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Bonver Win adds 30 Evoplay titles to Czech Casino platform

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Bonver Win adds 30 Evoplay titles to Czech Casino platform

Evoplay has partnered with Bonver Win, further expanding its operations in the Czech Republic following its entry into the regulated market in 2024.

The initial agreement will see 30 of Evoplay’s titles integrated onto Bonver Win’s licensed online casino platform, bonvercasino.cz, giving local players access to a selection of the supplier’s most popular releases, including The Greatest Catch, Hot Triple Sevens, and Fruit Super Nova 40.

Bonver Win has been a trusted name in the Czech gaming industry for over 25 years, building a strong reputation through its land-based casino operations before successfully extending its offering into the online space. Its digital platform also combines premium gaming experiences with a unique loyalty program that bridges online and offline play.

The latest agreement reinforces Evoplay’s commitment to strengthening its position across regulated European markets by partnering with established local operators that understand the preferences of regional audiences.

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Building our presence in the Czech Republic has been an important objective since entering the market two years ago, and partnering with a well-established brand like Bonver Win is a significant milestone in that journey. The operator has a deep understanding of its player base and a long-standing reputation for delivering quality entertainment. We know our games resonate strongly with Czech players, and we’re excited to begin this collaboration to reach new audiences.”

Martin Varta, Casino Manager for Bonver Win, added: “At Bonver Win, we are always looking to enhance our offering with content that delivers both quality and entertainment value. Evoplay has built an impressive portfolio with games that combine engaging mechanics and outstanding presentation. We are delighted to welcome its portfolio to bonvercasino.cz and look forward to introducing their renowned titles to our players.”

1xPartners on the significance of the World Championship final and new opportunities for affiliates 

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1xPartners on the significance of the World Championship final and new opportunities for affiliates 

The title battle is the highlight of the tournament in America. The World Football Forum final in Qatar was watched by over 1,5 billion people, and according to Macquarie’s estimates, over $5,25 billion was wagered on the Argentina vs France match – that’s 17,5% of the total stakes on all games in the 2022 competition.

Due to the increased number of participants and the wider geographical reach of the event, the World Championship final in East Rutherford is set to break new records. The task for affiliates is to prepare for the biggest sporting event of the year, and 1xPartners will explain how to do this. 

New scale means new challenges 

The match for the title of world football champions is an opportunity that arises only once every four years. This periodicity makes the entire tournament a unique spectacle, with the battle for the trophy transcending the boundaries of a sporting event and becoming a global show. At the same time, the American football forum has established a new benchmark for global reach, setting records for the number of participating teams (48), host nations (3), and the intensity of the schedule – 104 matches over 39 days. 

The Spain vs Argentina game will be the highlight of the tournament and will decide the title race. The global interest in this fixture stems from the fact that it’s a clash of continents – Europe’s strongest team will take on the world and South American champions. Both sides have had a tough journey, treating fans to a wealth of excitement. Spain’s discipline vs Argentina’s spirit – it’s a high-profile showdown that is sure to set a new record for viewership. 

Practical ways to increase conversion rates 

It’s best to start preparing for the final with retention – many fans have only bet on their national teams, but they’re ready to come back and place a bet on the decisive match if they’re reminded about it. You should make the most of all available tools, including email newsletters, push notifications, and announcements featuring viral creative content. 

Immediately after the semi-finals have finished, it’s essential to capitalize on the engaged audience’s enthusiasm. SEO texts discussing the teams’ chances of winning the title, pre-match analysis, and an overview of the most interesting betting markets encourage users to take action. You can also enhance a standard announcement with an exclusive promo featuring free bets and other bonuses, or run a competition with a prize for those who correctly predict the correct score of the game. 

During the match, you’ll have to focus on the Live betting feed. Every corner kick, yellow card, and, of course, every goal can provide strong motivation to place a bet. Live betting will allow fans to be right at the heart of the action at MetLife Stadium, and the 1xBet platform has everything they need. Rapidly updated odds, access to statistics, instant response times, and a wide selection of betting markets will enable users to turn their interest into real bets. 

