Juice opens exclusive Stake game catalog to global casino operators
Juice, a new B2B iGaming supplier spun off from the studios behind Stake exclusives, is now offering over 100 previously locked games to operators worldwide for the first time
Products and Features 143 articles
Products and Features covers changes to the way sportsbook and casino products work for users. Reporting follows app releases, betting tools, cash-out functions, live wagering, settlement behavior, account controls, mobile UX, outages, redesigns and feature availability. The category is about product mechanics and player-facing functionality, not corporate strategy, promotional value or the legal rules governing a market, although those subjects may provide context when they directly explain a product change.
Blurify adds licensing checklist to Openora for global casino compliance
Blurify has introduced a licensing checklist to its Openora AI-native casino framework, aiming to help operators navigate regulatory requirements in multiple iGaming jurisdictions
Mpesa Transforms Mobile Sports Betting Access for Kenyan Players
Kenyan sports bettors now rely on Mpesa for fast deposits and withdrawals as mobile technology replaces traditional betting shops and changes how fans interact with online sportsbooks
iGame Media unveils OneData for streamlined sportsbook data access
iGame Media has introduced OneData, a new gateway that lets sportsbooks and platforms access multiple odds and sports data providers through a single integration, promising reduced technical overhead and broader betting content
Honoré Gaming unveils Bet Builder for custom football wagers
Honoré Gaming has integrated Bet Builder into its sportsbook platform, letting players combine multiple football markets into a single wager and signaling a shift toward more personalized betting experiences
Niklas Astedt targets PokerStars Sunday Million top prize in $5M event
Niklas ‘Lena900’ Astedt is among the chip leaders heading into the final day of PokerStars’ $5M guaranteed Sunday Million 20th Anniversary event with a significant bounty and a shot at one of the year’s largest online poker payouts
iPoker Network Opens Early Satellites for 2027 Irish Open Main Event
Playtech’s iPoker network has launched its online satellite series for the 2027 Irish Open in Dublin, with nearly 30 brands participating and qualifiers running from September 2026 through March 2027
Maryland Poker Championship Main Event Ends with Unusual Three Way Deal
A rare three way ICM deal abruptly ended the Maryland State Poker Championship Main Event as Justin Arnwine secured the largest payout while Daniel Iachan claimed his first trophy and Aaron Pinson locked in a major cash
AI sets the pace for sports betting odds in 2026
Sportsbooks and bettors now rely on AI to generate odds and spot value in real time as automated models and tracking data replace manual pricing and reshape the betting experience
Crypto Casino Operators Face Pressure to Prioritize Payment Performance
Major crypto casinos rarely support more than 30 coins as operators shift focus to payment speed network reliability and player demand rather than expanding their crypto lists
Borgata Commits 107 Million Dollars to Atlantic City Tower Overhaul
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City will spend 107 million dollars to renovate its main tower starting September with new rooms opening in phases from October and a property-wide investment program extending through 2027
African Poker Championship brings $500K prize pool to Tanzania
The African Poker Championship is set to debut in Dar es Salaam with over $500000 in guaranteed prizes and a $1000 main event offering a $200000 guarantee making Tanzania a new destination for international poker competition
Espen Jorstad Claims Third WCOOP Title After Dramatic Heads Up Comeback
Espen Jorstad has captured his third WCOOP title in the $1,050 PKO Warm-Up on PokerStars, rallying from a major heads up deficit and adding another online trophy to his record
Aristocrat Interactive brings Tiki Fire to Lightning Link online casino lineup
Aristocrat Interactive has launched Tiki Fire on regulated online casino platforms in North America, marking the latest expansion of its Lightning Link series and signaling a push for more land-based slot titles in digital markets
TIGCasino unveils modular casino tech for operators seeking flexibility
TIGCasino has rolled out a modular technology framework for online casino operators, offering customizable platform infrastructure, content aggregation, and Telegram-based gaming tools to address integration challenges
Caitlyn Jenner Joins Celebrity Poker Tour for Her First Major Tournament
Caitlyn Jenner made her competitive poker debut at the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII in Las Vegas, joining a field of athletes and influencers in a high-stakes environment where experience was not a prerequisite
888poker Ambassadors Face High Stakes as WSOP Main Event Bubble Bursts
888poker’s latest WSOP documentary episode captures the tension as Aaron Barone and Lucia Navarro reach the money bubble in the 2026 Main Event with only one advancing to Day 5
N3on Claims Celebrity Poker Tour Win in Las Vegas Debut
N3on, a streamer with no prior poker experience, won the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational XIII at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, defeating more than 50 celebrity entrants and securing a $15,000 prize in his first-ever live tournament
Straight Flush Ignites Triton Jeju II as Phil Ivey Returns to the Felt
The 2026 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II began with a straight flush from Nevan Chang and the arrival of Phil Ivey, setting a high-stakes tone for the festival and a $3 million prize pool in South Korea
Cyprus Mediterranean Poker Party Sets Five Million Dollar Main Event Guarantee
