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Q2 2026: Hacksaw revenue up 31% as market reach expands
Hacksaw's second-quarter revenue rose 31% as new casino releases, older titles and customer additions kept growth moving. The post Q2 2026: Hacksaw revenue up 31% as market reach expands appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Evolution Calls Off Planned Galaxy Gaming Merger
Evolution AB announced it has terminated its merger agreement with Galaxy Gaming, Inc. and Galaga Merger Sub, Inc. In a statement released this morning, the company confirmed that while the deal has been called off, it intends to continue its commercial partnership with Galaxy Gaming under their existing arrangements,…
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Altenar powers Gran Fondo Isle of Man in 2026
The company has become the title sponsor of the revamped 2026 Gran Fondo Isle of Man, reinforcing its commitment to supporting sport and the local community where the company is headquartered. Press release.- Altenar is the title sponsor of the refreshed 2026 Gran Fondo Isle of Man event. Taking place on July 25-26, t…
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Avanti Studios Appoints Steven Tabone as Commercial Director to Lead Global Expansion
Commercial Hiring Tracks Avanti Studios’ Market Expansion Avanti Studios has appointed Steven Tabone as commercial director, creating a new senior role… The post Avanti Studios Appoints Steven Tabone as Commercial Director to Lead Global Expansion appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gaming Corps Expands Oranje Palace Partnership to Dutch Market
Gaming Corps, a prominent provider of online casino games, has strengthened its existing footprint in the Netherlands through a tie-up with Oranje Palace, focusing on the Dutch iGaming market. Gaming Corps Expands in Netherlands with Brand-New Online Casino Brand The new content alliance will see Gaming Corps’ titles …
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Detroit Casinos Report $102.68M in June Revenue
Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $102.68 million in aggregate revenue (AGR) for June 2026. Table games and slots… The post Detroit Casinos Report $102.68M in June Revenue appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Vivid Gaming strengthens global reach through Hub88 partnership
Vivid Gaming has built a diverse portfolio of more than 30 premium slot titles, with 34 games currently featured across its catalogue Vivid Gaming, the fast-growing B2B slot game developer, has announced a new partnership with Hub88, significantly expanding the availability of its growing portfolio of casino content t…
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FeedConstruct Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Data and Streaming Rights for Nicaraguan Football
FeedConstruct has acquired the exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s top-tier football competitions, Liga Primera and Copa Primera. This acquisition secures start-to-finish coverage of every match across both competitions. The addition of these rights significantly expands FeedConstruct’s Centr…
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Galaxy Gaming is evaluating its options with Evolution following the passing of the July 17, 2026 merger date
Galaxy remains excited about the trajectory of the company, and we look forward to a continued relationship with Evolution With the deadline for a potential deal not being met, Galaxy Gaming, a developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, is evaluating its options with regard to its merger with Evol…
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Accel Entertainment adds 600 electronic gaming terminals in Nevada with Green Valley Grocery route agreement
Accel supports all active Green Valley Grocery locations owned and operated by Anabi Oil Accel Entertainment’s subsidiary, Century Gaming Technologies Nevada, entered into a new route agreement with Green Valley Grocery Convenience Stores, further expanding Accel’s Nevada operations. Financial details were not disclos…
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Evolution terminates merger agreement with Galaxy Gaming
Evolution has terminated its planned acquisition of Galaxy Gaming, bringing an end to a two-year pursuit of the casino games supplier in a deal valued at around $85m. The post Evolution terminates merger agreement with Galaxy Gaming appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Century Entertainment trading suspension continues amid new control requirements
Century Entertainment faces added resumption hurdles after its online gaming expansion delayed annual reporting and audit work. The post Century Entertainment trading suspension continues amid new control requirements first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Analysts shift focus to earnings as Macau moves beyond World Cup drag
Investor attention is shifting from the World Cup’s impact on Macau’s gaming revenue to the upcoming earnings season, with analysts looking for clearer signs of demand during the second half […] The post Analysts shift focus to earnings as Macau moves beyond World Cup drag first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - As…
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Korea’s foreigner-only casinos could suffer 37% hit to profits, scale back capex spend if increased 15% levy on revenues imposed
A proposal by Korea’s government to increase the contribution rate foreigner-only casinos must pay to the Tourism Promotion and Development […]
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Pivots, pullbacks and profitability — is this the era of consolidation?
