Playtech announced the launch of a live casino studio in Zlín, Czech Republic, in partnership with SYNOT Group on 14 January 2025. The studio will initially offer games run by native-speaking dealers and include dedicated and network tables for brands across the country.
The studio adds a local live casino production facility for Playtech and SYNOT Group in the Czech market.
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ICE Barcelona is creating Hall 7, a new space at Fira Barcelona for technology, innovation and practical solutions for operators. Cristina Turbatu, a technology executive with 14 years of iGaming leadership experience, said an advisory board shaped its content and format around audience types and practical value. She said Hall 7 adds to ICE's commercial role a place to examine how companies innovate and to discuss player-protection tools.
Better Collective’s shares fell 37.16% over five days following Brazil’s betting ban announcement. Flutter’s shares declined 11.52% over the same period. It was reported that Better Collective estimated a €15m impact for the rest of 2026 and suspended its 2027 guidance.
Playtech and The Hippodrome launched Live from London, a live casino product streamed from The Hippodrome in London, according to the report. It begins with roulette, blackjack and baccarat, with further games planned.
Playtech chief executive Mor Weizer and chief financial officer Chris McGinnis declined to answer questions about the company’s ongoing New Jersey litigation with Evolution during its H1 earnings call. Weizer said he could not discuss the litigation.
An interview was published on 11 September with Playtech CEO Mor Weizer and CFO Chris McGinnis following the supplier's H1 earnings. The discussion covered Playtech's stake in Florida operator HRD, AI hosts and UK tax pressures, alongside Sun Bingo's position in the UK.