Stretch Network announced that Backgammon’s redesigned mobile version is now live, offering a smoother, faster, and more engaging experience for players.
With a refreshed interface and upgraded functionality, this update ensures effortless navigation, optimized gameplay flow, and enhanced performance across all devices.
The redesign introduces a cleaner and more intuitive interface, making it easier for players to access and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay directly from their mobile browsers.
Enhanced speed and performance improvements ensure that sessions run seamlessly across smartphones and tablets, while optimized gameplay flow allows for quick and enjoyable matches anytime, anywhere.
This release reflects Stretch Network’s commitment to delivering high-quality player experiences and providing operators with tools to keep their audiences engaged. The redesigned Backgammon mobile version is now available across the network, offering a compelling story for media coverage and highlighting the platform’s dedication to mobile excellence.
Digitain Group has shared that its Founder, Mr. Vardges Vardanyan, has been honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Gaming Award at SiGMA Central Europe 2025.
For over 26 years, his vision and leadership have brought remarkable value to the iGaming industry — driving innovation, setting new standards in technology and compliance, and championing a culture of responsibility and integrity that continues to elevate the entire iGaming ecosystem. Commenting on the recognition, Vardges Vardanyan, Founder of Digitain Group, shared: “This recognition is not only a personal milestone but a reflection of the dedication, innovation, and integrity that highlight Digitain Group’s vision. For over two decades, our mission has been to empower partners with technology that drives progress and responsibility across the industry. I am extremely proud of what we’ve built together — and even more inspired by what lies ahead as we continue to evolve.”
As a global B2B technology provider, Digitain Group remains dedicated to creating, delivering, and enhancing advanced software solutions that empower partners worldwide. Digitain’s platforms, products, and services are built to provide operators across diverse markets with reliable, flexible, and secure iGaming solutions.
With over 5,000 professionals and offices in Armenia, Romania, Malta, and Spain, and with an upcoming expansion into LatAm, Digitain continues to drive forward with the same passion and purpose inspired by Mr. Vardanyan’s legacy.
Kambi Group announced the acquisition of the source code for a player account management (PAM) platform from OMEGA Systems for an undisclosed price.
This strategic acquisition of OMEGA Systems’ source code will initially enable Kambi to enter Nevada’s sports betting market, where Kambi secured licensure earlier this year, in addition to potentially opening up future opportunities in other jurisdictions where third-party PAM options are limited.
A PAM is a core component of sportsbook operations, enabling operators to centrally manage all aspects of player interaction, from onboarding and identity verification to payment processing and casino aggregation capabilities.
Following the acquisition, Kambi will submit the platform for licensing in Nevada and continue commercial discussions with prospective partners. In parallel, Kambi will maintain its platform-agnostic approach in other markets and utilise third-party PAM providers to offer operational flexibility and choice to future partners.
With existing integrations between Kambi’s sportsbook and the OMEGA platform — already used by several partners and connected to the Kambi front end — Kambi anticipates minimal resource requirements to bring the new capability to market in Nevada. The Turnkey with PAM solution is expected to be product-ready in Nevada by the end of H1 2026.
Werner Becher, CEO, Kambi Group
Werner Becher, Kambi Group CEO, said: “Kambi is already the trusted home of premium sports betting solutions, and this acquisition reinforces that leadership position. While we remain platform agnostic, the addition of an in-house PAM solution to our Turnkey Sportsbook ensures we can unlock commercial opportunities in Nevada and potentially in other jurisdictions as they arise.”
Jim Godsell, OMEGA Systems Founder and CEO, added: “Over the years, OMEGA and Kambi have provided combined solutions to operators in multiple jurisdictions. This acquisition allows Kambi to build on the OMEGA PAM architecture and enter new markets quickly. As is the case with other OMEGA licensees, Kambi is “Taking Control” of its PAM solution.”
Thailand’s government will form a special task force to trace suspicious financial flows linked to online gambling, scam networks, and other illicit transactions that may be driving the baht’s unusual strength, according to a Bloomberg report.
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday that the new “data bureau” will synchronize information across government departments and financial institutions to identify irregular transfers and track the ultimate recipients of questionable funds. “We will not fix this on a case-by-case basis, but will update the standards for detecting suspicious flows,” Ekniti told reporters, adding that the system should be operational by December.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has tasked Ekniti with leading the initiative in cooperation with the Bank of Thailand and other agencies under a “Connect the Dots” framework aimed at improving oversight of irregular capital movements. The task force will also investigate whether these flows have contributed to the baht’s resilience despite Thailand’s sluggish economic performance.
