Brightstar Lottery leads the industry as the first supplier to fund the IPGGC

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March 3, 2026

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Brightstar Lottery leads the industry as the first supplier to fund the IPGGC

Brightstar Lottery announced that it has become the first lottery industry supplier to fund the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC), the leading global body for certifying professionals in problem gambling and gaming.

Brightstar’s donation will directly contribute to the expansion of IPGGC programs including Global Gambling Counselor Certification and the new Collegiate Counselors Gambling Certification.

“The IPGGC applauds Brightstar for leading the industry in its commitment to supporting the certification of problem gambling professionals through this first-of-its-kind donation,” said Jody Bechtold, IPGGC Board of Directors President. “Brightstar’s deep understanding of the lottery industry and commitment to responsible gaming will support our mission to ensure that any individual impacted by problem gambling has access to the highest quality of care and support.”

“Being the first lottery industry supplier to financially support the IPGGC is a testament to Brightstar’s commitment to comprehensive responsible gaming processes and practices,” added Wendy Montgomery, Brightstar Senior Vice President Branding, Communications, and Sustainability. “As a core piece of Brightstar’s Sustainable Play program, responsible gaming is woven into the fabric of our company, and we are happy to back the IPGGC’s mission to increase the availability and certification of responsible gaming professionals.”

The IPGGC, through rigorous standards, comprehensive certification programs, and strategic global partnerships, aims to enhance the quality of care, promote responsible practices, and reduce the harms associated with gambling and gaming disorders worldwide.

Sportradar sees record revenue in 2025, reaching $1.5B as 4Q25 shines

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March 3, 2026

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Sportradar sees record revenue in 2025, reaching $1.5B as 4Q25 shines

Global sports technology company Sportradar nearly reached its full-year goal for 2025 with revenue reaching almost €1.29 billion ($1.5 billion), a 17 percent yearly increase and a yearly record.

In November of last year, the group had projected it could see ‘at least €1.29 billion’ in revenue and a 30 percent rise in adjusted EBITDA to €290 million ($336.73 million). The FY25 figure actually rose 33 percent yearly, to €297 million ($344.86 million), largely driven by the revenue growth but partially offset by ‘increased sports rights costs’ linked to its Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) partnership and renewal of its Major League (MLB) partnership, ‘and the addition of IMG ARENA content’.

The group also recorded a significant increase of €67 million ($77.8 million) in profit for the full year, totaling €100.32 million ($116.5 million), boosted by a foreign currency gain of €79 million ($91.73 million), compared to a loss of €38 million ($44.12 million) in 2024.

Fourth quarter shines

Total revenue in the fourth quarter totaled €368.89 million ($438.34 million), up by 20 percent yearly, with its Betting Technology & Solutions segment revenue up by 24 percent yearly to €305.47 million ($354.7 million). Betting & Gaming Content revenue was up by 29 percent to nearly €247.44 million ($287.32 million), due to uptake of content and products, contributions related to its acquisition of IMG Arena and US market growth. The group completed its acquisition of IMG ARENA and its global sports betting rights portfolio in November of 2025.

Managed Betting Services revenue increased by 5 percent yearly to €58.04 million ($67.4 million), due to ‘increased turnover of new customers, partially offset by lower platform revenues’.

The group’s Sports Content, Technology & Services arm saw a 5 percent yearly rise in revenue for the quarter, reaching €63.41 million ($73.63 million), primarily led by its Marketing & Media services wing, which saw growth of 13 percent in revenue to €50.01 million ($58.07 million). Sportradar notes that this was ‘due to increased spending from technology and media customers and contributions related to our expanded affiliate marketing capabilities’.

The Sports Performance segment saw a 19 percent drop in revenue yearly to €8.93 million ($10.37 million), while its Integrity Services segment also shrank, by 7 percent, to €4.47 million ($5.19 million).

In terms of geography, the United States contributed some €83.13 million ($96.53 million) in revenue, a yearly increase of 11 percent, while Rest of World revenue was up 23 percent to €285.75 million ($331.8 million). The US segment’s total contribution amounted to 23 percent of total company revenue, down 1 percentage point yearly.

During the quarter, the group turned a €1.3 million ($1.51 million) loss in 4Q24 into a €4.4 million ($5.11 million) gain, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 48 percent yearly to €89 million ($103.34 million).

Group pursuing further growth in 2026

With cash and cash equivalents totaling €365 million ($423.83 million) at the end of 2025, up by €21 million ($24.38 million), and total liquidity (including an undrawn credit facility) of €585 million ($679.28 million) – with no outstanding debt, the group has a positive outlook for 2026.

