Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead burns bright
Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead carries Play’n GO into the burning ruins of Luxor, where imperial ambition meets ancient judgement beneath a sky thick with smoke.
In Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead, Luxor Temple is no place of silence or ceremony. Stone halls crack, fire pours through shattered columns, and a…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114813/legion-gold-and-the-throne-of-dead-burns-bright/
Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead carries Play’n GO into the burning ruins of Luxor, where imperial ambition meets ancient judgement beneath a sky thick with smoke.
In Legion Gold and the Throne of Dead, Luxor Temple is no place of silence or ceremony. Stone halls crack, fire pours through shattered columns, and a…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114813/legion-gold-and-the-throne-of-dead-burns-bright/
Pull the Ultimate Stunt in BGaming’s Train Heist Johnny Cash
Rapidly growing content provider puts its fan-favourite outlaw back on the tracks in a high-volatility train-heist slot
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming sends players on a daring railway robbery with the launch of Train Heist Johnny Cash, the newest addition to its growing Johnny Cash series.
The game marks the return of Johnny Cash, BGaming’s…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114815/pull-the-ultimate-stunt-in-bgamings-train-heist-johnny-cash/
Rapidly growing content provider puts its fan-favourite outlaw back on the tracks in a high-volatility train-heist slot
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming sends players on a daring railway robbery with the launch of Train Heist Johnny Cash, the newest addition to its growing Johnny Cash series.
The game marks the return of Johnny Cash, BGaming’s…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114815/pull-the-ultimate-stunt-in-bgamings-train-heist-johnny-cash/
Octoplay builds lifetime-exclusive slot for Midnite in the UK
Midnite Express is the first bespoke title under the pair’s July 2025 partnership and adapts mechanics from Fire Rail Express: Hold And Win.
Octoplay has launched Midnite Express, a lifetime-exclusive branded slot built for UK operator Midnite. The title is the first custom product released under the companies’ partnership, which went live in July 2025.…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114817/octoplay-builds-lifetime-exclusive-slot-for-midnite-in-the-uk/
Midnite Express is the first bespoke title under the pair’s July 2025 partnership and adapts mechanics from Fire Rail Express: Hold And Win.
Octoplay has launched Midnite Express, a lifetime-exclusive branded slot built for UK operator Midnite. The title is the first custom product released under the companies’ partnership, which went live in July 2025.…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114817/octoplay-builds-lifetime-exclusive-slot-for-midnite-in-the-uk/
Games Global and Posh Monkey Studios debut brand-new reel expansion feature in Fishin’ Madness™ QUADGROWS™
Games Global has cast its line into the popular fishing genre with the launch of Fishin’ Madness QUADGROWS, developed by exclusive partner Posh Monkey Studios, introducing an all-new evolving reel mechanic that continuously unlocks new ways to win.
Leveraging the enduring appeal of the classic genre, Fishin’ Madness QUADGROWS features the innovative QUADGROWS feature, where…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114819/games-global-and-posh-monkey-studios-debut-brand-new-reel-expansion-feature-in-fishin-madness-quadgrows/
Games Global has cast its line into the popular fishing genre with the launch of Fishin’ Madness QUADGROWS, developed by exclusive partner Posh Monkey Studios, introducing an all-new evolving reel mechanic that continuously unlocks new ways to win.
Leveraging the enduring appeal of the classic genre, Fishin’ Madness QUADGROWS features the innovative QUADGROWS feature, where…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114819/games-global-and-posh-monkey-studios-debut-brand-new-reel-expansion-feature-in-fishin-madness-quadgrows/
ZEAL acquires SevenCanyon and enters the highly attractive UK prize draw market
ZEAL Network SE has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 96.5 percent of the shares in SevenCanyon Limited, in which ZEAL already holds a 3.5 percent stake. With this acquisition, the market leader for online lotteries in Germany is entering the UK market, gaining immediate access to Europe’s largest market for digital…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114821/zeal-acquires-sevencanyon-and-enters-the-highly-attractive-uk-prize-draw-market/
ZEAL Network SE has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 96.5 percent of the shares in SevenCanyon Limited, in which ZEAL already holds a 3.5 percent stake. With this acquisition, the market leader for online lotteries in Germany is entering the UK market, gaining immediate access to Europe’s largest market for digital…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114821/zeal-acquires-sevencanyon-and-enters-the-highly-attractive-uk-prize-draw-market/
EGT installs PH 50 V AWP cabinets at Hi Five Casino in the Netherlands
The Berg en Dal venue adds single-screen AWP units supplied with EGT’s Bonus Prize Collection multigame.