Anutin pledged full government support for the crackdown, describing it as an “all-out war” on financial crimes. He said his administration has “signed a blank check” to empower authorities to dismantle networks involved in scams, human trafficking, and drug smuggling.
Ekniti explained that “gray money” often circulates through cryptocurrency platforms, informal cash networks, currency exchanges, and gold markets. Once funneled into Thailand, these funds are typically laundered through high-value assets such as real estate, gold, diamonds, and luxury vehicles.
The government also intends to modernize its monitoring framework for suspicious transactions and align local rules with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Separately, the Bank of Thailand announced this week that commercial lenders must enhance their due diligence processes to detect and report unusual transfers, reflecting the broader national effort to tighten financial surveillance.
Meanwhile, Thailand is also seeking to revive its tourism sector, particularly by attracting more Chinese visitors. According to government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat, visible positive results are expected “within one or two months,” as Bangkok banks on a moral pledge to keep gambling illegal in exchange for Beijing’s goodwill.
Prime Minister Anutin recently reaffirmed to President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in South Korea that Thailand remains firmly opposed to legalizing casinos. The reassurance reportedly prompted Xi to agree to internal discussions on boosting Chinese tourism to Thailand. The government anticipates that the upcoming Lunar New Year in February will bring a seasonal rebound in arrivals, after a slump in Chinese visitors earlier this year.
China has sentenced five leading members of a notorious Myanmar-based mafia group to death, marking one of the harshest crackdowns yet in Beijing’s campaign against cross-border scam and gambling operations in Southeast Asia.
The Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court on Monday, November 3rd, handed down death sentences to Bai Suocheng, his son Bai Yingcang, and three associates—Yang Liqiang, Hu Xiaojiang, and Chen Guangyi—for crimes including fraud, homicide, and intentional injury. The verdict also convicted 21 members of the Bai family and its associates, with others receiving life imprisonment or sentences ranging from three to 20 years.
According to state media, the Bai family, long regarded as one of Laukkaing’s most powerful clans, operated a sprawling criminal empire that combined gambling, human trafficking, and online scams. At its peak, the organization controlled 41 compounds in Laukkaing, a border town once known for its casinos and red-light trade. Their operations defrauded victims of more than CNY29 billion ($4.1 billion) and led to the deaths and injuries of multiple Chinese citizens.
The Bai family’s influence stretched back to the 2000s, when it rose to prominence with the support of Myanmar’s current military leader Min Aung Hlaing. Initially running casinos and vice establishments, the group later pivoted to online scam centers that exploited thousands of trafficked workers, many of them Chinese, who were beaten, tortured, and forced to defraud others.
In a 2024 state media documentary, Bai Yingcang himself boasted of the family’s dominance, saying the Bais were “the most powerful in both the political and military circles.” The same program featured testimonies from victims describing brutal abuse inside scam compounds, including torture with pliers and machetes.
Authorities said Bai Yingcang was also separately convicted of conspiring to traffic and manufacture 11 tonnes of methamphetamine. His father, Bai Suocheng, was handed over to China by Myanmar authorities earlier this year as part of a joint law enforcement effort.
The sentences come amid Beijing’s intensified push to dismantle transnational crime networks operating in northern Myanmar, many of which have been linked to gambling and online scam hubs targeting Chinese nationals. In September, 11 members of another prominent Laukkaing clan—the Ming family—were also sentenced to death.
EvenBet Gaming has announced the launch of its pioneering solution, Spins Poker, the first commercially available product of its kind on the market, designed to instantly increase gross gaming revenue (GGR) and player engagement for bookmakers and casinos worldwide.
The Spin & Go product, which combines popular characteristics of both slot and poker verticals, has been created to overcome the prevalent issues stunting sportsbook growth. This includes a lack of betting activity between live events, considerable liquidity required to launch a poker room, and complex regulatory approval processes surrounding traditional casino offerings.
Independent research from France’s poker environment – where the Spins format accounted for 94% of the market’s €349.5 million Sit & Go GGR in 2024 – illustrates the significant potential of Spins Poker to enhance operator GGR by up to €50 million per annum and reduce player churn by 10%, helping counter off-peak sports betting revenue declines.
