iGamingTV Daily Brief
iGaming Daily Brief — 22 October 2026
iGamingTV News Desk · 22 October 2026
The most important iGaming stories from the last 24 hours, summarized by iGamingTV.
Image: Yogonet International 1. Regulation
Hippos ATG secures Finnish licence ahead of 2027 market opening
Hippos ATG Oy has received a licence to offer sports betting, horse racing wagering, and online casino games in Finland. The authorization was announced on Monday ahead of the country opening its regulated gambling market to competition on 1 July 2027. Hippos ATG is a joint venture between Finnish national horse racing body Suomen Hippos and Swedish operator AB Trav och Galopp.
Why it matters
This marks a regulatory preparation milestone for Finland as it transitions away from a monopoly model, enabling cross-border partnerships to secure early positioning in the future competitive landscape.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
2. Business
BetGoodwin considers London initial public offering
UK challenger bookmaker BetGoodwin is reportedly considering an 80 million pound initial public offering in London. BetGoodwin serves as the digital division of Goodwin Racing, a heritage betting firm that started telephone betting services 25 years before launching the online brand in 2022. The potential float comes during a difficult period for gambling companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Why it matters
An IPO would test investor appetite for UK gaming operators on the London Stock Exchange, potentially indicating whether challenger brands can raise capital despite current industry market difficulties.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
3. Payments
DGOJ presents roadmap for Spanish deposit limits and Player Portal
Spain’s Directorate General of Gambling, DGOJ, has outlined a roadmap introducing two key initiatives to transform player protections and compliance for online licences. The regulator confirmed the introduction of a cross-operator deposit limits framework alongside a new Player Portal. The measures are intended to provide consumers with enhanced transparency and greater oversight of their betting activity across all licensed operators.
Why it matters
For operators licensed in Spain, these compliance changes require technical adaptation to integrate with national limit tracking, potentially reshaping how consumer spending and protections are managed.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
Image: iGaming Business 4. Regulation
Revolut crypto subsidiary receives Gibraltar distributed ledger technology permission
A cryptocurrency subsidiary of Revolut has obtained a distributed ledger technology permission in Gibraltar. The jurisdiction anticipates granting three DLT authorisations within the week. The move comes as the local administration seeks to expand the territory’s economic scope beyond its gambling industry, which has suffered from increased UK duties.
Why it matters
This could alter the economic composition of Gibraltar, showing an intentional effort by authorities to reduce the territory’s reliance on gaming operators impacted by British tax changes.
Source: iGaming Business · Read original at iGaming Business
Image: Yogonet International 5. Technology
EGT Digital deploys X-Nave platform in Spain with El Dorado
EGT Digital has launched its X-Nave platform in Spain through a partnership with Hermanos Rubio for the debut of eldoradocasino.es. The deal marks the first deployment of the technology within the country. The online casino and sports betting website extends Hermanos Rubio’s retail El Dorado brand, which runs a network of Spanish gaming halls, into the digital sector.
Why it matters
This deployment provides EGT Digital with an initial foothold in Spain’s online gaming market while helping a land-based venue operator transition its established retail brand into digital operations.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
Image: Yogonet International 6. Events
DRGT showcases bingo raffle and casino technology at G2E 2026
DR Gaming Technology showcased its casino technology portfolio and a Bingo raffle game at G2E Las Vegas 2026. The firm exhibited at The Venetian Expo under new Chief Executive Officer Koen De Wispelaere. De Wispelaere, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer and joined the company in 2015, succeeded Marco Herrera as primary leader at the end of September.
Why it matters
The appearance serves as an initial international industry showcase for DRGT under its new executive leadership, signaling the company’s product priorities to global casino operators.
Source: Yogonet International · Read original at Yogonet International
7. Regulation
Premier League voluntary betting sponsorship ban faces widespread criticism
Under three months into the 2026/27 season, the Premier League voluntary prohibition on gambling companies sponsoring team shirt fronts has drawn widespread dissatisfaction from multiple perspectives. Reform advocates, including Ian Duncan Smith, have openly criticised the self-imposed restriction for failing to meet expectations.
Why it matters
The reaction indicates that voluntary industry measures may struggle to satisfy regulatory reform advocates. For clubs and betting sponsors, continued pushback could prompt demands for stricter, mandatory sponsorship controls.
Source: SBC News · Read original at SBC News
8. M&A
LCKY Group finalises acquisition of RoyalCasino and three Danish casino brands
Malta-based company LCKY Group has finalised the acquisition of RoyalCasino. The transaction formally concluded in August following the receipt of regulatory approval. Through the completion of this deal, the group has added three Danish online casino brands to its wider business portfolio.
Why it matters
The transaction highlights continued consolidation in European regulated igaming. Completing this purchase allows the Malta-based group to establish a firmer operational presence within the Danish market by taking ownership of three licensed online casino properties.
Source: European Gaming Media · Read original at European Gaming Media
Image: iGaming Business 9. Business
Galaxsys releases BeeInfinity probability game featuring automated five-second mechanics
Galaxsys has launched BeeInfinity, a probability-style game centered on timing and automated mechanics. Players place bets that lock in an active coefficient, challenging them to predict if the value will rise over the subsequent five seconds. Operating without interruptions or manual cashouts, the title resolves rounds automatically using real-time changes in coefficient values.
Why it matters
For operators, introducing titles with automated resolutions and rapid five-second rounds could appeal to players seeking faster, uninterrupted gameplay. The release highlights how developers are experimenting with novel probability formats that remove manual cashout decisions.
Source: iGaming Business · Read original at iGaming Business
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