Category
Business & M&A
1744 recent stories
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…
Read summary →
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 …
Read summary →
Alliance Global completes acquisition of Genting HK's remaining stake in Newport World Resorts
2009 partnership concludes
Read summary →
Sponsored PR: 1win expands its prediction markets with crypto forecasts
1win continues to broaden the scope of its crypto-driven ecosystem by adding cryptocurrency-focused markets alongside existing categories
Read summary →
Betsson Q2 revenue rises 2.1% to record $361.9 million, as B2B weakness hits profit
Operating income falls 38.9%
Read summary →
Gordon Moody to expand gambling harm services with NHS funding
Gordon Moody has secured NHS England funding to expand its gambling harm treatment and recovery services under the new statutory levy system. The post Gordon Moody to expand gambling harm services with NHS funding appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
500 Jobs on the Chopping Block as Entain’s New CFO Pursues Efficiency
Entain has confirmed that it is preparing to slash some 500 jobs under an initiative led by the company’s new chief financial officer, Michael Snape. The company firmly denied the notion that these cuts have been spurred by the difficulties faced by the British gaming sector. Entain Braces for a Set of Layoffs In an […
Read summary →
Evolution Posts Increase in Q2 Profits, Despite Drop in Revenue
Evolution has published its financial results for the second quarter of the year, highlighting an increase in profit and earnings per share, despite a drop in net revenues and EBITDA. The results were mostly consistent with the prior-year ones. Evolution’s Revenues Declined, But Its Profits Increased In its interim re…
Read summary →
Evolution Q2 2026 Earnings: Americas Surge, Europe Regroups, Galaxy Deal in Doubt
Evolution results disappoint despite Americas revenue strength and RNG bounce back. Plus, new doubts emerge on deal in US to buy Galaxy. Evolution AB (EVO) released its Q2 2026 earnings results today, which slightly missed analyst consensus expectations. The Swedish gaming technology group reported Q2 net revenues of …
Read summary →
Evoplay and Bonver Win sign Czech content deal
The deal is Evoplay’s second Czech operator partnership since its market entry in November 2024, as regulator data… The post Evoplay and Bonver Win sign Czech content deal appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →
1spin4win reports higher revenue, bets and player numbers in first half of 2026
47% increase in GGR
Read summary →
Financial Analysts Not Sold on Sports Event Contract Prediction Market ETF Plans
US financial analysts have poured scorn on plans to launch prediction market and sports contract-themed exchange-traded fund (ETF) products, likening them to stock picking. Earlier this month, the financial firms Tidal Investments and Subversive Capital asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to approve two first…
Read summary →
UK Expands Ban on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships Beyond Sports
The UK government has confirmed plans to block sponsorship and advertising deals with gambling operators that do not hold a licence, extending the restriction beyond sport. In its latest update, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said a second consultation was underway and that the ban is scheduled to …
Read summary →
LatAm becomes Betsson’s biggest market in Q2 as it eyes further M&A in the region
Speaking to iGB, Betsson CEO Pontus Lindwall said a new €75 million credit facility "served the operator's M&A strategy" to fund further deals, either in entering new markets or acquiring valuable technologies.
Read summary →
Wazdan strengthens Betsson partnership with custom 16 Coins Betsson launch
Wazdan has joined forces with Betsson to launch 16 Coins Betsson, a tailored version of its hit Coins™ series designed to elevate the operator’s branded gaming offering. The post Wazdan strengthens Betsson partnership with custom 16 Coins Betsson launch first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
Aristocrat Interactive secures Loto-Québec deal for Canadian market
Aristocrat Interactive has secured a new partnership with Loto-Québec, a significant step in its North American growth that cements its footprint across all regulated Canadian lottery markets. The post Aristocrat Interactive secures Loto-Québec deal for Canadian market first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia G…
Read summary →
Betsson Hits Record EUR 310.2 Million Revenue in Q2 2026
Revenue Growth Continues as Profitability Comes Under Pressure Betsson posted record quarterly revenue in the second quarter of 2026, reaching… The post Betsson Hits Record EUR 310.2 Million Revenue in Q2 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Evolution: Galaxy Gaming deal outcome ‘has no material impact’
Evolution has sought to downplay uncertainty over its proposed Galaxy Gaming acquisition after the deal reached its contractual outside date. The post Evolution: Galaxy Gaming deal outcome ‘has no material impact’ appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
Q2 2026: Evolution flags improving Europe despite revenue drop
Evolution posted a 1.2% year-on-year fall in second-quarter revenue as continued weakness in Asia offset growth elsewhere. The post Q2 2026: Evolution flags improving Europe despite revenue drop appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
Evolution returns to European growth but looks set to can deal for US-based Galaxy Gaming
Swedish gambling giant Evolution has reported a mixed set of results for Q2 2026, with revenue dipping slightly year-on-year despite a return to growth in Europe. The live casino supplier generated €517.8m (£440.8m) in net revenue, down 1.2% from Q2 2025, although revenue increased 2.4% at constant currency. EBITDA ca…
Read summary →