The data shows that up to 29% of sports bettors also engage with poker, and EvenBet’s product is designed to cater to these player preferences with hyper-turbo 5-7 minute game sessions and random multiplier wins of up to 1,000x.
Online casinos are expected to benefit from increased engagement, which is typically higher for player-to-player than player-versus-casino games, and an additional acquisition channel amid growing market competition. For EvenBet Gaming customers, acquiring a poker player costs three to six times less than a casino player, depending on the market.
Built for cross-vertical appeal and tailored for mobile users, Spins Poker stimulates engagement with the target audience to alleviate the impact of seasonal betting patterns and player churn. These key performance indicators can be tracked via a data analysis tool in the backend platform, revealing crucial insights about session volume, engagement, and revenue uplifts.
Spins Poker underscores EvenBet Gaming’s commitment to addressing industry challenges and empowering operators with a diverse suite of products that strengthen their offerings and unlock value from untapped audience segments.
Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “Bookmakers across the globe are faced with real uncertainties as a result of sports betting seasonality, and launching poker rooms or casino content as a response is not always feasible due to constraints with liquidity and infrastructure. For casinos, the biggest challenge is fierce competition, leading to the constant growth of CPA and lower profit margins due to the churn of these very expensive players. Spins Poker has been designed specifically to address these issues. With an efficient two-week integration process and a tried and tested game format, this tool has the potential to boost GGR, resulting in sustained engagement and increased customer lifetime value.”
EvenBet Gaming officially unveiled Spins Poker at SiGMA Central Europe 2025 in Rome. To find out more about the product during the event, please visit the EvenBet team at Stand 4065.
SOFTSWISS announced its victory in the Best Marketing Campaign 2025 category at the SiGMA Central Europe Awards with its ‘Hungry for Success?’ campaign.
The award recognises outstanding creativity, innovation, and execution in marketing campaigns that drive measurable engagement and have a significant industry impact.
The campaign made its debut at ICE Barcelona 2025, where SOFTSWISS introduced the image of a shark as a symbol of its strength, precision, and the drive to stay ahead. It encouraged partners to ‘dive in’ and grow together with SOFTSWISS, reinforcing the brand’s position as a technology leader in iGaming.
Alongside an interactive stand experience, the campaign featured a collaborative art performance by a renowned Spanish street artist Slim Safont, who created a striking shark mural live at the entrance of the expo venue. This activity reinforced the campaign’s message, leaving visitors with an unforgettable experience of interacting with the SOFTSWISS brand.
Across digital channels, ‘Hungry for Success’ achieved exceptional results, delivering strong visibility and engagement on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google Ads. The campaign outperformed expectations in terms of impressions and reach, while earning outstanding participant feedback for its creativity and execution.
Valentina Bagniya
Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, shared: “Hungry for Success isn’t just a campaign – it’s our mindset. It captures who we are as a brand: ambitious, brave, and determined to lead. Winning at the SiGMA Central Europe Awards proves that when creativity meets clarity and conviction, it resonates and delivers real results.”
Earlier in 2025, the company received the Best Marketing Campaign award for its ‘Cheers to 15 Years’ anniversary concept at SiGMA Africa. Later in the year, SOFTSWISS earned double recognition at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards. The team was named Marketing Team of the Year for its creative use of data and technology, while Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, was honoured as B2BMarketer of the Year for transforming the company’s marketing function into a global brand powerhouse.
Expanding its influence, SOFTSWISS has released the 2026 iGaming Trends Report, the fourth edition of its annual data-driven study. The ebook provides fresh insights into the industry’s future for operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
Visitors of the SiGMA Central Europe Summit can learn more about these trends during the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon, which will take place on 5 November 2025, from 12:00 to 16:00, on the People, Partners & Performance Stage.
Global sports technology company Sportradar has further raised its FY25 outlook after seeing solid growth across its business segments in 3Q25, despite a drop in profit.
According to results released on Wednesday, the group generated profit of €22 million ($25.28 million) during the quarter, down from €37 million ($42.52 million) in 3Q24.
Revenue was up by 14 percent yearly to €292 million ($335.54 million), with revenue from its Betting & Gaming Content segment up by 8 percent, to €176.47 million ($202.8 million).
The group noted that the segment’s results increased ‘due to both existing and new customer uptake of our content and products, as well as strong US market growth’.
Managed betting services revenue was up 19 percent, to €56.33 million ($64.73 million), contributing to a rise in Betting Technology & Solutions segment revenue of 11 percent yearly, to €232.8 million ($267.51 million).
