ZITRO gears up for ICE Barcelona with FANTASY cabinet line showcase

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December 3, 2025

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ZITRO gears up for ICE Barcelona with FANTASY cabinet line showcase

At ICE Barcelona this year, ZITRO is bringing its “JUST DIFFERENT” philosophy to life with the European debut of the FANTASY cabinet and a broadened portfolio across land-based and digital markets.

“JUST DIFFERENT” isn’t just a tagline; it’s how ZITRO operates, how they build products, and this year, how they’re approaching their entire presence at the show. Visitors can expect an equally distinctive experience.

At the heart of the showcase is FANTASY, a cabinet built to attract players from the moment they see it. Representing the next leap in hardware innovation, FANTASY arrives with an entirely new library of games designed specifically for the platform, featuring spectacular animations, graphics, and multimedia elements that wrap around the gameplay to create a complete entertainment experience.

Alongside FANTASY, ZITRO will showcase an expanded game library for its popular CONCEPT cabinet, giving operators even more reliable content to drive floor performance. The enhanced portfolio demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting operator success with diverse game options, backed by robust platforms that continue delivering results.

ZITRO’s digital division continues building momentum with four new game releases debuting at the show: Golden Oink Trio, Pan Du, Thunder Coins, and FL Irish. These titles join ZITRO Digital’s growing portfolio of content designed for online and mobile platforms, extending the company’s innovative reach beyond the casino floor and into the rapidly expanding digital realm.

“At ZITRO, we’ve built our reputation on approaching the market differently, and ICE Barcelona will showcase that philosophy across every aspect of our business,” said Johnny Ortiz, Founder of ZITRO. “The European launch of FANTASY is a significant milestone for the company, and we’re confident that operators will recognize the innovation and quality that have always defined our products. We look forward to welcoming the industry to experience what makes us just different.”

Across more than 300 NBA games per season, as well as the WNBA, Genius Sports will empower brand partners with premium, in-game ad inventory across linear, digital and streaming environments. Brands can own key moments of the live action with real-time, sponsorable game insights, including Player ID, Shot Probability, Shot and Defender Distance, and Heat Maps.

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Genius Sports’ broader partnership with FanDuel Sports Network provides brands with a national footprint, enabling them to reach local and national audiences with scale, precision and context. The national launch is grounded in proven performance – Genius Sports’ track-record includes powering game-changing augmented ads for brands including NBA 2K across recent 2025 WNBA broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network.

At the heart of these activations is GeniusIQ, Genius Sports’ proprietary AI and sports data platform. GeniusIQ transforms live sports broadcasts by applying machine learning to masses of live game data, creating breakthrough sponsorship opportunities and performance insights that engage fans at the moments of highest emotional engagement. GeniusIQ transforms live broadcasts into dynamic, brand-ready canvases that react to the game as it unfolds in real time — enabling advertisers to reach fans at the moments of highest emotional engagement.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative, fan-forward experiences at scale,” said Jim Keller, EVP, Head of Advertising and Sponsorship Sales at FanDuel Sports Network. “By pairing Genius Sports’ real-time intelligence with our network’s unmatched scale, we’re giving brands the ability to connect with fans with moments that matter most, creating more meaningful opportunities across every screen.”

“Partnering with FanDuel Sports Network represents a transformative step in how brands use the power of live sports to engage audiences,” added Sean Conroy, EVP of Genius Sports. “Together, we’re creating the first truly unified augmented advertising network in live sports, giving brands the ability to reach fans with relevant, real-time content at the moments that matter most. This collaboration underscores a clear industry shift: rights holders and advertisers alike are demanding new, data-driven ways to captivate fans.”

Founded in 2015, QTech Games is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025. Over the past decade, the company has grown from rapid early-stage expansion to become a dominant force in emerging markets worldwide. With a global presence —including a new tech hub in Spain and offices in Malta—and Latin America, QTech Games has established itself as a fully-fledged international powerhouse.

QTech Games CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “It’s another notch on our belt to have integrated more premium content from Red Rake Gaming. Theirs is a growing and constantly innovating library, delivering impressive support to the depth of our broad igaming-vertical spread.”

