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iGaming stakeholders launch Africa's first Safer Gambling Week
Went live on Monday
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Robinhood expands prediction markets through Crypto.com, OG.com tie-up
Robinhood to receive equity stakes
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AffPapa prepara su participación en SBC Summit Lisbon 2026
El equipo de AffPapa viajará a Lisboa para participar en SBC Summit 2026, donde mantendrá reuniones con afiliados, operadores y proveedores B2B, además de presentar sus próximos proyectos y novedades de negocio. AffPapa se prepara para viajar a Lisboa este septiembre con motivo de SBC Summit 2026, que se celebrará del…
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Playtech says Spectrum Report corroborates Black Cube findings on Evolution
The report Evolution commissioned to answer Black Cube’s investigation has entered the public record through a court filing,… The post Playtech says Spectrum Report corroborates Black Cube findings on Evolution appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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"Limitless" Sucks Out to Win Triton $2M Heads-Up Match in Minutes
The stakes have already been doubled.
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Bunting’s Debt Raises Questions Over Gambling Ties
Gambling history brings sports sponsorships under scrutiny Stephen Bunting faces questions over his prize draw partnerships after discussing gambling-related debt… The post Bunting’s Debt Raises Questions Over Gambling Ties appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Twisted Minds selects Shikenso to strengthen sponsorship measurement
Twisted Minds, one of the fastest-growing and most decorated esports organisations in the MENA region, has entered a one-year partnership with Shikenso to measure and enhance the commercial value generated for its sponsors. The post Twisted Minds selects Shikenso to strengthen sponsorship measurement first appeared on…
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Partnership Playbook: Sport finds more room for sponsors
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. Do you think sports organisations will ever run out of space to fit sponsors? Probably not, judging by this week. The RFU has opened up the back of the England shirt to …
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Playtech welcomes publication of Spectrum report into Evolution
The Spectrum report found no evidence for some of Black Cube’s key allegations, but did identify compliance shortcomings at Evolution The post Playtech welcomes publication of Spectrum report into Evolution appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Playtech: Public Spectrum Report corroborates key Black Cube findings
Playtech has welcomed the publication of the full “highly anticipated Spectrum Report” amid its ongoing feud with rival supplier Evolution. The LSE-listed firm has argued that the document commissioned by Evolution to respond to Black Cube’s investigation corroborates several of the investigation’s key findings. Evolu…
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Chime cuts out the middleman with $590m acquisition of Stride Bank
Chime’s $590m purchase of Stride Bank looks to be more about control over infrastructure than owning a national charter. Chime has announced plans to buy banking partner Stride Bank for $590m, taking control of its customer accounts and payments infrastructure. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approval and expec…
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Infingame explores what actually makes a game work in a sweepstakes environment
New analysis
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Sponsored PR: 1win expands crypto offering with USDC on Solana and new ecosystem developments
1win announces its new payment option and participation in Nepal flooding fundraising initiative
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Playtech: Report “corroborates fundamental aspects of Black Cube’s investigation” into Evolution
FTSE 250 firm insists the Evolution-commissioned Spectrum Report leaves the Swedish live casino giant with “serious questions to answer around the availability of its games in prohibited markets”
Read summary →Playtech: Report Confirms Evolution Market Access Concerns
Public Report Deepens Dispute Over Market Access and Compliance Playtech has responded to the publication of the Spectrum Report, which… The post Playtech: Report Confirms Evolution Market Access Concerns appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Reports: Brazil government eyeing fast-track of gambling reforms
Reports coming out of Brazil suggest that President Lula da Silva is on the verge of introducing a provisional measure to restrict the Bets regime in the coming days, with full gambling bans not yet ruled out. SBC Noticias Brasil noted that the information comes from sources close to the President’s Planalto Palace, a…
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Official Sponsors announced for IAG EXPO’s inaugural CiG iDEA Summit at Newport World Resorts on Monday 14 September, presented by IAG sister company Complete iGaming
IAG sister company Complete iGaming (CiG) has announced the Official Sponsors of the inaugural CiG iDEA Summit, taking place on […]
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Playtech Comments on Spectrum Report in Evolution Case
Playtech has said the publication of a Spectrum Gaming Group report supports elements of a Black Cube investigation into Evolution, as litigation... Read More...
