The all-in-one iGaming platform Broadway Platform has partnered with Ghanaian operator Afrinova and reinforced its footprint in the African continent.
The agreement will see Afrinova’s platform powered by Broadway’s full-service AI-powered product suite, including casino, as well as a complete payment, CRM, and risk management solution, as the operator looks to grow its presence in its home market of Ghana.
Ghana, like many regulated African markets, offers significant growth opportunities, with increasing internet penetration, a young population, and growing familiarity with betting products.
The Afrinova partnership is the latest commercial agreement secured by Broadway Platform, which has also strengthened its offering after a recent deal with Altenar.
Giorgi Samkharadze, Director of Broadway Platform, said: “Partnering with Afrinova is a really exciting moment for us as we strengthen our presence in one of Africa’s most exciting regulated markets. Our commitment to exceptional product delivery is unmatched, and we look forward to powering Afrinova’s market-leading offering for many years to come.”
Imad Hawwach, Managing Director at Afrinova, added: “Broadway Platform’s comprehensive back-end offering allows us to seamlessly deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers across Ghana. It’s an extremely exciting partnership for us, and one that allows us to stand apart from our competitors.”
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) continues to reinforce its long-standing commitment to supporting the Macau SAR Government’s “Building Macau with Talent Training” policy through a comprehensive suite of talent development initiatives.
At the “IR Talent Empowerment Showcase and MOU Signing Ceremony” held at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, GEG formalized a new phase of industry-academia collaboration with the Macao University of Tourism (“UTM”) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding focused on advancing local talent cultivation.
MOU Signing Ceremony between GEG and UTM
Central to the partnership is the launch of the “Integrated Resort Innovative Service Experts Program” (“IRISE Program”), alongside the continuation of the “Experience Macao with GEG” initiative, first introduced in 2024. Together, these programs are designed to nurture a new generation of integrated resort professionals equipped with international perspectives and industry-relevant expertise, while supporting Macau’s economic diversification and long-term growth.
The showcase also highlighted GEG’s broader talent development ecosystem, including recognition of team members who completed the “IR Youth Development Program” in collaboration with the Labour Affairs Bureau (“DSAL”), as well as participation in structured leadership training initiatives such as the “Managers to Leaders Program,” “Senior Manager Program,” and “GEG Elite Trainer Program.”
Team members who completed the IR Youth Development Program, co‑organized by GEG and DSALTeam members who completed the “Managers to Leaders Program”Team members who completed the “Senior Manager Program”Team members who completed the “GEG Elite Trainer Program”
To date, these programs have supported the development of more than 500 local talents. Complementing these efforts, the “Experience Macao with GEG” program continues to deepen cultural engagement through immersive learning and thematic seminars, including a recent session on Macau’s Intangible Cultural Heritage featuring participation from over 100 frontline team members.
Driven by a strong culture of lifelong learning, GEG delivered over 1.4 million hours of professional training in 2025 alone, underscoring its sustained investment in workforce development. The Group’s efforts have received extensive industry recognition, including “Team of the Year – Hospitality & Leisure” at the Hong Kong Business Management Excellence Awards 2026 and multiple accolades at the 5th National Human Resources Innovation Competition.
Moving forward, GEG remains committed to strengthening its collaboration with academic institutions and government partners, further enhancing its talent pipeline and supporting Macau’s vision as a leading global tourism and leisure destination.
Kwiff, the pioneer of the “supercharged” betting experience, has officially appointed RavenTrack as its primary affiliate tracking provider in a strategic partnership designed to strengthen its affiliate operations through RavenTrack’s advanced platform-as-a-service (PaaS) technology.
By integrating RavenTrack’s sophisticated tracking solutions, Kwiff intends to streamline its affiliate program management, ensuring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency for its growing network of partners.
The move comes as Kwiff continues to scale its presence across the UK and international markets, leveraging its unique algorithm that randomly supercharges any bet, regardless of the sport or market.
“From our very first conversation, it was clear that Kwiff were looking for more than just a tracking platform, they needed a partner who could genuinely match their ambition and long-term strategic vision. We’re truly grateful that Kwiff chose RavenTrack in what was a highly competitive process, and I’m personally proud to have helped bring the partnership together,” said Kate Scowen, sales and growth manager at RavenTrack.