Players can now enjoy titles from the Million Series, the Super Stars Series, and seasonal slots such as Halloween Wins and Christmas Wins, alongside new adventures including Azteca Gold Collect, Sherlock and the Stolen Gems, Beating Alcatraz, Big Size Fishin’, and Midas Wins.

Nick Barr, Managing Director for Red Rake Gaming Malta, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with QTech Games and bring our portfolio of games to their growing network. Their leadership in emerging markets and innovative approach to aggregation allow us to reach new players and provide them with high-quality gaming experiences featuring unique features and visually engaging content. This collaboration marks an important step in strengthening our presence in key markets and further establishing Red Rake Gaming’s international presence.”

Max Tesla, co-founder and CEO of Blask, said: “Seasonality has always influenced player behaviour, but seeing it mapped across more than a hundred markets gives the industry a much clearer picture of how demand ebbs and flows. October’s dominance shows just how central football is to global engagement. This kind of insight helps operators plan smarter, time their campaigns better and ultimately understand their customers in a more meaningful way.”

The ranking comes from Blask’s new Seasonality widget in Blask Index Trends, which aggregates monthly market activity and visualizes daily and hourly “heat maps.” The data covers the period from early 2024 to today.

“Delivering a top-tier guest experience is core to Happy Valley Casino, as the property looks ahead to opening its doors to future patrons from across the region,” said Eric Pearson, CEO & General Manager at Happy Valley Casino. “The level of convenience, efficiency, innovation, and system reliability that Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system provides is central to achieving this mission, both in Happy Valley Casino’s immediate launch phase and in the years to come.”

Beyond SYNKROS’ industry-leading marketing suite, robust system integrations, and real-time 99.9% availability, guests at Happy Valley Casino are slated to benefit from on-demand digital drink order options directly at the game device through SYNKROS Drink System.

Konami’s SYNKROS scores two honors at the Gaming & Technology Awards 2025

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The casino is also positioned for faster team response times on the floor with the support of Konami’s Konetic employee mobile app and its fully advanced Dispatch module. These tools and more interact seamlessly with SYNKROS’ single code base system, backed by best-of-breed architecture.

“Happy Valley Casino is progressing to its grand opening with top technology in place to engage casino guests, empower team members, and drive long-term success,” added Randy Caron, VP of Systems Sales at Konami Gaming, Inc. “Guests at Pennsylvania’s newest casino can look forward to a totally fresh and convenient gaming experience at Happy Valley Casino, which Konami is dedicated to supporting through its award-winning SYNKROS casino management system.”

According to CLSA, November GGR rose 14.4 percent year on year to MOP21.1 billion ($2.64 billion), outperforming both its forecast and Bloomberg consensus by 3–4 percent. The firm noted that the month implied an average daily GGR run rate of MOP703 million ($87.9 million), or MOP784 million ($98 million) from November 24th to 30th, reflecting a stronger-than-usual finish to what is typically a softer period.

Macau November GGR tops $2.64B, up 14.4% YoY

CLSA highlighted that the late-month acceleration was likely supported by the conclusion of the 2025 National Games, held from November 9th to 21st across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau. The brokerage said the performance ‘foreshadows a strong start to Macau’s GGR in December 2025,’ citing healthier traffic and resilient mass-market demand.

Looking ahead, CLSA forecasts December GGR to grow 15 percent year on year to MOP20.9 billion ($2.61 billion), equivalent to an average daily rate of MOP674 million ($84.3 million). The projection reflects a low comparison base from December 2024, when about two weeks of traffic-control measures constrained visitation. ‘December is well-positioned for a strong start,’ the analysts wrote, adding that upside risk remains given the recent momentum.

Year to date, Macau’s gaming revenue has climbed 8.6 percent to MOP226.5 billion ($28.3 billion), though it is still 16 percent below the same period in 2019. Even so, November’s result marks the second straight month of exceeded expectations, reinforcing an improving trajectory heading into the peak holiday season.

Macau November gaming revenue tops $2.64B, up 14.4% YoY

The sector’s rebound has been led by the mass segment, which industry analysts estimate has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels. J.P. Morgan noted that mass-market GGR has risen to more than 125 percent of 2019 levels, while VIP revenue—despite growing at a faster rate—remains at roughly one-third of pre-COVID volumes. The bank added that November’s print represents Macau’s strongest recovery level since the pandemic, reaching 92 percent of 2019 GGR.