Read summary →Sportingtech Partners with Digital Footprints to Champion People-Powered Growth Across Latin America
Sportingtech has appointed Digital Footprints as its strategic PR and SEO partner for Latin America, supporting the company’s continued investment in helping... Read More...
Read summary →MERKUR Leeds Programme Awards Grants to Two Groups
MERKUR Leeds programme awards £1,000 each to People Matters and Community Empowerment Leeds as the gaming group expands its presence in the city.... Read More...
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TaDa Gaming expands Italian footprint with Tuko Productions partnership
Agreement brings TaDa Gaming’s localised portfolio to Italian operators through Tuko’s proprietary platform. Press release.- TaDa Gaming has agreed a partnership with Tuko Productions that will bring its localised portfolio to operators across the Italian market, marking a further step in the studio’s European expansi…
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PhilWeb and JKS Tech Sign $67.4M Cross-Investment Pact
PhilWeb Corp. and JKS Tech Solutions Inc. have signed a major cross-investment deal worth some $67.4 million, solidifying their positions in the growing digital gaming and technology market in the Philippines. JKS Tech Acquires 4.85% PhilWeb Stake Under the agreement, JKS Tech will acquire an 81.38 million share inter…
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Fitch Forecasts Soft 2026 Earnings for Resorts World Genting
Genting Malaysia Bhd is likely to continue experiencing poor performance from its Malaysia-based gaming and entertainment business for the remainder of 2026, says Fitch Ratings. The global casino operator faces challenges from high airfares and macroeconomic uncertainty, as noted in a Monday rating action commentary. …
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Partouche sees huge growth in table gaming revenue following opening of Paris gaming club
Table revenue up 76 per cent to €28.2m French casino operator Partouche reported revenues of €120.3m in its third quarter, marking an increase of 5.1 per cent, driven by strong momentum in France. Gross Gaming Revenue for the third quarter amounted to €200m, up 5.8 per cent compared to the third quarter of 2025. Confi…
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Rokker Merges with Pretty Technical After Acquiring Its Remaining Shares
Online gaming consultancy Rokker has completed its ownership of technology provider Pretty Technical by acquiring the remaining shares in the latter company. This broadens the former company’s scope, allowing it to better serve its clients. The Merger Will Create a Stronger Business According to the announcement, Rokk…
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Veikkaus restructures organization ahead of Finland’s 2027 gambling market opening
H1 revenue rises 1% y-o-y to $546.8M
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Robinhood strikes prediction markets deal with Crypto.com spin-off OG.com
Robinhood to route volume through standalone trading platform valued at $5bn and take initial equity stakes in both companies
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Sun International Sees H1 Revenue Growth as SunBet Powers Ahead in South Africa
Sun International delivered a strong set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with group income rising 7.4% to R6.58 billion. The performance was driven by SunBet, its online gaming arm, which surged 35.5% to R1.18 billion, well ahead of the broader South African online market growth of about 19%.…
Read summary →Evolution Was Sued By California in 2025. Not One Earnings Report Names the Case. Why?
Los Angeles named Nasdaq Stockholm-listed supplier Evolution AB as a defendant in its Stake.us case in August 2025. The suit could redraw where legal liability stops for B2B gambling suppliers, yet Evolution has neither responded on the court docket nor told shareholders it is being sued. When the Los Angeles City Att…
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Gaming Realms pre-tax profit falls 21 per cent in first half
Content licensing held up, but a non-repeat brand deal and the UK duty rise left the headline numbers lower. UK.- Gaming Realms posted a 21 per cent drop in pre-tax profit to £3.4m for the six months to June 30, down from £4.2m (US$5.7m) a year earlier. At £15.5m, revenue fell by 3 per cent....
