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Are Online Casinos a Branch of Video Gaming?

With online casinos growing in demand and popularity, becoming an acceptable alternative to physical outlets, many are starting to place them under the universal banner of online video gaming. However, is this the right way to categorize them? The answer might be something that ends up being subjective, but understanding how it might or might not fall within those boundaries could help you to gauge your own opinion of it better and even get you into this form of entertainment.
Of course, those who are already interested in playing at regular online casinos and other outlets might rather that they remain distinct from video gaming. They don’t want to confuse what makes it uniquely appealing to some.
How Do You Define a Game?
Ultimately, some people will look at this debate and feel like the presence of online casinos (and the games they contain) on the smartphone, a gaming platform, will immediately classify them as games. After all, the definition of a game is an activity that a person can engage in and have fun. Casinos definitely come under this description, as these have activities that offer a lot of fun. When you break down the definition of a video game, it is an interactive game simply operated using a computer system, so you can argue that online casinos are a form of video gaming – they are interactive and operated using computers.
However, it’s a question that different people have ventured their own explanations of over the years.
Genres and Platforms Crossover
There are so many genres, modes, and gaming platforms, and this deepens further when you experiment with crossovers. Taking aspects of video games and utilizing them in online casinos provides a unique game; you don’t just have a standard slot game anymore. Now you have a slot game with a story. The inclusion of aspects like a story in some slot games creates a more engaging experience, makes it different from previous gaming, and provides more entertainment. The beauty of taking video game elements is that they can create a wide variety of unique online casino games.
In fact, this variety itself might be something that draws you towards online casinos in the first place, though finding an outlet that best suits you might be what holds you back. If that’s the case, SlotsOnlineCanada.com offers an excellent range of popular free online slot games that can help you to get started.
The Monetization Aspect
To some, what might make casino games stand apart is the gambling aspect or the general inclusion of monetization in the gameplay loop. This might not exclude them from video games as much as you think, however. Loot boxes and microtransactions have long been a controversial aspect of modern gaming, with the former even being banned or regulated in some countries in Europe.
Furthermore, when it comes to microtransactions, the mobile games industry is one that is renowned for its inclusion, and this is the same platform that online casinos would usually find themselves on. As a result, the line between them might be blurred further.
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DiffusionData Wins “Best Data Ops Solution Provider” at the 2025 Data Management Insight Awards USA

DiffusionData, the pioneer and leader in real-time data streaming, today announced that Diffusion has been awarded the “Best Data Ops Solution Provider” at the 2025 Data Management Insight Awards USA. Other nominees for the award were Acceldata, Databricks, DataKitchen, IBM Databand, Monte Carlo Data, Snowflake (DataOps features), StreamSets and Zaloni.
The awards recognise both established solution vendors and innovative newcomers providing leading data management solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants across the USA. The awards are overseen by an Advisory Board who help shape the categories and review the nominations alongside A-Team Groups Editors.
Diffusion shortlisted for Ten Awards in 2025 so far…
To date in 2025, Diffusion has been shortlisted for “Best Cloud-Based Market Data Delivery Solution” at the Trading Tech Insight Awards USA 2025, for “Live Streaming Supplier” and “Sports Data Supplier” at the EGR B2B Awards 2025, for “Live Betting and Gaming Product” and “Sports Data Product” at the SBC Awards Americas 2025, for “Best Steaming Solution” and “Best Cloud Solution” at the DBTA Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, for “Live Betting and Gaming Product” and “Sports Data Product” at the SBC Awards Europe 2025, and for “Live Betting Product” at the SBC Awards 2025. Last year, Diffusion won the “Best Cloud Platform for Trading Applications” at the TradingTech Insight Awards USA.
Grethe Brown, CEO of DiffusionData, said: “2025 has been a record-breaking award year for Diffusion, with our win at the Data Management Insight Awards USA standing as a milestone moment. This recognition is more than an award, it affirms our leadership in real-time data streaming and justifies our mission to redefine what’s possible for how the world connects, consumes, and acts on data.”
DiffusionData’s framework, Diffusion, is used by companies worldwide in sectors such as financial services, eGaming, retail, travel and transportation, health, defence and digital media. The framework is purpose-built to simplify and speed data-driven, real-time application development, reduce operational costs, and economically deliver personalised data.
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Rush Street Interactive Launches Industry’s First Integrated Payments Debit Solution at BetRivers, in partnership with Sightline Payments

