Whales represent a significant segment of users who contribute disproportionately to revenue in the gaming and online services industries. Employing advanced telemetry techniques, businesses can effectively identify and segment these high-value users while differentiating them from at-risk users who may pose potential losses. Understanding this dynamic is vital for optimizing marketing strategies and ensuring sustainable growth. This blog post examines into the methodologies and technologies behind telemetry, offering insights into how it can enhance user engagement and retention. Key Takeaways: Telemetry enables differentiation between high-value users (whales) and at-risk users through behavior......
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Licences
December 24, 2025
Meridianbet secures Belgian gaming licence for casino operations
Golden Matrix Group’s subsidiary, Meridianbet, has successfully acquired an online gaming licence in Belgium, marking a significant expansion of its regulated European operations. This development positions Meridianbet to operate fully...
Banking
December 24, 2025
How Regulatory Arbitrage Shapes Europe’s Banking Map
Many financial institutions navigate the complexities of Europe's diverse regulatory environment, engaging in regulatory arbitrage to optimize their operations. This practice involves exploiting discrepancies between different countries' regulations to enhance...
Licences
December 24, 2025
Why Curaçao’s Transition Period Keeps Getting Extended?
Transitioning into a more stable political and economic framework, Curaçao has faced a series of delays that continuously extend its transition period. Multiple factors such as financial challenges, political disagreements,...
Compliance & AML
December 24, 2025
Why EU Operators Must Update Their AML Risk Matrices?
Many EU operators face increasing challenges in combatting money laundering due to evolving financial landscapes and regulatory requirements. Updating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk matrices is imperative to effectively identify and...
Responsible Gambling
December 24, 2025
Affordability checks and data minimisation under GDPR
Affordability checks play a significant role in financial services, ensuring responsible lending and access to credit. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations must balance these checks with data...
Business & Finance
December 23, 2025
Bet365 regulated market shift leads to £43m group loss
Bet365 has reported a group loss of £43.3 million for the 2024-25 financial year, marking a significant reversal from the prior year as the company accelerated its strategic pivot toward...
People & Appointments
December 23, 2025
BlueOcean Gaming expands with new business development team
BlueOcean Gaming, a growing provider in the global iGaming sector, has announced the establishment of its new Business Development Department. This strategic move forms part of the company’s broader growth...
Regulation
December 23, 2025
ANJ sanctions betting operators over RTP rate breaches
The French gambling regulator has taken formal enforcement action against several licensed betting operators following breaches of legally mandated return-to-player thresholds. The sanctions reflect the regulator’s ongoing focus on compliance...
Partnerships & Expansion
December 23, 2025
SCCG partners with Gotcha to expand emotion AI in gaming
SCCG Management has formally announced a strategic partnership with Gotcha, marking a significant development in the evolving relationship between behavioural science and regulated digital industries. The collaboration is designed to...
Markets & Jurisdictions
December 23, 2025
Ebaka Games reaches 5M players and announces 2026 roadmap
Ebaka Games, a rising force in the iGaming industry, has announced that its initial launch has reached over five million people worldwide. The studio, which officially debuted in November, has...
Partnerships & Expansion
December 23, 2025
Wazdan expands European reach with Admiral.hr partnership
Wazdan, the gain-focused game developer renowned for its innovative and engaging casino content, has further extended its European footprint with a strategic partnership with Admiral.hr. This collaboration signifies a key...
Licences
December 23, 2025
BETER secures vendor registration to enter Florida sports market
BETER, the internationally recognized provider of live streaming, real-time data and odds for fast-paced esports and sports content, has achieved a significant milestone in its U.S. expansion by obtaining Vendor...
Regulation
December 23, 2025
Dutch regulator restructures to improve oversight and governance
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is set to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its governance and organisational structure from 1 January 2026. The reform is intended to respond to...
Regulation
December 23, 2025
MGA interim report shows steady licensing and enforcement
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Interim Performance Report covering the first six months of 2025. The report provides a detailed overview of licensing activity, regulatory oversight, enforcement...
Responsible Gambling
December 23, 2025
KSA fines LeoVegas €500,000 for player protection failures
The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a significant financial penalty to LeoVegas, one of the leading online gambling operators in Europe, citing repeated failures to meet statutory duty-of-care obligations. The...
Markets & Jurisdictions
December 23, 2025
Spain online gambling GGR reaches €405 million in Q3 2025
Spain’s regulated online gambling sector continued its overall expansion in the third quarter of 2025, with the market generating gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €405.36 million. While quarterly figures show...
Banking
December 23, 2025
Inside the Corporate Banking Bottleneck in Valletta
It's becoming increasingly apparent that corporate banking in Valletta faces significant bottlenecks, hindering the growth and efficiency of businesses in the region. Factors such as regulatory challenges, limited service offerings,...
Regulation
December 23, 2025
Inside the MGA’s New Player Dispute Mechanism
There's a growing need for transparency and fairness in the online gaming industry, prompting the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) to implement a new player dispute mechanism. This initiative aims to...
Payments & Banking
December 23, 2025
The Role of Custodial Wallets in Casino Payments
Wallets serve as the backbone of digital transactions within the online casino industry, enabling players to deposit, withdraw, and manage their funds securely. Custodial wallets, in particular, provide an important...
Compliance & AML
December 23, 2025
Real-time PEP and sanctions screening in player journeys
Many organizations face increasing pressure to implement robust compliance measures, particularly in player transactions. Real-time PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) and sanctions screening serves as an imperative tool in mitigating risks...
Compliance & AML
December 22, 2025
Rank Group discloses €7.1m payment fraud at Spanish operations
Rank Group has confirmed that its Spanish businesses Enracha and Yo have been affected by a payment fraud amounting to approximately €7.1 million. The disclosure was made through a regulatory...
Compliance & AML
December 22, 2025
Lithuania fines Tete-a-tete €341,049 over AML compliance failures
Lithuania’s Gambling Supervision Authority (GSA) has imposed a financial penalty of €341,049 on casino operator JSC Tete-a-tete following a regulatory review that identified significant shortcomings in the company’s anti-money laundering...
Casino & Betting
December 22, 2025
Stretch Network launches Mystery Weekend Series poker tournaments
Online poker software provider Stretch Network has unveiled its highly anticipated Mystery Weekend Series (KISS Edition), a new series of poker tournaments designed to enhance player engagement and support operators...
People & Appointments
December 22, 2025
ComeOn Group appoints Michela Valetta as chief people officer
ComeOn Group, a global online gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Michela Tabone Valetta as its new chief people officer. Valetta brings an extensive background in human resources and...
Marketing & Sponsorships
December 22, 2025
GR8 Tech holiday calendar supports iGaming planning for 2026
GR8 Tech has announced the launch of a new seasonal initiative designed to assist iGaming operators as they begin shaping strategic plans for 2026. The initiative takes the form of...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 22, 2025
ATG CEO challenges BOS over Swedish gambling tax policy
The debate over gambling taxation in Sweden has intensified following renewed calls by AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) for differentiated tax rates across gambling products. ATG’s chief executive has firmly...