Category
Business & M&A
1740 recent stories
Wall Street Bets: Las Vegas Sands, Boyd, Monarch Casino
David Katz of Jefferies looked at Las Vegas Sands on July 27: “With Las Vegas Sands posting results below already negative expectations, particularly for Macau, where EBITDA was below our estimate by 27% on revenue 9% below, does the weakness inform on the outcomes for Wynn Resorts and MGM? We believe it does not. Giv…
Read summary →
Mastering Functional, Cultural, and Behavioral Localization Strategies in the African iGaming Market – A Podcast with Mathews Banda
The big topic in the fast-changing African iGaming scene is localization. Whether in podcasts, at conferences or in articles, industry stakeholders often emphasise how tailoring products and services to suit local markets has become a critical strategy for operators to succeed across the continent. In Episode 15 of th…
Read summary →
Q4 FY26: Star narrows EBITDA loss despite weak Sydney trading
Star Entertainment posted a reduced Q4 EBITDA loss as cost-cutting helped counter continued weakness at its land-based casino in Sydney. The post Q4 FY26: Star narrows EBITDA loss despite weak Sydney trading appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts across nine sports in Q2 2026
Football accounted for largest share
Read summary →
Nordic Partners Gaming launches with AM Gaming deal
Nordic Network Ltd announced the launch of Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG), a Malta-based esports and gaming company, and the acquisition of the professional Counter-Strike 2 team AM Gaming. As part of the transition, AM Gaming will begin operating under the name NPG, accompanied by a complete brand refresh. The rebrand …
Read summary →
Sponsor Spotlight: Active week for sports and operators across the board
Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has alreadyproduced some major deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight is more packed than usual, showcasing a week full of partnerships that hints at the intrinsi…
Read summary →
Live games in 2026: the titles and countries leading the market
Blask shares gaming data
Read summary →
CT Interactive expands MGA-certified portfolio with 10 newly approved games
CT Interactive has expanded its portfolio of Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)-certified games after receiving approval for 10 additional titles, taking its total number of certified games to 111. The latest certification also covers Belarus, Estonia and the Isle of Man, allowing the newly approved titles to be offered acr…
Read summary →
Flutter Entertainment to Exit London Stock Exchange for New York Listing
Flutter’s Market Shift Puts US Strategy Under Closer Scrutiny Flutter Entertainment will stop trading on the London Stock Exchange at… The post Flutter Entertainment to Exit London Stock Exchange for New York Listing appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →1xBet extends partnership with Dallas Open
1xBet, the global betting company, has extended its partnership with the Dallas Open. The operator will remain the Official Betting Partner of the prestigious tennis tournament. The Dallas Open takes place every year on indoor hard courts, featuring both singles and doubles competitions. In 2025, the tournament moved …
Read summary →
Pirlo loses Italy role as Fonbet tie becomes governance test
A commercial agreement became a federation issue The decisive issue was not Pirlo’s coaching record. Italian reporting placed his relationship with Fonbet,… The post Pirlo loses Italy role as Fonbet tie becomes governance test appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
HMRC steps up VAT scrutiny of UK prize draw operators
Fresh concerns have emerged over the VAT treatment of UK prize draw operators after several businesses were reportedly contacted by HMRC. The post HMRC steps up VAT scrutiny of UK prize draw operators appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →FIRST.bet keeps up LatAm pace with Atlaslive deal
Bulgarian sports betting technology company FIRST.bet is continuing its expansion in Latin America, signing a deal targeting the region’s biggest markets. The Sofia-headquartered firm has partnered with Atlaslive, a Lisbon-based gaming platform developer with a broad international presence covering sports betting, iGa…
Read summary →
Flutter’s US gamble enters a new phase after its LSE delisting
Flutter's London exit didn't come as a suprise – but the question remains whether America can still deliver the growth story investors bought into.
Read summary →
Gaming Corps secures evoke plc content deal spanning William Hill, 888 and Mr Green
The deal marks Gaming Corps’ first content agreement with a Tier 1 UK operator group, opening distribution across… The post Gaming Corps secures evoke plc content deal spanning William Hill, 888 and Mr Green appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Zenith: Sustainable profitability will define Latin America’s next growth phase
Latin America’s regulated gambling sector is entering a new phase. While markets such as Brazil continue to attract global investment, operators are also facing rising acquisition costs, tighter margins and increasingly demanding players, making long-term profitability harder to achieve than ever before. Against this …
Read summary →
Chop It Up: Goliath Monster Stack Ends in an 11-Way Deal
The tournament ended with the final 11 players striking a deal for the remaining prize pool.
