What a whirlwind of a week wrapping up SiGMA World Euro Med right here on our home turf in Malta. The energy was incredible, and the innovation on display was a powerful reminder of how quickly our industry is evolving. It’s always inspiring to see the brilliant minds pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of iGaming and technology. We saw some amazing startups and caught up with old friends, leaving us more excited than ever for the future. A special shout out too to Trifecta Gaming for the fun atmosphere and the great conversations we had.
This week, we’re bringing you the highlight of the startup pitch, looking at a game-changing new model from Google, and as always, giving you the rundown on what’s next.
Startups Spotlight: AI for iGaming
This week, a massive congratulations is in order for Allpass.ai . They completely stole the show and rightfully triumphed at the AIBC World Euro Med Startup Pitch. It’s a significant achievement and a testament to the incredible work they are doing. AllPass.ai is tackling one of the most critical challenges in our industry with its advanced, AI-powered platform for player protection and compliance.
Their solution offers a seamless and robust approach to identity verification and responsible gaming, which is more important than ever. By leveraging sophisticated artificial intelligence, they’re helping operators protect their players and stay ahead of regulatory curves with impressive efficiency. Winning this pitch is a huge validation of their mission and technology, and we have no doubt they are a company you’ll be hearing a lot more from in the near future. Check out their groundbreaking work at AllPass.ai.
Startup AI x iGaming News
The tech world has been buzzing about a new model from Google DeepMind, and it’s one that could seriously change the game for marketing and design teams in our industry. It’s officially called Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, but it earned the nickname ‘Nano Banana’ while being tested anonymously. This isn’t just another image generator. Its power lies in its speed and its incredible ability to edit and create images using simple, natural language.
Imagine generating an entire suite of marketing assets for a new slot game in minutes, not days. Think about creating perfectly consistent character art across different scenes or quickly mocking up new game concepts. For iGaming, this means a massive acceleration in content creation, from social media campaigns to in-game assets, all while potentially cutting down on design costs. This tool makes high-level image editing accessible to everyone, not just Photoshop experts. It’s a huge leap forward in practical AI application.
Read the official announcement here: Google Developers Blog
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