A fresh wave of developments hits the iGaming space this week. From game creation invites and revamped rewards in crypto casinos to regulatory updates and global expansion in traditional markets, momentum continues to build. Aggregators announce acquisitions, charity initiatives, and new studios, while token markets remain active amid shifting dynamics. With new titles live and more to come, here’s what’s happening. Let’s dive into this week’s iGaming Weekly!

Industry Overview

Crypto Casino

• Roobet is inviting developers to build, launch, and monetize games on their site! Applications can be submitted via the Roobet Labs website.

• MetaWin have completely revamped their rewards system, with over $1 million in upcoming prizes up for grabs!

• The $SHFL lottery has been updated, with odds being able to be boosted through Powerplay, in addition to any currency being able to be used.

• OddsFi is now officially supported on Runbot.

Traditional Gaming

• A CTFC roundtable will take place on April 30th to discuss the future of prediction markets in the United States, with MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle warning it could reintroduce federal gaming regulations.

• Timor-Leste has provided their first offshore gaming license, marking their first step into the industry.

• Online sportsbooks in North Carolina may soon face a sharp increase in taxes under a new state Senate budget proposal unveiled Monday, with the rate possibly going from 18% to 36%

Aggregators & Providers

• Pragmatic has launched a dedicated live studio in Austria, partnering with win2day.

• Hacksaw announced that they have acquired Kitsune Gaming Studios, with the addition being the fifth to their OpenRGS platform.

• BGaming and White Label Casinos have come together to organise the DAR Bjorn Charity Gala, a one-of-a-kind event for a vital cause in Malta, committed to generating crucial funds for DAR Bjorn neurological home.

Miscellaneous

• As $1.26 billion Bitcoin was unstaked, Babylon Labs saw its total value locked (TVL) drop by 32%. 

• Raydium has launched LaunchLab, their own platform for launching tokens, indicating a strain in their relationship with Pumpfun.

• Janover have increased their $SOL position to over 160,000 $SOL, valued at over $22 million.

New Releases

• Stake: Rock, Paper, Scissors

• Gamdom: Mines

• Duelbits: Keno

• Pragmatic: Lucky Ox, 5 Lions Reborn

• Hacksaw: Fighter Pit

Upcoming Releases

• Pragmatic: Cash Surge, Lucky Dog

• Hacksaw: Reign of Rome

• NoLimit: Highway to Hell, Kill Em All

• Push: 3 Magic Pots

• Relax: Cash In Transit

• BGaming: Doomsday Saloon, Sugar Mix, Lucky Lu

Upcoming Events

• April 28th - April 29th: The Staking Summit Dubai 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• April 30th - May 1st: TOKEN2049 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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