After years of expansion and diversification, it seems as though gaming companies from across the industry are now looking at opportunities for consolidation.
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CIRSA Expands Portuguese Presence with Acquisition of Casino Figueira Parent
CIRSA, a leading international gaming operator, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Portugal-based casino operator Sociedade Figueira Praia. The acquisition comes shortly after the former company acquired a majority stake in a Paraguayan company. CIRSA Expands in Portugal’s Gaming Market In its announ…
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Eduardo Moreira critica apostas e foge de imposto que defendia publicamente
Empresário é alvo de polêmica após demissões e antecipou R$ 43 milhões em lucros do ICL para escapar de nova tributação; mais um da ‘Turma da Jogatina’ que joga a reputação e a credibilidade na lata do lixo The post Eduardo Moreira critica apostas e foge de imposto que defendia publicamente appeared first on BNLData.
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Crypto.com raises $400 million from Citadel Securities at $20 billion valuation
First institutional funding round
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Regional casinos will dominate quarterly earnings, analyst says
Regional casinos appear to be “the best house in an unloved neighborhood.” That was the opinion of Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas, as expressed in a July 20 investor note. Jonas predicted that Monarch Casinos & Resorts and Penn Entertainment would both beat earnings projections. (Monarch will announce results o…
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Cirsa expands with acquisition of historic Casino Figueira in Portugal
The purchase of the land-based casino gives Cirsa an omnichannel presence in Portuguese gaming. Portugal.- The expansion of the Spanish gambling operator Cirsa shows no signs of slowing down. Just a week after entering both online and land-based gambling in Paraguay by acquiring a majority stake in local operator Slot…
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Cirsa acquires Casino Figueira in land-based Portugal expansion
Cirsa has taken a majority stake in the operator of Casino Figueira, giving its push into Portugal a land-based element. The post Cirsa acquires Casino Figueira in land-based Portugal expansion appeared first on NEXT.io.
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South Korea youth online gambling reports rise 74% in one month
Youth online gambling reports in South Korea rose 74 percent in one month, with 806 cases recorded since the program began. The post South Korea youth online gambling reports rise 74% in one month first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Affilka shares main takeaways from iGB L!VE 2026
After taking part in iGB L!VE 2026 at ExCeL London, affiliate management platform Affilka has shared the main topics discussed with operators, affiliates, and industry partners during the event. The exhibition brought together companies from across the global iGaming industry, providing opportunities to discuss curren…
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Pennsylvania fiscal-year gaming revenue tops $7 billion for first time
iGaming revenue up 18.42% to $2.93B Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Pennsylvania.
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Playson boosts Africa expansion with Hollywoodbets collaboration
The collaboration further reinforces Playson’s commitment to strategic growth in Africa, where it has signed a number of high-profile deals this year, while enabling Hollywoodbets to broaden its live games portfolio with a selection of globally proven player favourites. The post Playson boosts Africa expansion with Ho…
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Key Gaming Stocks to Watch This Week as Q2 Earnings Season Begins
While the Q2 earnings season commenced last week, it will begin in earnest for gaming stocks this week. Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming, and Monarch Casinos are among the leading companies scheduled to report their quarterly earnings this week. Meanwhile, the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a bas…
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After The Twin Earthquakes, Venezuela iGaming Will Rise From The Ruins
SPECIAL REPORT: The removal of former Chávista president Nicolás Maduro by the United States in January opened up huge opportunities for international... Read More...