Estimates are for revenue to reach €1.55-1.58 billion ($1.8-1.83 billion) in 2026, with adjusted EBITDA to rise to €390-400 million ($452.86-464.47 million) for the full year.

Speaking of the results and forward outlook, Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl highlighted that “These results underscore the durability of our growth strategy and our mission-critical role within the global sports ecosystem […] Given our financial performance, confidence in our long-term trajectory and robust balance sheet, we have accelerated share repurchases and significantly increased our total authorization. We remain committed to relentlessly creating value for our partners, clients, and shareholders, and we are excited about the opportunities in both the short and long term.”

In Tuesday filing with the Malaysian bourse, the company noted that the executive had already been redesignated as Senior Advisor and Executive Director of GENM on March 1^st of this year, while he will retire as a Senior Advisor on April 30^th and be redesignated as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director from May 1^st.

Lee was first appointed to the company as President and Chief Operating Officer in August of 2006 and has served on GENM’s board since January of 2020, while being appointed President and Executive Director in April of 2022.

The group notes that Lee ‘is responsible for the development and implementation of corporate strategies as well as management of the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries’.

Lee is also the CEO of GENM’s subsidiary Genting UK, under which the group operates ‘over 30 casinos together with an integrated resort, Resorts World Birmingham’. Lee also ‘oversees Genting Malaysia Group’s businesses in the United States and Bahamas’.

The group noted that there was no conflict of interest between Lee and the company but did not provide a reason for the redesignation.

Following the acquisition, the group notes that ‘within the first quarter of 2026, the Bidders intend to cause the company to secure the services of and to establish a dedicated online gaming services team to promote and to support the development, integration, and management of online entertainment and gaming-related services to its current core businesses’.

The expansion involves ‘organizational and corporate structure optimization, strategic acquisitions, capital raising activities, expansion of service offerings, enhanced marketing efforts, cost and operational efficiency management, and the acquisition and management of suppliers, platform partners, and institutional customers’.

Amongst the ownership change, with the first tranche completed in December of last year, the group has already been tapped by Hann Casino & Resort to scale its regulated online gaming operations in the Philippines. In addition, casino gaming equipment and content provider FBM Philippines also signed a contract with PhilWeb to ‘build and operate FBM Philippines’ online gaming platform’ – encompassing ‘up to 30,000 machines across more than 500 locations nationwide’.

R. Franco Digital launches Genie Triple Bonanza bendling Arabian‑style folklore with inventive bonuses

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R. Franco Digital launches Genie Triple Bonanza bendling Arabian‑style folklore with inventive bonuses

R. Franco Digital has expanded its portfolio with Genie Triple Bonanza, a high‑volatility slot that combines mythical storytelling with three advanced bonus features engineered for strong performance.

The game’s standout appeal lies in its three unique Scatter symbols, each unlocking a different bonus mechanic. The Sticky Collect feature locks symbols in place for the duration of the free spins, while the Multiplier mechanic applies random boosts of up to 10x. Additionally, the Xtra Row feature expands the grid to double the paylines. These features can trigger individually or combine simultaneously, offering players a highly dynamic and unpredictable experience.

Genie Triple Bonanza is designed as a versatile addition to any operator portfolio. Built to perform across international markets, the title supports multiple languages and offers adjustable RTP settings. For players looking for immediate excitement, a Direct Purchase option allows instant entry into the bonus rounds.

This release underscores R. Franco Digital’s commitment to providing high-performing, flexible content that resonates on a global scale.

Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital, said: “Genie Triple Bonanza showcases our ability to combine creativity with powerful mechanics. By allowing the three core features to trigger individually or in tandem, we’ve created a gameplay loop that is as unpredictable as it is rewarding. This release embodies our goal of crafting games that are polished, memorable, and full of personality.”

Jennifer Buttigieg, Head of Commercial & Aggregation Partnerships at Relax Gaming, said: “This collaboration reinforces Relax Gaming’s status as a trusted global aggregation partner, empowering both established and up-and-coming studios with the reach, technology, and expertise needed to expand their market presence. We’re delighted to have them on board with us.”

The agreement further strengthens Relax Gaming’s Powered By Relax programme, welcoming another forward-thinking studio into the fold. The move expands the breadth of high-quality slot content available to operators while reinforcing Relax’s role as a leading distribution partner for ambitious game developers.

