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Alea is heading to Mexico for SiGMA North America
The company is set to expand its presence across the Americas as its business development, partnerships, and account management teams head to SiGMA North America in Mexico this September. Press release.– Alea is heading to Mexico for SiGMA North America, taking place from September 1-3, as the company continues to str…
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Allwyn net revenue surges 27% as PrizePicks acquisition drives Q2 growth
Allwyn has reported another strong quarter, with PrizePicks helping to drive significant revenue growth across its expanding global business.
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Tabcorp sees huge profit growth on marginal revenue growth due to strong cost control
Profit comes from a combination of revenue growth, tight cost control and the new retail commercial model Australian betting giant Tabcorp saw revenue grow by 0.8 per cent to $2,636.3m over its 2026 financial year, with growth in both Wagering and Media and Integrity Services, with net profit after tax up 43.6 per cen…
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FY 2026: Betr loss widens despite EBITDA turnaround
The turnaround came as a A$13.2m EBITDA loss in H1 swung to a profit of A$6.1m in the second half of the year The post FY 2026: Betr loss widens despite EBITDA turnaround appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Three Chinese Nationals Arrested in Myanmar Online Scam Gambling Raid
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in northern Myanmar after security forces uncovered an alleged online scam gambling operation operating from temporary shelters in Mongyai Township, Shan State. The arrests were made on August 26 after local residents reportedly alerted authorities to people running online ga…
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Brazil’s Online Gambling Crisis
Brazil Faces Growing Pressure to Address Gambling-Related Harm Roughly 2.1 million Brazilians are likely dealing with a clinical gambling addiction, while… The post Brazil’s Online Gambling Crisis appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →PrizePicks Boosts Allwyn Q2 Revenue
PrizePicks Drives Quarterly Growth Allwyn’s majority-stake acquisition of US daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks added €231m (£198m) in revenue during… The post PrizePicks Boosts Allwyn Q2 Revenue appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Q2 2026: PrizePicks purchase drives 27% Allwyn growth
Allwyn said the growth came despite tough comparatives in the previous year The post Q2 2026: PrizePicks purchase drives 27% Allwyn growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Peter & Sons expands global reach through Novibet partnership
Peter & Sons titles will become available across selected Novibet markets Peter & Sons has further strengthened its international distribution network after signing a new partnership agreement with Novibet, the international GameTech operator active across multiple regulated markets. Founded in 2010, Novibet has built…
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African markets in Blask which have different structures
Monopoly, duopoly, oligopoly — the African continent has different structures. Operators still talk about Africa as one expansion lane, but Blask data shows iGaming in each country is developing in its own trajectory. For example, some GEO are almost unavailable for new operators because incumbent ones don’t beat a mo…
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Gaming Corps lands multi-market Bally’s Intralot deal
The deal spans the UK and Spain where Gaming Corps’ portfolio will be made available across Bally’s Intralot brands Gaming Corps is bringing its games to one of the industry’s best-known online casino groups through a new partnership with Bally’s Intralot. The deal spans the UK and Spain where Gaming Corps’ portfolio …
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St8 Expands Content Footprint in Alberta and Ontario with Evolution
St8, a casino games aggregation and full-service tech company for the iGaming sector, has once again expanded its content footprint in Alberta and Ontario, Canada, through a tie-up with Evolution. Both Partners Focus on Growth in the Canadian market As a result, partner operators who are licensed in either jurisdictio…
Read summary →PrizePicks takeover gave Allwyn €200m boost in Q2 2026
Allwyn’s product priorities were flipped around during the second quarter of the year; sports and gaming products proved the key growth drivers for the company. Last year’s acquisition of a majority stake PrizePicks is proving particularly beneficial for Allwyn, adding €231m (£198m) in extra revenue from daily fantasy…
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GiG Software Q2 Loss Widens to €7.2m
Revenue Pressure and Cost Restructuring at GiG Software GiG Software’s loss after tax reached €7.2m in the second quarter of… The post GiG Software Q2 Loss Widens to €7.2m appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Visa MCC 7995 for iGaming: An Acquirer Onboarding and Change-Control Test Plan
What Visa MCC 7995 Does—and Does Not Represent Visa’s public Interlink Core Rules and Product and Service Rules, section 5.8.11.1,… The post Visa MCC 7995 for iGaming: An Acquirer Onboarding and Change-Control Test Plan appeared first on iGaming Express.
