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Svenska Spel Responds to Spelinspektionen’s Match-fixing Proposals

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6 years ago

February 18, 2020

Svenska Spel has hit out at Spelinspektionen’s (Swedish Gambling Authority) proposed measures to combat match-fixing in the country, arguing that the ban on betting on rule violations still leaves plenty of scope for manipulation.

Last month, Spelinspektionen put forward an amendment to Sweden’s gaming rules that would see operators prohibited from offering odds on rule violations, such as yellow cards in football or faults in tennis.

At the time, the regulator said the measure would help efforts to tackle match-fixing by removing any potential reward for athletes that commit certain acts for match-fixing purposes.

“Much sharper action is needed if we are to win the fight against the match fixes; one of these is to ban all easily manipulated gaming objects. The proposal provides apparent protection, but will in practice have a very limited effect. We therefore propose a tightening of the regulations and hope that Spelinspektionen will take our views into consideration,” Patrik Hofbauer, Chief executive of Svenska Spel, said.

“Games on corners and throw-ins are at least as easy to manipulate, so the logic of this boundary is difficult to see. Instead, we think that [betting on] all easily manipulated game events should be banned,” Hofbauer added.

Hofbauer also raised concerns that the proposed bans would only apply to sports events taking place in Sweden, whereas games and competitions being played elsewhere would not be covered by the measures.

As such, Hofbauer and Svenska Spel put forward alternative measures for the regulator to consider. First, the operator said that the ban should apply to all events in a game or competitions that can be easily manipulated.

The operator said the ban should extend to all gambling businesses that hold a licence in Sweden, rather than sports events taking place in the country. Svenska Spel also said bookmakers should be limited to the events they can offer betting on, with the operator saying that the higher the level of the sport or event in question, the harder it is to manipulate the results.

In addition, Svenska Spel said licensed operators should be required to report all suspicious events to the regulator immediately, rather than just once per year as proposed by Spelinspektionen.

Spelinspektionen’s proposals also attracted criticism from Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), Sweden’s trade association for online gambling, which said that by bringing bets on these events out of the regulated market, the authorities would lose the ability to monitor suspicious betting on events and to effectively police match-fixing.

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High 5 Games marks 25 years of Green Machine with Green Machine Blitz

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11 minutes ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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High 5 Games is marking the 25th anniversary of its Green Machine franchise with a new title, Green Machine Blitz.

The company said the game will include a “fast-paced duplication mechanic,” activated collection features, four jackpots, and a LootLink bonus. According to High 5 Games, special symbols can duplicate across the reels to create chain reactions.

“Green Machine has an incredible legacy, and it is always an honor to work on a game theme with this level of history and prestige,” said Jerry Wilson, Vice President of Creative at High 5 Games. “With Green Machine Blitz, our team wanted to respect everything players recognize and love about the brand while modernizing it with all-new gameplay, energy, and presentation.”

High 5 Games positioned Green Machine as a long-running land-based casino game that has expanded into a broader franchise across land-based and online gaming.

Release timing, platforms and operator rollout for Green Machine Blitz were not provided.

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EGT Digital signs sponsorship deal with Bulgarian champions PFC Ludogorets

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11 minutes ago

July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The partnership links the supplier to the club as it expands its Sportsbook offering and Ludogorets pursues a digital transformation drive.

EGT Digital has partnered with PFC Ludogorets as an Official Sponsor, the company said in a statement announcing the deal.

Financial terms, sponsorship assets, and the length of the agreement were not disclosed.

EGT Digital framed the partnership as a way to build visibility for its brand and support its Sportsbook offering. “Partnering with Ludogorets is a great opportunity to strengthen the visibility of the EGT Digital brand while showcasing our Sportsbook solution,” said Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT Digital. “Ludogorets is a club that consistently delivers results and has a winning mindset, making it a natural partner for our company.”

PFC Ludogorets said the sponsorship aligns with its plans around digital transformation. “We are delighted to lay the foundations of this partnership, which is in line with the shared ambitions of our two companies for sustainable development. PFC Ludogorets is actively pursuing its digital transformation, and it is extremely important for us to partner with a company that delivers innovative solutions to its partners not only in Bulgaria but around the world,” said Angel Petrichev, CEO of PFC Ludogorets.

Ludogorets is a 14-time champion of Bulgaria and a regular participant in European competitions, according to the announcement.

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AGS details OIGA 2026 lineup, including Spectra SL75+ and Revel updates

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10 hours ago

July 14, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Supplier confirms booth 732 at the July 20-22 show in Oklahoma City and outlines new game titles plus BSX table progressives.

AGS said it will attend the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show on July 20-22 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, where it plans to present new slot content, cabinet updates, and its table progressive platform. The company will exhibit at booth 732.

In a statement, AGS CEO and President David Lopez positioned the show as a homecoming tied to the company’s Class II history in the state. ”Oklahoma is not just another dot on the map for us. It’s where we started and where we learned how to be a true gaming supplier,” Lopez said. “You can’t fake it in Oklahoma. Tribal customers know the games, they know the math, they know service, and they know who shows up every time. That has been great for AGS, because it forced us to get better. It made us more disciplined while keeping us honest. We’ve grown a lot since then – Class III, tables, interactive, offices all over the place – but our history in Oklahoma and Class II is not something we moved on from. It’s part of the AGS engine.”

On the slots side, AGS said its showcase will include the large-format Spectra SL75+ cabinet, which supports the Spectra game library, including premium titles when leased. The company said the cabinet will be used to highlight five new titles: Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao; Rakin’ Bacon! 5 Prosperity Pots; Cash Carriage Looter; Da Da Luo Boom; and Frightful Fortunes Popping Pumpkins.

AGS also outlined its mechanical stepper cabinet Revel®, available in both Class II and Class III, and said its latest Revel portfolio includes Crystal Reels® and Royal Reels®. The company added that Jackpot Legends and So Hot Cash® are set to debut in Class III later this year, with Class II launches following in 2027.

For tables, AGS highlighted its Bonus Spin Xtreme® (BSX) progressive platform, which the company said links table games across the pit and poker room. AGS did not disclose operator deployments, jackpot figures, or performance metrics tied to BSX in the announcement.

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