iGaming
SportsGrid partners with NEXT.io to capture cover NEXT Summit: New York – North America’s Premier iGaming and Sports Betting Event
SportsGrid has confirmed its latest media partnership with NEXT.io and will attend NEXT Summit: New York to cover key discussions and insights from North America’s premier iGaming and sports betting event. The content will be syndicated on SportsGrid.
NEXT Summit: New York, in partnership with Morgan Stanley, will take place from Wednesday March 12 to Thursday March 13 at Manhattan’s Convene, bringing together 1,200 delegates and some of the most influential names in iGaming.
Now in its fourth edition, the Summit continues to deliver insider knowledge, high-level networking, and direct access to the latest innovations shaping the future of the industry.
Across the two days, industry leaders from companies including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Light & Wonder, Betr, Bet365, Bally’s, betPARX, ESPN Bet, PrizePicks, and more will gather to discuss the most pressing trends and developments in gaming.
“NEXT Summit: New York has established itself as the go-to event for online sports betting and gambling professionals in North America. We’re excited to bring coverage of the event’s key discussions to a wider audience through our platform, ensuring that the most impactful conversations are accessible beyond the conference floor,” commented Jeremy Stein, CEO, SportsGrid, Inc.
“NEXT Summit: New York is where the industry’s biggest names come together to define the future of online gaming and sports betting,” said Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder & Managing Director at NEXT.io. “Having SportsGrid on-site strengthens our mission to share critical insights and discussions with the broader iGaming community. This collaboration amplifies the reach of the Summit and ensures that the industry’s most important voices are heard.”
SportsGrid will be on the ground at NEXT Summit: New York, covering conference sessions and key discussions. The content from the event will be syndicated across its streaming video network and relevant media channels, extending the reach of discussions to a broader audience.
This initiative marks the beginning of what is expected to be a long-term collaboration between SportsGrid and NEXT.io, with future plans to provide rich, curated content that explores the latest trends, innovations, and developments shaping the global gaming industry.
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BetConstruct AI
BetConstruct AI Showcases Full Platform at SiGMA South America 2026
BetConstruct AI, a global iGaming platform provider, will present its full ecosystem at Stand N150 during SiGMA South America 2026, taking place from April 7–9 in São Paulo, Brazil.
With South America rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic iGaming regions, BetConstruct AI is positioning itself as a key partner for operators looking to scale efficiently and competitively. The company delivers a vast offering, including over 140,000 pre-match events, 90,000+ live matches monthly, and 45,000+ casino games from 350+ providers.
One Platform, Multiple Growth Drivers
Visitors to Stand N150 will experience live demos across six core solution areas:
Acquisition, Content & Entertainment
A comprehensive offering spanning sportsbook, casino aggregation, affiliate marketing through Affigates, and six flexible front-end solutions, including crypto-ready platforms.
Payments & Licensing
With 500+ payment integrations and a fully managed licensing service, BetConstruct AI enables operators to enter regulated South American markets with confidence and compliance.
Retention & CRM
AI-powered CRM tools predict churn up to 14 days in advance, identify high-value players early, and automate personalized engagement across multiple channels. A game recommendation engine further enhances player activity and revenue potential.
Risk Management
The Umbrella AI system combines sportsbook and casino risk, AML, and responsible gaming into a unified solution. Advanced tools detect fraudulent behavior early and forecast negative-value players well in advance.
Operational Services
End-to-end support includes licensing, digital marketing, CRM management, trading, risk control, and infrastructure protection.
BetConstruct AI Poker
A flexible B2B poker network offering turnkey, white-label, or API integration, supported by strong liquidity, built-in security, and Web3-ready infrastructure.
World Cup-Focused Engagement Tools
To help operators maximize opportunities around the 2026 World Cup, BetConstruct AI is introducing two zero-cost promotional solutions:
Powerfull (Pre-Tournament Campaign)
A challenge-based campaign running before kickoff, rewarding players with Free Bets that accumulate and activate during the tournament—driving engagement, reactivation, and cross-product activity.
Bet on League (In-Tournament Hub)
A fully integrated World Cup hub featuring standings, schedules, and interactive tools that convert fan engagement into betting activity. It includes AI-powered bet suggestions and requires no additional development or fees.
Beyond the Expo
In addition to the exhibition, BetConstruct AI will host an exclusive Harmony ChoiceMe event on April 7 at Tetto Lounge in São Paulo, offering industry leaders a premium networking environment.
As the South American market accelerates, BetConstruct AI invites operators to visit Stand N150 to explore how its platform, tools, and expertise can drive the next phase of growth.
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First Look Games
First Look Games Launches FLG Analytics – The First Marketing Intelligence Platform Built for iGaming Studios
First Look Games (FLG), the data-driven iGaming marketing intelligence platform connecting game studios and affiliate publishers, has launched FLG Analytics: a comprehensive marketing intelligence suite giving game studios unprecedented visibility into how their titles are represented, reviewed and ranked across the iGaming affiliate market.
