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National Gambling Board (NGB) Urges South Africans to Safeguard Household Finances
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a call for citizens to safeguard their household finances. With economic pressures mounting across South Africa and the job market tightening, the temptation to view gambling as a financial lifeline is growing. However, the NGB warns that this “quick return” mindset can lea…
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Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals
Regulatory Scrutiny Tightens Around iGaming Payment Services Danish payments provider Inpay A/S cannot enter new business agreements with iGaming companies… The post Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Yggdrasil expands Dutch reach through JACK’s partnership
The integration brings a broad portfolio of premium content to the casino lobby Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming supplier has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands through a new partnership with JACKS, bringing its premium portfolio to one of the country’s leading regulated operators. Delivered through Yggdrasil’s…
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Stake names undefeated boxer Jully Poca as new global ambassador
Stake, the world-leading online sportsbook and casino, has announced Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as its global ambassador, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s foothold in combat sports. The post Stake names undefeated boxer Jully Poca as new global ambassador first appeared on Asia Gaming News …
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Trump Expected at White House Prediction-Market Meeting
Trump’s Attendance Remains Unconfirmed Politico reported on August 13 that the White House was expected to host a Wednesday gathering for… The post Trump Expected at White House Prediction-Market Meeting appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Yggdrasil expands Dutch reach through JACKS.NL partnership
Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming supplier has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands through a new partnership with JACKS.NL, bringing its premium portfolio to one of the country’s leading regulated operators. Delivered through Yggdrasil’s strategic partnership with Bragg Gaming, the integration brings a broad port…
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Sporting Risk expands Bet Builder offering with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
Both products are designed to give operators more ways to engage players with different betting preferences Sporting Risk, a sports analytics company specialising in predictive models that power pricing and betting content, has expanded its Bet Builder Suite with the launch of FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em. These…
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Stake Signs Jully ‘Poca’ de Oliveira as First Boxing Ambassador
Stake has expanded its combat sports sponsorship portfolio by signing Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as its first boxing ambassador. The sportsbook and casino brand announced the partnership ahead of Poca’s super lightweight fight against Cinderella Linnear on Friday, August 21, 2026. Under the agreement, Po…
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ELA Games announces new content deal with MaxBet
ELA Games continues European expansion by bringing the its defining style to MaxBet, one of Romania’s most recognized gaming brands. Through this partnership, MaxBet players now have direct access to 23 of the studio’s top-performing titles. Among these are three of ELA Games’ standout releases: Cash of Gods: Face the…
Read summary →Hollywoodbets Extends Brentford Deal, Exits Shirt Front
Premier League Sponsorships Shift Beyond Front of Shirt Branding Brentford FC will continue its partnership with South African gambling operator… The post Hollywoodbets Extends Brentford Deal, Exits Shirt Front appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite With FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
How FlexBuilder Changes Bet Builders FlexBuilder allows players to receive a payout without successfully predicting every selection in a Bet Builder. Customers… The post Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite With FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em appeared first on iGaming Express.
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S&P Global: Melco unlikely to see leverage, EBITDA margin improvement this year but commitment to debt reduction promising
Intensified competition among Macau’s concessionaires and the high marketing and commission expenses it demands will likely keep Melco Resorts & […]
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Bally’s reports 20% YoY revenue rise in Q2 2026
Bally’s Corporation has announced its Q2 earnings for 2026, revealing that the company generated $792.2 million in revenue, representing a 20% year-on-year rise. Total segment adjusted EBITDAR rose to $187.5 million from the previous $173.2 million, but consolidated adjusted EBITDAR saw a slight decline from $129.2 mi…
Read summary →Kongebonus Continues Rhino Partnership in Norway
Kongebonus has outlined its ongoing partnership with Rhino Entertainment Group in Norway following Betsson AB’s agreement to acquire Rhino’s Canadian B2C business... Read More...
Read summary →BGC Reports 97% Age Verification Pass Rate
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members achieved a 97% pass rate in independent age verification test purchasing between May 2025 and April... Read More...