Sports Content, Technology & Services brought in some €59.24 million ($69.08 million), up 31 percent yearly, with its strongest contributor being Marketing & Media Services, up by 33 percent yearly, to €43.95 million ($50.5 million) ‘due to increased spending from new and existing technology and media customers and contributions related to our expanded affiliate marketing capabilities’.
The group’s revenue continued to be concentrated outside of the United States, with Rest of World contributing €225.45 million ($259.1 million) – a yearly increase of 13 percent.
The US market saw strong growth, however, up 21 percent yearly, to €66.6 million ($76.53 million). The group increased its share of total company revenue from the US market to 23 percent, from 22 percent in the same quarter of last year.
Adjusted EBITDA group-wide rose by 29 percent year-on-year, to €85 million ($97.67 million), based on the revenue growth by ‘primarily offset by increased sport rights costs related to the continued success of the ATP partnership deal and our renewed partnership with Major League Baseball’.
Looking to the annual outlook, the group is projecting a 17 percent yearly rise in revenue, to ‘at least’ €1.29 billion ($1.48 billion), with adjusted EBITDA expected to rise 30 percent yearly, to €290 million ($333.24 million).
Carsten Koerl, CEO of Sportradar
The 2025 guidance also reflects the group’s recent purchase of IMG ARENA, with the deal closing on November 1st. The company notes that ‘the closing of this transaction marks a milestone in Sportradar’s growth strategy, further strengthening and differentiating its position as a leading technology and content provider in the most bet upon global sports, including soccer, tennis and basketball.’
Speaking of the results, Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl noted “Our continued momentum is driven by our premium content and product portfolio, and leading technology and AI, which is enabling us to consistently drive above market growth and deliver increasing value for our clients and partners”.
A top Indonesian minister has said that the nation’s efforts to crack down on online gambling have not been effective enough.
During a meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday, Yusril Ihza Mahendra – Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Affairs stated that “the prevention and eradication of online gambling is still not optimal”.
The official was speaking at an event entitled ‘Strengthening the Anti-Money Laundering Committee in Preventing and Combating Money Laundering (TPPU) Related to Online Gambling’. The event was hosted at the Financial Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) in central Jakarta.
Yusril highlighted in particular how efforts have been more focused on platforms and individuals, rather than tackling the financial networks behind them. The minister says that a new focus on combating money laundering will be key in eradicating gambling – linking investigations and prosecutions of online gambling cases with anti-money laundering initiatives.
“Through this approach, the government can track, freeze, and seize the proceeds of crime used to finance and expand online gambling operations,” stated the official.
Furthermore, the nation aims to strengthen international ties to tackle transnational organized crime.
Speaking at the same event, PPATK Chair Ivan Yustiavandana noted that online gambling transactions in Indonesia between January and October reached some IDR155 trillion ($9.27 million). The figure is a significant reduction from the IDR359 trillion ($21.47 million) registered in 2024.
Nazara Technologies, India’s only publicly listed gaming company, has announced its new brand identity, representing the company’s evolution into a creator of immersive, emotionally resonant gaming worlds and experiences.
The refreshed identity introduces a new visual mark in which the ‘N’ of Nazara is depicted as a magic wand, casting three ascending stars. The design symbolizes the spark of imagination, the joy of creation, and the limitless possibilities that define gaming as a medium of expression and connection.
Anchored by the tagline “Enter. Magic.”, the new identity invites players, creators, and partners to step into worlds shaped by creativity, storytelling, and shared play.
Nitish Mittersain, Jt. MD and CEO, Nazara Technologies, commented: “Nazara began with a dream to create meaningful experiences for gamers and creators. Over the last 25 years, that dream has grown into India’s largest gaming ecosystem, powered by thousands of passionate minds and millions of players. Our new identity reflects both our journey and our future. ‘Enter. Magic.’ is an invitation to step into worlds where imagination leads, and play brings people together. This is the beginning of our next chapter.”
The new identity is a visual and strategic shift that aligns with Nazara’s continued focus on:
Building global-quality original IP and story universes;
Deepening live-ops and player community experiences;
Supporting the next wave of game creators and studios across India and beyond;
Expanding Nazara’s global footprint in key markets.
The identity will roll out across digital platforms, product interfaces, studio touchpoints, esports and media properties, and all brand communications in phases over the coming months.