EGT has expanded its footprint in the Dutch AWP market with a new installation at Hi Five Casino in Berg en Dal. The venue has added PH 50 V AWP cabinets supplied with the Bonus Prize Collection multigame.
According…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114823/egt-installs-ph-50-v-awp-cabinets-at-hi-five-casino-in-the-netherlands/
The Berg en Dal venue adds single-screen AWP units supplied with EGT’s Bonus Prize Collection multigame.
EGT has expanded its footprint in the Dutch AWP market with a new installation at Hi Five Casino in Berg en Dal. The venue has added PH 50 V AWP cabinets supplied with the Bonus Prize Collection multigame.
According…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114823/egt-installs-ph-50-v-awp-cabinets-at-hi-five-casino-in-the-netherlands/
BGC Responds to Gambling Commission’s Announcement on FRAs
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has responded to the UK Gambling Commission’s decision to introduce Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in stages.
Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said:
“We are deeply disappointed and frustrated that the Gambling Commission has decided to press ahead with Financial Risk Assessments despite the significant…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114825/bgc-responds-to-gambling-commissions-announcement-on-fras/
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has responded to the UK Gambling Commission’s decision to introduce Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in stages.
Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said:
“We are deeply disappointed and frustrated that the Gambling Commission has decided to press ahead with Financial Risk Assessments despite the significant…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114825/bgc-responds-to-gambling-commissions-announcement-on-fras/
The Malta Gaming Authority Publishes its 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. The report outlines the performance of Malta’s land-based and online gaming sectors during the year, while detailing the Authority’s key regulatory activities and developments. It also provides a forward-looking perspective on the gaming…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114827/the-malta-gaming-authority-publishes-its-2025-annual-report-and-financial-statements/
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. The report outlines the performance of Malta’s land-based and online gaming sectors during the year, while detailing the Authority’s key regulatory activities and developments. It also provides a forward-looking perspective on the gaming…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114827/the-malta-gaming-authority-publishes-its-2025-annual-report-and-financial-statements/
GRAI Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Danish Gambling Authority
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish Gambling Authority, further strengthening collaboration between European gambling regulators.
The MOU reflects a continued commitment to closer cooperation on compliance, monitoring, and enforcement. It is designed to support more effective information sharing and coordination between jurisdictions that…
https://hipther.com/uncategorized/2026/07/09/114829/grai-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-danish-gambling-authority/
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish Gambling Authority, further strengthening collaboration between European gambling regulators.
The MOU reflects a continued commitment to closer cooperation on compliance, monitoring, and enforcement. It is designed to support more effective information sharing and coordination between jurisdictions that…
https://hipther.com/uncategorized/2026/07/09/114829/grai-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-danish-gambling-authority/
The US Prediction Markets Landscape: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
The meteoric rise of prediction markets in the United States has sparked intense discussions among industry experts, legal scholars, and operators alike. Driven by high-profile political cycles and cultural events, these platforms have evolved from niche academic experiments into massive financial ecosystems.
But as the volume of activity surges, so does regulatory scrutiny. Understanding the…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-usa/2026/07/09/114831/the-us-prediction-markets-landscape-navigating-opportunities-and-challenges/
The meteoric rise of prediction markets in the United States has sparked intense discussions among industry experts, legal scholars, and operators alike. Driven by high-profile political cycles and cultural events, these platforms have evolved from niche academic experiments into massive financial ecosystems.
But as the volume of activity surges, so does regulatory scrutiny. Understanding the…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-usa/2026/07/09/114831/the-us-prediction-markets-landscape-navigating-opportunities-and-challenges/
ELA Games releases Flames Fruits Frenzy Hold and Win slot
New title adds a Hold & Win bonus to the studio’s retro fruit-themed “Flames Fruits Frenzy” line.
ELA Games has released a new slot title, Flames Fruits Frenzy Hold and Win, expanding its Flames Fruits Frenzy series with a Hold & Win bonus feature.
The game uses classic fruit-machine iconography, including cherries, lemons, oranges, grapes,…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114833/ela-games-releases-flames-fruits-frenzy-hold-and-win-slot/
New title adds a Hold & Win bonus to the studio’s retro fruit-themed “Flames Fruits Frenzy” line.