J.P. Morgan also said December could ‘finish 2025 with a bang,’ projecting the possibility of more than 20 percent year-on-year growth if current trends continue. A strong December would position fourth-quarter GGR to grow 15–16 percent year on year, which the bank said would represent ‘the best quarter in six years.’

Market sentiment is expected to benefit from the accelerating revenue trend, supported by improving earnings visibility and broader investor optimism. CLSA named Galaxy Entertainment and MGM China as its top sector picks, citing solid fundamentals and strong exposure to premium-mass demand.

Huddle’s own proprietary data demonstrates that almost a quarter of in-play wagers during the 2024-2025 NBA season were placed on bet builders. With this trend expected to continue, the importance of sharply priced, contextual player props is now paramount, while micro-bets have been a proven extender of dwell time.

Live markets, now available thanks to Huddle’s distribution partner to operators around the globe, include Player Points, Player Assists, and Player Three-Pointers. They will be offered at a market-leading 90% live uptime, compared to a tier-one industry average of around 80%, allowing for higher engagement and revenue boosts.

Francesco Borgosano, CEO at Huddle, commented: “This distribution partnership continues to go from strength to strength, as we expand our multi-sport offering – proven to drive revenues and optimise margins – to operators, following a successful soft launch during the last NBA season.

“The upgraded tier one integration stands as a testament to our first-class live pricing service, which offers partners, via the Unified Odds Feed, premium micro-markets and player props to engage players after the tip-off, while also having the peace of mind that these complex markets are proven to drive profitability at a margin level that suits individual trading strategies.”

BetBlocker, a UK-registered charitable organisation, provides a free, anonymous self-exclusion tool that allows users to block access to thousands of online gambling websites and apps across multiple devices and languages. Players can choose blocking periods ranging from a few hours to several years, without needing to register or submit any personal information.

As part of the collaboration, AdmiralBet Spain has added the BetBlocker logo to its website footer and included details about the tool on its Safer Gambling page. The resource is also being highlighted within the operator’s player communications, ensuring that users seeking support can easily find and access it.

Clara Gómez Grau at AdmiralBet.es, said: “AdmiralBet.es is convinced that a sustainable gaming environment is one where players feel safe, informed and in control. Partnering with BetBlocker allows us to strengthen that commitment by providing a practical tool that supports responsible play and promotes player wellbeing.”

The initiative follows a previous collaboration between BetBlocker and Greentube’s German operations, marking another step in the company’s ongoing mission to promote responsible gambling across its European markets.

AdmiralBet.es partnership with BetBlocker underscores Greentube’s commitment to safer gambling practices in Spain.

Pedro Romero at BetBlocker, added: “We’re delighted to receive the support of AdmiralBet.es and Greentube in expanding BetBlocker’s reach within the Spanish market. Every partnership helps us to make our service more accessible to those who may benefit from additional tools to control their gambling habits.”

IBIA’s player education programme, called ‘Protecting the Integrity of the Game’, is structured around three foundational pillars of: Rules, Responsibility and Reporting. Known as the 3Rs, it explains the key information every athlete should know about sports betting-related match-fixing. The key aim of the training is to equip athletes and coaches with the knowledge to identify, avoid and report betting-related integrity risks.

Delivered in partnership with PFA Canada, the focus on in-person training creates the opportunity to share and discuss real world experiences and impress on athletes the importance of understanding, identifying and reporting potential match-fixing to protect their careers and their sport.

Marco Carducci, President PFA Canada, and Captain, Cavalry FC said: “With the growth of sports betting across Canada, this training has progressed PFA Canada’s goal of supporting athletes and keeping integrity and fairness at the heart of our sport.”

Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA added: “Preventing sports betting-related match-fixing starts with educating the athletes and coaches. Through collaborative campaigns, industry funded initiatives and unique face-to-face training, IBIA is setting the global standard for athlete education on betting integrity, in line with our Mission 2030 strategy. Alongside regulation and monitoring, it is very important that player education is placed at the heart of a maturing Canadian sports betting integrity ecosystem. We’re pleased to see this programme delivering real impact. Everyone benefits when sports are clean.”

In addition to highlighting the potential threats from sports betting-related match-fixing, the programme educated players on rules and sanctions, the scale and accuracy of technology enabled sports integrity monitoring, and how to report criminals and corrupters using the red button app.

