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Spindex issues comprehensive 24-hour crypto slot data report

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Spindex issues comprehensive 24-hour crypto slot data report

Spindex, a third-party analytics provider for crypto slot enthusiasts, recently released a 24-hour report detailing casino game and slot activity across 10 different crypto gambling sites.

To ensure complete objectivity, the findings are based exclusively on Spindex’s proprietary, real-time bet-feed tracking rather than data reported by the operators themselves.

During the 24-hour window ending July 13, 2026, Spindex recorded 1,088,983 individual bets across 6,236 different games. Of those bets, 612 tracked wins reached a multiplier of 1,000x or higher, giving a snapshot of both routine play volume and the rare high-multiplier hits that draw players to crypto slots.

The largest tracked slot win in the sample was 50,000x on Sugar Gates 1K by Colorful Play, recorded on the Stake.us bet feed on July 12, 2026 – a $0.20 stake that returned $10,000, according to Spindex’s own tracked bet data. Large multipliers also appeared frequently on provably-fair “originals,” where small stakes can produce very high multipliers on modest cash payouts.

Most-played slots

Among third-party slot titles, Pragmatic Play was the most-played studio, accounting for five of the eight most-played games in the sample. The Dog House Megaways 1000 led all branded slots with 2,982 tracked plays, followed by Great Ghosts! (2,446) and, from Nolimit City, Duck Hunters (2,107).

Gates of Olympus Super Scatter (1,727), Duck Hunters Happy Hour (1,627), Wild West Gold (1,606), Hacksaw Gaming’s Dead by Noon (1,572) and Sugar Rush 1000 (1,449) rounded out the top eight.

Each of these titles can be played free, with no sign-up, in the Spindex free slot demo library. The mix points to a market where a handful of high-profile Megaways and high-volatility titles capture the bulk of branded-slot attention.

Originals outpace branded slots

Across all game types, casino “originals” – provably-fair house games such as Keno, Plinko, Dice and Blackjack – generated more tracked plays than any single branded slot. Keno and Plinko led all games by volume in the sample. The pattern is consistent across crypto-casino play: fast, low-stake originals drive very high bet counts, while branded slots concentrate attention on a smaller number of marquee releases.

“The point of publishing this data is transparency,” said Joshua Newman, founder of Spindex. “We record what actually happens on the bet feed – the games people really play and the wins that really land – and we make it public so players can see it too.”

Spindex records bet data directly from the public bet feeds of the casinos it tracks. Each record includes the game, provider, stake, multiplier and payout, timestamped as it occurs. Because casinos report bets in multiple cryptocurrencies, the report uses bet counts and multipliers rather than aggregated cash totals, and multipliers above a plausible ceiling are excluded as suspected data errors. Live rankings update continuously on the Spindex hot slots tracker, alongside a live big wins feed.

HKEX adds new resumption hurdles for Century Entertainment

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HKEX adds new resumption hurdles for Century Entertainment

Century Entertainment International faces additional conditions from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange before trading can resume, extending a suspension that has been in place since June 26th, 2025.

The company said it received a letter from the exchange on July 9th requiring it to publish all outstanding financial results, address any audit modifications and commission an independent internal control review.

The review must show that material deficiencies linked to the suspension have been corrected and that all necessary remedial measures have been fully implemented. Century must also demonstrate that its controls are adequate for regulatory compliance, including financial reporting and the maintenance of proper books, records and operational documentation.

The added requirements follow Century’s June 29th disclosure that publication of its annual results for the year ended March 31st, 2026 had been delayed. The exchange had previously issued resumption guidance in August 2025.

Despite the expanded checklist, the exchange said Century retains primary responsibility for devising its resumption plan. It may also modify or supplement the guidance if the company’s circumstances change.

Trading will remain suspended until further notice and until Century remedies the substantive issues behind the halt and satisfies the Listing Rules.

Zitro achieves milestone with 3,200+ ESG training hours in 2025

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Zitro achieves milestone with 3,200+ ESG training hours in 2025

Spanish gaming supplier Zitro reported that its ESG training surpassed 3,200 hours across its facilities in Spain in 2025, marking a 33% increase compared to 2024.

This milestone reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, employee well-being, and good corporate governance.

The average number of ESG training hours per employee also increased from 3.12 hours in 2024 to 3.80 hours in 2025, surpassing the company’s target for the year.

The achievement was made possible through the joint efforts of Zitro’s Sustainability and Learning departments, which developed training initiatives aligned with the company’s evolving needs.

