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The iGaming market holds huge growth potential for emerging players. iGaming brands are reporting record revenue growth and market expansions every quarter, and as its remarkable growth trajectory continues, it’s influencing digital business models worldwide. The truth is that players have always looked for more interactive experiences within the iGaming landscape, and as a result, casinos that are not on GamStop are introducing innovative monetization models that blend technology, entertainment, and personalisation. This write-up delves...

New multi-AI integration enables real-time cross-verification for translation precision In the world of AI translation, relying on a single engine has long meant accepting its blind spots. From occasional hallucinations to awkward phrasing or cultural mismatches, many businesses have learned that one engine’s output often isn’t enough. That’s why MachineTranslation.com is making a decisive shift, introducing five new AI engines to its platform and expanding its lineup to an unprecedented 22 AIs. The goal? Accuracy...

To every business that cares about its reputation, customer conversations matter. Providing great service has always mattered. Doing it brilliantly and consistently, is where things become hard, particularly for SMEs juggling growth, limited resources and rising customer expectations. At Moneypenny, we exist to solve that challenge. By combining unrivalled people and smart AI, we represent businesses seamlessly, delivering exceptional conversations that protect reputation and drive growth. That mission has never been more relevant. Customer expectations...

Trustly is an open banking payment method that enables you to transfer money directly between your bank account and an online casino. Rather than using a card or setting up a separate e-wallet, you simply log in through your own bank’s secure interface to authorise a transaction. The process works for both deposits and withdrawals, and because it connects straight to your bank, there’s no middleman holding your funds. Over the past few years, Trustly...

Pay by phone casinos let players deposit funds using their mobile number instead of a bank card or e-wallet. The process is quick: enter your number, confirm via text message, and the deposit gets added to your monthly phone bill or deducted from your pay-as-you-go balance. There’s no need to share banking details with the casino, and the whole thing takes less than a minute. It’s a method that’s grown steadily in the UK over...

UK job vacancies fell for a fifth consecutive month in November as employers became increasingly cautious in the run-up to the autumn Budget, according to new figures that underline the growing fragility of the labour market. Data from Adzuna showed a 6.4 per cent month-on-month drop in advertised roles, with total vacancies falling to 745,448. Compared with November last year, vacancies were down 15 per cent — the sharpest annual decline recorded so far in...

UK businesses have experienced a sharp decline in activity over the past month and expect trading conditions to remain weak until at least March, according to a new survey from the Confederation of British Industry. The CBI’s latest growth indicator for the private sector showed a weighted balance of -34 per cent, indicating that a significant majority of firms reported falling activity over the past three months. Companies surveyed said they expected the sluggish conditions...

Leonardo has warned the UK government that it may be forced to shut down its helicopter manufacturing operations in Britain if it fails to secure a flagship £1 billion Ministry of Defence contract, a move that would threaten the future of the country’s last remaining helicopter factory. In a letter to defence secretary John Healey, Roberto Cingolani, chief executive of the Italian defence group, said the contract to replace the long-serving Puma helicopter was central...

A UK maritime robotics startup led by a 22-year-old founder has raised more than £750,000 to develop autonomous robots designed to clean ships’ hulls, reduce fuel consumption and remove the need for hazardous underwater diving work. Edinburgh-based ScrubMarine, founded by Rohith Devanathan while he was still a student, has secured the funding in a venture round led by SFC Capital and PXN Ventures. The investment will allow the company to complete its first commercial prototype,...

First vinyl records made a comeback, then baggy jeans. Now Britain’s most nostalgic comfort food is enjoying a revival, as a TikTok-famous jacket potato business plots a nationwide expansion. SpudBros, the family-run baked potato brand founded in Preston, is preparing to roll out across the UK after striking a partnership with EG On The Move, the roadside retail group led by Zuber Issa. The move comes more than five years after the collapse of Spudulike,...