Read summary →
Meridian Holdings Chair on consequences of rebrand and continued technology edge
It is now almost six months since Golden Matrix Group officially completed its rebrand to Meridian Holdings. The decision was taken to further align the NASDAQ-listed business with its owner and the wider MeridianBet group. Since then, on the face of it, business has been somewhat booming, with Meridian reporting its …
Read summary →
Gambling stocks weekly (20–24 July): European market analysis & trends
Flutter led the sector lower on prediction-market fears and a run of analyst price-target cuts, while Betsson and… The post Gambling stocks weekly (20–24 July): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
How the Sweepstakes Model is Changing iGaming in the US
One of the biggest changes in US iGaming since the start of the new decade has been the meteoric rise of sweepstakes casinos. These new types of casinos have been attracting plenty of attention for several years now and it’s easy to see why considering they remain legal in the majority of US states (38, … The post How…
Read summary →Betano extends Aston Villa sponsorship for 3 years
Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano has announced the extension of its partnership with Premier League football team Aston Villa for an additional 3 years. The collaboration between the gambling operator and the club first began in 2024, when Betano became Aston Villa’s front-of-shirt sponsor as a Principal Partner; however, a…
Read summary →
Vectiq Acquires PlayCanada.com as Alberta Prepares to Open Canada’s Next Regulated Market
Vectiq Inc., a Nevada-incorporated performance-acquisition group, has acquired PlayCanada.com from Catena Media US, Inc., one of the… The post Vectiq Acquires PlayCanada.com as Alberta Prepares to Open Canada’s Next Regulated Market appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →
GEG expands community support via “V Together” Volleyball Outreach Series During VNL Finals Macao 2026
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has launched the “GEG Sports for Good Community Program: ‘V Together’ Volleyball Outreach Series” alongside the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) – Finals Macao 2026, reinforcing its commitment to using sport as a platform for social inclusion, community engagement and youth deve…
Read summary →
Gaming Corps Expands UK Reach Through Content Partnership With evoke
Sweden, 27 July 2026 – Gaming Corps, the Sweden-based publicly listed game development company, has entered into a major content partnership with evoke plc, bringing its growing portfolio of games to some of the industry’s most established brands, including William Hill, 888, and Mr Green. The partnership will launch …
Read summary →Boyd Gaming reports $1.03B in Q2 2026 revenue
Boyd Gaming has shared its Q2 2026 earnings call for Q2 2026, reporting that the company generated $1.03 billion in revenue, which represents a 3% rise mainly driven by strong performance in South and Midwest operations, as well as in the online and managed segment. Boyd also reported $350.5 million in adjusted EBITDA…
Read summary →William Hill, 888 and Mr Green Add Gaming Corps Content
William Hill, 888 and Mr Green will add Gaming Corps content to their UK iGaming platforms through a partnership between the Swedish... Read More...
Read summary →
HMRC VAT Scrutiny Raises Pressure on UK Prize Draw Sector
HMRC’s approach to the VAT treatment of paid prize draw entries is coming under increased scrutiny, with operators reportedly being contacted over... Read More...