Merit Poker's Mediterranean Poker Party returns to Cyprus with a $5 million guaranteed Main Event and over $10 million in total series guarantees, drawing attention to the region's growing tournament scene and player opportunities
Unibet Open Sets New Course With Marrakech Poker Festival Move
Unibet Open will relocate its flagship poker festival from Paris to Marrakech this fall with over 30 tournaments scheduled at Casino de Marrakech and a new blend of DeepStack and Main Event action
ParlayX secures major pre-seed funding for institutional prediction markets
ParlayX has raised $1.25 million in pre-seed capital to build a non-custodial infrastructure for institutional prediction market trading, connecting multiple venues and onboarding its first market makers
PokerStars on FanDuel Offers Million Dollar Spin and Field Goal
PokerStars on FanDuel has rebranded its three player jackpot sit and go as Spin and Field Goal, giving US players a shot at a million dollar prize pool with a five dollar buy in and new promotional tickets
Kevin Hart to Host Pragmatic Play Live Casino Event in November 2026
Pragmatic Play has confirmed that Kevin Hart will host four exclusive live casino sessions in November 2026, marking a rare crossover between celebrity entertainment and real-time online gaming
Light & Wonder Eyes Market Share Gains as Rivals Restructure
Light & Wonder executives are targeting aggressive growth through 2028, banking on new slot launches and market shifts as smaller competitors face transitions and regulatory changes remain in play
William Hill Sports Betting Kiosks Go Live at Gold ‘N Silver Reno
William Hill has activated two sportsbook kiosks at Gold ‘N Silver in Reno, giving Nevada bettors new access to same game parlays and flex parlay features as the property reopens after major investment
Chess.com Unveils Gambit Poker Platform With No Real-Money Play
Chess.com has launched Gambit, a poker platform designed for beginners, offering free play, lessons, and stat tracking—without real-money gambling or in-app purchases. The move targets chess fans curious about poker strategy
RunGood Poker Series Brings $175K in Guarantees to Aruba
The RunGood Poker Series and The Caribbean Poker Series will host three ring events in Aruba this September, offering $175,000 in guarantees and a rare chance for U.S. players to compete in a major tournament outside the mainland
Texas Mike Issues Public Apology After $4.26M High Stakes Poker Loss
Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek has publicly apologized after losing a record $4.26 million pot to Eric Wasserson on High Stakes Poker, sparking debate over nit-rolling and player conduct at the highest levels of televised poker
Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming Launch New Responsible Gambling Tools
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are rolling out new responsible gambling programs, research partnerships, and digital tools during Responsible Gambling Education Month, aiming to address player risk with updated resources and evidence-based strategies
IGSA Sets 2026 Gaming Standards Summit in Seattle With AWS Partnership
The International Gaming Standards Association will hold its next Gaming Standards Technical Summit in Seattle on November 17-18, 2026, with Amazon Web Services as a partner and a keynote from a leading regulatory executive
Durango Casino Guest Wins $220K Jackpot on $25 Slot Spin
A player at Durango Casino in Las Vegas landed a $220,701 jackpot on Phoenix Cash's Queen Chiu with a $25 bet, highlighting the volatility of progressive slots and the unpredictable nature of high-limit room wins
Alex Theologis Unveils Practical ICM Mastery for Tournament Poker
Alex Theologis has launched Practical ICM Mastery, a course aimed at helping tournament poker players make better decisions under pressure by understanding the Independent Chip Model beyond basic charts
Boom Sports Adds CFTC-Regulated ProphetX Prediction Markets to Its App
Boom Sports users will soon be able to trade federally regulated sports event contracts in-app, as the platform integrates ProphetX’s CFTC-approved prediction market exchange
betPARX and Chickie's & Pete's launch football season promo partnership
betPARX Casino & Sportsbook has entered a season-long partnership with Chickie's & Pete's, bringing exclusive sportsbook and casino promotions to all 18 Philadelphia-area locations through the betPARX app
BetMGM Unveils Jon Hamm-Led ‘It Happens Here’ NFL Campaign
BetMGM has launched a new NFL season campaign, ‘It Happens Here,’ featuring Jon Hamm and a custom-built Legends Lounge, aiming to blend sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment under one brand platform
FanDuel Expands NFL Betting With New Rewards and Injury Protection
FanDuel has introduced a monthly Rewards Club, expanded Bet Protect+ to NFL wagers, and added new research tools, aiming to reshape the sportsbook experience for the upcoming football season
Elk Studios Unveils Grizzly Stampede Slot With 50,000x Max Win
Elk Studios has launched Grizzly Stampede, a high-volatility online slot featuring Native American shamanism themes and a top payout of 50,000x. The game introduces new mechanics and bonus features for U.S. online casino players
Philadelphia Lottery Shop Sells $1 Million Win Win Win Ticket
A $1 million Win Win Win scratch-off ticket was sold at a Philadelphia retailer, but the winner has not yet claimed the prize. The Pennsylvania Lottery confirms only two top prizes remain for this game
CNN Reports Billions in Kalshi Trades Linked to Under-18 Users
A CNN analysis suggests users under 18 may be responsible for billions in trading volume on Kalshi, raising new questions about age restrictions, regulatory oversight, and the potential risks for young participants in prediction markets
