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Aston Villa Extends Betano Partnership to 2029
Aston Villa and Betano have agreed a three-year extension to their commercial partnership, with the sports betting and iGaming brand remaining an... Read More...
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Las Vegas Sands posts 0.7% drop in Q2 2026 revenue
Las Vegas Sands has posted its Q2 2026 earnings and revealed that the company’s net revenue for the quarter dropped by 0.7% to $3.15 billion, missing Wall Street expectations. According to the company, the unfavorable results were impacted by the FIFA World Cup, which drove players away from Sands’ Asian venues. The Q…
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Sands China’s Q2 EBITDA Misses Draws Analyst Concern After Severe VIP Swing
Sands China Ltd’s second-quarter property EBITDA miss was described by analysts as too large to overlook, even as the Macau casino operator dealt with what was called its worst-ever VIP luck. JP Morgan said the stock is likely to react negatively to the results, which came after Las Vegas Sands Corp reported the Macau…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Resorts World NYC breaks ground on $5.5B expansion
Genting has moved quickly from opening the doors to expanding the footprint. The group has started work on the $5.5 billion second phase of Resorts World New York City, which will add two hotel components, a 7,000-seat arena and new gaming and hospitality facilities. The groundbreaking comes less than three months aft…
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Aristocrat Gaming debuts world’s first $1M MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks at The Venetian Las Vegas
Aristocrat Gaming has raised the stakes in Las Vegas with the installation of the world’s first $1 million version of its blockbuster MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks™, bringing the recently launched hit game to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in a landmark debut. The post Aristocrat Gaming debuts world’s first $1M MONOPOLY Big…
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Google Expands Gambling Programmatic Reach Across 37 Markets
Google will expand the markets in which authorized buyers can serve online gambling and social casino advertising through its programmatic network from August 10, while also tightening certification requirements for gambling advertisers using Google Ads from September 14. The changes split access more widely on the pr…
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Boyd 2Q revenue flat, growth in regional and online businesses
Boyd Gaming reported second quarter earnings that matched 2025, but had a decline in net income and adjusted earnings. The company reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.034 billion, in line with the second quarter of 2025 of $1.035 billion. The company reported net income of $131.2 million or $1.75 per share for …
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Extreme GGR volatility at Marina Bay Sands a byproduct of its ultra-premium positioning
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands (MBS) suffered a rare beat in the June 2026 quarter, with gross gaming revenue down 7.4% […]
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IBIA reporta 76 alertas de apuestas sospechosas durante el segundo trimestre de 2026
El último informe de la Asociación Internacional de Integridad en las Apuestas destaca el papel de los mercados regulados, la supervisión y la educación como pilares fundamentales para proteger la integridad del deporte. La International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) publicó su Informe de Integridad correspondi…
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Better Gambling Forum offers advice for those combating problem gaming
There are numerous groups and organizations that address problem gambling. But there’s no single entity that provides a library of resources for those dealing with the issue. Paul Pellizzari, Hard Rock International Vice President, Global Social Responsibility, says the Better Gambling Forum is attempting to provide a…
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Australian Retirement Funds Hold Over $10B in Gambling Shares, Study Finds
According to a study commissioned by Australia’s Alliance for Gambling Reform and conducted by SustainoMetric, the country’s 20 biggest super funds collectively hold at least AUD 14.8 billion (about $10.3 billion) in listed gambling-related investments. Here’s What the Study Found The study analyzed the funds’ direct …
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Mr Vegas becomes Reading FC shirt sponsor