Sightline Payments® and Rush Street Interactive announced the launch of the gaming industry’s first integrated debit payments solution, debuting on the RSI’s BetRivers® platform.
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) partnered with Sightline to design and launch a groundbreaking program that enhances the way BetRivers customers interact with its proprietary online gaming platform. The collaboration with Sightline underscores RSI’s commitment to putting players first by introducing a first-of-its-kind functionality that delivers secure, seamless, and convenient access to player account balances, setting a new standard for user experience in the gaming industry. Branded as BetRivers Debit, this white-labeled version of Sightline Debit transforms how customers access and use their funds. With this frictionless and customer-centric solution, BetRivers customers gain instant access to their available wagering balance anytime, anywhere and anyway, eliminating the need to repeatedly withdraw and redeposit. RSI anticipates the innovation will help reduce churn and the high payment costs that accompany it.
Beyond convenience, BetRivers Debit includes enhanced protections for patrons: FDIC insurance coverage, advanced fraud security features, and tools that support responsible gaming by promoting financial transparency and sustainable play.
“Rush Street Interactive is an industry leader that strives to be first-to-market with innovations. That’s why it makes so much sense for us to launch our revolutionary integrated payments solution, Sightline Debit, with BetRivers,” said Omer Sattar, Co-Founder & CEO of Sightline Payments. “Backed by our partnerships with Cross River Bank, this solution gives customers freedom and flexibility to use their funds when they want, where they want, all while dramatically reducing the cost of payments.”
“We remain deeply committed to putting our players first, and the launch of the online gaming industry’s first integrated debit payments solution marks a major step forward in enhancing the BetRivers experience,” said Richard Schwartz, CEO of RSI. “We’re proud that our team helped shape this innovative payment solution in close collaboration with Sightline, further underscoring RSI’s leadership in delivering cutting-edge technologies that elevate the player experience. Our collaboration with Sightline Debit demonstrates our commitment to integrity, innovation, and delivering exceptional player experiences. Being first-to-market with revolutionary new technologies benefits the entire RSI operation – from our team to our players to our investors.”
BetRiver’s initial rollout in New York marks the first step in a broader expansion. Sightline and RSI look forward to bringing this innovative solution to additional jurisdictions across the U.S. in the coming months.
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Super Group Raises Full-Year 2025 Group Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

Super Group (SGHC) Limited, the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, today announced that the Group anticipates delivering another quarter of strong financial and operational performance in Q3 2025, outperforming prior expectations despite what is usually a softer seasonal period. Continued momentum in sports betting, supported by optimized pricing and more efficient trading, was complemented by consistent engagement in casino and improving operational leverage across the Group’s core international markets.
This continued momentum reinforces confidence in the full-year outlook, and as a result, Super Group is raising its full-year Ex-U.S. revenue and Ex-U.S. Adjusted EBITDA guidance, which underscores the Group’s belief in the scalability of the business and the strength of the Group’s brand-led, data-driven model.
- Group revenue is now expected to be between $2.125 billion and $2.200 billion vs. prior guidance of greater than $2.04 billion
- Group Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be between $550 million – $560 million vs. prior guidance of $470 million – 480 million
Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our performance through the third quarter continues to demonstrate the resilience of our model and the strength of our execution. We’re seeing strong contributions from both sports and casino, deeper customer engagement, and continued margin improvement across key markets. As a result, we’re pleased to raise our full-year outlook and remain confident in our ability to deliver for our shareholders.”
Alinda van Wyk, Chief Financial Officer, noted, “The consistency of our financial performance this quarter gives us confidence in our ability to drive both top-line and margin expansion. With cost ratios improving and our product-led strategy gaining traction, we remain focused on disciplined execution and long-term value creation.”
As previously announced, Super Group will host its Investor Day beginning at 8:00am EST/1:00pm UK on September 18th, 2025. The full agenda and live stream of presentations can be found on the Super Group Investor Relations website and dedicated Investor Day website. A replay will be available after the event concludes.
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