iGaming News Round-up #49 2025

EpicWins Editorial Commentary: Week 49 Key Highlights

Week 49 closes with a familiar pattern of year-end positioning as suppliers finalize distribution agreements and roll out seasonal content ahead of the holiday revenue surge. The most significant developments centered on continued US market expansion and Italian market consolidation, with multiple partnerships announced across both jurisdictions this week.

The US prediction markets space showed signs of institutional maturation with data integration deals designed to support algorithmic trading models, while established suppliers secured multi-state casino distribution agreements strengthening their North American footprint. Italy remained active with two notable platform partnerships bringing diverse content portfolios to operators in one of Europe’s most established regulated markets.

Live casino innovation continued its trajectory with hybrid game show formats incorporating data-driven decision tools, reflecting sustained player demand for statistics and trend analysis in real-money gaming environments. The week also saw the expected wave of winter-themed slot releases as developers target increased seasonal player activity, with several titles featuring enhanced jackpot mechanics and hold-and-win features designed to drive engagement through December.

Platform integrations dominated the partnership announcements, with several suppliers securing access to established operator networks across UK and international markets. These deals reflect typical Q4 activity as companies position content libraries and infrastructure partnerships for 2026 market entry and expansion strategies.

The week’s activity signals that US state-by-state expansion, European market depth-building, and live casino product diversification will remain primary industry focuses entering the new year as regulatory frameworks mature and operators refine their competitive positioning.

Inter vs Barca’s most listened-to match of the season with 1.1m audio plays

Prague, December 8, 2025 – Flashscore – the world’s most popular live scores app – surpassed 100 million live audio plays in the first 11 months of 2025 in a record year for commentary consumption on the platform. This year, more fans than ever tuned in to Flashscore’s audio commentary. Audio usage more than doubled compared with 2024 as fans turned to free, real-time commentary in the app. 

Flashscore this year made changes to the user experience to help fans discover audio commentary in the app, including removing the need to register, improvements to the audio player and the addition of a prominent audio commentary icon.

Play’n GO now live in the US with Fanatics Casino

8 December 2025 – Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced that its industry leading portfolio of games is now live with Fanatics Casino across four US states. Fanatics Casino is available on iOS, Android and web in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 

Smash US hits from Play’n GO including Buildin’ Bucks, Crabby’s Gold and Reactoonz can now be enjoyed by players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Play’n GO’s titles have been proven performers in the US with Fanatics Casino since going live earlier this year in selected markets, but now with the addition of West Virginia the Swedish gaming giant’s games are available in all US Fanatics Casino markets. 

Altenar strengthens global footprint with Betico sportsbook agreement

8^th December 2025 – Altenar, a leading sportsbook provider, has expanded its presence in key global markets through a new partnership with the Betico brand.

Founded in 2025, Betico has built a strong reputation for reliability and entertainment. Through the partnership, Betico will transform its sports betting offering by leveraging Altenar’s fully-managed sportsbook solution, combining advanced technology with its in-house PAM for maximum efficiency and scalability.

The collaboration will enable Betico to benefit from Altenar’s renowned sportsbook features, including customised betting options, advanced risk management, platform management, and robust compliance controls.

Wazdan strengthens jackpot-led portfolio with Santa’s Gift Frenzy™

5^th December 2025 – Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, unwraps a seasonal celebration with the launch of Santa’s Gifts Frenzy™.

Packed with winter-themed symbols and a variety of jackpots, the 5-reel, 20-payline release blends festive charm with features designed to deliver strong performance year-round.

The Cash Out symbol plays a key role in the experience, collecting sizable prizes during base play and leading to Minor, Major and Mega Jackpots. When all 15-reel positions are filled with Gift symbols, the Grand Jackpot of up to 1500x is awarded.

Dare to unlock ancient Egyptian treasures?

Age of Anubis is here to reshape your reels! Step into the mystical realm of ancient Egypt with the latest SYNOT Games release, launched November 4th.

New addition to the 4 Pots portfolio delivers upgraded progression mechanics and improved bonuses

4^th December 2025: 3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has unveiled the latest addition of its acclaimed 4 Pots series with the release of 4 Pots of Egypt: Hold and Win.  

Set in the blazing heart of Egypt, the 5×3, 20-line slot combines a Jackpot Feature, brand-new Mystery Symbols and the popular Hold & Win mechanic to deliver an elevated refresh to the slot experience. 

Vivid Gaming and Octavian Gaming Expand Across Italy Through Co-Developed Titles

03rd December 2025 – Octavian Gaming and Vivid Gaming has successfully introduced a growing portfolio of co-developed slot titles to the Italian regulated market through its strategic partnership with Octavian Gaming. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Vivid Gaming’s expansion across Europe’s established gaming landscapes.

Since October, the first wave of jointly developed titles – Cleopatra’s Heritage and Robin Hood Saga – has been live with leading Italian operators, showing early traction and strong player engagement. This rollout reinforces both companies’ commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences that are visually engaging and fully compliant with regulated market standards.

The partnership with Octavian Gaming, a pioneering Italian company based in Verona, leverages their deep local expertise and established operator network to bring this modern, 3D-driven, uplifting slot offering to Italian players.

Booming Games Powers into Winter with Polar Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 25,000!

Malta, 4 December 2025: The legendary migration charges into the holiday season with Polar Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme 25,000, a festive twist on the fan-favourite, now featuring a massive 25,000x Grand Bonus! Snow blankets the plains, but the action blazes hotter than ever as buffalo roam through a wintry wilderness of fierce wolves, mountain lions and soaring eagles.