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Stake Signs Boxer Jully Poca as Global Ambassador
Stake has appointed Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as a global brand ambassador, expanding its portfolio of sponsorships in combat sports.... Read More...
Read summary →Alea Adds Shady Lady’s Game Portfolio to Its Offering
Alea has announced a new partnership with Shady Lady, bringing the studio’s portfolio of high-volatility games into its aggregation solution. Shady Lady... Read More...
Read summary →Fortuna Entertainment Group completes TOPsport acquisition
The deal gives FEG a leading position in the Lithuania gaming market. Lithuania.- Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has announced that it has finalised its acquisition of the Lithuanian gambling operator TOPsport. The purchase of a 70 per cent stakes in the operator marks a significant step in the group’s expansion in…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Melco’s Macau cost-cutting options remain limited
In Macau’s competitive arena, spending less may be harder than earning more. CBRE expects Melco’s daily operating costs to remain around $3.4 million, even after a spending review, while elevated expenses and promotional reinvestment weigh on margins and extend the deleveraging timetable. Galaxy is playing from a much…
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Bally’s shares tumble as company raises ‘substantial doubt’ about debt covenants
Bally's posted solid Q2 results, but investors were more concerned about the company's debt disclosures.
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DigiPlus Names Teneo Adviser for International Gaming Expansion
As DigiPlus Interactive Corp. extends its operations in Brazil and South Africa while aiming to enter the market of New Zealand, the global advisory firm, Teneo, has been named as its strategic adviser. The firm stated that it would offer strategic advice as it evaluates foreign market opportunities and risks and oper…
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Paradise Entertainment Warns of $10.6M 1H26 Loss as Equipment Sales Drop
Paradise Entertainment is anticipating reporting a loss in the first half of 2026 as its income from selling and leasing electronic gaming devices and systems declined by 74.2%. The gaming equipment provider based in Hong Kong is projecting a net loss of HK$82.6 million, which is equal to $10.6 million, against a net …
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Former satellite casino operators continue to struggle as Success Universe becomes latest to issue 1H26 profit warning
Hong Kong-listed Success Universe has issued a profit warning on an expected widening of its 1H26 when compared to the […]
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Former NH Official Accused of Misusing Gambling Charity Funds
A New Hampshire nonprofit organization associated with a former state House speaker now faces scrutiny for allegedly failing to fulfill its legal duty to support local communities and using charity funds for unknown purposes. This potential misconduct reportedly continued for years, raising questions about how New Ham…
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Howard Stutz, longtime gaming journalist and writer, to retire at end of 2026
During his career, Howard Stutz has occasionally taken jobs in public relations. But always, he’s found journalism to be his true calling. “I kept going back to it,” Stutz tells CDC Gaming. Stutz, former CDC Gaming executive editor and presently a reporter with the Nevada Independent, recently announced his retirement…
Read summary →Bally’s Intralot one step closer to evoke buyout
The majority of eligible shareholders in William Hill, 888 and Mr Green owner evoke have agreed to a buyout by Bally’s Intralot. Both firms confirmed to be in talks of a potential acquisition back in April, with the total bid price of £243.1m subsequently unveiled in June – alongside the terms and conditions of a […]
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Sky exit to test Baller League’s creator‑led model
Baller League’s reported split from Sky Sports puts its creator‑driven football model to the test. Baller League will reportedly be without a traditional live broadcast partner next season as Sky Sports has not renewed its deal. According to The Guardian, Sky decided not to extend its agreement with the six‑a‑side foo…
Read summary →Brentford extends Hollywoodbets deal despite front-of-shirt ban
Brentford F.C. are the latest Premier League club that is not deterred by the front-of-shirt sponsorship ban after extending its long-standing partnership with Hollywoodbets. Brentford F.C. has renewed its sponsorship with Hollywoodbets for an extended five years and will transition from front-of-shirt sponsor to the …
Read summary →CreedRoomz takes financial trading to the casino floor
The lines between the financial services and betting industries continue to blur. The rise of prediction markets has shone a very bright light on this, and everyone from operators to exchanges to tech providers have got in on the rush. This includes the likes of Armenian firm SoftConstruct. The firm’s BetConstruct spo…
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Atlantic City casinos post best July since 2012 as revenue rises 7.1% to $304.2M
