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Swedish Government Launches Illegal Gambling Inquiry
Sweden’s Minister for Social Security Ardalan Shekarabi has launched an inquiry into illegal gambling and match-fixing that will seek to find new ways to block offshore operators. He has put the director-general of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Gunnar Larsson, in charge of the inquiry.
“We have a responsibility to protect vulnerable consumers from illegal gambling, but also to protect the [licensed operators] in the gambling market from unfair competition. Increased efforts are needed to exclude illegal gambling from the Swedish gambling market,” Shekarabi said.
The operator association Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) has welcomed the launch of the inquiry.
Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary-general of BOS, said: “This is an initiative from the government that we welcome. The first two years of re-regulated gambling in Sweden has been marked by repressive measures from authorities and the government towards Swedish licensed operators, whereas unlicensed operators have been left untouched.
“Meanwhile a growing proportion of the Swedish punters have been abandoning the Swedish licensing market, with online casino as the most extreme example with a leakage out of the system of at least 25 per cent.
“Considering the government’s goal is that at least 90 per cent of Sweden’s gambling shall stay within the licensing system by January 1 2022, that goal appears very distant.”
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Vegangster’s Scroll & Play Adds Queue to Streamline Game Discovery
Platform provider Vegangster has introduced a new queue mechanic to its Scroll & Play video feed, giving players a faster and more flexible way to discover and launch games.
Scroll & Play already offers a continuous feed of short, autoplaying previews that help players explore new titles quickly. With the new queue feature, players can add several games from the feed to a personal list, open them in advance, and move between them without waiting for each title to load again.
The queue removes the final layer of friction between discovery and gameplay. Players can build a shortlist as they scroll, load the games they want to try, and switch between them instantly. Imagine making a spin in one game, swiping, and making a spin in another without loading times. The result is a smoother path from curiosity to action, especially for mobile users who prefer quick, uninterrupted interactions.
Early operator tests show that players tend to queue newly discovered titles more often than familiar ones, indicating that the mechanic supports broader catalogue exploration and helps surface games that are usually overlooked.
Michael Oziransky, Chief Product Officer at Vegangster, said:
“Scroll & Play works because it matches how people already consume content. The queue removes the last bit of friction, letting players build a shortlist as they scroll and jump straight into play. Early feedback from operators shows it’s particularly effective at surfacing catalogue depth.”
The queue update is part of Vegangster’s ongoing work on social-style UX patterns inside its casino stack, following recent enhancements to Stories, in-feed promotions, and dynamic video placements.
Operators can try the new queue mechanic at ICE Barcelona, Fira Barcelona Gran Via, 19–21 January 2026, with live Scroll and Play demos available at stand 1E20.
About Vegangster
Vegangster provides a full-stack iGaming platform engineered for speed, scalability, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions integrate casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features into a single mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and scale with confidence.
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SlotGPT Introduces Prompt-to-Production Slot Gaming Platform
SlotGPT announced the launch of its AI platform that enables players to create production-grade slot games from a single prompt. The platform has already generated nearly 27,000 slot games, and offers users a personalized and accessible way to generate and play their own unique slot games, both for free and real money.
SlotGPT allows players to generate 100% of a game on the platform, including styles, mechanics, visuals, and sound. Each game that passes through SlotGPT’s moderation layer is fully original, including bespoke music and audio produced using advanced generative sound and music engines. The platform has an exclusive pathway to launch games directly on Stake.com, the world’s largest online casino. It is the only platform creating fully launchable slot games on a top-tier global casino from AI prompts, granting creators exposure to millions of players.
SlotGPT’s is directly integrated with Stake.com through its own hub. This allows users to generate new games daily, explore multiple game categories, play their own creations, and discover games built by the wider community.
SlotGPT is also focusing resources on moderation tools and scaling up its staff of moderators to prevent explicit or inappropriate use of its platform. To date, around 20% of prompts were not generated in order to maintain the integrity of the platform,representing over 5,500 rejected prompts.
The platform dynamically selects from four different slot game types for each generation, ensuring variety and fairness. SlotGPT eliminates several friction points in producing playable slot games, including licensing complexity, technical safeguarding, and subscriptions, enabling true zero-experience creation.
The platform is already working with gaming providers, including 18 Gaming, 1 Ace Studios, and 1 Spin Interactive. Backed by gaming veterans, generative AI leaders, and major industry partners, SlotGPT is forging a new era for personalized casino gaming.
Users can begin creating their own playable slot games here.
About SlotGPT
SlotGPT is a gaming platform developed by a unique mix of software developers, generative AI leaders, and gaming veterans. SlotGPT brings ultimate customization to the player: the player simply imagines anything they want, and with a simple prompt, the power of advanced AI generates a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. This revolution is a first in the gaming industry, bringing the best of generative AI to insert new and creative elements to slots and online gaming. Backed by the biggest gaming companies in the industry, SlotGPT is set to change the online slot experience forever.
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Leyton Orient fan lands £15k from BetWright Crossbar Challenge
A Leyton Orient fan took home £15,000 after winning the BetWright Bangers N’ Cash Crossbar Challenge at the BetWright Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Orient fan Graham Pringle came out on top in the regular half-time competition during The O’s 1-1 League One draw with Cardiff City in East London over the weekend.
The BetWright Bangers N’ Cash Crossbar Challenge was launched at the beginning of the season with an initial prize pot of £3,000 available for anyone able to strike the crossbar from the edge of the D during the half-time break.
The prize pot increased by a further £1,000 with each passing home game as a number of Orient fans failed to strike the woodwork. However, Graham became the first supporter to buck that trend on Saturday afternoon as he launched into wild celebrations after hitting the crossbar to take home the five-figure sum.
Graham said: “You can’t describe the feeling of hitting the crossbar in front of the Leyton Orient fans. I said to my wife afterwards it’s probably the second best thing that’s ever happened in my life, after marrying her. It was unbelievable, a fantastic feeling.
“After missing my first attempt, I thought I’d hit my second one harder and right down the middle – I was over the moon. The buzz of being out here, irrespective of winning the money, was just brilliant.
“I thought I had nothing to lose, I’ve got three grandsons that all play football and I thought just for them I’ve got to do it – it makes them proud. With the money I’ll probably treat my kids to holidays or take them away, and upgrade my car!”
David Matthews, CEO of BetWright, said: “This is what football and Bangers N’ Cash are all about. Moments like this are what fans remember, and seeing a lifelong Orient supporter apply the Wright touch at the BetWright Stadium was unforgettable.
“We’re proud to play our part in creating experiences that stay with fans for a lifetime, and are delighted he’s going home with £15,000.”
Following Graham’s triumph, the BetWright Bangers N’ Cash Crossbar Challenge will restart at Orient’s next home match against Reading on January 17, with the prize fund starting back at £1,000.
As part of the competition, participating supporters are initially given one attempt to hit the crossbar. Should they miss that they are then offered the chance to pick one of three cards, two of which offer a consolation prize, with the other card providing a second attempt.
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