Ashford Kneitel, Chief Executive Officer at Konquer, added: “Konquer’s mission is to create the coolest games ever played—full stop. Partnering with industry-giant Relax Gaming gives us the scale and distribution power to bring that ambition to life faster than ever.”

In Ontario, players can enjoy Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two titles that showcase Wazdan’s signature balance of recognisable themes and performance-driven mechanics. Meanwhile, in Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will introduce players to engaging gameplay structures built around clarity, rhythm and feature depth.

Following the initial rollout, FanDuel’s renowned iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, is set to see its portfolio enriched by an extensive flurry of additional slot offerings, with each carefully chosen game featuring a range of Wazdan’s engagement-boosting mechanics such as Cash Infinity, Hold the Jackpot and Sticky to Infinity, with each designed to elevate entertainment and deliver measurable growth for operators.

The latest expansion builds on Wazdan’s momentum in North America, following successful deployments in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and earlier entries into West Virginia.

Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets. FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”

PSMPLAY’s prolific production line run of popular games has vaulted the supplier to increasing igaming recognition, offering a diverse array of gaming experiences across both digital and retail estates. The studio creates high-class digital gaming content for license to many of the world’s leading casino operators, as evidenced by its steady stream of hit titles, including recent releases like Fresh Fruit Deluxe, Sun Wind Cash Boat, and Seven Seven Money Bloxx.

All of these games and more are now available via QTech’s premier platform, which is taking the widest range of online games to international markets, with established names sitting alongside the industry’s most exciting up-and-coming providers. PSMPLAY leverages its deep industry knowledge to empower businesses, driving gambling innovation through collaborative thinking and state-of-the-art technology to foster exceptional, player-first experiences which draw from land-based learnings.

This collaboration naturally broadens PSMPLAY’s international scope, unlocking untapped regions for diversified growth, above all in Africa and Latin America.

QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re committed to continually rolling out more and more first-class content and product innovation that drives revenue for our partners, and this deal with PSMPLAY extends our impressive sequential pipeline into 2026 – and we’ve so much more to come this year! In today’s marketplace, only premium games of the highest standard separate you from the crowd. So, we look forward to sharing their wide spectrum of games with both leading and challenger operator brands in emerging markets worldwide.

“This stunning portfolio will help any platform partner ensure a complete brand experience that players enjoy and return to, driving deeper engagement and reliable revenue opportunities. These games now all form part of the progressive portfolio made available to QTech Games, our partners, and the culturally varied proclivities of their players across a swathe of greenfield territories.”

The Founder of PSMPLAY, Peter Schmid, added: “At PSMPLAY, we’re perfectionists — from the graphics and sound effects to the gameplay mechanics and features. By staying attuned to the latest trends in the gaming industry, we ensure our content remains cutting-edge, dynamic, and ahead of the competition. We craft visually stunning themes, engaging gameplay mechanics, and rewarding bonus structures that keep players coming back for more. Every detail, from animations to sound effects, is meticulously designed to deliver an immersive gaming experience, ensuring our slots not only meet but exceed player and operator expectations.

“Collaborating with QTech represents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our product distribution across emerging territories and introduce our great games to a range of top-tier partners.”

Brazilian players can now enjoy multiple iterations of Highlight Games’ flagship SOCCERBET product, which features authentic archive footage from some of the world’s biggest football leagues and clubs. The launch includes Italian SOCCERBET featuring Serie A, Spanish Football SOCCERBET featuring LALIGA, and English Football SOCCERBET featuring clubs from the English Premier League.

Highlight Games goes live in Brazil through new Superbet partnership

The Brazilian rollout follows Highlight Games’ successful launch with Superbet in Poland last year and comes ahead of a planned launch in Romania later in 2026, further strengthening the partnership between the two companies and underlining Highlight Games’ continued international expansion.

Steven Holmes, CEO of Highlight Games, said: “Launching our SOCCERBET portfolio with Superbet in Brazil is an exciting milestone for Highlight Games. This is one of the world’s most passionate football markets, and bringing our authentic, archive-driven football products to Brazilian players with our valued partner is a fantastic opportunity. This announcement once again demonstrates the global appeal of SOCCERBET and reinforces our strategy of working with leading operators to deliver premium, locally relevant content.”

Luke Saunders, Director of Sports Partnerships, Super Technologies added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Highlight Games and introduce SOCCERBET to our customers in Brazil. The product’s use of real football footage from some of the world’s most prestigious leagues offers a highly engaging and differentiated experience, which aligns perfectly with our focus on delivering innovative and high-quality content to players. With further launches planned, including Romania later this year, we see strong potential for SOCCERBET across multiple markets.”