This 5×3, 25-payline slot is brimming with action-packed features and frosty excitement. Trigger the Buffalo Bonus by landing Value symbols, and spin the Wheel of Fortune when you land 5 or fewer coins for a shot at multipliers, the Mini Bonus, Major Bonus or even the Hold and Win Extreme feature!

CryptoSlots Unveils “The 24 Spins of Christmas” – A Digital Advent Calendar Packed with Daily Bonuses and Chances to Win $1M Jackpot

December 3, 2025 (PRESS RELEASE) – CryptoSlots.com, a leading crypto-only online casino launches its festive holiday promotion, “The 24 Spins of Christmas.” This unique bonus advent calendar is designed to spread cheer throughout December, offering players a new gift every week and a fresh chance to win every day until December 24th.

Springbok Casino Unveils ‘The Great Wild Gift Exchange’ for a Festive December with 25 Free Spins on Hot Pots Master

Join Springbok Casino this December for a celebration of community, surprise, and the season of giving

December 2, 2025 -South Africa – SpringbokCasino.co.za is launching a uniquely wild celebration this December! South Africa’s premier online gaming destination unveils its festive feature, “The Great Wild Gift Exchange,” and is giving players a double gift: a heart-warming adventure and 25 Free Spins to join the fun. As the theme goes, “When the wild decides to give, surprises are guaranteed,” and this promotion is no exception.”
This Christmas, the bushveld is buzzing and the animals are embarking on a grand gift exchange, but with their own wild flair. From a lion gifting mirrors, to a penguin with a cool pair of shades, each creature’s idea of the perfect present is as unique as they are. This celebration is a charming tale of connection, kindness, and the joyful chaos that ensues when the wild decides to give.

3 Oaks Gaming partners with Microgame to strengthen Italian market position 

3^rd December 2025 – 3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has reinforced its presence in Italy through a new partnership with Microgame, a leading B2B technology and service provider in the region. 

3 Oaks Gaming’s acclaimed portfolio of slot games will be integrated into Microgame’s platform, including fan-favourites such as Sun of Egypt 5, Super Hot Teapots and Lucky Penny 2. 

The agreement marks a significant step forward for 3 Oaks Gaming as it continues to expand its footprint across Europe, further strengthening its ability to meet the rising demand for high-quality, feature-rich content from Italian operators and players alike. 

Moon Intelligence partners with 55 Tech to fast-track US prediction markets expansion

Multi-year agreement sees data specialist’s extensive odds feeds integrated within Moon Intelligence’s proprietary market making trading model

Wednesday 3rd December 2025: Moon Intelligence, the London-based provider of tailored solutions to market makers and betting syndicates worldwide, has secured a multi-year partnership with data specialist 55 Tech to strengthen its offering and expansion into US prediction markets.

The long-term agreement provides Moon Intelligence with access to 55 Tech’s extensive odds coverage from 300+ bookmakers worldwide, spanning the US, Asia, and Europe. Founded in 2024, 55 Tech was created to deliver fast, accurate, and trusted data through real-time APIs, trading tools, and analytics designed for bookmakers, market makers and hedge funds.

Moon Intelligence has strong ambitions to increase its presence within the fast-growing US prediction markets space. The company plied its trade in the battle-hardened European and Asian markets, combining its proprietary AI models with a team of 50 analysts across 35 countries to deliver the sharpest pricing and highest limits available.

PRAGMATIC PLAY BRINGS FAST-PACED ACTION IN 24D SPIN

3^rd December 2025 – Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has introduced new game show 24D Spin to its acclaimed live casino portfolio.

In each round, one of 24 balls is randomly drawn from a machine. Players can choose from a suite of roulette-inspired inside and outside bets, including red/black, odd/even, straight-up, split, row, and column.

Detailed game statistics aid in refining betting strategies: roadmaps display previous winning numbers, game trends, and streaks, while Hot & Cold charts highlight the most and least frequently drawn numbers, enabling players to make data-driven decisions.

Gaming Corps signs new content partnership with Buzz Bingo

Sweden, 03 December 2025 – Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden, has partnered with Buzz Group, the company behind the UK’s largest omnichannel bingo operator, Buzz Bingo.

Buzz Bingo has a five-decade heritage, a cross-generational community of more than a million members, and 79 bingo clubs that welcome nearly 100,000 players each week. Its digital platform extends this community online, offering hundreds of slots and recreating the safe and sociable atmosphere that has long defined its venues.

Buzz Bingo’s digital platform will now feature a host of Gaming Corps’ standout titles such as 3 Pigs of Olympus, a light-hearted mythological slot packed with Instant Prize action and an escalating Bonus Pot, along with Anubis vs Horus: Twin Titans, where two of mythology’s most powerful deities face off in a battle for legendary rewards.

Embark on a high seas adventure in Captain WinBreaker from Northern Lights Gaming

Studio’s latest slot takes the pirate theme and promises plenty of explosive action with Wilds, Free Spins, Jackpots and its trademarked WinBreaker mechanic 

03rd December 2025 – Players are being commanded to raise the sails and brace themselves for a high seas adventure like no other in Captain WinBreaker, the latest swashbuckling slot from Northern Lights Gaming. 

This pirate-themed slot sees players take the helm of a ship bound for treasures and untold riches. But make no mistake about it, they will first have to navigate rough seas.