Social casino platform PlayFame partnered with Twitch streamer Amouranth to stream its games to her viewers. PlayFame said the partnership forms part of its effort to expand in the US; the source did not specify a launch date or financial terms.
The partnership gives PlayFame a streamer-led channel to reach viewers as it pursues expansion in the US.
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The Social Market Foundation has proposed doubling UK Machine Games Duty on Category B machines to 40% of gross gaming yield in the Autumn Budget. It estimated the change could raise £275 million to £458 million, while the Betting and Gaming Council said it opposed an increase; the report also acknowledged uncertainty about how operators would respond.
An industry commentary said India's legislative shift away from online real-money games could create opportunities in esports and social gaming. It pointed to operators already active in those areas as potential participants, but gave no market figures or specific legislative provisions.
India’s Supreme Court has begun hearing a public interest petition by the Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change seeking restrictions on gambling platforms it says operate as social games or esports. The petition asks the court to direct government ministries to interpret online gaming legislation and state laws to prohibit those platforms, and names Apple and Google India among respondents.
TaDa Gaming has partnered with DAZN Bet to bring its gaming portfolio to the operator’s Italian casino offering through Octavian Lab, according to the reported material. The agreement expands TaDa Gaming’s presence in Italy.
Evoplay agreed to supply approximately 50 games to Gran Madrid's online casino in Spain. Titles include Crimson Crown and Hot Triple Sevens; the partnership supports the developer's stated focus on regulated European markets.
Evoplay has agreed a partnership with Gran Madrid | Casino Online to integrate around 50 of its games on the Spanish operator's platform. The agreement covers the regulated Spanish online market, the outlet reported.