Read summary →TaDa Gaming expands across LatAm and Africa with VeliGames
Multi-licenced content provider partners with leading aggregation platform. Press release.- TaDa Gaming has strengthened its presence across Latin American and African igaming markets through its latest partnership with the VeliGames aggregation platform by VeliTech. The collaboration will see TaDa Gaming’s extensive …
Read summary →
Star Gold Coast Growth Helps Narrow June Quarter EBITDA Loss
Star Entertainment Group reported an AU$8 million EBITDA loss for the 3 months to 30 June 2026, a marked improvement from the AU$27 million loss recorded a year earlier, although it was wider than the AU$1 million loss posted in the March quarter. The result came as revenue held steady at AU$265 million, with gains [……
Read summary →
Asia Gaming eBrief: The Star cuts June-quarter EBITDA loss 70% to $5.6M
Cutting losses is progress, but The Star is not out of the woods. Its June-quarter EBITDA loss narrowed 70 percent year-on-year to $5.6 million, helped by lower costs and stronger Gold Coast volumes, while Sydney remained weak and the group warned that material going-concern uncertainties persist. In Macau, CreditSigh…
Read summary →
CreditSights: New hotel project shows Wynn Macau Ltd more focused on EBITDA growth than deleveraging
Deleveraging no longer appears to be a primary focus for Wynn Macau Ltd, with the company instead looking to drive […]
Read summary →
New Strategic Chapter: 1xBet renews partnership with Dallas Open
The global betting company 1xBet has extended its collaboration with the Dallas Open and will remain the Official Betting Partner of the prestigious tennis tournament. The post New Strategic Chapter: 1xBet renews partnership with Dallas Open first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →A Gambling Addict, a Rigged Spotify Chart, and a Threatened War Reporter: Inside Netflix’s Prediction Games
The film’s jumping-off point is the clip from a Las Vegas mansion, where a group gathered to bet on the World Cup… The post A Gambling Addict, a Rigged Spotify Chart, and a Threatened War Reporter: Inside Netflix’s Prediction Games appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Macau hotel occupancy drops to 88.5% in June
Macau member-hotel occupancy dropped to 88.5% in June, with all three hotel categories also reporting lower average room rates. The post Macau hotel occupancy drops to 88.5% in June first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
The Star cuts June-quarter EBITDA loss by 70%, going-concern risks remain
The Star cut its June-quarter EBITDA loss by 70% to $5.6 million, but warned that going-concern uncertainties remain. The post The Star cuts June-quarter EBITDA loss by 70%, going-concern risks remain first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
PhilWeb Adds Games Global in Latest Exclusive Online Gaming Partnership
PhilWeb Corp. has signed an exclusive partnership with gaming content and technology provider Games Global, adding another agreement to its growing presence in the Philippines’ regulated online gaming market. The listed company said the arrangement would allow licensed gaming operators in the Philippines to use Games …
Read summary →iGaming Affiliate Management Software: How Operators Evaluate Attribution and Reporting
The right evaluation starts before a vendor demo. An operator should define the business decisions that the system must support: who… The post iGaming Affiliate Management Software: How Operators Evaluate Attribution and Reporting appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Star steadies on Gold Coast revenue growth in June 2026 quarter as EBITDA loss narrows to AU$8 million
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group fell to an AU$8 million (US$5.6 million) EBITDA loss in the three months to 30 June […]
Read summary →
EU iGaming weekly: Evolution’s UKGC settlement, Germany’s LUGAS expansion, Hacksaw’s Q2 growth
Evolution confirms a £4.75 million UK settlement alongside falling H1 revenue, Germany deepens its data infrastructure ahead of… The post EU iGaming weekly: Evolution’s UKGC settlement, Germany’s LUGAS expansion, Hacksaw’s Q2 growth appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
Bragg Strengthens US Footprint with $9M Acquisition, Picks New Chairman
Toronto-based gaming technology company Bragg Gaming Group has officially completed the highly anticipated acquisition of multi-asset gaming technology and content platform Drayton International. Bragg has this way marked yet another major step in the company’s efforts to expand its footprint in the United States, one…
Read summary →
Vietnamese Casino Blames World Cup, Winning Payouts for 30% Year-on-Year Revenue Drop
The operator of the Vietnamese casino Royal Ha Long says big wins for patrons and the World Cup are to blame for a 30% fall in revenues. Royal International Corporation, the Royal Ha Long operator, posted losses of $342,000 in the second quarter, down from profits of $380,000 in Q2 of 2025. Royal Ha Long […] The post …
Read summary →
Advent Allen acquires Las Vegas Strip site for Top Gun-themed entertainment experience
2.48-acre site Rendering for the proposed Top Gun attraction.
