NEWS
Bede names new product engineering chief
Bede Gaming, part of the Merkur Group, has appointed Andrew Humphreys (pictured) as its fi rst Chief Product Engineering Offi cer. A long-serving Bede employee, Humphreys has progressed from front-end developer to senior engineering leader, most recently heading Product Engineering. In his new C-suite role, he will oversee the delivery of key platform components including player account management, engagement tools and front-end web and app development.
The move underlines Bede’s focus on product-led growth as it continues to expand its international platform business.
The introduction of this new position comes
after Bede’s Chief Operating Offi cer, Paul Dinning announced his retirement at the end of 2025, after nine years with the company.
BETBY brings chess stars to ICE Barcelona 2026
BETBY will stage a major brand activation at ICE, featuring chess stars Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Levy Rozman (GothamChess). The trio will appear together in Europe for the fi rst time as part of BETBY’s ‘Leaders Choose Leaders’ campaign. The activation will take place on 20 January at BETBY’s stand, featuring a live press conference and exhibition matches. The event is designed to boost BETBY’s visibility with operators and partners at one of the global gaming industry’s key trade shows.
Casino Ambassadori upgrades to Dallmeier video security
Casino Ambassadori in Tbilisi has completed a major upgrade of its video security system using Dallmeier technology. More than 100 Domera cameras, combined with Hemisphere video management software and new servers, now provide full-site coverage across gaming, cashier, staff and parking areas.
The project was delivered by integrator Safe-X without interrupting live casino operations. The new system improves surveillance, incident review and staff workfl ows while maintaining the venue’s premium look and feel, creating a scalable platform for future expansion across the Ambassadori Group.
Illegal online gambling costs EU €20bn, says ECA
A new report commissioned by the European Casino Association and produced by Yield Sec estimates illegal online gambling generated €80.6bn in the EU in 2024, accounting for 71 per cent of the market. The study suggests unlicensed operators diverted more than €20bn in
potential tax revenue, while
targeting 81 million
European consumers.
Over 6,200 illegal sites were identifi ed. The ECA says the fi ndings highlight the urgent need for stronger enforcement to protect licensed operators, consumers and the integrity of Europe’s regulated gambling sector.
Study times Vegas casino free drink service
Gambling.com has tested how quickly players receive complimentary drinks at fi ve Las Vegas casinos, revealing major differences in service speed and cost.
The Flamingo was fastest and cheapest, taking just over four minutes to take an order after 45 cents of play. Bellagio and the Cosmopolitan followed, although players had to wager $27 and $50 respectively. Planet Hollywood was slower to take orders but quicker to serve. Caesars Palace failed to provide a complimentary drink at all despite $90 in play, highlighting wide variation in the Strip’s service policies.
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