Illegal gambling activity in the UK has climbed close to £17 billion ($21.25 billion) as offshore betting operators continue gaining market share, according to new industry analysis highlighting growing pressure on the regulated sector.
BetConstruct AI has made a strong mark at the SBEA+ Awards by securing two prestigious titles: Leader in Sports Betting and Supplier of the Year. These accolades affirm the company’s dominance in East Africa’s iGaming industry and further establish BetConstruct AI as a key player in shaping the region’s gaming landscape.
A new study has found that gambling advertising on social media platforms reaches young men at more than twice the rate of women, raising fresh questions about exposure patterns in online marketing by betting companies. Researchers led by the University of Cambridge examined 411 adverts run by 88 licensed gambling operators in Ireland.
BetGames has picked up a series of shortlist spots across several industry awards, reflecting continued attention on its live casino and crash game offerings. At the EGR B2B Awards 2026, the company appears in four categories: Innovation in Mobile, Crash Games Supplier, Live Casino Supplier, and Slot Supplier (Under 5 Years).
Imagine Live has added a new hybrid title to its live casino portfolio with the launch of Bac & Dice, a game that combines elements of Baccarat and Sic Bo in a single table format. The release introduces a Player versus Banker structure familiar to Baccarat audiences, while replacing cards with dice-based outcomes.
Imagine Live has been named among the shortlisted nominees for Best Live Casino Provider 2026 at the SiGMA South America Awards, marking a milestone as the company continues to expand into new regulated and emerging markets. The recognition arrives during a period of geographic growth for the supplier, with recent developments spanning Latin America and Europe.
BetConstruct AI has marked a series of developments spanning industry recognition and international event participation, highlighting its continued focus on expanding its presence across multiple regions. The company recently received a major industry award, while also preparing to showcase its technology at upcoming events in both South America and Africa.
Playtech has extended its collaboration with SkillOnNet through a multi-market rollout of casino and bingo content, covering several regulated jurisdictions.
William Hill has introduced a new casino promotion for UK players built around the Adventures Beyond Wonderland live dealer game.
BetConstruct introduced a new live casino concept with the launch of KISS AI Live Casino, a system presented as the first AI-first live casino studio.
Imagine Live has discussed the public introduction of its Land of Ra live game show following its presentation at ICE 2026, where the company showcased the title to industry professionals and partners.
21.co.uk casino has introduced a special promotion for new players, offering £5 in Live Casino Chips.
Imagine Live has expanded its live game show portfolio with the release of Land of Ra, a new Egyptian-themed wheel game designed to combine visual immersion with multiple bonus-driven win mechanics.
BetConstruct AI marked the beginning of the 2026 iGaming season with a groundbreaking event in Barcelona, the Harmony Choice, held just days before the highly anticipated ICE Barcelona.
A new live casino game show inspired by Ancient Egypt will take centre stage at ICE Barcelona 2026, as Imagine Live prepares to present Land of Ra to the global industry for the first time.
BetConstruct has presented a broader vision for the role of artificial intelligence in online gambling, arguing that the industry is entering a stage where the technology becomes part of day-to-day decision-making rather than an experimental add-on.
Research commissioned for campaigning groups opposing gambling advertising has identified a growing divide between public tolerance of gambling itself and rapidly hardening attitudes toward the visibility of gambling advertising in British life.
Imagine Live has confirmed its participation at ICE Barcelona 2026, where the live casino supplier plans to present a range of new and existing products alongside its latest technology developments.
Vindral and Imagine Live have announced a strategic collaboration focused on strengthening the technical and creative foundations of live casino content.
Imagine Live has marked a significant moment in its development as both a creator of live casino content and an emerging force in the iGaming sector.
