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BOS/The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling commissions Advisense to strengthen efforts against money laundering

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A unique survey on the state of play in measures against money laundering and terrorist financing in the gambling industry

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, BOS, has commissioned the consulting firm Advisense to conduct a unique survey among its member companies this fall to strengthen their work against money laundering and terrorist financing.

The online gambling market in Europe is estimated to 100 billion euros and is rapidly growing due to increased internet usage, smartphones, and new platforms for gaming and betting. With this growth new risks emerge. Challenges are reflected in recent sanctions by supervisory authorities focusing on the need for risk assessment, enhanced customer due diligence, adequate controls and monitoring.

“The gambling market should be a place for joy, entertainment, and excitement—and the occasional big win. Criminal activities must be eradicated. Our tolerance for money laundering in the gaming industry is zero. Together with Advisense, we are now setting a spotlight on ourselves to identify how we can improve our work against money laundering,” says Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of BOS—The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling.

“The AML State of Play survey will be an important step to strengthen the ongoing efforts. Online gambling is a high-risk industry for money laundering and terrorist financing both internationally and in Sweden. Extensive measures have already been taken since the Swedish gambling industry was regulated in 2019. The ability to share collective expertise and exchange experiences from both the gaming and financial industries will be of great significance going forward,” says Christine Enström, Managing Director & Head of Financial Services at Advisense.

The results of the survey will be communicated by BOS later this autumn.

The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling—BOS—represents gaming companies and developers of online games targeting Swedish consumers. The association was founded in 2012 to represent the industry in Sweden and abroad.

Advisense is a market-leading expert firm in Europe specializing in governance, risk, and compliance, offering cutting-edge advisory services and tech solutions. Since 2008, Advisense has grown to 450 employees based in Bergen, Brussels, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Malmö, Oslo, Riga, Stockholm, and Vilnius.

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RubyPlay signs World Sports Betting deal to expand in South Africa

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Operator adds RubyPlay slots including Elephant Stampede, Diamond Explosion® 7s and Mayan Cache to its online platform.

RubyPlay has partnered with South African operator World Sports Betting to roll out a selection of the supplier’s slot titles on the bookmaker’s online platform.

Under the agreement, World Sports Betting has integrated RubyPlay Studios games including Elephant Stampede, Diamond Explosion® 7s and Mayan Cache.

RubyPlay said South Africa remains a key market in its international growth strategy. The supplier entered the country in 2023 and said the World Sports Betting deal builds on a series of local partnerships.

Dima Reiderman, CCO at RubyPlay, said: “South Africa has been a real focus for us since we entered the market three years ago, and the traction we have seen in that time makes this partnership with World Sports Betting a genuinely engaging one. They are an established, highly respected brand and adding our portfolio to their platform is a strong example of how we are continuing to establish ourselves as a tier-one supplier across regulated markets.

“World Sports Betting has a deep understanding of their players and a clear vision for how they want to grow their offering. That kind of operator mindset is what we look for in a long-term partnership, and it gives us a strong foundation to build on together in what remains one of the most intriguing markets worldwide.”

Ryno Du Plessis, Chief Operating Officer at World Sports Betting, added: “Our focus is on delivering a high-quality iGaming experience, with a high breadth of standout content playing a key role. RubyPlay stands out as a quality content supplier, not only for the strength of its portfolio, but for its clear approach to game development and delivery.

“Their ecosystem model supports long-term player engagement, which aligns with our strategy as we grow our offering. Bringing in-demand titles such as Elephant Stampede, Diamond Explosion® 7s and Mayan Cache to our players is an exciting move, and we see strong potential in the partnership moving forward.”

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Games Global and Foxium launch Reels Avenue Link&Win slot

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New 5×4 Vegas-themed title adds four Link&Win modifiers and four-tier jackpots, with a stated top payout of 10,000x.

Games Global has launched Reels Avenue Link&Win™, developed with its exclusive studio partner Foxium. The new Vegas-themed slot is a 5×4 title built around a Link&Win™ mechanic, four feature modifiers and four-tier jackpots, with the company stating win potential of up to 10,000x.

The base game uses classic slot symbols including BARs, bells and fruits. Collect symbols on reels one and five award the value of all money symbols landing simultaneously.

Coloured money symbols feed meters beside the reels and can randomly trigger the Link&Win™ bonus. In the feature, cash and jackpot coins drop on two 5×4 grids. Four modifiers can apply: Collect Club (adds up cash symbols on the same grid), Twin Heart (replicates value to the adjacent grid), Multi Spade (increases prizes by up to 5x) and Boost Diamond (increments up to four random cash symbols).

The game includes four jackpots that can be enhanced by jackpot tokens in the base game and are awarded when diamonds are collected in each bonus round.

Dan Brown, Business Development Manager at Foxium, said: “There will always be a place for Vegas-themed slots, and for us, it is less about trying to replicate that style, and more about how we can rework it for the modern player. This release provides that nostalgia, but delivers the depth in gameplay that we know drives engagement.”

Dave Reynolds, Director of Games Strategy and Partner Management at Games Global, added: “Foxium have a real knack for building games that grab attention right from the get-go. Reels Avenue Link&Win™ takes the classic Vegas slot and drags it firmly into the modern era – four distinct Link&Win™ modifiers, four-tier jackpots, and audiovisual design that delivers on every level.”

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Relax Gaming launches football-themed Dream Drop slot with Bet Slip side bets

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World Class Kick Off Dream Drop is the supplier’s first football slot and adds a sportsbook-style feature ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Relax Gaming has released World Class Kick Off Dream Drop, the latest entry in its Dream Drop jackpot series and the supplier’s first football-themed slot.

The company positions the launch around the 2026 World Cup, pitching the game as a cross-sell product aimed at sports bettors as well as casino players.

World Class Kick Off Dream Drop includes six progressive jackpots, including a €2 million MEGA Jackpot, according to Relax Gaming.

The title also introduces Relax Gaming’s Bet Slip feature, which lets players place side bets on specific symbols during gameplay for additional rewards. The supplier describes it as an “industry-first” mechanic designed to bring a sportsbook-style layer into a slot.

Tony O’Mahony, Chief Product Officer at Relax Gaming, said: “The new Bet Slip feature brings an exciting layer of engagement inspired by sports betting, while still delivering the huge jackpot potential players expect from our Dream Drop Jackpots. This one will appeal to casino players and sports punters who enjoy the chance to win big!”

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