Once the World Championship final is over, we need to remind the audience that the big football season is just beginning. The Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 kick off in just a month. Outright bets are the best way to prepare for the start of the top European leagues and the Champions League. Prediction competitions, fantasy leagues, and multi-level promos will help to build the audience’s interest in these tournaments. 

Don’t miss your chance! 

Shakira & Burna Boy’s hit “Dai Dai”, dedicated to the tournament in America, racked up over 400 million views on YouTube in less than a month and topped the platform’s trending chart. The Colombian singer’s energetic dance inspired millions of people to make Reels and TikTok videos, becoming the most global flash mob of the summer. The World Championship final will see a peak in mobile traffic and social media activity, giving affiliates a unique opportunity to earn money.

1xBet’s flagship program, 1xPartners, will help you monetize viewers’ interest in the match in East Rutherford. It offers localization of advertising materials for 150 countries and up to 45% commission via RevShare. Partnerships based on the CPA and Hybrid models are also available. 

1xPartners has all the tools you need to effectively monetize traffic and capitalize on the global interest in the World Championship final.

Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau proxy betting case “under control”

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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau proxy betting case “under control”
Good morning. Cat and mouse, at the baccarat table. Macau’s security chief says proxy betting remains under control, even as hidden phones, smartwatches and covert live streams make the activity harder to spot. The gaming regulator has now pressed all six concessionaires to tighten surveillance, patrols, staff training and reporting. In Hong Kong, the Jockey Club is pitching a “Two Cities, Three Racecourses” tourism circuit linking Sha Tin, Happy Valley and Conghua. South Korea, meanwhile, is weighing a higher cap on casino levies that could sharply raise costs for its largest foreigner-only operators.

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Macau security chief downplays proxy betting threat

Macau’s Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King says illegal live-stream proxy betting in casinos remains “under control,” crediting operator cooperation and swift police responses. Speaking at a July 16th crime briefing, Chan described recent cases as mostly isolated incidents. The city’s gaming regulator also met the six concessionaires on July 14th to strengthen prevention and reporting mechanisms. Overall gaming-related crime rose 12.2 percent in the first half of 2026 to 1,278 cases, driven partly by illegal money exchange activity.

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How Crypto Adoption in Asia is Changing iGaming Payments

Yevhen Krazhan, CSO for GR8 Tech

Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech, explores how surging crypto adoption across Asia is revolutionizing iGaming payments, stating: “When I look at what’s changing fastest in Asia, it’s payment behavior,” as wallets, stablecoins, and seamless cross-border transfers become deeply ingrained in player habits. The winning operators will be those that offer fast, reliable, and local deposits and withdrawals. To make sense of it, Yevhen breaks Asia into two crypto realities.

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SkyCity secures $43.6M from Auckland property sale under monetization drive

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SkyCity secures $43.6M from Auckland property sale under monetization drive

SkyCity Entertainment Group has confirmed that the sale of its 99 Albert Street office building and adjacent Victoria Street investment properties in Auckland is now unconditional, with the assets to be sold for NZ$74.5 million ($43.6 million), according to a Friday filing with the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

Mainland Capital, a Christchurch-based commercial property funds manager, will acquire the properties in a joint venture with Russell Property Group. Settlement is expected on September 1st, 2026, the filing shows.

The transaction forms part of SkyCity’s asset monetization program, launched alongside its FY25 results in August 2025, under which the group aims to divest around NZ$200 million ($117 million) of assets to repay debt. A heads of agreement for the properties was first disclosed on May 1st, 2026, with financial terms kept confidential until now.

Chief Executive Officer Jason Walbridge said the capital proceeds would be used to repay debt and give the group “greater financial flexibility to navigate current market conditions.”