Game studios invest heavily in developing and launching titles, yet have historically had limited insight into how those games are marketed by the affiliate websites that drive a significant proportion of new depositing customers for operators.
FLG Analytics addresses this blind spot across five core modules:
- Website Directory – A searchable database of 1,000+ vetted iGaming affiliate publishers, filterable by country, traffic, SEO performance and keyword relevance, enabling studios to build targeted outreach strategies.
- Studio Benchmarking – Live competitive benchmarking across share of voice, player reach, review volume and AI-powered sentiment analysis, covering over 740 indexed studios.
- Game Benchmarking – Title-level performance tracking against competitor releases, including review coverage, publisher performance and affiliate engagement.
- Content Monitor – Real-time tracking of all content published about a studio’s games across the FLG publisher network, with filtering by site, game, geography and date.
- Instant Messaging – A built-in channel for studios to contact verified affiliate publishers directly to establish commercial and marketing partnerships, replacing fragmented email and LinkedIn exchanges with a single, purposeful interface.
These new product features have been developed as a result of game studio client and publisher user feedback as First Look Games seeks to continue to deliver value to its partners as it scales its pathfinder technology platform.
Tom Galanis, CEO of TAG Media and First Look Games, commented: “Game studios spend significant resources developing world-class games, but have historically had almost no visibility into how those games are truly presented to players by the affiliate community. FLG Analytics changes that. For the first time, studios can identify the best affiliate partners, target specific markets, benchmark against competitors and track content in real time – all from one platform. We’ve built the studio-affiliate marketing intelligence layer that the iGaming industry has been sorely missing.”
The platform now serves 1,000+ vetted publishers reaching more than 50 million casino players worldwide. The business case for better affiliate intelligence is stark: affiliates drive between 19 and 95 percent of new depositing customers for operators depending on the market. In the UK alone – where affiliate influence is at its lowest from a percentage perspective – the slots market generates an estimated £798m annually through affiliate activity, translating to an average of £57k per slot game and in excess of £300k for top-performing titles.
Galanis added: “Despite this, there has never been a structured way for studios to understand, evaluate and engage with affiliate publishers at scale. FLG Analytics provides that structure. Our ultimate mission is to demonstrate just how valuable individual publishers are to a game studio’s revenue performance – at a game level and in total.”
FLG Analytics is available now.
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iGaming
QTech Games plugs in Tap-A-Roo for more light, quick-fire content
QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets, has strengthened its content pipeline with the addition of Tap-A-Roo, one of the latest studios from global iGaming powerhouse Evolution.
Tap-A-Roo was created to redefine how players interact with casino games, moving away from traditional spinning reels and complex animations. Instead, it introduces an intuitive tap-based format, allowing players to engage instantly with gameplay. No reels, no waiting—just fast, tap-and-play action that maximizes engagement.
This innovative approach is particularly suited to developing markets, where low-end devices or network limitations can hinder gameplay. By reducing downtime and streamlining animations, Tap-A-Roo delivers rapid, attention-grabbing experiences that elevate standard RNG slot play.
Key Benefits of Tap-A-Roo:
- Instant Play & High-Octane Engagement – immediate, tap-based gameplay keeps players engaged.
- Remixed Classics & Fresh Titles – Evolution’s popular IPs reimagined for mobile-first audiences.
- Global Appeal – games optimized for emerging markets worldwide.
Tap-A-Roo combines mobile-optimized slots, engaging narratives, and tailored maths models across the volatility spectrum to create highly engaging gameplay. Its titles leverage QTech Games’ fully owned and customized platform, ensuring operators benefit from fast integration, reliable performance, and localized support across both developing and mature markets.
The partnership significantly expands Tap-A-Roo’s global footprint, opening new jurisdictions across Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, while diversifying growth opportunities for both QTech and its operator partners.
“Tap-A-Roo’s blend of simplicity and dynamism is resonating strongly with players in emerging markets,” said Philip Doftvik, CEO of QTech Games.
“In mobile-first regions, where instant-gratification gameplay is key, Tap-A-Roo has carved a popular niche with its no-wait mechanics, while preserving the trusted randomness and rewards of Evolution slots. This partnership strengthens our sequential pipeline for 2026 and reinforces QTech’s position as the leading aggregator for emerging markets.”
Ed Gomez, Key Account Manager at Tap-A-Roo, added:
“Our tap-based format delivers slot-style excitement without traditional spins, making games lighter, faster, and better suited to regions with device or network limitations. QTech Games enables us to reach even more players across emerging markets, particularly in Africa and Latin America, while expanding distribution to top-tier operators globally.”
The collaboration marks a strategic step in both companies’ growth, bringing fast, mobile-first, and highly engaging gameplay to new audiences worldwide.
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