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EvenBet Gaming Emerges Under New Identity as Evenbeter
EvenBet Gaming, an established supplier of iGaming tech and products, has enhanced its identity by rebranding as Evenbeter, a move meant to strengthen its position as Nordic expansion continues. Evenbeter Emerges as Champion of Customer-Focused Approach Evenbeter is the spiritual successor of the brand, allowing it to…
Read summary →Bwinners QTech Partnership Expands African Content
The Bwinners QTech partnership expands casino and sportsbook content across Western and Southern Africa through QTech's aggregation platform and localisation.... Read More...
Read summary →Allwyn Reports Q2 Revenue up 27%
Allwyn reported net revenue of €1.246 billion (£1.07bn) for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 27 percent year-on-year, while adjusted... Read More...
Read summary →PG Soft Named as Sponsor of SiGMA North America 2026
PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, has been named as a sponsor of SiGMA North America 2026, taking place from... Read More...
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Blask publica informe sobre la Copa Mundial 2026: la demanda de iGaming se mantuvo baja a pesar de las proyecciones récord de manejo de apuestas
Blask, la plataforma de inteligencia de mercados iGaming nativa de IA, publicó hoy su Reporte de la Copa Mundial 2026: un análisis... Leer más... La entrada Blask publica informe sobre la Copa Mundial 2026: la demanda de iGaming se mantuvo baja a pesar de las proyecciones récord de manejo de apuestas se publicó primer…
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Editorial – A “rational” approach
Macau’s 2Q26 results season has wrapped up and once again the biggest topic of discussion across the operator earnings calls […]
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GLI Approved to Test Gaming Products in Uzbekistan
Gaming Laboratories International LLC has been officially listed by Uzbekistan’s National Agency of Perspective Projects as an accepted testing and certification laboratory for gaming products. The recognition allows gaming operators and suppliers to use GLI certification reports when seeking to introduce products to …
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How will the US-Canada trade dispute impact Las Vegas?
As Washington and Ottawa trade barbs, Las Vegas stakeholders are hoping that Canadians will return to Sin City.
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Gentoo Media Lowers Expected Revenue for 2026
Malta-based iGaming affiliate marketing company Gentoo Media has revealed a more pessimistic financial outlook for 2026, resulting in its shares dropping a whopping 26% in a day. Gentoo Media Lowers Earnings Expectations for 2026 Partly reflecting its second-quarter results and the impact of lower first-quarter revenu…
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ToonieBet Joins Ottawa REDBLACKS as Sponsor
ToonieBet, a leading Canadian sports betting operator, has unveiled a partnership with the Ottawa REDBLACKS, a professional Canadian football team based in Ottawa, Ontario. Under the agreement, ToonieBet will serve as the club’s sponsor and will have its brand thoroughly promoted across the club’s stadium. The Operato…
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Ainsworth Reports Sharp 1H Profit Decline as Asia Pacific Sales Rise
Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd reported profit after tax of AUD1.1 million, or US$787,883, for the first half of 2026. The result was down 77.6% year-on-year, while revenue for the 6 months ended June 30 fell 23.4% to AUD116.5 million. According to the Australian-listed slots-machine manufacturer, 70% of the company’s …
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Tabcorp Posts FY 2026 Report, Highlights BetMakers Acquisition as Priority
Tabcorp has published its report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reporting a very slight increase in revenue and double-digit EBITDA growth. The company is now dead set on its proposed acquisition of BetMakers Technology, which could usher in a new phase of growth. Tabcorp’s FY Revenue Remained Stable, EBITDA…
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Sportradar extends EuroLeague Basketball rights deal to 2031
Sportradar has agreed a multi-year extension of its partnership with Euroleague Basketball, securing exclusive global distribution of official data and audiovisual betting rights through 2031. The renewed agreement takes effect from the 2026-27 season and covers more than 650 games annually across the EuroLeague and B…
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GiG to Acquire 888Africa in €16.4m Agreement, Launches €8.5m Fundraising Plan
GiG Software has struck a deal to take an 80% stake in 888Africa, agreeing commercial terms with Evoke subsidiary VEEL for a transaction valued at around €16.4 million. The remaining shares will stay with the founders, who continue to run the business. 888Africa is described as a profitable, cash‑generative operator w…
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H1 2026: Ainsworth delivers higher margins despite revenue crash
The supplier said the revenue decrease was primarily attributed to lower land-based sales across its key markets, particularly in North America, Latin America and Europe The post H1 2026: Ainsworth delivers higher margins despite revenue crash appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Q2 2026: GiG Software losses widen as revenue slips
The supplier has seemingly put some of its hopes of a recovery on its proposed acquisition of an 80% stake in 888Africa from a subsidiary of evoke plc The post Q2 2026: GiG Software losses widen as revenue slips appeared first on NEXT.io.
