Stuart Crowley

Which games attracted the most players, and where did high‑rollers wager the most in Q2 2025? The Spin Charts Q2 2025 Report breaks down Stake’s quarter into Top 10 by Bets, Top 10 by Wager, and the Top 20 New Games. It shows how sequel‑plus‑twist launches, high‑volatility standouts, and franchise staples shaped the leaderboard. This quarter’s report highlights the themes that drew players in, the mechanics that drove spend, and the insights operators can use to engage both casual and VIP audiences. Spin Charts is a collaboration between Easygo and ...

Crash and instant games are no longer a passing trend, they’ve become one of the fastest-growing categories in iGaming, capturing the attention of younger audiences who crave simplicity, speed, and instant gratification. Recognising this shift, Endorphina, a studio long respected for its classic slot titles, has stepped boldly into this space with the launch of Klikz. In this exclusive interview, Andrey Oleshko (Product Manager) and Kirill Miroshnichenko (Chief Commercial Officer) share the vision behind Klikz, the inspiration for their first titles: AceX, DiceX, and Tower of Squeaks. They also discuss ...

Player rewards have long been a cornerstone of online casino marketing. Free spins, loyalty bonuses, deposit matches are familiar tools operators lean on to attract and re-engage their customers. Sure, they can spike activity, but players can become bonus blind. The impact fades as quickly as it arrives, putting long-term loyalty at risk. So the real question becomes: If retention is the goal, are we doing our best job in terms of player rewards? Operators today are under growing pressure from three directions: That’s where new approaches are starting to ...

For the first time, NEXT.io has contributed an exclusive regional outlook to the 2026 iGaming Trends Report by SOFTSWISS, offering a panoramic analysis of how iGaming is evolving across key markets around the world. The new section brings a truly global perspective to this year’s report, mapping regional developments across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. It explores how each market is entering a new phase of maturity, defined by regulatory evolution, technological adaptation, and a growing emphasis on responsibility and trust as drivers of sustainable growth. Valentina ...

In an industry defined by rapid regulation shifts, performance fatigue, and constant reinvention, some leaders stand out not by shouting louder, but by listening better. Wojtek Stellmach, the CEO of Bugsy Empire, is one of them. From leveraging the buzz of NEXT Summit: New York 2024 to land his first U.S. clients, he’s now heading to NEXT Retreat: LatAm 2025 to continue the conversation, this time with a broader vision and expanded focus. Wojtek has built his reputation on precision: data that speaks clearly, teams that blend gaming expertise with ...