Mr Vegas has been unveiled as Reading FC’s new front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season in a partnership focused on growing the club’s audience through content creation and fan engagement. The UK casino brand said it was attracted by Reading’s ambition to increase its visibility beyond its traditional League One …
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Las Vegas Sands misses Q2 expectations as World Cup and weak VIP hold weigh on results
Net revenue down to $3.15 billion Marina Bay Sands
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Macau approves Wynn Palace expansion with new hotel tower
Expansion adds no new gaming space
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Las Vegas Sands Q2 Earnings: Hold Volatility, World Cup Headwinds Mask Underlying Growth
Las Vegas Sands was down on its luck in Q2 2026, but it is gaining market share in Macau and printing cash at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) released its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the bell on Wednesday, revealing a complicated quarter in which underlying operational improv…
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Zitro Digital expands Brazilian footprint with Betnacional partnership
Slot and Video Bingo launch
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Mr Vegas signs front-of-shirt partnership with Reading FC to drive growth and fan engagement
Mr Vegas has secured a front-of-shirt partnership with Reading FC for the 2026/27 season, aligning with the League One club’s ambitions while advancing the brand’s strategy to drive audience growth, storytelling, and deeper fan engagement. The post Mr Vegas signs front-of-shirt partnership with Reading FC to drive gro…
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Recovered Gambler on NCPG’s Gambling Industry Funding: ‘Nobody Bites the Hand That Feeds Them’
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is in the middle of its annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The event’s sponsors are a cause for concern, according to recovered problem gambler Louis Ruggiero Jr. Ruggiero spent 12 years as a compulsive gambler and says he lost over $10 million. His gambling reac…
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Galaxy Macau expands “Tourism and Leisure Buses 2.0” to support tourism and local businesses
Galaxy Macau has rolled out an upgraded “Tourism and Leisure Buses 2.0” programme, expanding routes, schedules, and holiday coverage to drive visitor traffic into Macau’s traditional neighbourhoods and support local SMEs. The post Galaxy Macau expands “Tourism and Leisure Buses 2.0” to support tourism and local busine…
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Altenar extends sports sponsorship portfolio with Gran Fondo Isle of Man
New format for 2026 edition
Read summary →Svenska Spel Defends Safer Gambling Record
Strong results bring renewed scrutiny The dispute follows a strong Q2 for Sweden’s state-owned gambling group. Svenska Spel reported net gaming… The post Svenska Spel Defends Safer Gambling Record appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →N1 Partners’ FB success story: +155% FTD, 135% ROI
N1 Partners explains how they helped a media buying team specialising in Facebook traffic for the igaming vertical adapt to changing market conditions. Press release.- Following Meta’s algorithm updates, many media buying teams found it much more difficult to scale Facebook traffic. Customer acquisition costs increase…
Read summary →N1 Sport Promo wrap-up: Results & insights
Following the conclusion of the six-week N1 Sport Promo alongside the FIFA World Cup 2026, N1 Partners reveals key campaign metrics, top-performing traffic sources, and player behaviour analytics. Press release.- Together with the FIFA World Cup, N1 Sport Promo, a six-week campaign for partners working with sports and…
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Peter & Sons strengthens UK presence through Hollywoodbets partnership
Deal builds stronger connection with the Hollywoodbets brand ahead of Peter & Sons’ planned expansion into South Africa Barcelona’s innovative iGaming studio Peter & Sons has strengthened its position in the UK after signing a new partnership agreement with Hollywoodbets UK, the British arm of one of South Africa’s le…
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Australian retirement funds hold at least A$14.8bn in gambling shares
Australia's 20 largest superannuation funds hold at least A$14.8bn in listed gambling-related companies, according to a new industry study. The post Australian retirement funds hold at least A$14.8bn in gambling shares appeared first on NEXT.io.