“The first few months of working together have already been fantastic, and it’s been a real pleasure working with their team. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to building a strong, long-lasting relationship together.”
Jack Milner, campaign manager at Kwiff, commented on the partnership, saying: “RavenTrack came highly recommended and with a strong track record within the iGaming sphere. We have enjoyed a fantastic start, working with their brilliant and incredibly helpful team and I look forward to a long and fruitful partnership together.”
The collaboration aligns with Kwiff’s recent period of rapid expansion. RavenTrack’s reputation for providing high-performance tracking and exceptional customer support was a decisive factor in the selection process. As an industry leader in affiliate tech, RavenTrack will provide Kwiff with the robust infrastructure required to manage complex data sets and optimise ROI for its affiliate channel.
BETBY has announced the launch of its comprehensive World Cup offering, led by one of the most distinctive advantages currently available to operators: odds on the entire World Cup bracket already available, before the official draw takes place.
Released exactly one month before the opening match, BETBY’s World Cup package gives operators a crucial head start, enabling them to activate campaigns and capture player interest well ahead of kickoff. The offering also provides operators with an additional marketing tool to drive engagement and maximise player interaction in the lead-up to the tournament.
By providing a fully pre-priced tournament structure across all potential matchups, BETBY allows operators to offer betting markets from the group stage through to the final from day one. This early availability extends the betting lifecycle significantly, giving players the opportunity to engage with the full tournament narrative in advance and driving sustained activity throughout the build-up to kickoff.
To further enhance engagement during the tournament, BETBY is introducing microbetting for the World Cup, enabling wagers on events occurring within one-minute intervals throughout each match. With at least 90 intervals per game, players can bet on outcomes such as throw-ins, fouls, corners, offsides, goals, and goal kicks. This real-time, high-frequency betting format transforms the viewing experience into a continuous stream of opportunities, keeping users actively engaged from kickoff to the final whistle while increasing interaction levels, boosting ARPU, and strengthening retention.
Complementing this is BETBY’s eWorld Cup, an esports experience that replicates all tournament matches in a short-format, high-frequency environment. With matches lasting just a few minutes, the e-sim ensures continuous football action, helping operators fill off-peak gaps and overcome time zone challenges while maintaining consistent user engagement. The product is fully customizable, allowing operators to tailor visuals, teams, match configurations, and margins to align with their brand and commercial strategy.
BETBY’s World Cup offering is further supported by a dedicated tournament hub, designed to centralize all content, data, and betting opportunities within a single interface. Users can explore group stages and full bracket progression, access event pages, view promotions and line banners, watch video content, and analyze detailed statistics, creating a more immersive and informed betting experience.
The package includes boosted odds across all World Cup events, daily featured offers, and a wide selection of prebuilt “hot” combos with enhanced pricing, giving operators the flexibility to engage a broad player base, from high-value users to casual bettors. Operators also benefit from one of the most extensive market coverages in the industry, spanning main markets, outrights, props, and special bets, supported by a trading team ready to accommodate bespoke requests.
Chris Nikolopoulos, CCO at BETBY
“As the biggest sports event worldwide, the World Cup is as much about preparation as it is about execution,” said Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at BETBY. “By being the first B2B sportsbook provider to make the full tournament bracket available ahead of the draw, we’re giving operators a clear advantage: the ability to start engaging players earlier and build momentum well before kickoff. At the same time, other features like microbetting and our eWorld Cup ensure that engagement stays high throughout every stage of the competition. We’re delivering a complete content portfolio that allows our partners to maximize both player activity and revenue across the entire World Cup cycle.”
By combining early market availability, real-time engagement tools, continuous betting opportunities, and deep trading flexibility, BETBY delivers a complete solution designed to maximize operator performance throughout the World Cup.
Gaming supplier Ainsworth Game Technology announced on Monday that Ryan Comstock has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following a six-month period serving as Acting CEO.
According to a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange, Comstock, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer since 2018, was selected after the Board reviewed his performance since taking on the acting role in October 2025.
The Board cited Comstock’s experience across all operational areas of the business, as well as initiatives undertaken during his tenure as Acting CEO, as key factors behind the appointment. The filing also noted that he had already obtained the necessary gaming regulatory licensing approvals through his previous positions.