99 Albert Street, which houses SkyCity’s Auckland headquarters, was purchased by the group for NZ$47 million in 2017.

SkyCity is still seeking buyers for The Grand by SkyCity hotel, marketed through an international expressions of interest campaign, as well as its Auckland car park concession, which has yet to attract an offer meeting the group’s commercial objectives. In May, the group trimmed its FY26 EBITDA guidance, citing weaker discretionary spending at its Auckland and Adelaide precincts.

Macau VIP baccarat GGR falls 18.8% QoQ in 2Q26

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Macau VIP baccarat GGR falls 18.8% QoQ in 2Q26

Macau’s VIP baccarat segment generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP15.90 billion ($1.97 billion) in the second quarter of 2026, down 18.8 percent from the first quarter of the year and 2.6 percent lower year-on-year.

Figures from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) showed that the VIP baccarat segment accounted for 26.1 percent of total GGR from games of fortune in the April-to-June period, retreating from the 29.7 percent share recorded in the first quarter of 2026 and slightly below the 26.7 percent registered in the same period of 2025.

Despite the quarterly pullback, VIP baccarat revenue for the first half of 2026 reached MOP35.48 billion ($4.40 billion), up 15.2 percent from MOP30.79 billion ($3.81 billion) in the first six months of 2025.

Overall GGR from games of fortune came in at MOP61.03 billion ($7.56 billion) in the second quarter, broadly flat compared with a year earlier but down 7.4 percent from the MOP65.87 billion ($8.16 billion) recorded in the first quarter.

Mass-market baccarat remained the dominant revenue driver, generating MOP35.17 billion ($4.36 billion) during the period, down 1.2 percent year-on-year and 3.8 percent lower quarter-on-quarter. The segment continued to account for the largest share of gaming revenue, at 57.6 percent.

Other gaming categories also contributed to the quarterly total. Slot machines generated MOP4.11 billion ($509 million), a 17 percent year-on-year increase and a 3.3 percent rise from the prior quarter.

Revenue from the ‘live multi game’ segment came in at MOP1.30 billion ($161 million), up 3.1 percent year-on-year and 3.7 percent higher than the previous quarter.

Outside traditional casino gaming, football betting revenue reached MOP126 million ($15.6 million) in the second quarter, up 38.5 percent from MOP91 million ($11.3 million) in the same period last year, likely reflecting wagering activity around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Basketball betting recorded MOP50 million ($6.2 million) in the second quarter, broadly in line with the MOP49 million ($6.1 million) registered a year earlier.

Playson Blazing elevates dual bonus play in 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win

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Playson Blazing elevates dual bonus play in 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win

Playson unveiled its most dynamic release to date with 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win, a high-energy slot introducing two bonus modes, each built around multiple features and boosted jackpots of up to 10,000x.

Set on a radiant 5×3 grid oozing with festive flair, the renowned Hold and Win Bonus Game with Chili Features is triggered by any red, orange or green Chili Bonus symbols, which combine with enlarged, matching-coloured chilis sitting above the reels.

The combination of the Chili peppers that land on a spin will determine one of the following features:

  • Multi Feature – Triggered by the red Chili Bonus symbol, multipliers of up to 5x are added to empty cells or applied to current Multipliers for increased values.
  • Mystery Feature – Each orange Chili Bonus that appears during the round awards Mini, Minor or Major Jackpot values, or a random coin value of up to 75x.
  • Collect Feature – Green Chili Bonus symbols that appear during the Collect Feature gather the value of all symbols currently in play, including any Multipliers attached to a coin or Chili Bonus symbol.

Upping the ante, if a golden Super Chili Bonus symbol appears on the reels during the Main Game, the Super Bonus Game can be triggered with an expanded 5×5 grid and random, Multi, Mystery or Collect Chili Features, or their random combination. During the round, the activated Super Chili Feature will land random Chili Bonus symbols until six are present, leading to a new feature or the enhancement of the active one in play.