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BGaming expands its reach through Bragg Gaming group partnership
Provider takes titles live across Spain, the Netherlands and Peru through bragg hub distribution network BGaming has partnered with Bragg Gaming Group to instantly scale its most popular titles live across three major regulated markets. The agreement sees BGaming’s content delivered to operators through the bragg hub …
Read summary →FIRST makes Argentine debut as global expansion continues
Argentinian iGaming tech supplier ONDISS has rolled out FIRST’s sportsbook platform to local operator City Center Online. This marks FIRST’s official entry into the regulated market of Argentina, facilitated by ONDISS and supplemented by City Center Online’s online casino platform. Tom Light, Founder and CEO of FIRST,…
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AffPapa and Buzz Affiliates extend partnership
AffPapa is excited to announce the extension of its partnership with Buzz Affiliates, continuing a successful collaboration that supports growth and stronger connections in the global iGaming industry. Buzz Affiliates is the official affiliate program for a portfolio of well-established online casino brands like Nova …
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Q2 2026: Sands backs $700m Macau EBITDA goal despite World Cup hit
Las Vegas Sands reiterated its long-term target of generating $700m in quarterly EBITDA from its Macau operations despite a softer Q2. The post Q2 2026: Sands backs $700m Macau EBITDA goal despite World Cup hit appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Alea expands casino offering through partnership with AvatarUX
Alea has partnered with game studio AvatarUX to integrate the provider’s slot portfolio into its aggregation platform, expanding its casino offering across regulated markets. Press release.- Alea has announced a new partnership with award-winning game studio AvatarUX, adding the provider’s portfolio of slot titles to …
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Play971 Expands Gaming Portfolio with Global Gaming Powerhouses IGT and Endorphina
Play971, the UAE’s first licensed gaming platform, has expanded its content offering after signing new gaming agreements with global suppliers IGT and Endorphina. The latest partnerships introduce a broader selection of slot and table games to the platform, combining a variety of immersive themes with established titl…
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Kambi Group Signs Multi-year Partnership with RETABET Group
Kambi Group plc, the home of premium sports betting solutions, has agreed a multiyear partnership with RETABET Group,… The post Kambi Group Signs Multi-year Partnership with RETABET Group appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Gambling.com Group rebrands to Grandstand
As of July 23, 2026, Gambling.com Group has rebranded to Grandstand Limited, with the company’s website now live as grandstand.com, while its ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under “GRSD”. According to the company, Grandstand will become its corporate identity to cover the group’s broader coll…
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Peter & Sons signs Hollywoodbets UK deal ahead of South Africa push
The agreement adds another regulated UK distribution route for the Barcelona studio and lays groundwork for its planned… The post Peter & Sons signs Hollywoodbets UK deal ahead of South Africa push appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Q&A: Absa’s Keenan Mayet on PayShap and inclusion
Keenan Mayet, Head of Retail International Banking and Payments at Absa, explains why South Africa has an opportunity to build for the future rather than replicate the past. South Africa’s financial system is caught between two economies, one regarded as a leader in digital finance and the other still reliant on cash.…
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Google expands gambling ads in over 35 new markets
From August 10, 2026, Google will update its Gambling and Games policy for Authorized Buyers, effectively expanding the markets where gambling and social casino ads will be allowed to be promoted. Under the new rules, Authorized Buyers will be able to advertise online gambling and social casino products without separa…
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AffPapa’s Affiliate Management: Affiliate Market Insights in Q2 2026
Every quarter brings new opportunities, but it also changes how affiliates and operators work together. Drawing on insights from AffPapa’s affiliate managers, we’ve identified how market events, player behavior, search engine updates, and commercial expectations have all influenced which partnerships succeeded and whi…
Read summary →Bragg Appoints Matt Davey as Chairman Following Drayton International Deal
Board Changes Follow Bragg’s US Expansion Deal Bragg Gaming Group has appointed Matt Davey as non-executive chairman after completing its… The post Bragg Appoints Matt Davey as Chairman Following Drayton International Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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IBIA Reports 76 Suspicious Q2 Alerts
Football Tops Q2 Alert List IBIA reported 76 suspicious betting alerts across nine sports in Q2 2026. Football generated 25… The post IBIA Reports 76 Suspicious Q2 Alerts appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Drug Dealer Blows $1.5M in Cartel Money on Gambling, Faces 15 Years in Prison
Federal prosecutors have decided that a 53-year-old man from St. Louis, Missouri, US, who admitted losing more than $1.5 million owed to a Mexican cartel at gambling tables, will spend the next 15 years behind bars. Complex Drug Trafficking Operation D.R. has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this year to c…
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Australian Super Funds Hold $14.8bn in Gambling Investments Despite Harm Concerns
Report Finds Retirement Savings Still Flowing Into Gambling Industry Nearly $15 billion of Australians’ retirement savings is invested in gambling-related companies, exposing what campaigners describe as a major gap in the way superannuation funds apply responsible investment policies. A new report from the Alliance f…
Read summary →TonyBet Expands St8 Partnership into Alberta
TonyBet has expanded its partnership with St8 by launching the supplier’s game aggregation platform in Alberta, extending an agreement that previously covered... Read More...