Zitro’s Commitment to ESG

Zitro’s ESG training program covers the three core pillars of sustainability:
  • Environmental: energy efficiency, waste management, circular economy practices, and reducing the carbon footprint of day-to-day operations.
  • Social: occupational health and safety, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and employee well-being.
  • Governance: business ethics, regulatory compliance, transparency, and corporate best practices.

Through these initiatives, Zitro reaffirms its commitment to continuous employee training in sustainability, supporting an increasingly responsible business approach aligned with international industry standards.

Macau gaming stocks not yet attractive after 25% sell-off: JP Morgan

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Macau gaming stocks not yet attractive after 25% sell-off: JP Morgan

Macau gaming stocks’ 25 percent year-to-date correction has not created a compelling entry point, JP Morgan said, warning that weak revenue trends and likely earnings downgrades could keep pressure on the sector in the near term.

The brokerage said the sector had underperformed the Hang Seng Index, which was down about 5 percent over the same period, but maintained a selective stance. Second-quarter results are likely to trigger further cuts to market forecasts and broadly cautious management commentary, it added.

JP Morgan sees a more attractive setup emerging in September as comparison bases ease and potential catalysts become clearer. Galaxy Entertainment remains its top pick, supported by possible higher interim dividends and longer-term optionality from Phase 4, which is expected to open next year.

The cautious view was echoed by UBS, which expects negative sentiment to persist through July as the FIFA World Cup and uncertainty over mainland outbound investment policy continue to weigh on demand. UBS said the sector was trading at 8.3 times forecast 2026 enterprise value to EBITDA, around 0.7 standard deviations below its average since 2023, but still named Melco Resorts & Entertainment as its preferred stock.

Macau GGR reached an estimated MOP7.3 billion ($904 million) in the first 12 days of July, equivalent to MOP608 million ($75.2 million) per day, according to JP Morgan. The latest seven-day run rate improved to MOP621 million ($76.9 million), although the brokerage said the rise was helped by favorable VIP luck rather than a meaningful recovery in underlying demand.

UBS estimated mass-market daily revenue was down 2 to 4 percent month on month, while VIP volume fell as much as 3 percent. It said consensus expectations for a July daily run rate of MOP671 million remained too optimistic.

UAE Lottery awards father who chose family-inspired numbers with AED 30M grand prize

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UAE Lottery awards father who chose family-inspired numbers with AED 30M grand prize

Sunil Kumar Sadasivan, a 52-year-old maintenance technician from Kerala, India, has become the second winner of The UAE Lottery’s AED 30 million Grand Prize after selecting numbers linked to the birthdays of the three people closest to his heart – himself, his wife, and his daughter.

Inspired by family rather than chance, Sunil Kumar chose a combination based on significant dates that hold special meaning in his life. What began as a simple decision quickly turned into a life-changing moment, securing the top prize in The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw.

Having recently started playing alongside a friend, Sunil Kumar enjoyed a small AED 100 win on their first ticket. Encouraged by the result, they entered again the following week, unaware that their second attempt would deliver an extraordinary AED 30 million windfall.

The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw continues to offer players across the country the opportunity to realise their dreams, with an AED 30 million Grand Prize and AED 5 million Second Prize available every Wednesday and Saturday.

A Life-Changing Discovery

Sunil Kumar learned of his win after returning home from work and checking the draw results on his phone: “I only expected a small prize,” he recalled. “When I saw the numbers, I was completely shocked.”

Unable to believe the outcome, he immediately shared the ticket with a friend for confirmation before contacting his wife with the life-changing news. The conversation that followed centred not on luxury, but on helping others and securing a brighter future for the family.

For Sunil Kumar, the win represents more than financial success—it reflects the possibility of creating new opportunities for the people he loves most.

Celebrating Family and Future Aspirations

The winning numbers carried particular significance because they included the birth date of his seven-year-old daughter, whose arrival followed years of hope, perseverance, and extensive medical treatment.

“My biggest dream is to give my daughter the best education possible and see her achieve her goals,” said Sunil Kumar.

While the prize will help secure his family’s future, he says one of his first priorities is a simple but meaningful celebration: buying a special gift for his daughter.

Making a Difference Beyond His Family

With the Grand Prize secured, Sunil Kumar plans to complete the construction of his family home and take some well-deserved time away from work after decades of dedication.

However, his ambitions extend beyond personal goals. He also hopes to support people in need within his community, including helping those without homes.

