Playtech reported a substantial improvement in earnings for the first half of 2026 as growth across the Americas supported higher revenue, stronger margins and a return to reported profitability.
BetGames is preparing to attend SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, where the gaming provider plans to discuss its expansion into Portugal and Sweden while meeting partners from several established markets. The event will take place from 29 September to 1 October at FIL and MEO Arena in Lisbon.
SA Gaming has been shortlisted for Best Live Dealer Offering at the 2026 Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) IR Awards as the company prepares to mark its 17th anniversary in Kuala Lumpur. The nomination comes as SA Gaming continues to focus on live casino content and prepares for an anniversary event scheduled for 9 September 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Pragmatic Play has added a new collection-based promotion format to Enhance, giving operators more control over how rewards are built into its casino games.
888casino has introduced The Daily Wish, a promotion giving eligible Ontario players the opportunity to play a daily prize game after making a qualifying deposit of $100 or more.
SA Gaming has expanded its live casino portfolio with four new Baccarat tables featuring a redesigned backdrop intended to give the classic game a different visual setting.
First Nations communities are taking a larger ownership role in Canada’s casino sector as Indigenous organizations continue acquiring gaming properties across several provinces.
As part of a new partnership, SA Gaming has made its live casino portfolio available through the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator. The agreement gives the live casino provider access to a broader network of operators and players across global markets through the aggregation platform. SA Gaming has spent more than 15 years providing live dealer games for online casinos.
Alberta’s regulated online gaming framework has opened with Playtech among the suppliers serving licensed operator partners from the market’s first day. The company’s arrival places its casino and live gaming portfolio within a market operating under the iGaming Alberta Act and AGLC’s iGaming Standards.
Playtech has raised its expectations for 2026 after reporting a stronger-than-expected first half, with growth across the Americas helping push results above previous market forecasts. The gaming technology company said adjusted EBITDA for the six months to 30 June 2026 is expected to exceed €155 million.
BetGames has outlined its approach to improving player engagement through gamification while continuing to expand access to its live gaming portfolio through new commercial partnerships.
SA Gaming has expanded its portfolio with a series of product and compliance announcements, confirming GLI-19 certification for part of its gaming catalogue while preparing the launch of a new live blackjack title and introducing a football-themed version of one of its live game shows.
Ezugi has released a new live casino blackjack variant called Ride Free Blackjack, expanding its blackjack portfolio with additional free bet mechanics and new side bet options.
Alberta's regulated online gambling market is less than a month away, and the province's gaming regulator has introduced another set of rule changes as operators prepare for launch.
Pragmatic Play added two more industry awards to its collection after receiving recognition at the EGR Global 2026 B2B Awards.
EZUGI has expanded its live casino portfolio with two football-inspired roulette titles, timed for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
Playtech reported strong trading momentum during the opening four months of 2026, with the supplier highlighting continued progress in regulated markets and solid results from its live casino operations. The company said performance between 1 January and 30 April exceeded expectations, particularly across the Americas.
EveryMatrix has secured conditional licensing approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission to provide iGaming technology services in Alberta, expanding the supplier’s regulated footprint across North America. The approval allows EveryMatrix to supply casino and sportsbook platform technology to licensed operators in the Canadian province.
BetGames believes live casino environments are moving beyond visual presentation, with operators increasingly using customised studio concepts and branded tables to strengthen player retention and engagement strategies.
A provincial lawmaker in Ontario has brought forward new legislation that would block advertising from online gambling companies, arguing that the province needs tighter rules around how these services promote themselves. The proposed law, Bill 107, sets out to stop online gambling operators from marketing their platforms within Ontario.