ELA Games has released a new slot title, Flames Fruits Frenzy Hold and Win, expanding its Flames Fruits Frenzy series with a Hold & Win bonus feature.
The game uses classic fruit-machine iconography, including cherries, lemons, oranges, grapes,…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114833/ela-games-releases-flames-fruits-frenzy-hold-and-win-slot/
Tom Horn Gaming ships Royal Ruby FeatureStorm slot worldwide on 14 July 2026
New Hold & Win title adds a collection meter, Bonus Buy options, and max win of 13,920x on a 5×3, 9-payline setup.
Tom Horn Gaming will launch Royal Ruby FeatureStorm worldwide on 14 July 2026, adding a new Hold & Win slot to its portfolio.
The game runs on a 5×3 reel layout with nine…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114836/tom-horn-gaming-ships-royal-ruby-featurestorm-slot-worldwide-on-14-july-2026/
New Hold & Win title adds a collection meter, Bonus Buy options, and max win of 13,920x on a 5×3, 9-payline setup.
Tom Horn Gaming will launch Royal Ruby FeatureStorm worldwide on 14 July 2026, adding a new Hold & Win slot to its portfolio.
The game runs on a 5×3 reel layout with nine…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114836/tom-horn-gaming-ships-royal-ruby-featurestorm-slot-worldwide-on-14-july-2026/
Booming Games launches Fish Tales: Double Catch Max Scatter
New slot adds Max Scatter and Barrel Boost features and lists 10,000x max win potential.
Booming Games has launched Fish Tales: Double Catch Max Scatter, the latest title in its Fish Tales slot series. The supplier said the game runs on a 5×3 grid with 10 fixed paylines and offers a maximum win potential of…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114838/booming-games-launches-fish-tales-double-catch-max-scatter/
New slot adds Max Scatter and Barrel Boost features and lists 10,000x max win potential.
Booming Games has launched Fish Tales: Double Catch Max Scatter, the latest title in its Fish Tales slot series. The supplier said the game runs on a 5×3 grid with 10 fixed paylines and offers a maximum win potential of…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114838/booming-games-launches-fish-tales-double-catch-max-scatter/
Vegangster Integrates ZingBrain AI for Smart Game Recommendations Across Operator Lobbies
Vegangster has integrated ZingBrain AI‘s smart lobby personalisation into its platform, adding a new layer of game discovery for players across Vegangster-powered brands.
Casino lobbies now feature AI-driven recommendation sections tailored to each player’s preferences, much like those on Spotify or Netflix. Players see personalised rows such as “Picked for You”, “Because You Like…” and…
https://hipther.com/latest-news/2026/07/09/114840/vegangster-integrates-zingbrain-ai-for-smart-game-recommendations-across-operator-lobbies/
Vegangster has integrated ZingBrain AI‘s smart lobby personalisation into its platform, adding a new layer of game discovery for players across Vegangster-powered brands.
Casino lobbies now feature AI-driven recommendation sections tailored to each player’s preferences, much like those on Spotify or Netflix. Players see personalised rows such as “Picked for You”, “Because You Like…” and…
https://hipther.com/latest-news/2026/07/09/114840/vegangster-integrates-zingbrain-ai-for-smart-game-recommendations-across-operator-lobbies/
BC.GAME names Guillermo Ochoa brand ambassador for Mexico push
BC.GAME has signed Mexican footballer Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as a brand ambassador to support its growth strategy in Mexico through BCGAME.mx.
The company said Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, including local promotions and fan engagement campaigns designed for Mexican audiences. BC.GAME positioned the partnership as part of its continued investment in what it described…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114847/bc-game-names-guillermo-ochoa-brand-ambassador-for-mexico-push/
BC.GAME has signed Mexican footballer Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as a brand ambassador to support its growth strategy in Mexico through BCGAME.mx.
The company said Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, including local promotions and fan engagement campaigns designed for Mexican audiences. BC.GAME positioned the partnership as part of its continued investment in what it described…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114847/bc-game-names-guillermo-ochoa-brand-ambassador-for-mexico-push/
Shutterstock To Report Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on August 6, 2026
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a family of brands delivering scalable creative and GenAI solutions to help customers fuel great work, will report its second quarter 2026 business and financial results on Thursday, August 6, before the market opens.