As part of the Brazilian market entry, the Highlight Games team will be showcasing its latest innovations at the SBC Summit Rio, booth A844.

Brightstar Lottery leads the industry as the first supplier to fund the IPGGC

Brightstar Lottery announced that it has become the first lottery industry supplier to fund the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC), the leading global body for certifying professionals in problem gambling and gaming.

Sportradar sees record revenue in 2025, reaching $1.5B as 4Q25 shines

Global sports technology company Sportradar nearly reached its full-year goal for 2025 with revenue reaching almost €1.29 billion ($1.5 billion), a 17 percent yearly increase and a yearly record.

Fourth quarter shines

Group pursuing further growth in 2026

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Genting Malaysia redesignates President Lee Choong Yan as Non-Executive Director

Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM) has announced the redesignation of President and Executive Director Lee Choong Yan as a Non-Executive Director, effective from May 1^st of this year.

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PhilWeb completes ownership change aimed at expanding its digital entertainment offerings

Philippines-listed eGames service provider PhilWeb has finalized an ownership change intended to ‘further develop and expand its role as a digital entertainment infrastructure platform’.

R. Franco Digital launches Genie Triple Bonanza bendling Arabian‑style folklore with inventive bonuses

R. Franco Digital has expanded its portfolio with Genie Triple Bonanza, a high‑volatility slot that combines mythical storytelling with three advanced bonus features engineered for strong performance.

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Relax Gaming and Konquer join forces as newest Powered By Relax partners

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, has partnered with Konquer, a California based game studio known for their highly original instant-win, crash, and table games.

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Wazdan expands North American footprint with FanDuel partnership

Wazdan continues to reinforce its impressive North American presence through its latest partnership with FanDuel, one of the region’s leading iGaming companies.

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QTech Games secures PSMPLAY integration to elevate its premium platform

QTech Games has announced its latest provider partnership with PSMPLAY, allowing its platform clients access to another multifaceted slots catalogue.

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Highlight Games goes live in Brazil through new Superbet partnership

London‑based virtual sports and instant win specialist Highlight Games has announced that its premium SOCCERBET titles are now live online in Brazil through Superbet, the leading consumer brand of Super Technologies, marking a significant expansion of its global presence.

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Jeju Dream Tower casino sales jump 44.3% year-on-year in February

Jeju Dream Tower’s foreigner-only casino, operated by Lotte Tour Development, reported a 44.3 percent year-on-year increase in sales in February, according to a filing with the Korea Exchange (KRX) on Tuesday.

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Brightstar Lottery announced that it has become the first lottery industry supplier to fund the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC), the leading global body for certifying professionals in problem gambling and gaming.

Global sports technology company Sportradar nearly reached its full-year goal for 2025 with revenue reaching almost €1.29 billion ($1.5 billion), a 17 percent yearly increase and a yearly record.

Fourth quarter shines

Group pursuing further growth in 2026

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Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM) has announced the redesignation of President and Executive Director Lee Choong Yan as a Non-Executive Director, effective from May 1st of this year.

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Philippines-listed eGames service provider PhilWeb has finalized an ownership change intended to ‘further develop and expand its role as a digital entertainment infrastructure platform’.

R. Franco Digital has expanded its portfolio with Genie Triple Bonanza, a high‑volatility slot that combines mythical storytelling with three advanced bonus features engineered for strong performance.

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Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and provider of unique content, has partnered with Konquer, a California based game studio known for their highly original instant-win, crash, and table games.

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Wazdan continues to reinforce its impressive North American presence through its latest partnership with FanDuel, one of the region’s leading iGaming companies.

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QTech Games has announced its latest provider partnership with PSMPLAY, allowing its platform clients access to another multifaceted slots catalogue.

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London‑based virtual sports and instant win specialist Highlight Games has announced that its premium SOCCERBET titles are now live online in Brazil through Superbet, the leading consumer brand of Super Technologies, marking a significant expansion of its global presence.

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Jeju Dream Tower’s foreigner-only casino, operated by Lotte Tour Development, reported a 44.3 percent year-on-year increase in sales in February, according to a filing with the Korea Exchange (KRX) on Tuesday.

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Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM) has announced the redesignation of President and Executive Director Lee Choong Yan as a Non-Executive Director, effective from May 1^st of this year.