In line with the carnival spirit, Jackpots can be triggered across both Bonus Games. Filling all 15 cells in the classic Bonus Game paves the way to the Grand Jackpot, standing at 3,000x, while partygoers who fill all 25 cells during the Super Bonus Game will be awarded a celebratory Super Jackpot at a sweltering 10,000x.

Providing further thrills, special skull-themed symbols also strengthen bonus play, which, if landed, transform into red, orange or green Chili Bonus symbols, once more boosting the active feature or bringing an additional one into the action.

For those particularly in the party mood, two levels of Buy Bonus Game add extra spice, with options to trigger the Bonus Game or Super Bonus Game with one, two or three Chili Features.

Bursting onto the scene with vibrant Mexican-inspired visuals and festive characters, Playson’s 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win underlines the supplier’s expertise in advancing its portfolio with exciting twists, developing fresh concepts for operators’ players to enjoy worldwide.

Anton Ivannikov, CPO at Playson, said: “Our fiery new title showcases our continued focus on evolving proven mechanics in fresh and exciting ways. By combining two player-favourite features with layered bonus progression, dynamic Chili Features and a Super Bonus Game offering even greater rewards, we have created a title that delivers excitement throughout every stage of play. Complemented by its vibrant Mexican fiesta theme and engaging gameplay, we are confident 4 Chili Pots: Hold and Win will prove to be another valuable addition to our partners’ casino offerings.”

Indonesia blocks 3.7M gambling sites, closes 32,500 bank accounts

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Indonesia blocks 3.7M gambling sites, closes 32,500 bank accounts

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital (Komdigi) has blocked 3.7 million online gambling sites and pieces of gambling-related content since October 2024, and has referred some 38,000 suspected gambling-linked bank accounts to the financial regulator, of which 32,500 have been closed.

Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid disclosed the figures at the OJK Banking Forum 2026, held at the Bank Indonesia office complex in Jakarta on Tuesday. She said the takedowns covered the period from October 20, 2024 to July 12, 2026. Hafid said the accounts referred to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) had been closed at a rate of 88.5 percent, and credited the regulator and the banking sector for a result she said was not easily achieved. She said site blocking alone was insufficient and that the wider ecosystem had to be severed, describing holding accounts as the neck of the online gambling ecosystem.

The minister said enforcement had been supported by public reporting, with about 156,000 accounts flagged through the government’s cekrekening.id portal as suspected of use in online gambling. Komdigi separately received reports of 85,500 mobile numbers suspected of use in scamming.

Hafid said the ministry was moving from reactive takedowns toward pattern-based anomaly detection, and pointed to data integration between agencies as central to speeding up referrals. She added that 6.8 million subscribers had completed biometric SIM registration as of July 2026, part of an effort to strengthen identification of mobile users.

Data presented at the forum showed the banks with the highest numbers of flagged accounts were Bank Central Asia with more than 7,000, Bank Rakyat Indonesia with 6,400, Bank Negara Indonesia with 6,100 and Bank Mandiri with 4,649. CIMB Niaga recorded 1,363 and Bank Syariah Indonesia 681. Hafid indicated BCA’s figure may reflect its larger customer base, and said the data did not imply wrongdoing by the banks. She cautioned institutions not absent from the list against complacency, saying operators shifted sites, accounts and transaction methods rapidly to evade detection.

The OJK has separately reported blocking 32,453 accounts indicated in online gambling as of May 2026. The regulator has directed banks to tighten due diligence and know-your-customer checks, freeze accounts suspected of use in illegal online gambling, identify related accounts registered to the same national identification numbers, and monitor transaction patterns more closely.

Indonesia prohibits gambling in all forms, yet continues to record substantial activity. National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said earlier this month that authorities handled 718 illegal online gambling cases in the first half of 2026, arresting 1,164 suspects and seizing assets worth IDR1.75 trillion ($105 million).