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Greentube enters Alberta, marking new chapter in Canada growth
Greentube has gone live in Alberta, with the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division leveraging the province’s newly regulated iGaming market to drive further growth in North America. The post Greentube enters Alberta, marking new chapter in Canada growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gam…
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Nevada: Accel Entertainment reaches route agreement with Green Valley Grocery
Accel Entertainment on Monday announced that its subsidiary, Century Gaming Technologies Nevada, has entered into a route agreement with Green Valley Grocery convenience stores. Financial details were not disclosed. Accel will support all active Green Valley Grocery locations owned and operated by Anabi Oil, represent…
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Evolution Net Revenue Dips 1.4% to €1.03 Billion in First Half of 2026
Mixed First-Half Picture For Evolution Evolution reported €1.03 billion in net revenue for the first half of 2026, down 1.4%… The post Evolution Net Revenue Dips 1.4% to €1.03 Billion in First Half of 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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En Panamá aumentaron un 58 por ciento los reportes por operaciones sospechosas en el juego
En Panamá, la Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF) publicó su informe de estadísticas correspondiente al primer semestre de 2026. Según el reporte, en lo que va del año se detectaron […]
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Galaxy Gaming seeks extension of merger agreement with Evolution
Galaxy Gaming, Evolution Malta Holding Limited, and Galaga Merger Sub, a Nevada corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Evolution, has announced that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger, pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged into Galaxy. Galaxy will survive as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ev…
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Wall Street Bets: Earnings reports, hotel average daily rates, second quarter
Truist Securities’ Barry Jonas looked at forthcoming earnings reports for second quarter on July 20: “Regionals looks to be the best house in an unloved neighborhood, and we expect beats from Penn (Entertainment) and Monarch Casino & Resort. Strip trends look better for MGM though M&A remains the near-term focus (and …
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Sponsored PR: Daylight and midnight: how padel and digital entertainment reflect two sides of modern life
TrustDice explores how modern lifestyles increasingly move between physical and digital environments throughout the course of the same day
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Another land-based acquisition for Cirsa as it eyes Portugal expansion
Cirsa's latest acquisition extends its rapid expansion strategy, adding a historic Portuguese casino to its growing international portfolio.
Read summary →Prediction Markets, Earnings and June Revenue Reports: Gambling Stories to Watch This Week
A Congress subcommittee will discuss sports event contracts, while gambling operators begin reporting earnings, and more June sports betting figures are likely to come. Prediction markets remain at the center of gambling industry developments this week, as Congress prepares to examine sports event contracts and the se…
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Evolution posts €1.03bn H1 revenue, settles UK case, continues buyback
The Malta-headquartered supplier also confirmed a £4.75 million settlement with the UK Gambling Commission and let the agreed… The post Evolution posts €1.03bn H1 revenue, settles UK case, continues buyback appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Playson builds on strong African momentum through Hollywoodbets partnership
20th July 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has strengthened its position in South Africa after partnering with leading operator Hollywoodbets to deliver a selection of its top-performing titles to players across the regulated market. The partnership will see Hollywoodbets integrate a ra…
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Gambling stocks weekly (13–17 July): European market analysis & trends
Sportradar’s litigation deadline weighed on sentiment and Playtech gave back some of the previous week’s surge, but Entain,… The post Gambling stocks weekly (13–17 July): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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$100,000 at stake: Conor McGregor’s World Championship bet
On July 19, the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford hosted the American tournament final. The 2022 final attracted around 1.5 billion viewers worldwide, and this year’s showdown was expected to draw an even bigger global audience. Conor McGregor, an ambassador for the global betting brand 1xBet, has added another layer…
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Big Vote of Confidence: Crypto.com Gets $400M Investment from US Giant
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com broke the news that Citadel Securities has decided to invest $400 million in the company, valuing it at approximately $20 billion. The deal represents the exchange’s first institutional funding round since it was founded a decade ago. “Staggering Opportunity” The inve…
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Betsson reports record €310.2M revenue in Q2 2026
Betsson has shared its Q2 2026 results, revealing that the gambling operator generated record quarterly revenue with €310.2 million, representing a 2.1% increase, mainly driven by strong Latin American performance and high activity during the World Cup. At the same time, operating income dropped by 38.9% to €42.2 mill…
Read summary →Warren Buffett Says Speculation Is Making Stock-Market Value Harder to Find
Why Buffett’s Comment Matters Buffett’s remarks offer a market-structure angle rather than a conventional gambling story. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman was speaking… The post Warren Buffett Says Speculation Is Making Stock-Market Value Harder to Find appeared first on iGaming Express.
