Clarion Gaming said it had partnered with Microsoft on the ICE Innovators Challenge, inviting operators and their partners to submit AI ideas for safer gambling. Five finalist teams will develop prototypes with expert support and pitch at ICE 2026; the winner will receive £15,000 worth of consultancy, visibility and ongoing support.
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An investigation found that Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Meta AI, ChatGPT and Google Gemini could be prompted to recommend unlicensed online casinos to UK users. Only two bots included risk warnings or help services; technology companies said they would adjust safeguards, while the Gambling Commission said it was working to press firms for greater accountability.
Aristocrat Leisure appointed Dafne Guisard as chief commercial officer for EMEA and Bob Serr as chief technology officer, the company said. Guisard will lead its growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa; both executives will report to chief executive Trevor Croker and join the executive steering committee.
Lotería de Buenos Aires (LOTBA) introduced LoterÍA, an artificial intelligence tool developed with Microsoft, to support the regulator’s work in Buenos Aires City. LOTBA said the system is intended to improve resource use and decision-making, support digital game proposals, strengthen awareness campaigns about illegal underage betting and help detect unauthorised platforms.
Buenos Aires city lottery and gambling authority LOTBA introduced LoterIA, an artificial intelligence programme developed with Microsoft. LOTBA said it is intended to improve internal processes and decision-making, support digital gaming proposals and strengthen efforts to identify unauthorised gambling platforms.
Xtremepush appointed Ciaran Lacey as chief technology officer, with co-founder Kevin Collins moving into the chief operating officer role. Lacey joins from Carne Group, where he had been CTO since September 2022, the company said.