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2025 in review: What were the biggest global gaming trends?

In our own 'wrapped' style round-up, the Global Gaming Insider team reviews the biggest developments across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

15 min read • Jan 5 • By Tim Poole

The words "BetBlocker" next to a picture of Ciaran Henry.

BetBlocker appoints Ciaran Henry as VP of User Experience

As BetBlocker reaches 300,000 unique active annual users, effective customer-focused leadership will become integral to the company's long-term success.

2 min read • Jan 5 • By Megan Elswyth

Appointments Bingo + 3 more

Paddy Power appoints Meadhbh O'Hanlon as bingo and poker Commercial Manager

Senior commercial appointment confirmed following internal progression within the business.

0 min read • Jan 5 • By Claire McKernan

iGaming Marketing + 1 more

Pragmatic Play pairs money symbols and respins in Joker's Jewels Hold & Spin

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has kicked off 2026 in retro style with the launch of Joker's Jewels Hold & Spin, a vibrant neon-lit slot with 10,000x win potential.

1 min read • Jan 5 • By Will Underwood

Appointments Casino + 1 more

Playnetic appoints former Swintt CEO David Mann to lead next growth phase

The supplier has named David Mann as chief executive from January 2026. The move follows Playnetic's first two years of regulated market expansion across Europe and North America.

3 min read • Jan 5 • By Shaan Khan

Financial CSR + 2 more

Paddy Power-linked darts initiatives raise over £1.1m for charity during World Championship

Flutter-owned bookmaker Paddy Power has confirmed more than £1.1m in charitable donations linked to recent activity at the Paddy Power World Darts Championship, alongside a separate contribution supporting awareness of a rare eye condition affecting one of the tournament's players.

3 min read • Jan 5 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

GG.Bet officially shuts down UK operations

Operator ends services following licence surrender and regulatory changes.

3 min read • Jan 2 • By Claire McKernan

The first screen says "You lost a lot of money this year!", while the second says "you enjoyed a lot of slot games this year!"

Financial Land Based + 6 more

Casinos doing a 2025 Wrapped: A bit of fun or potential for disaster?

While the Wrapped-style retrospectives are popular across several different media, would it be wise for iGaming to hop on the trend?

2 min read • Jan 2 • By Megan Elswyth

A picture of Rebecca Goodwin and a set justice scales

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

Rebecca Goodwin appointed Senior Legal Counsel at Entain

Prior to joining Entain, Goodwin was a Solicitor with Devonshires, where she advised on property acquisitions and high-value development site acquisitions.

2 min read • Jan 1 • By Megan Elswyth

Land Based Appointments + 4 more

New year, new role: Kevin Fekete joins Aristocrat

Fekete most recently served as Senior Product Market Manager EMEA for IGT, overseeing the development and deployment of land-based machines across Eastern and Western Europe.

2 min read • Jan 1 • By Megan Elswyth