Callum Irving, Captain of Vancouver FC, commented: “The IBIA sports integrity training was super informative for our players, providing essential information on the rules of sports betting, the consequences of being involved, and ways to report any illegal activity. Resources like the IBIA are beyond integral to safeguarding our sport and locker rooms from sports betting-related match-fixing.”

The joint IBIA and PFA Canada programme is part of an initiative funded by a CA$300,000, three-year investment from IBIA and its members – bet365, Betway and FanDuel – through which Canadian athletes and sports organisations can access free, in-person integrity education, helping safeguard Canadian sport against match manipulation and corruption.

From the point of view of Jean-Francois Reymond, IBIA’s Education Ambassador: “PFA Canada is the perfect partner, and we are delighted our collaboration will continue in 2026. As representatives of the players, and with a mission to protect them, they were able to build the atmosphere of trust and openness necessary to discuss what can be a challenging topic for many professional athletes. We look forward to partnering with additional sporting organisations as we help safeguard the integrity of Canadian sport and the careers of Canada’s athletes.”

Jeju Dream Tower casino sales surge 97% in November, GKL marks 12.9% rise

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Viviana Chan

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December 2, 2025

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Jeju Dream Tower casino sales surge 97% in November, GKL marks 12.9% rise

South Korea’s gaming sector maintained positive momentum in November, supported by Jeju Dream Tower’s strong performance and a steady uptick at foreigner-only operator Grand Korea Leisure (GKL).

Jeju Dream Tower, operated by Lotte Tour Development, recorded a 97 percent year-on-year surge in casino sales, while GKL reported a 12.9 percent increase, reflecting strengthening table-game demand across both operators.

Jeju Dream Tower recorded KRW51.36 billion ($38.5 million) in casino sales for the month, nearly doubling the KRW26.08 billion ($19.5 million) posted a year earlier. Month-on-month, revenue rose 1.9 percent, supported almost entirely by table-game performance. Table-game sales reached KRW49.89 billion ($37.4 million), up 3.2 percent from October and 100.7 percent year on year. Machine-game revenue declined 28.8 percent month-on-month to KRW1.47 billion ($1.1 million), though it remained 19.6 percent higher than in the prior year.

Hotel operations at the integrated resort weakened, with November sales falling 12.7 percent year on year to KRW6.46 billion ($4.8 million). No monthly comparison was provided.

For January to November, Jeju Dream Tower’s casino revenue climbed 60.7 percent year on year to KRW435.68 billion ($326.9 million). Table games contributed KRW416.72 billion ($312.5 million), up 63.9 percent, while machine-game revenue increased 13.3 percent to KRW18.96 billion ($14.2 million). Hotel revenue for the same period totaled KRW73 billion ($54.7 million), down 7.7 percent year on year.

The company also highlighted operational considerations affecting investor sentiment, including revenue-sharing commitments with agents and marketing partners. Total drop volume for November reached KRW235.78 billion ($177 million), down 8.2 percent month-on-month but up 74.4 percent year-on-year. Jeju Dream Tower maintained a 62.5 percent hold rate, while year-to-date drop rose 63.8 percent to KRW2.27 trillion ($1.7 billion).

Across the broader market, fellow foreigner-only operator GKL also reported a strong November. Casino sales reached KRW36.98 billion ($28.45 million), up 12.9 percent year on year, driven by a 13.7 percent rise in table-game revenue.

Month-on-month growth was particularly strong, with total casino sales increasing 46.2 percent from October’s KRW28.56 billion ($21.97 million). Table-game revenue surged 52.6 percent month-on-month to KRW38.38 billion ($29.52 million), while machine-game revenue dipped 1.1 percent month-on-month to KRW3.37 billion ($2.59 million).

For the year to date through November, GKL posted KRW354.91 billion ($272.24 million) in cumulative casino revenue, up 9.6 percent year on year. Table-game revenue rose 9.2 percent to KRW323.09 billion ($248.53 million), while machine-game revenue grew 13.8 percent to KRW31.82 billion ($24.47 million).

GKL operates three foreigner-only casinos under the Seven Luck brand in Seoul and Busan, and its monthly performance remains a key indicator of foreign-visitor gaming demand in South Korea.

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