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France says loot boxes are not gambling devices

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France has moved away from the controversy surrounding loot boxes in video games by refusing to term using loot boxes as a form of gambling. This is a marked deviation from the stance adopted by countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium. The Dutch and Belgian authorities have cautioned the loot game publishers about legal action if their guidelines are violated.

In a recently published report, the Autorité de regulation des jeux en ligne /ARJEL has warned about loot boxes but says that a “combined and coordinated” action plan is required to deal with them, according to a translation and analysis of the report by media law associate Sebastian Schwiddessen.

ARJEL believes that regulation of loot boxes would require input from several institutions including gambling authorities, consumer protection authorities, financial and banking regulators, and data protection authorities. ARJEL wants European financial regulators, for instance, to step in and provide a more “coherent” analysis of microtransactions.

But does ARJEL believe loot boxes can be considered gambling? The authority believes that for loot boxes to qualify as gambling, the items contained within them must have real-life monetary value, and adds that it’s currently investigating the possibility of selling loot box-generated items.

Schwiddessen’s analysis of the report suggests that ARJEL is reluctant to take solo action and is seeking further clarification from several authorities for a combined effort to address loot boxes. However, don’t expect an outcome anytime soon. It also seems unlikely that ARJEL will follow the Belgian and Dutch authorities’ footsteps.

Source: ARJEL via Sebastian Schwiddessen/Games Industry

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ChicksX Unlocks $500M Monthly Processing Capacity Through Nuvei Integration

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Exchange becomes one of the few globally offering direct credit/debit integration with the industry’s lowest fees

ChicksX, the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the completion of its integration with Nuvei, a global payment technology company processing over $100 billion annually.

The integration provides ChicksX with processing capacity exceeding $500 million monthly, positioning the exchange to serve users across more than 150 countries. This infrastructure upgrade removes previous scaling limitations as the platform prepares for exponential user growth.

“This Nuvei integration removes our last scaling bottleneck,” said Al Alof, CEO of ChicksX. “We’re now infrastructure-ready for the next million users. While others talk about mainstream adoption, we’ve built the rails to actually deliver it.”

The partnership, which required months of technical integration work, enables instant fiat deposits and withdrawals through traditional banking rails. Users can now seamlessly move between crypto and fiat currencies using their existing payment methods.

Key capabilities include:

  • Direct Visa/Mastercard processing through Nuvei
  • The industry’s lowest card transaction fees
  • $500M+ monthly card processing capacity
  • Available in 150+ countries
  • Support for all major payment methods
  • Bank-grade fraud protection
  • Instant deposits and withdrawals

The integration comes as cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide struggle with payment processing limitations. ChicksX’s early investment in premium infrastructure positions the company ahead of competitors still relying on outdated payment systems.

The partnership positions ChicksX uniquely in a market where major exchanges like Binance and others have faced widespread credit card restrictions.

 

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – September 22-28

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), an entity that brings together the leading operators of regulated sports betting and online gaming in Brazil and worldwide, is beginning a process of leadership transition. Fernando Vieira is leaving the executive presidency of the institution to pursue a new professional opportunity in another sector. The association has already started the process of selecting Fernando’s successor, and during this transition period, André Gelfi, current director, board member and one of the founders of the entity, will serve as interim president. During his tenure, Fernando was one of the most active voices in consolidating the regulated betting sector in Brazil, helping to shape the public debate, expanding the responsible gaming agenda and leading the fight against the illegal market, which still represents a large portion of activity in the country.

Genius Sports Limited has announced that it has acquired Sports Innovation Lab, the leader in sports fan data. The acquisition fast-tracks the expansion of Genius Sports’ media business, combining the most comprehensive official game data with the deepest fan intelligence available. Together, the two companies will deliver a 360° view of the modern fan journey, uniting on-field performance with off-field transactions, unlocking new value and innovation across the global sports ecosystem. This combination creates the most comprehensive fan database in sports and entertainment, tracking billions of annual transactions, including purchases, attendance and viewership. It enables brands and agencies to target fans with unmatched precision, directly connect campaigns to real behaviours and transactions, and deliver measurable ROI across every channel.

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CT Gaming has announced another successful installation in the Latin American region, strengthening its footprint in one of the most dynamic gaming markets worldwide. In partnership with Group Caliente, CT Gaming has introduced the Diamond King 4 multigame on the cutting-edge NEXT cabinet at the operator’s venue in the region of Tijuana, Mexico. This installation brings a premium gaming experience, combining next-generation hardware with one of CT Gaming’s most celebrated multigames. This is not the first collaboration between CT Gaming and Group Caliente, as the two companies have built a strong and lasting partnership over the years. However, the new project represents an important step forward, further enhancing the gaming offerings available to players in the region.

BetMGM has announced a new content partnership making BetMGM the presenting sponsor of Playmaker HQ’s “Roommates Show” with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. Playmaker HQ, part of Better Collective’s global House of Brands, is also debuting “No Limit” under its dedicated casino content arm, All In – a new show featuring former NBA star Iman Shumpert. BetMGM will serve as the presenting sponsor. “Roommates Show” is a weekly video podcast hosted by Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson, two of the NBA’s top rising stars and backcourt dynamic duo of the New York Knicks. Joining Josh and Jalen is their best friend and college roommate, Matt Hillman, serving as the show’s third co-host. The latest season began September 6 with BetMGM as the presenting sponsor.

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Meridianbet’s Largest Shareholder Aleksandar Milovanovic Completes $500,000 Cash-to-Equity Conversion Under Post-Closing Agreement with Parent Company

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Aleksandar Milovanović, founder and largest shareholder of Meridianbet, has completed a $500,000 cash-to-equity conversion under the Post-Closing Cash Consideration Conversion Agreement, as specified in the Eighth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Sale and Purchase Agreement with the parent company, Golden Matrix Group (GMGI).

The Eight Amendment was signed on August 29, 2025 and entered into force on September 9, 2025. The underlying SPA was signed June 27, 2023, and the acquisition closed on April 9, 2024 (effective April 1, 2024).

The conversion was executed in five scheduled tranches from September 9 to September 26, 2025.

With the final tranche today, the full $500,000 conversion is complete as agreed. These issuances were made as restricted shares pursuant to the SPA terms and do not affect the overall economics of the post-closing consideration.

The completion of the scheduled tranches converts cash obligations into equity as outlined in the agreement, without changing the overall post-closing economic terms. This process manages cash flow timing and maintains consistency with the agreed-upon shareholder structure.

 

About Meridianbet

Founded in 2001, Meridianbet Group is a well-established online sports betting and gaming group, licensed and currently operating in 18 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa, and South America. The Meridianbet Group’s successful business model utilizes proprietary technology and scalable systems, allowing it to operate in multiple countries and currencies with an omni-channel approach to markets, including retail, desktop online, and mobile. The Company is part of the Golden Matrix Group.

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