Caesars tops revenue gains with 34.6% rise
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Bally’s Q2 revenue rises 20.5% amid $4.5B debt and Chicago casino concerns
H1 net loss reaches $308 mn
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Groove eyes new partnerships and market expansion at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026
Groove will attend SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, leveraging the industry's flagship event to strengthen strategic partnerships, showcase its award-winning platform, and accelerate expansion across key global markets. The post Groove eyes new partnerships and market expansion at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 first appeared on Asia …
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Gaming Stocks: Grandstand Soars After Earnings While Playtika Continues to Plummet
Gaming stocks had a strong week, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a basket of gaming companies, rose 3.7% while the S&P 500 Index rose by less than half a percent. Grandstand and Genius Sports were among the major gainers last week, while Playtika and Corsair Gaming were among the […] T…
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Galaxy Entertainment dividend growth signals sustainable cash flow: CBRE
Galaxy’s higher interim dividend points to sustainable cash flow despite weaker 2Q26 EBITDA and continued development spending, CBRE says. The post Galaxy Entertainment dividend growth signals sustainable cash flow: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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New Jersey gaming revenue rises 11.9 per cent in July
The state’s gaming industry generated $678.1m during the month. U.S.- New Jersey’s gaming revenue increased 11.9 per cent year-on-year to $ 678.1m in July, with growth across sports wagering, casino gaming and internet gaming, according to state figures. Sports wagering saw the strongest annual increase, generating $9…
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Bally’s group confident in UK operations despite not moving “as quickly as expected”
Bally’s Corporation reported a marked revenue improvement for Q2 2026, with the figure increasing 20.5% year-on-year from $657.53m (£484.98m) to $792.23m. The results relate to the quarter in which the company’s Bally’s Intralot business confirmed it would be proceeding with a transformative takeover of evoke, which c…
Read summary →Bally’s Q2 Revenue Grows, but Company Warns It Needs New Financing to Meet Liquidity Requirements
Bally’s says it is pursuing asset sales, equity and new debt as liquidity pressure grows alongside major casino development projects. Bally’s Corporation reported strong revenue growth in the second quarter, but regulatory filings show the casino operator doesn’t expect to meet liquidity and leverage requirements with…
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Rank up six per cent over the last year with machine roll-outs paying dividends
Tax proposals from anti-gambling campaigners continue to cast clouds over industry Rank Group’s revenue has increased by six per cent to £834.1m for the year to June 30, with all its businesses seeing growth for a fifth consecutive year, reflecting the return on capital investments and strong growth in gaming machine …
Read summary →Fortuna Entertainment Group Completes TOPsport Deal
Deal Finalised In Lithuania Fortuna Entertainment Group has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in Lithuania-based TOPsport, closing a transaction first… The post Fortuna Entertainment Group Completes TOPsport Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bally’s High evokes Storming Q2 Fiscals
Bally’s Corporation, all set to acquire UK iGaming giant evoke, has reported impressive Q2 revenue of US$792.2 million (£584.14m), an increase of... Read More...
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Bally’s Q2 revenue rises 20.5% as evoke deal nears shareholder vote
Every revenue segment grew, but higher UK duty took about $39 million out of the group’s international online… The post Bally’s Q2 revenue rises 20.5% as evoke deal nears shareholder vote appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Fortuna Entertainment completes acquisition of TOPsport
Fortuna's acquisition marks its entrance into the Lithuanian gambling market, which saw a growth of 16.8% in the first half of 2026 year-on-year.
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High Roller advances expansion into U.S. prediction markets
Revenue drops 52% in Q2
Read summary →Fortuna Entertainment closes TOPsport Lithuania takeover
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has completed its acquisition of TOPsport, advancing its commercial interests in the Baltics. Last March, FEG declared to markets that it had agreed to acquire a majority 70% stake in TOPsport. The deal that would see the CEE and Balkan gambling group take a podium place in Lithuania’…
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Bally’s Intralot posts H1 revenue of €544.2 million as online division leads the way
Digital operations drove Bally’s Intralot’s H1 performance, although higher UK gaming duties weighed heavily on Q2 profitability.