His story reflects the impact The UAE Lottery aims to create through every draw—delivering transformative experiences not only for winners, but also for the families and communities around them.

The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 PM, offering players the chance to win the AED 30 million Grand Prize, the AED 5 million Second Prize, and three guaranteed AED 50,000 Lucky Chance prizes in every draw.

Committed to responsible gaming, The UAE Lottery provides a secure, transparent, and fully regulated gaming experience under the oversight of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).

Highlight Games secures ADM collaudo certification for proprietary platform

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Highlight Games secures ADM collaudo certification for proprietary platform

London-based video virtuals and instant win games specialist Highlight Games has shared that its proprietary platform has successfully passed Italy’s ADM collaudo process, the regulator’s rigorous technical certification for gaming platforms.

After the World Cup, Highlight Games will launch its Spanish SOCCERBET product featuring archive LALIGA footage on its own platform across Italian retail channels, with operators transferring to Highlight’s platform over the months that follow.

Highlight Games is the number one performing virtual sports supplier in Italy, and certification marks a pivotal moment in the business’s history: its market-leading content will now be delivered via its own zero-cost streaming technology, giving the company full control of its product roadmap in its most important market.

Steven Holmes, CEO, Highlight Games, shared: “This is a huge moment for Highlight as we bring our video-based technology stack to the Italian market and join a select few who are able to offer an officially ADM-certified platform. Italy is where SOCCERBET has proven itself time and again and passing the ADM collaudo means we can now deliver that content on our own platform, with our zero-cost streaming solution, exactly as it was designed to be experienced.”

“Owning the technology end to end means we control our own roadmap, resulting in faster launches, smoother integrations for our operator partners and a richer experience for players. Our products consistently perform at the top of the market wherever they are live, and with our platform now officially certified in Italy, we have everything in place to build on that momentum.”

Macau proxy betting deal sours as agent keeps, then loses, client’s $64K

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Macau proxy betting deal sours as agent keeps, then loses, client’s $64K

A mainland Chinese man has been arrested for allegedly pocketing HK$500,000 ($63,800) entrusted to him under a proxy betting arrangement, after gambling away both the principal and the winnings, according to Macau’s Judiciary Police as reported by various media outlets.

The suspect, aged 38, was intercepted at the Hengqin border checkpoint on Monday afternoon. He has been charged with abuse of trust involving a considerable amount, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecutions Office.

According to the reports, the victim, a non-local man, handed over HK$300,000 ($38,300) for the suspect to place bets on his behalf at a casino. The suspect won HK$200,000 ($25,500) but refused to hand over the combined sum when the victim sought to collect it at the casino, leaving on a pretext and cutting off contact.

The two men had met earlier at a casino in Macau’s NAPE district and exchanged WeChat contacts. On January 30th, the suspect offered via WeChat to gamble on the victim’s behalf for HK$500 ($64) per hour. As the victim was not in Macau at the time, he asked a friend to deliver the cash. The victim filed a police report on February 12th.

Under questioning, the suspect reportedly said he kept the money because his hourly fee was disproportionate to the profits he generated, and that he had since lost the entire sum gambling. Police seized HK$6,000 ($765) in cash and a mobile phone connected to the case.

AGEM & AGA Golf Classic by JCM Global raised $185K in donations for the ICRG

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AGEM & AGA Golf Classic by JCM Global raised $185K in donations for the ICRG

The 27th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, presented by JCM Global, successfully raised $185,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) in an event that brought together suppliers, operators, and regulators from across the gaming sector.

“We are deeply grateful to JCM Global, AGEM, AGA, and every sponsor and participant who helped make this year’s Golf Classic such a success,” shared Michael Soll, President of the International Center for Responsible Gaming. “Their continued support helps advance ICRG’s mission to fund independent, peer-reviewed research that improves our understanding of gambling disorder and informs evidence-based responsible gambling practices. Raising $185,000 this year—and $3.2 million over the tournament’s history—is a powerful testament to what the gaming community can accomplish when it comes together in support of rigorous science and player well-being.”

27th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic by JCM Global highlights the success of responsible gaming

This year’s tournament was staged at the SouthShore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada. Sponsors included The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, the American Gaming Association, JCM Global, Aristocrat, Catapult Global, GGB Magazine, Gaming Laboratories International, IGT, Konami, Light & Wonder, Patriot Gaming, Red Wagon Institute, VSR Industries, and Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

AGEM & AGA Golf Classic by JCM Global raised $185K in donations for the ICRG
Team Konami, the first-place tournament winners, pictured with JCM Director of Sales & Business Development Cliff Buckley (on the right).