The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The conference…
https://hipther.com/latest-news/2026/07/09/114835/shutterstock-to-report-second-quarter-2026-earnings-results-on-august-6-2026/
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a family of brands delivering scalable creative and GenAI solutions to help customers fuel great work, will report its second quarter 2026 business and financial results on Thursday, August 6, before the market opens.
The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The conference…
https://hipther.com/latest-news/2026/07/09/114835/shutterstock-to-report-second-quarter-2026-earnings-results-on-august-6-2026/
International bettors back Haaland’s Norway to beat England in World Cup Quarter Final Clash
Kaizen Gaming shares Betano users’ predictions on teams heading to the World Cup semi-finals
As the World Cup moves into the last eight stage, Kaizen Gaming unveils exclusive proprietary data from its Betano platform, which reveals Argentina, Norway, Spain and France as the most backed teams by users globally to progress into the semi-finals.
Predicting…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114851/international-bettors-back-haalands-norway-to-beat-england-in-world-cup-quarter-final-clash/
Kaizen Gaming shares Betano users’ predictions on teams heading to the World Cup semi-finals
As the World Cup moves into the last eight stage, Kaizen Gaming unveils exclusive proprietary data from its Betano platform, which reveals Argentina, Norway, Spain and France as the most backed teams by users globally to progress into the semi-finals.
Predicting…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114851/international-bettors-back-haalands-norway-to-beat-england-in-world-cup-quarter-final-clash/
PG Soft appoints Hugo Baungartner as General Manager LatAm
Veteran executive tasked with expanding PG Soft across Latin America and leading strategy in Brazil as regulation evolves.
PG Soft has appointed Hugo Baungartner as General Manager LatAm, handing him responsibility for the supplier’s commercial expansion across Latin America and its strategy in Brazil.
The company said Baungartner will focus on growing the business in…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114853/pg-soft-appoints-hugo-baungartner-as-general-manager-latam/
Veteran executive tasked with expanding PG Soft across Latin America and leading strategy in Brazil as regulation evolves.
PG Soft has appointed Hugo Baungartner as General Manager LatAm, handing him responsibility for the supplier’s commercial expansion across Latin America and its strategy in Brazil.
The company said Baungartner will focus on growing the business in…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-europe/2026/07/09/114853/pg-soft-appoints-hugo-baungartner-as-general-manager-latam/
BC.GAME signs Guillermo Ochoa to support Mexico growth strategy
- Partnership supports BC.GAME’s continued investment in the regulated Mexican market
- Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, local promotions and fan engagement for BCGAME.mx
- Agreement comes during a landmark summer for football across Mexico, the United States and Canada
BC.GAME has announced the signing of Mexican football legend Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as brand…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-latin-america/2026/07/09/114855/bc-game-signs-guillermo-ochoa-to-support-mexico-growth-strategy/
- Partnership supports BC.GAME’s continued investment in the regulated Mexican market
- Ochoa will front football-led brand activity, local promotions and fan engagement for BCGAME.mx
- Agreement comes during a landmark summer for football across Mexico, the United States and Canada
BC.GAME has announced the signing of Mexican football legend Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as brand…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-latin-america/2026/07/09/114855/bc-game-signs-guillermo-ochoa-to-support-mexico-growth-strategy/
Pernambuco court revokes Spribe interim relief in AVIATOR trademark dispute
The Court of Justice of Pernambuco (TJPE) has revoked preliminary appellate relief previously granted to Spribe OÜ in ongoing litigation over the use of the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil, citing a change in the legal circumstances supporting the earlier decision.
In a monocratic decision, Justice Andrea Epaminondas Tenorio de Brito concluded that the factual and…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-latin-america/2026/07/09/114857/pernambuco-court-revokes-spribe-interim-relief-in-aviator-trademark-dispute/
The Court of Justice of Pernambuco (TJPE) has revoked preliminary appellate relief previously granted to Spribe OÜ in ongoing litigation over the use of the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil, citing a change in the legal circumstances supporting the earlier decision.
In a monocratic decision, Justice Andrea Epaminondas Tenorio de Brito concluded that the factual and…
https://hipther.com/gaming-and-entertainment-latin-america/2026/07/09/114857/pernambuco-court-revokes-spribe-interim-relief-in-aviator-trademark-dispute/