Ryan Comstock will receive a base salary of US$625,000 per year and is expected to participate in the company’s 2026 Short-Term Incentive Plan, subject to financial performance targets and foreign exchange adjustments.
There will be no change to his existing long-term incentive arrangement of 400,000 cash-settled performance rights, which remain subject to service conditions and performance hurdles.
The appointment has no fixed term and remains subject to Board review. The employment agreement allows either party to terminate the contract with six months’ notice, while non-compete and non-solicitation provisions apply for up to six months following termination.
CreditSights expects Wynn Macau to post incremental topline and EBITDA growth in the second quarter of 2026, supported by stronger Labor Day Golden Week performance and the recently opened Chairman’s Club at Wynn Palace, although the research firm continues to forecast only low-single-digit growth for the full year due to ongoing competitive pressures in Macau’s gaming market.
In a report released on Monday, CreditSights said Wynn Macau’s second-quarter performance should benefit from ‘higher drops YoY‘ during the Labor Day holiday period, alongside additional contribution from the Chairman’s Club, which opened in 2026.
The firm nevertheless maintained a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year, projecting only a ‘low-single-digit YoY-increase‘ in both revenue and EBITDA for FY26. CreditSights said its forecast was based on assumptions of low-single-digit growth in Macau-wide gross gaming revenue and stable market share for Wynn Macau.
‘While management acknowledged the competitive environment, as premium demand continues to drive the Macau gaming market, the company aims to stay disciplined with its reinvestment,‘ CreditSights wrote.
The report noted that margins are expected to remain steady despite increased operating expenses tied to new amenities and ongoing investment projects. CreditSights added that the company’s higher capital expenditure plans for FY26 are likely to offset some EBITDA growth and weigh on free cash flow, although free cash flow is still expected to remain positive.
Market share edges higher
CreditSights estimated Wynn Macau’s market share improved slightly to 12.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 12.3 percent a year earlier and 12.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The research house also noted that Wynn Macau continued to generate positive free cash flow during the quarter, estimating approximately $91 million in free cash flow despite around $91 million in capital expenditure related largely to the Chairman’s Club expansion and hotel room refurbishments.
CreditSights said Wynn Macau’s leverage metrics remained largely unchanged in the first quarter, with gross and net leverage at 5.3x and 4.5x respectively as of March 2026. The company’s total debt stood at $5.8 billion as of March 2026.
The firm maintained its ‘Market perform‘ recommendation on Wynn Macau bonds, while reiterating that MGM China remained its preferred pick among Macau high-yield gaming operators.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has identified scams, cyber-enabled fraud and illegal gambling among the key money laundering threats facing Singapore, while also praising the city-state’s gambling regulatory oversight and broader anti-money laundering framework in its latest mutual evaluation report released on May 6th.
The report, jointly published by FATF and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), said Singapore maintained a ‘robust understanding‘ of its money laundering and terrorism financing risks and demonstrated ‘strong domestic cooperation‘ among regulators, law enforcement agencies, and financial institutions.
FATF noted that Singapore’s role as a major international financial and wealth management hub continued to expose it to significant illicit financial flows linked to transnational criminal activity, including cross-border organized crime and illegal gambling operations targeting the country.
‘Scams and fraud are identified as the highest money laundering threats for Singapore,‘ the report stated. FATF also identified corruption, tax crimes, and illegal gambling among the country’s major predicate offenses linked to money laundering activity.
The evaluation noted that Singapore’s open economy, large volume of cross-border transactions and status as a regional financial center increase its vulnerability to the movement and integration of illicit funds originating overseas.
Casino oversight receives positive assessment
While highlighting broader financial crime risks, FATF also gave positive assessments of Singapore’s casino regulatory oversight.
The report said Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) demonstrated a ‘high-level understanding‘ of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing risks within the gambling sector and applied ‘stringent supervision‘ over the city-state’s two integrated resort operators — Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa.
FATF noted that Singapore casino operators had implemented ‘robust‘ customer due diligence and monitoring systems, including identity verification procedures and transaction monitoring measures designed to detect suspicious financial activity.