Teams included Ainsworth Gaming Technology, BetMGM, BMM Test Labs, Catapult Global, Gabbiano Seating, Galaxy Gaming, ICRG, IGT, Incredible Technologies, Interblock Gaming, James Industries, MGM, TableTrac, The US Playing Card Company, and Zitro Gaming.

Dave Kubajak, JCM SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations, added, “We are grateful to the many sponsors and players from across the gaming industry whose continued support makes the Golf Classic such a success and advances the critical research of the ICRG. As our industry evolves and diversifies, it is encouraging to see broader participation in this event. It reflects both the strength of our community and our collective commitment to responsible gaming.”

AffPapa confirms iGaming Club Lisbon 2026

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AffPapa confirms iGaming Club Lisbon 2026

AffPapa has announced the highly anticipated return of iGaming Club Lisbon on September 28, 2026, set to unite affiliates, operators, and B2B providers for an exclusive evening of networking and new business opportunities.

iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 is designed to create the right balance of people in the room. Expected to host 600 attendees with a ratio of 40% affiliates, 40% operators, and 20% B2B providers, the event gives guests opportunities to meet potential partners and continue conversations with existing ones.

Taking place at Ferroviário, one of Lisbon’s most distinctive venues overlooking the Tagus River from above Santa Apolónia, the evening will begin at 19:00 and continue until midnight. 

iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 attendees can look forward to:

  • A balanced mix of attendees: Affiliates, operators, and B2B providers from across the iGaming industry.
  • New business opportunities: Reconnect with existing partners or meet companies for the first time.
  • Industry leaders and rising brands: Meet household names and rising talents from the community.
  • Networking in the heart of Lisbon: Business discussions in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO of AffPapa and iGaming Club, shared: “We’ve hosted iGaming Club events in different cities over the years, and one thing has stayed the same: the best business usually starts with a simple conversation. We’re excited to see familiar faces and meet new ones in Lisbon, a fantastic place to bring the right people together in the right environment!”

Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities

To secure your place as an attendee or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit the official iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 website. 

Take a look at the official aftermovie from last year’s iGaming Club Lisbon for a preview of the networking, discussions, and atmosphere that define the event.

Brightstar Lottery secures 7-year contract extension with Washington’s Lottery

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Brightstar Lottery secures 7-year contract extension with Washington’s Lottery

Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of Brightstar Lottery, has executed a seven-year contract extension to remain the primary lottery technology supplier for Washington’s Lottery, a role it has held since 1996.

The agreement, which extends through June 30, 2036, mandates the provision of an upgraded gaming system and the statewide deployment of thousands of new lottery terminals and self-service vending equipment to licensed retailers.

Deliverables over the course of the seven-year agreement include:

Brightstar Lottery
GameTouch 28
Brightstar Lottery
GameTouch 20
Brightstar Lottery
Retailer Pro S2
  • 2,200 GameTouch28 vending machines. The GameTouch28 is a high-volume self-service lottery solution designed for retailers to enhance customer experience and boost efficiency, featuring a 42-inch multimedia touch display that offers an intuitive and seamless player interface and 28 ticket bins with a full suite of instant tickets to reduce congestion at a retailer’s point-of-sale and optimize player flow. 
  • 100 GameTouch20 vending machines. The GameTouch20 offers all the convenience of the GameTouch 28 in a streamlined, compact form.
  • 3,700 Retailer Pro S2 lottery terminals, ticket checkers, and player-facing digital marketing displays. The Pro S2 is a next-generation lottery terminal that offers high performance, reliability, and a variety of options and peripherals to meet the current and future needs of lotteries and retailers.
  • Upgrading the Lottery’s central system with Brightstar’s newest commercially available gaming system.

“For 30 years, Brightstar has helped Washington’s Lottery stay at the forefront of providing lottery retailers and players with convenient and innovative lottery experiences, including self-service and cashless solutions,” said Brian Bennett, Washington’s Lottery Director. “We look forward to continuing our long-term partnership through the deployment of Brightstar’s latest lottery technology over the next ten years.”   

“Brightstar is proud to continue our three-decade partnership with Washington’s Lottery,” shared Scott Gunn, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer North America Lottery. “The innovative system solutions and retail equipment we’ll deliver to Washington’s Lottery under this agreement will power the Lottery’s growth, provide entertaining and responsible experiences for its players, and support the funds raised by the Lottery for educational and other good causes across Washington.” 


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