Read summary →
Boyd Gaming posts steady Q2 as regional, online growth offsets softer Las Vegas demand
Revenue largely intact from year earlier Boyd Gaming HQ
Read summary →
Boyd Gaming Q2 Earnings Navigates Las Vegas Softness with Midwest Muscle
Boyd Gaming wrestles with an uneven regional picture, but strength in the Midwest and South and the promise to return $150 million per quarter to investors keep shareholders onside. Boyd Gaming (BYD) released its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the closing bell on Thursday, delivering a mixed but ultimatel…
Read summary →
Leicester sale would bring an end to rollercoaster 16 years
After 16 years of promotion, a Premier League title and relegation, Leicester City’s Thai owner is reportedly seeking to sell the club and has sounded out new suitors. Leicester City could be on the verge of being sold after owners King Power have reportedly hired financial advisors to seek out potential buyers. The c…
Read summary →
Australian Pension Funds are Knee-Deep in Gambling Stocks, but the Iceberg Goes Deeper Still
This week, Australian anti-gambling advocates unveiled a report that makes startling reading for anyone with a pension: the 20 largest superannuation funds in the country hold a combined US $10.3 billion in gambling stocks. That is a lot of money by anyone’s reckoning. And per data from the advocates’ report, the larg…
Read summary →
Resorts World Sentosa opens Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Jurong
Resorts World Sentosa has opened Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Jurong as part of a strategic partnership with Marriott International. The 557-room hotel, formerly operated as Genting Hotel Jurong, offers four accommodation categories: superior, deluxe, premier and deluxe suites. Located in Singapore’s Jurong Lake…
Read summary →
Aston Villa Extends Partnership with Kaizen Gaming as Official Sleeve Partner
Aston Villa Football Club has officially announced an extension of its partnership with Kaizen Gaming, a move that will see the company’s brand, Betano, become the club’s Official Sleeve Partner through to the end of the 2028/29 season. Having previously served as the Principal Partner with branding on the front of th…
Read summary →
Roman Baranovskyi, SBSB, on prediction markets: ‘A financial wrapper around human curiosity’
In an interview with European Gaming, Roman Baranovskyi, head of iGaming and investment practice at SBSB Fintech Lawyers,… The post Roman Baranovskyi, SBSB, on prediction markets: ‘A financial wrapper around human curiosity’ appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
Fintech Unwrapped: Nubank acquisition creates 146m Brazil customer base
Payment Expert’s Fintech Unwrapped delivers the latest developing news that has shaped the sector over the course of the last week. This week, Nubank has agreed a deal to acquire a Brazilian bank with 31 million customers, meaning it will now become one of the largest financial institutions in the country. Also this w…
Read summary →
Wynn Macau receives approval for US$950m Wynn Palace expansion
Wynn Macau has received approval from the Macau government to proceed with a major expansion of Wynn Palace, paving the way for a new luxury hotel tower, theatre and events centre at its Cotai integrated resort. The government has approved revisions to the property’s land concession, allowing Wynn Macau to develop The…
Read summary →
Hard Rock Bet officially enters Canada’s Ontario
On July 22, 2026, Hard Rock Bet announced its first-ever expansion outside of the United States, with an official launch in Canada’s Ontario province. In the new market, Hard Rock Bet will offer local users its full sportsbook and casino products, with Ontario serving as the logical extension of the brand in Canada, a…
Read summary →
Q2 2026: Boyd lifts full-year online guidance after Interactive growth
Boyd Gaming has raised its full-year online earnings guidance after stronger-than-expected growth from its Boyd Interactive business in Q2. The post Q2 2026: Boyd lifts full-year online guidance after Interactive growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Aston Villa And Betano Extend Partnership
Partnership Extended Through 2028/29 Aston Villa and Betano have agreed a three-year extension to their partnership. The new deal keeps Betano… The post Aston Villa And Betano Extend Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Gambling.com Group renames itself Grandstand, changes Nasdaq ticker
The rebrand draws a formal line between the Grandstand corporate entity and the Gambling.com consumer brand, which will… The post Gambling.com Group renames itself Grandstand, changes Nasdaq ticker appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
TaDa Expands Across LatAm and Africa with VeliGames
Award-winning TaDa has strengthened its presence across Latin American and African iGaming markets through its latest partnership with… The post TaDa Expands Across LatAm and Africa with VeliGames appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →Technical Agility in High-Growth Markets: A Commercial Blueprint for Europe and LatAm
Why has flexible infrastructure become the defining factor in whether an operator’s expansion into Europe and LatAm succeeds? It’s down… The post Technical Agility in High-Growth Markets: A Commercial Blueprint for Europe and LatAm appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Boyd delivers second quarter revenues in line with last year
The Las Vegas Locals segment remained soft primarily at the Orleans with ongoing construction disruption at the Suncoast Boyd Gaming reported second-quarter 2026 revenues of $1.03bn, in line with the second quarter of 2025. The company’s Midwest and South operations once again delivered revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR gr…
Read summary →