operators to enrich their lobbies with Tequity’s high-performance titles via a single API, allowing rapid deployment and seamless content delivery.

Hub88 clients now have access to Tequity’s Originals portfolio, featuring 17 fast-paced, streamer-friendly, and fully customisable in-house games, as well as the new Crypto Trading games series, which brings crypto market-inspired gameplay directly into the casino environment.

The integration also includes Tequity’s Publishing vertical, with Mirror Image Gaming’s Royal Drop as the first third-party title available through Hub88 distribution.

Operators benefit from a broader content mix with strong advantages in brand control and operational confidence. Extensive customisation options allow partners to tailor game look, feel, and UI, all supported by a robust, engineering-led infrastructure designed for global scale and performance.

Dominic Sawyer, VP of Growth at Tequity, said:
“Hub88 is an ideal distribution partner for studios and operators building for scale. This onboarding makes Tequity content more accessible across Originals, Crypto Trading games, and Publishing, with a focus on fast rollout and full brand control. We have several operator partners scheduled to go live in the coming weeks.”

Ollie Castleman, Managing Director of Hub88, added:
“We are excited to onboard Tequity to our platform. Their Originals, Crypto Trading, and Publishing content provide our operator partners with a diverse, differentiated game offering and a simple, efficient path to launch.”

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