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GiG Software Posts Q2 Financials, Unveils 888AFRICA Acquisition
GiG Software, a leading B2B iGaming tech provider, has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. In addition to reporting its financials, the company also unveiled the acquisition of an 80% stake in 888AFRICA. The Company Publishes Its Financial Report In its announcement, GiG Software announced …
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SJM’s 2Q26 EBITDA gain driven entirely by favorable hold: CBRE
CBRE says SJM's 13.9 percent EBITDA rise in 2Q26 came entirely from favorable hold, with normalized earnings down 2.1 percent year-on-year. The post SJM’s 2Q26 EBITDA gain driven entirely by favorable hold: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Games Valley nombra a un exejecutivo de Aristocrat y Pariplay como su primer Director of Americas
La compañía refuerza su equipo directivo con el nombramiento de Jorge L. Morales para liderar su expansión comercial en los mercados de América. El agregador de contenidos Games Valley continúa fortaleciendo su equipo con el nombramiento de Jorge L. Morales, exejecutivo de Aristocrat Interactive y Pariplay, como su pr…
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AXOM GAMING PARTNERS WITH 888AFRICA FOLLOWING 18% NGR UPLIFT
Automated decisioning platform to be deployed across 888AFRICA’s CRM estate following successful three-month trial London – 26th August 2026 – Axom Gaming, the decisioning layer helping operators maximise performance from existing CRM platforms, has announced a major partnership agreement with multi-brand operator 888…
Read summary →GiG plans B2C comeback through evoke’s 888AFRICA
GiG Software plc has approved a fundraising initiative to acquire an 80% stake in 888AFRICA from evoke for approximately €16.4m (£14m). Fundraising will be carried out through a directed share issue and by entering convertible loan agreements for a combined value of €8.5m The corporate ownership stake will be acquired…
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Timberwolves latest NBA team to see new ownership and valuation increase
A minority owner in the Minnesota Timberwolves has increased his stake by acquiring a majority share in a deal which has increased the team’s valuation by $3bn. The NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves has a new majority owner after Marc Stad increased his ownership stake in the team by acquiring co-owner Marc Lore’s share. F…
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Gentoo Media cuts 2026 guidance after Q2 revenue falls 9%
The affiliate group turned a bigger, more active player base into a record €207 million of deposits, but… The post Gentoo Media cuts 2026 guidance after Q2 revenue falls 9% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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CT Interactive adds more than 250 games to SLYBET.bg in Bulgaria
New content partnership
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Sponsored PR: Sweepstakes.io launches independent comparison and review platform for the igaming industry
Revamped web portal delivers data-driven operator reviews, regulatory insights and market analysis for the rapidly expanding sweepstakes and social sector
Read summary →Gentoo Media left frustrated as Q2 World Cup trading boost slips grasp
A difficult year continues for Gentoo Media as an uplift in player activity during the World Cup failed to translate into meaningful revenue growth for the media group. Group revenue declined 9% year-over-year during Q2 to €22.9m (£19.6m) from €25m the year prior, following a 5% YoY decline during the first quarter. T…
Read summary →Gentoo Media Lowers 2026 Guidance
Q2 Revenue And Player Activity Gentoo Media reported Q2 2026 revenue of EUR 22.9 million (EUR 25.0 million), down 9%… The post Gentoo Media Lowers 2026 Guidance appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Partnership Playbook: FIBA turns VR into a courtside seat
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. Would you like to watch basketball courtside with your friends without travelling to the game? While teleportation is still yet to be discovered, FIBA is using VR headse…
Read summary →Tabcorp Backs Ad Reforms as Profits Rise
Australia’s Gambling Advertising Reforms Meet Tabcorp’s Retail Strategy Tabcorp Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has backed Australia’s newly approved gambling advertising… The post Tabcorp Backs Ad Reforms as Profits Rise appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →GiG Bytes, Absorbs 80 Percent Of 888Africa For €16 Million
GiG Software will acquire an 80 percent shareholding in 888Africa from an evoke plc subsidiary for €16.4 million (£14.3m), the company announced... Read More...
