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Top iGaming stories / Nov 5

Highlights of the day
  • MagBet’s daily roundup brings together the key industry developments from regulatory shifts and business decisions to partnerships, technology updates, and market expansion.
  • Austria’s proposed gambling reform faces an extended EU standstill until December 7 after Malta submitted a detailed opinion on the planned licensing changes.
  • Altenar has appointed Steven Craven as CFO, bringing experience from PwC, Strix and PokerStars to oversee the sportsbook supplier’s financial operations and strategy.
  • SOFTSWISS introduced a conversational back-office workflow for casino operations, retaining operator approvals and access permissions while inviting customers to join a rollout waitlist.
  • Nova Scotia is considering online gambling market changes while monitoring Ontario and Alberta, with opposition politicians urging caution and a public health assessment.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers named Kalshi their official prediction-market partner under a multiyear agreement covering fan activities and digital engagement, becoming the first NBA franchise to do so.
  • Jefferies reported that October’s prediction-market trading volume averaged $4.13 billion daily across tracked exchanges, up 55% from September, according to published reporting.
  • Evolution has launched Ice Fishing in New Jersey, Michigan and Delaware, alongside the opening of its fourth live casino studio in Atlantic City.
  • Palms Casino Resort will host Flo Rida at Las Vegas’ Pearl Concert Theater on January 1, 2027, with general ticket sales starting November 6.
  • Google reportedly expanded YouTube gambling ad targeting across the U.S., UK and Canada, while customer-list restrictions and separate prediction-market eligibility requirements remain in place.
  • Inspire and Shinhan Card agreed to introduce resort customer benefits from December, covering hotels, Splash Bay and dining, with a dedicated credit card under consideration.
  • Ireland’s regulator-commissioned ESRI study identified online gambling account risks, examining product switching, marketing prompts and difficulties reducing participation among 1,000 surveyed gamblers.
  • Super Group lowered its revenue outlook to $2.525 billion–$2.575 billion for 2026 after customer-friendly sports results, despite third-quarter revenue growth of 10%.

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