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1win expands crypto offering with USDC on Solana
1win contributes $16,276 to Nepal relief
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TCSJOHNHUXLEY backs casino dealers with 2026 G2E Dealer Championship title sponsorship
TCSJOHNHUXLEY, a leading global provider of live gaming solutions, has announced its return as Title Sponsor and Official Roulette Table Supplier of the G2E Dealer Championship 2026, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the dealers who bring skill, precision and professionalism to the live gaming floor. The post T…
Read summary →Robinhood to Offer Crypto.com Event Contracts in New Multiyear Partnership
Brokerage Expands Its Prediction-Markets Strategy Robinhood Markets has agreed to add Crypto.com’s yes-or-no contracts to its trading platform, according to… The post Robinhood to Offer Crypto.com Event Contracts in New Multiyear Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Wall Street Bets: Gaming industry stocks, prediction markets
Daniel Politzer of J. P. Morgan on September 8 looked at gaming industry stocks prospects: “August was a rough month for gaming stocks. On average, our gaming coverage fell -7% during the month, materially underperforming the Standard & Poor 500’s +3% and marking the group’s worst August since 2019 (though the Standar…
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PhilWeb Deepens Digital Gaming Push With ₱4.23 Billion JKS Tech Investment
PhilWeb Corp. is putting ₱4.23 billion into JKS Tech Solutions Inc., a deal that gives the listed gaming technology company a much larger financial stake in the infrastructure behind one of the Philippines’ regulated online gaming platforms. The transaction is split between PhilWeb and its wholly owned subsidiary, Phi…
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AGEM Index up 2.9% month-on-month in August on Light & Wonder, Konami stock price gains
The AGEM Index – a monthly stock performance guide comprising nine global gaming suppliers – grew by 54.48 points to […]
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S&P Global: Expansion costs, subdued operational performance place Genting Bhd at risk of becoming a “fallen angel”
Malaysian gaming giant Genting Bhd is at real risk of becoming a “fallen angel” and losing its investment-grade rating due […]
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Catalist Sports and Kalshi announce exclusive multi-sport content partnership
Deal gives Kalshi exclusive access to live streams from Catalist Sports’ global sports portfolio for use across its US prediction market Catalist Sports, a leading licensed supplier of sports content across North America, today announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year agreement that grants Kalshi exclusive US predicti…
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Rokker acquires remaining shareholding in Pretty Technical
Following the deal, Andy Rogers is being replaced as CEO of Rokker by Pretty Technical boss Emma Blaylock The post Rokker acquires remaining shareholding in Pretty Technical appeared first on NEXT.io.
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HIPTHER launches first S1 2026 cross-industry intelligence report
Report tracks 30 organisations, 21 themes
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Games Global Enters Alberta as iGaming Province Gathers Steam
Games Global has expanded its presence in the North American market, with the supplier of innovative content breaking ground in Alberta by obtaining a license to operate locally. This means that partners would be able to access titles such as 12 Masks of Fire, Gold Blitz, Fishin’ Pots of Gold, and other blockbuster ga…
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O que o estudo Insper e Stone sobre bets e inadimplência não responde
Sete pontos que a reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo não esclarece sobre o novo estudo em dados da Stone que liga apostas online a aumento de inadimplência. Estudo precisa responder a questões sobre representatividade e causalidade The post O que o estudo Insper e Stone sobre bets e inadimplência não responde appeared fir…
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PhilWeb and JKS Tech strike $67.5m cross-equity Philippine gaming deal
JKS will take a 4.85% stake in PhilWeb, while the two Philippine gaming technology companies will invest in each other The post PhilWeb and JKS Tech strike $67.5m cross-equity Philippine gaming deal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Liverpool ends 17-year Standard Chartered shirt deal
Liverpool becomes the latest Premier League club to place a travel brand on the front of its matchday kits. Liverpool has named Turkish Airlines as its front-of-shirt sponsor from the 2027/28 season, ending Standard Chartered’s 17-year run in one of football’s most visible commercial deals. Under the reported £60m ($8…
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Merkur brings linked progressives and new cabinets to G2E 2026
Show follows 2025 Gaming Arts acquisition
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Sun International considers M&A and expansion outside of SA in SunBet growth drive
SunBet is primed for further expansion both inside and outside of its core South African market. CEO Bengtsson hints at 'inorganic' M&A opportunities to drive its next phase of growth.