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Play’n GO strengthens Swiss presence with StarVegas.ch launch
The company expands in the regulated Swiss market through partnership with Casino Interlaken’s online brand StarVegas.ch. Press release.- Play’n GO has today (August 17) announced that its industry-leading portfolio of games is now live with StarVegas.ch, the online casino brand of Casino Interlakenn, in Switzerland. …
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Groove heads to SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 targeting global growth and strategic partnerships
Groove’s Unseen Architecture of predictive auto-scaling, atomic transactions, and a real-time compliance mesh continues to set the standard Groove has confirmed its attendance at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, taking place September 29 to October 1 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena. Groove will arrive in Lis…
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QTech Games expands emerging-market portfolio with Slot Mart partnership
QTech Games CEO Philip Doftvik said: “It’s another boost for our platform to integrate more premium content from Slot Mart. Their library is constantly growing and evolving, with high-quality graphics, engaging gameplay and distinctive features that support the growth of our broad gaming portfolio.” The post QTech Gam…
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Booming Games forges strategic partnership with QTech Games to unlock growth
Booming Games will use QTech’s aggregation platform to connect with casino operators across the globe, expanding its reach. Press release.- Booming Games has today (August 17) announced a strategic partnership with QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for emerging markets. This will allow Booming Games to deepen i…
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Sponsored PR: Metaspins expands its services with prediction markets
Crypto online entertainment platform Metaspins launches its new prediction markets product, giving users a new way to trade on real-world outcomes
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ELA Games announces content deal with MaxBet
The agreement brings ELA Games’ defining style to one of Romania’s most recognised gaming brands ELA Games has continued its European expansion by announcing a new partnership with MaxBet, one of the leading Romanian operators. Through this collaboration, MaxBet players now have direct access to 23 of the studio’s top…
Read summary →iGaming Marketing Strategy: How Operators Govern Channel Mix, Acquisition Economics and Measurement
Start With a Channel Portfolio, Not a Channel Wish List A useful strategy begins by assigning a role to each channel. Paid search may… The post iGaming Marketing Strategy: How Operators Govern Channel Mix, Acquisition Economics and Measurement appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling stocks weekly (10–14 August): European market analysis & trends
A takeover offer pitched below the market price at Evolution, results beats at Entain and Rank, and a… The post Gambling stocks weekly (10–14 August): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Intralot Revenue Up 3% Despite $43.4m Loss
Revenue Growth Offset By Higher UK Gambling Tax Bally’s Intralot increased second-quarter revenue by 3% quarter on quarter to €276.1m.… The post Intralot Revenue Up 3% Despite $43.4m Loss appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Bragg Gaming sees 12% Q2 2026 revenue decline
Bragg Gaming has announced its second-quarter earnings for 2026, stating that the company’s revenue fell by 12% to $26.1 million, compared to 2025’s $30.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 came in at $4 million, remaining flat, while the adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 13% to 15%. Additionally, net loss increased f…
Read summary →Remote Gambling Drives Lithuanian Revenue Growth
Remote Gambling Extends Its Lead Lithuania’s gambling sector generated €153.6 million in gross gaming revenue in the first six months… The post Remote Gambling Drives Lithuanian Revenue Growth appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Q2 2026: Bally’s Intralot earnings fall after €34m UK tax hit
In addition to the tax hit, a weaker quarter in the operator's Turkish B2C business saw earnings drop The post Q2 2026: Bally’s Intralot earnings fall after €34m UK tax hit appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New York-based investment firm Kennedy Lewis becomes majority owner of The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier operates with 31 table games and over 160 slot machines The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, has a new majority owner with New York-based invetsment firm Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, entering into a $500m deal with the Justice family to be the resort’s majority owner. The Just…
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