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Q2 2026: Gentoo Media shares drop 26% on disappointing quarter
The gaming affiliate company continues to struggle, but sees the potential for stronger results as the year progresses The post Q2 2026: Gentoo Media shares drop 26% on disappointing quarter appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Kalshi Bought Stadium Signage in the States Suing It and Now Is in Talks With The Athletic
Kalshi confirmed brand partnerships with five Major League Baseball clubs on Tuesday: the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles… The post Kalshi Bought Stadium Signage in the States Suing It and Now Is in Talks With The Athletic appeared first on iGaming Express.
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GiG Software eyeing €8.5m raise to acquire 888Africa
888Africa will be GiG's first entry back into the world of B2C gambling in the last few years, after it pivoted to B2B in 2023.
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Scott Margereson Pushes Through $5M in Earnings With EPT Barcelona Victory
Margereson triumphed in the €2,700 EPT Barcelona Second Chance for €361,060.
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GiG Software confirms €16.4m acquisition of 888Africa
The €16.4m price tag will consist of an initial consideration of €6m and a deferred consideration of €10.4m The post GiG Software confirms €16.4m acquisition of 888Africa appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Tabcorp CEO praises Australia’s “sensible set of reforms” as $2.6bn revenue declared
Tabcorp Holdings‘ Chief Executive, Gillon McLachlan, has asserted that the company is “well positioned” to absorb any impact Australia’s newly approved gambling advertising reforms may bring. Speaking to ASX investors after the firm published its FY26 financial report, McLachlan described PM Anthony Albanese’s governm…
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Tabcorp profit up 26% in FY26 as improving trading conditions and strategic makeover start to make an impact
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp has reported a 26.5% increase net profit after tax to AU$46.3 million (US$33.2 million) […]
Read summary →Paddy Power Pays Out on Celtic Title After One Game
Early Season Results Drive Paddy Power’s Celtic Payout Paddy Power has paid out on bets backing Celtic to win the… The post Paddy Power Pays Out on Celtic Title After One Game appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →BGaming demonstrates the effectiveness of its Three Game Worlds through partner success stories
Partner results highlight how casual, entertainment, and classic games address different operator goals. Press release.- BGaming continues to build on the success of its Three Game Worlds concept, a portfolio strategy designed to bring together three distinct gaming categories into one growth engine for operators. The…
Read summary →GiG Reports Q2 Results, Plans 888AFRICA Deal
GiG Software reported second-quarter revenue of €8.8m, down 5% year-on-year, while outlining plans to acquire an 80% stake in African operator 888AFRICA... Read More...
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Allwyn reports 56 New Lotto millionaires and nearly 1M Powerball winners since summer launches
Allwyn’s two-game summer overhaul, a revamped Lotto format and the UK debut of Powerball, is producing more winners… The post Allwyn reports 56 New Lotto millionaires and nearly 1M Powerball winners since summer launches appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Kalshi confirms sponsorship deals with 5 MLB teams despite regulatory controversies
Each partnership will feature in-stadium branding, logos on signage both inside and outside the ballparks, online promotions and, in certain cases, team-specific offers. US.- Kalshi has announced sponsorship deals with five Major League Baseball teams in the United States, a move the prediction market operator said wo…
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Ainsworth reports 78% decline in profit with Asia-Pacific the only region to show year-on-year growth
Australian slot machine supplier Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has reported a 78% year-on-year decline in net profit to AU$1.1 million […]
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Asia Gaming eBrief: SJM Holdings 1H26 loss widens 62% YoY
SJM’s structural reset is beginning to lift operating efficiency, but the benefits have yet to reach the bottom line. The casino operator reported a first-half loss 62 percent wider, even as adjusted EBITDA rose and its margin expanded under the new direct management model. In Australia, New South Wales has set 2028 f…
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