Financial intelligence agency PPATK has reported online gambling transactions of IDR286.84 trillion ($17.3 billion) in 2025, across more than 422 million transactions involving around 12.3 million people.

Enforcement has also extended to social media. Indonesia partnered with Meta earlier this month to address gambling-related spam on Facebook and Instagram, following a reported increase in gambling promotions distributed through automated bot networks.

Bet Builders drive Kambi to record 100M World Cup bets

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Bet Builders drive Kambi to record 100M World Cup bets

Kambi and its global network of Turnkey Sportsbook partners have exceeded 100 million bets1 placed during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, underlining growing player demand for higher-margin betting products and evolving wagering preferences.

With 102 of the 104 World Cup games played, data from Kambi’s global partner network shows the continued growth of player props and Bet Builder, reducing the dependency on traditional core markets to drive engagement and margin performance. This is illustrated by this week’s semi finals which had more than 700,000 unique combinations placed on each game.
 
The expanded tournament has delivered on the increased turnover potential that was anticipated, yet Kambi has also exceeded average turnover per match and seen an increase in average stake compared to 2022, with the final two games yet to be played. Kambi’s geographically diversified partner network has driven betting volume across a wider range of markets and time zones, while diversifying risk and liabilities across its broad global partner base.

Key World Cup 2026 betting trends (versus 2022)

  • Pre-match Bet Builder turnover up 3.6x
  • Average pre-match Bet Builder selection size now 3.5 compared to 2.9
  • Player shots on target is the top pre-match Bet Builder offer by turnover, generating 2x the turnover of match winner market
  • Share of pre-match turnover from bets other than match winner up from 57% to 63%
  • Live Bet Builder turnover up 10x
  • Player shots on target is the most popular live bet, accounting for 15% of live turnover

Together, these trends highlight a clear shift toward more sophisticated, higher-margin recreational play, enabling Kambi to maintain strong tournament margins—even in a competition where top seeds dominated the latter stages and leading strikers consistently found the net.

This evolution has been powered by Kambi’s AI-driven trading system, with the tournament marking the first World Cup where both pre-match and live betting markets were fully compiled and managed by its proprietary algorithmic technology. The result is enhanced efficiency, improved scalability, and a richer, more dynamic betting experience.

By combining advanced AI capabilities with extensive data from its global network, Kambi has introduced a range of product enhancements, including expanded player prop markets, greater Bet Builder flexibility, reduced suspension times, lower in-play delays, and improved platform uptime.

Werner Becher CEO Kambi Group
Werner Becher

Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi, said: “Surpassing 100 million bets before the final demonstrates both the scale of our network and the progress we are making in sportsbook innovation. This is the first World Cup fully traded by our AI-powered capabilities and we’ve seen the impact in stronger product performance, greater engagement with player props and Bet Builder, and a betting mix that continues to evolve beyond traditional markets. At a tournament where results have not always been favourable for some bookmakers, these advances have enabled us to continue performing strongly and delivering for partners.”

Kambi will publish its Q2 2026 Report on 22 July, sharing further World Cup insights and sportsbook performance details, and invites analysts, investors, and media to join a presentation at 10:00 CEST.

  1. The 100 million bet milestone applies to Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook only and does not include the millions of bets driven by Kambi’s Odds Feed+ product. ↩︎

South Korea considers lifting foreigner-only casino levy cap to 15%: report

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South Korea considers lifting foreigner-only casino levy cap to 15%: report

South Korea is considering raising the maximum contribution payable by foreigner-only casinos to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund, a revenue-based industry levy, from 10 percent to 15 percent of revenue. 

The change could increase annual payments by the six highest-revenue casinos outside Jeju by KRW30 billion to KRW50 billion ($20.2 million to $33.6 million).

Local media outlet Edaily reported, citing the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and National Assembly sources, that the proposal forms part of a broader regulatory overhaul. 

The package also includes periodic license renewals and prior approval for changes in major shareholders.