Read summary →Inside The Minds Of Sweepstakes Players – The iGF Games Gauge: Powered by Alea Insights
The sweepstakes industry has exploded over the last two-years, attracting operators, suppliers and billions in investment. But despite its rapid rise, one... Read More...
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Dentro de las mentes de los jugadores de sorteos: La medida de juegos iGF: impulsada por Alea Insights
La industria de los sweepstakes se ha disparado en los últimos dos años, atrayendo a operadores, proveedores y miles de millones en... Leer más... La entrada Dentro de las mentes de los jugadores de sorteos: La medida de juegos iGF: impulsada por Alea Insights se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →Evolution Terminates $85M Galaxy Gaming Acquisition
The acquisition, announced in 2024, was originally expected to close by mid-2025. Evolution has now decided to walk away and pay Galaxy a termination fee of over $5 million. Evolution has terminated its planned acquisition of Galaxy Gaming after the companies failed to obtain the remaining gaming regulatory approvals …
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Sands China volume gains fail to prevent margin compression: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley says Sands China’s strong gaming volumes failed to offset higher reinvestment, rising costs and weaker EBITDA margins. The post Sands China volume gains fail to prevent margin compression: Morgan Stanley first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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LVS sees MBS growth in “early innings” ahead of 2031 expansion
LVS says Marina Bay Sands is still in the “early innings” of growth as Asian wealth rises and its 2031 expansion advances. The post LVS sees MBS growth in “early innings” ahead of 2031 expansion first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Macau hold drags Sands China quarterly profit down 50%
The house does not always win—at least not at the expected rate. Sands China’s quarterly profit dropped 50 percent after weak VIP hold reduced Macau EBITDA by an estimated $87 million, but higher gaming volumes and a larger share of high-value play kept its $700 million quarterly EBITDA goal intact. Elsewhere in Macau…
Read summary →Sands reports second-quarter declines
Las Vegas Sands reported across-the-board declines in revenue, income, and adjusted earnings during the second quarter. Net revenue was $3.15 billion compared to $3.18 billion in the prior-year quarter. Operating income was $618 million compared to $783 million. Net income in the second quarter was $373 million compar…
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IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q2 2026
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 76 suspicious betting alerts across nine sports during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing the importance of global integrity monitoring as regulated betting markets continue to expand worldwide. The post IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts in Q…
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Sands China keeps $700M Macau EBITDA target as VIP share rises
Sands China keeps its $700 million quarterly Macau EBITDA goal, citing a market-leading 26 percent share of rolling-chip volume. The post Sands China keeps $700M Macau EBITDA target as VIP share rises first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Caixa restringe operações em lotéricas após “incidente tecnológico” com sistemas
Reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo registra que banco impôs limitações nos serviços de depósito e boleto depois que sistema foi afetado após suspeita de ataque cibernético na rede das unidades The post Caixa restringe operações em lotéricas após “incidente tecnológico” com sistemas appeared first on BNLData.
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Sands China 2Q26 profit halves YoY as low Macau hold cuts earnings
Sands China’s second-quarter net income halved to $107 million after unusually low rolling hold in Macau reduced earnings and margins. The post Sands China 2Q26 profit halves YoY as low Macau hold cuts earnings first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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“Unusually low” rolling play hold hits Sands China in 2Q26 as revenue down 15.6% quarter-on-quarter to US$1.78 billion
Macau concessionaire Sands China Ltd recorded total net revenues of US$1.78 billion in the three months to 30 June 2026, […]
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Authorities Approve Wynn Palace Expansion Plans as Macao VIP Spending Slumps
The Wynn Palace integrated casino-resort is set to expand by 17% after the Macao government approved plans to build a new luxury hotel tower. Wynn Palace unveiled plans to build the new 432-suite tower at the end of the first quarter of the current financial year. And following some to-and-fro with the Macao Secretary…
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