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‘No FOMO’: Inside Kaizen Gaming’s sponsorship playbook
Betano was just a tournament supporter of the biggest World Cup in history. Kaizen Gaming CCO Julio Iglesias Hernando outlines the FIFA journey, the architecture of its Tottenham agreement and why he thinks much of the sector still doesn't understand marketing.
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Blask: La demanda de iGaming en América Latina crece con la ola del Mundial
Datos de Blask muestran que el efecto del torneo llegó mucho más allá de los países cuyos equipos realmente jugaron. La Copa... Leer más... La entrada Blask: La demanda de iGaming en América Latina crece con la ola del Mundial se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Kasinohai Online Casino Report: How the new Finnish Gambling Act impacts bonuses
A recent study by Kasinohai examining 50 online casinos serving Finland reveals that advertised wagering terms frequently obscure the true stakes required of players. The post Kasinohai Online Casino Report: How the new Finnish Gambling Act impacts bonuses first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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O hexa da Brahma e a hipocrisia seletiva: por que demonizar as bets e normalizar o álcool?
Artigo de Carlos Magno Oliveira registra que tratar o setor de apostas legalizado como uma patologia social crônica enquanto as marcas de cerveja dominam as paixões nacionais é um contrassenso The post O hexa da Brahma e a hipocrisia seletiva: por que demonizar as bets e normalizar o álcool? appeared first on BNLData.
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$100,000 at stake: How Conor McGregor’s bet on World Championship final will help attract new audience
Conor McGregor, an ambassador for the global betting brand 1xBet, has added another layer of intrigue to the year’s biggest sporting event by placing a $100,000 bet on Argentina to win 3-2. The Irish fighter’s prediction is a unique newsworthy moment that can’t be missed. The post $100,000 at stake: How Conor McGregor…
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Casumo enters the arena as G Games announces platinum launch partnership for 99 Royale
Casumo joins a growing roster of Platinum Partners backing the most significant new format in slots in a generation G Games has announced that Casumo will introduce 99 Royale, the world’s first truly competitive multiplayer slots experience, to their players at launch. One of the industry’s most distinctive entertainm…
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Evoplay strengthens Czech presence through Bonver Win partnership
Deal will see 30 of Evoplay’s titles integrated onto Bonver Win’s licensed online casino platform Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Bonver Win, further expanding its operations in the Czech Republic following its entry into the regulated market in 2024. The initial agreement will s…
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Betnacional Renews Title Sponsorship of Sport Recife Running Event for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Betnacional will be the title sponsor of the III Corrida do Sport, continuing its association with Sport Club do Recife not only in football. It will happen in Recife on Sunday, July 19, and is expected to gather approximately 3,000 people. The event was designed to include both […] The p…
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Latin America Drives Betsson to Record Quarterly Revenue, Contributing More Than One-Third of Total Income
Latin America continued to be Betsson Group’s main growth driver in the second quarter of 2026, reporting record revenue for the quarter and over a third of all group revenue. Revenue from the region grew 32% year-over-year, led by good sales in Peru and Argentina. Product development, brand positioning, and marketing…
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Entain to cut 500 jobs across global markets
The gambling operator expects to cut roles across corporate functions, product and technology. UK.- Entain has confirmed plans to cut around 500 jobs as part of a restructuring programme. The layoffs, reported by Reuters and Bloomberg, represent roughly 2 per cent of the global workforce at the London-listed operator …
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Svenska Spel sees record Q2 performance amid World Cup uplift
The Swedish gaming operator has reported that the FIFA World Cup provided a significant lift to Q2 trading. Sweden.- The state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has posted its strongest second-quarter results yet, with the FIFA World Cup providing a significant lift to betting revenue. For the three months ending J…
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue dips slightly in June to $536.2 million
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Friday reported revenue of $536.2 million from all forms of gaming in the Commonwealth during June, down 1.7% year-over-year. Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Grantsville led with revenue of $110.3 million, up 14.5%. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia brought in …
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Alliance Global completes acquisition of Genting HK's remaining stake in Newport World Resorts
2009 partnership concludes
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