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EdgeLabs Partners with Modo Casino to Expand in North America
EdgeLabs, a B2B online gaming provider, launched its popular slot titles like Diamond 10x and Modo 10x on Modo Casino's platform. The deal includes monthly new game releases tailored for North American players.
Executives highlighted the partnership's role in enhancing content quality and market reach.
App Store Gaming Revenue Tops Google Play and Steam Combined in 2025
Apple's App Store generated $52.5 billion in gaming revenue in 2025, surpassing Google Play's $30 billion and Steam's $11.7 billion. Despite modest 0.6% growth, it led downloads at 7.8 billion while Roblox dominated US playtime.
This underscores mobile's revenue dominance over other platforms.
PC Gaming Sets Record in 2025 as Mobile Stagnates
PC gaming achieved another record year in 2025, with strong momentum into 2026 amid upcoming titles like Resident Evil Requiem. In contrast, mobile gaming showed stagnation despite overall industry growth.
This highlights shifting platform priorities.
Jest Launches Marketplace for Messaging Games, Challenges App Stores
Jest, a new platform for messaging-based games, offers developers a 90/10 revenue split versus app stores' 30% cut. It hit 1 million games played in beta, with 3-4x better retention and lower acquisition costs.
Expansion to 14 countries planned by Q3 2026, backed by seed funding.
US Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits Records Through May 2025
Commercial gaming revenue reached $31.89 billion through May 2025, up 7.1% year-over-year. iGaming surged 27.5% to $2.19 billion in May, with slots and tables also growing.
Most states reported gains, driven by expansions in Illinois and Virginia.
Mobile Gaming Reshapes Industry in 2026 Shift
Mobile gaming has evolved into a dominant force with smartphone power rivaling consoles, per 2026 analysis. Newzoo reports heavy mobile revenue skew forcing traditional publishers to prioritize it.
Microsoft's strategy emphasizes accessible phone-based gaming communities.
Cirsa Gaming Operator Beats FY25 Guidance, Targets 9% Growth
Cirsa Enterprises reported FY2025 results exceeding guidance on February 26, 2026. The operator eyes 9% growth ahead, strengthening its position.
Full details from presentation highlight robust performance across operations.
Gaming Stocks Move on Layoffs, 2025 Revenue Report, Rerelease Backlash
Top stories on February 26 included layoffs, 2025 gaming revenue data, and fan criticism of a classic game rerelease. These factors drove movements in gaming stocks.
Reports underscore industry challenges and opportunities.
Gamesforum Announces 2026 Events for Mobile Growth Strategies
Gamesforum Cyprus, Hamburg, and San Francisco 2026 focus on UA, monetization, and genre-specific insights for mobile games. Events offer networking, benchmarks, and case studies from industry leaders.
Cyprus edition emphasizes competitive market advancements.
iGaming Sector Booms with 33% Revenue Growth in May 2025
iGaming revenue hit $899.8 million in May 2025 across seven states, up 33% year-over-year. Year-to-date totals reached $4.29 billion, a 29.5% increase.
States like Delaware and West Virginia more than doubled revenues.
Candy Crush Lessons and Scopely's $1B Loom Deal Highlight Mobile Trends
Gamesforum roundup covers 14 years of Candy Crush insights, Scopely’s $1B Loom Games acquisition, and Rainbow Six Mobile launch. Other notes include Candy Crush on Yahoo and Liftoff Mobile's IPO filing.
These signal evolving mobile strategies.