According to the report, Singapore authorities conducted 16 examinations of casino operators between 2020 and 2024, covering customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and suspicious transaction reporting obligations. During the same review period, regulators issued nine warning letters and six financial penalties totaling nearly SG$2.7 million ($2.1 million) related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing breaches.
SG$3 billion laundering case highlighted
The report cited the SG$3 billion ($2.3 billion) money laundering case uncovered in 2023 as a major example of the scale and complexity of illicit funds flowing through Singapore’s financial system. Authorities seized luxury properties, vehicles, cash, cryptocurrency and other high-value assets linked to foreign nationals.
FATF said Singapore authorities had demonstrated an ability to detect and disrupt large-scale laundering operations through financial intelligence and coordinated investigations.
According to the evaluation, Singapore conducted more than 11,000 money laundering investigations over the past five years, with over 80 percent initiated by victims of cyber-enabled fraud. However, FATF noted that only 682 of those investigations resulted in prosecution.
The organization also said investigations involving tax crimes, trade-based money laundering and complex financial crime appeared comparatively limited relative to Singapore’s overall risk profile.
Singapore received ‘Substantial Effectiveness‘ ratings on seven of FATF’s 11 Immediate Outcomes and ‘Moderate Effectiveness‘ on the remaining four. The country was placed under FATF’s ‘regular follow-up‘ process, improving from the ‘enhanced follow-up‘ status assigned in 2016.
In a statement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the report affirmed that Singapore maintains a ‘robust framework for combatting financial crime,’ while adding that authorities would continue strengthening measures to address evolving risks.
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Macau’s per-capita non-gaming spending by visitors rose 9.5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reversing a long downward trend, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Each visitor spent an average of MOP2,179 ($272) on non-gaming items during the period. Total visitor non-gaming spending reached MOP24.43 billion ($3.05 billion), up 24.5 percent from the same period in 2025.
Spending by overnight visitors totaled MOP17.25 billion ($2.15 billion), an increase of 12.2 percent year-on-year, while spending by same-day visitors rose 69.2 percent to MOP7.18 billion ($896 million).
Per-capita spending by overnight visitors increased 7.7 percent to MOP4,101 ($512), while same-day visitors spent an average of MOP1,025 ($128), up 40.6 percent year-on-year.
By spending category, shopping accounted for the largest share of visitor expenditure at 48.2 percent, followed by accommodation at 21.1 percent and food and beverages at 21 percent.
Mainland Chinese visitors spent an average of MOP2,392 ($299), up 4.1 percent year-on-year, while international visitors’ per-capita spending rose 32.5 percent to MOP2,178 ($272).
Sands China has launched Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens and held its first public briefing session at The Londoner Macao to support the Macao SAR government’s community-based economic development efforts and help local entrepreneurs and SMEs explore new business opportunities.
The session that drew nearly 100 aspiring entrepreneurs and SME representatives reviewed the achievements of the first Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme and introduced the upgraded Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 and the new Shop Rebranding Programme, built on the principle of “integrating the old with the new, bridging the past into the future.”
Under the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0, applicants investing at least MOP 300,000 may receive subsidies of one to two times their investment, capped at MOP 1 million, based on creativity, market potential and team experience. The Shop Rebranding Programme supports existing Rua das Estalagens merchants with brand upgrades, offering subsidies of one to three times a minimum MOP 50,000 self‑investment, capped at MOP 500,000.
Representatives from government departments and public utilities provided guidance on policy support, licensing, compliance, electricity and water arrangements. Speakers highlighted key schemes such as the Young Entrepreneurs Aid Scheme, SME Aid Scheme, and the upcoming one‑stop licensing system taking effect July 1. A Q&A session allowed attendees to clarify operational and regulatory concerns.
Sands China will continue offering free public activities during the application period, including SME training on May 14 and Rua das Estalagens Open Days on May 15–17 and June 12–14, supporting both new entrepreneurs and existing merchants in upgrading their businesses.
The programme is organised by Sands China with the Macao Chamber of Commerce as co‑organiser and the Secretariat for Economy and Finance as advisory body, supported by multiple government departments, public utilities and financial institutions under Sands China’s F.I.T. SME support framework and the Sands Resorts Incubation Center.