The existing progressive contribution structure would remain, rather than applying the 15 percent rate uniformly. Higher-revenue operators would face the largest increase, with detailed thresholds to be set through an enforcement decree.

The ministry argues that the funding framework has remained largely unchanged since 1995 despite substantial industry growth. Data cited by Edaily showed total foreigner-only casino revenue has increased 10.3-fold since then, while average operator revenue has risen 7.8-fold. Sector revenue reached about KRW2.2 trillion ($1.48 billion) last year.

Consumer sentiment “still very low”, with China encouraging “slow bull market”; Macau still stands to gain

Operators warn of investment squeeze

The Korea Casino Association opposed the proposal, arguing that many operators already fall into the highest contribution bracket and effectively pay 10 percent of revenue. It warned that combining a higher levy with license renewals and shareholder approval requirements could increase policy uncertainty.

Jeju casinos would be excluded because they operate under the island’s separate legal framework and would require separate legislation.

Maeil Business reported that Lotte Tour Development, Paradise Co. and Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) shares fell 14.6 percent, 13.5 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively, on July 14th after the proposal emerged. Shinhan Investment & Securities analyst Ji In-hae estimated the industry’s overall burden could approach 20 percent if the cap rises.

KB Securities analyst Choi Yong-hyun warned that lower cash generation could constrain investment as Korean operators prepare to compete with Osaka’s integrated resort, scheduled to open in 2030.

However, Finance BigGo reported that some analysts expect implementation no earlier than 2028 and believe much of the policy risk is already reflected in casino share prices.

OpticOdds and Perplexity bring real-time sports betting intel to AI users

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OpticOdds and Perplexity bring real-time sports betting intel to AI users

OpticOdds, a premier sports betting data provider for nearly 200 global sportsbooks, has integrated with Perplexity Computer to bring real-time, AI-driven betting insights to Pro and Max subscribers.

The collaboration marks a significant step in bringing professional-grade sports betting data directly to consumers. Through the integration, users can instantly access information on odds movement, player prop markets, injury-related market changes, and cross-sportsbook comparisons without requiring a separate OpticOdds account or additional configuration.

OpticOdds and Perplexity bring real-time sports betting intel to AI users

Powered by OpticOdds’ high-performance data network, which supports more than one million requests per second, Perplexity Computer can now deliver live sports betting insights sourced from the same infrastructure trusted by sportsbooks, exchanges, and prediction markets for trading, pricing, and risk management operations.

Matt Restivo, SVP of Sports Data Services at Gambling.com Group, said: “For years, the data powering real-time betting markets has been reserved for operators and professional traders. By integrating with Perplexity, we are opening that ecosystem to consumers and making sophisticated market intelligence accessible through a simple AI-driven experience.”

Jeff Grimes, Head of Live Event Product at Perplexity, added: “Providing accurate, timely information is fundamental to the Perplexity experience. By leveraging OpticOdds’ real-time data infrastructure, users can seamlessly explore betting markets, compare lines across sportsbooks, and monitor player prop activity through a single conversation.”

The integration allows Perplexity Pro and Max subscribers to access real-time sports betting insights through natural-language queries powered by OpticOdds’ live data infrastructure. Users can instantly track line movement, compare odds across sportsbooks, monitor player props, and analyze market shifts, eliminating the need to navigate multiple platforms or conduct manual research.

The launch marks OpticOdds’ first direct-to-consumer deployment and further strengthens its expansion into AI-driven applications. Following its pioneering MCP integration for AI agents earlier this year, including support for Anthropic’s Claude, the company is now extending professional-grade sports betting intelligence directly to Perplexity users through a seamless, built-in AI experience.

Restivo concluded: “Every major technology shift creates new opportunities for companies that own the underlying data infrastructure. As AI becomes an increasingly important gateway to information, we remain focused on building the systems that power the next generation of sports and prediction market experiences.”

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