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Yggdrasil Boosts South African Footprint with Sunbet Partnership
Yggdrasil has expanded its reach in the South African iGaming market, with the company signing up a content alliance with Sunbet. Sunbet Injects Yggdrasil Content on Its Platform The partnership will immediately allow Yggdrasil to access the operator’s audiences, who will be able to play some of the supplier’s best ga…
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1win Expands Crypto Offering With USDC on Solana and New Ecosystem Developments
USDC deposits and withdrawals via Solana 1win is expanding its crypto offering by introducing USDC deposits and withdrawals via the… The post 1win Expands Crypto Offering With USDC on Solana and New Ecosystem Developments appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →ANJ Probes Robinhood Sponsorship of OGC Nice
French Scrutiny Puts Sports Sponsorship and Prediction Markets Under Focus France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ),… The post ANJ Probes Robinhood Sponsorship of OGC Nice appeared first on iGaming Express.
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TCS John Huxley returns as Title Sponsor of the G2E Dealer Championship
Dealer Championship brings together leading casino dealers from across the US and Mexico to compete in Blackjack and Roulette TCS John Huxley, a leading global provider of live gaming solutions, is proud to return as Title Sponsor and Official Roulette Table Supplier of the G2E Dealer Championship 2026, continuing its…
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Asian tourism enters new phase led by premium demand and AI: industry leaders
Premium experiences, event-led trips and AI personalization are driving a new phase of tourism growth across Asia. The post Asian tourism enters new phase led by premium demand and AI: industry leaders first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution agreement with Playtech
Deal expands Gaming Corps’ reach across Playtech’s global network in 40 regulated jurisdictions Gaming Corps has signed a global distribution agreement with Playtech, one of the world’s leading providers of technology, content and services to the iGaming industry. The agreement will significantly extend Gaming Corps’ …
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Infingame: what actually makes a game work in a sweepstakes environment
After tracking performance across its sweepstakes-focused game catalog, Infingame, a leading aggregator in the iGaming industry, finds that the titles built for real-money casinos rarely translate directly, and breaks down what does. Infingame has shared findings from its internal performance data, looking at what sep…
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Playtech
The deal is Gaming Corps’ most significant distribution move to date, connecting its portfolio to Playtech’s Tier 1… The post Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Playtech appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Industry stakeholders join forces for first Africa Safer Gambling Week
Africa’s gambling sector is stepping up its focus on player protection with the launch of a continent-wide safer gambling initiative.
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Primero Games Expands Market Reach with New Acquisition
Primero Games has reinforced its position in international gaming markets following the completion of its acquisition of the Gaming Division of Win Systems, a deal that puts the Gold Club electronic roulette business, manufacturing capabilities, and large installed base under its ownership. Primero Games Gains 3,000+ …
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SJM looks beyond immediate returns in Macau non-gaming push: Daisy Ho
SJM views gastronomy, sporting events and cultural activities as long-term investments that create wider value for Macau’s tourism economy. The post SJM looks beyond immediate returns in Macau non-gaming push: Daisy Ho first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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South Korea Youth Cyber Gambling Self-Reports Reach 1,777
South Korea’s National Police Agency has announced that 1,777 youths self-reported their involvement in cyber gambling during a special reporting period that ran from May 18 to the end of August. The effort was conducted by the government’s task force comprising the Ministries of Education, Gender Equality, and Family…
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PhilWeb group, JKS Tech agree $67.5M cross-equity deal
PhilWeb and JKS Tech agreed to a cross-equity deal involving a $67.5 million investment and a 4.85 percent stake in PhilWeb. The post PhilWeb group, JKS Tech agree $67.5M cross-equity deal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Stake casino shelf: linked supply takes up to 49%
Stake Originals and Engine studios occupy close to half of Stake’s tracked Home shelf in Canada and India. Mexico carries fewer linked titles, but Stake still gives them eight of its first ten tracked positions. Stake now sources exclusive games through three systems: its Originals catalogue, independent publishers us…
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