Q2 2026: Betsson posts record revenue but B2B damages profit
Betsson generated record quarterly revenue in Q2 2026 driven by strong growth in Latin America and increased activity around the World Cup. The post Q2 2026: Betsson posts record revenue but B2B damages profit appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
NEXT.io report maps the two futures for Brazil’s $9bn iGaming opportunity
NEXT iGaming Market in Focus: Brazil sets out what it takes to win in one of the world's most talked-about regulated markets. The post NEXT.io report maps the two futures for Brazil’s $9bn iGaming opportunity appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →
DeGaming expands reach through Tequity platform partnership
DeGaming and Tequity have joined forces in a new partnership that will see the integration of Tequity’s highly scalable Originals, Publishing, and Trading content verticals into the DeGaming ecosystem. The post DeGaming expands reach through Tequity platform partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia …
Read summary →
ID Check: Nayax’s Lynda Clarke – Growth rarely comes from being comfortable
Payment Expert’s ID Check: Payments Professionals offers insight from industry leaders and experts on how they got their start in the financial industry, from their early years in education, to how they have been able to climb the corporate ladder. This week, Lynda Clarke, General Manager UK at Nayax, talks on how bal…
Read summary →Betsson banking on World Cup trading as profits fall in first half of 2026
Swedish gambling multinational Betsson expects a big boost from the World Cup as it heads into H2 trading after detailing ‘record high revenue’ during Q2 2026. The online betting and gaming group, active across Europe, Africa and Latin America, reported total revenue of €595.5m (£505m) for January-June 2026 and €310.2…
Read summary →
Malaysia Removes Nearly 458,000 Online Gambling Posts in Five Months as Digital Enforcement Expands
Malaysia’s campaign against illegal online gambling has accelerated sharply this year, with authorities reporting that almost half a million pieces of gambling-related online content were removed in just the first five months of 2025. Figures released in Parliament show that service providers took down approximately 4…
Read summary →
Evolution revenue slips as CEO signals Galaxy Gaming deal could end
Evolution has indicated that its proposed acquisition of Galaxy Gaming may no longer proceed after CEO Martin Carlesund acknowledged that either party can now terminate the agreement, ending two years of regulatory delays surrounding the transaction. The comments came as Evolution reported second-quarter net revenue o…
Read summary →
Betsson Reports Lower Q2 Profit Despite Revenue Growth
Betsson reported a 2% year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenue to €310.2m, although profit declined as EBITDA, operating income and net income all... Read More...
Read summary →
Play’n GO Strengthens Canadian Footprint with Alberta iGaming Market Entry
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range... Read More...
Read summary →
Betsson informa de una baja en las ganancias del segundo trimestre a pesar del crecimiento de los ingresos
Betsson reportó un aumento interanual del 2% en los ingresos del segundo trimestre, alcanzando los €310.2 millones, aunque la utilidad disminuyó debido... Leer más... La entrada Betsson informa de una baja en las ganancias del segundo trimestre a pesar del crecimiento de los ingresos se publicó primero en iGaming Futu…
Read summary →
Informe de Evolution reporta ingresos más bajos en el segundo trimestre
Tras recibir una multa de £4,75 millones por permitir que sus juegos estuvieran disponibles en sitios web ilegales, el gigante B2B del... Leer más... La entrada Informe de Evolution reporta ingresos más bajos en el segundo trimestre se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
Read summary →
Macau VIP Baccarat Revenue Falls 2.6% in 2Q as Mass-Market Play Holds Up
Macau’s VIP table baccarat segment generated gross gaming revenue of MOP15.90 billion, or US$1.97 billion, in the second quarter of 2026, down 2.6% year on year. The latest figures show that VIP play accounted for a smaller share of total gaming revenue than a year earlier, even as other casino categories posted gains…
Read summary →
Macau VIP baccarat GGR falls 18.8% QoQ in 2Q26
Macau's VIP baccarat GGR fell 18.8 percent QoQ to $1.97 billion in 2Q26, with its share of casino revenue slipping to 26.1 percent. The post Macau VIP baccarat GGR falls 18.8% QoQ in 2Q26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
Louisiana Gaming revenue up 7.6% in June
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported revenue of $216.4 million in June, up 7.6% year-over-year. Notably, in its first June on land, Bally’s Baton Rouge saw gaming revenue of $6.2 million, compared to $0.9 million last year in its previous riverboat incarnation. Excluding this property, Louisiana’s revenue for t…
Read summary →
DICJ data shows an 18.8% sequential decline in VIP baccarat GGR in 2Q26
Latest figures from Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) highlight a significant decline in VIP baccarat revenue as the […]
Read summary →
QTech Games joins SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026 as sponsor ahead of Bangkok summit
From Aug. 5-7
Read summary →LSports Takes Bet Insurance Beyond the Bonus Budget With gripAI Deal
Turning Near Misses Into a Product Layer Play Insurance is designed to let customers add cover to a wager for a small premium… The post LSports Takes Bet Insurance Beyond the Bonus Budget With gripAI Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →
Multichoice Announce betPawa as Headline Sponsor of Big Brother Naija Season 11
Lagos, Nigeria — Every year, millions of Africans gather around one screen. Friendships are tested. Personalities collide. Dreams are built in real time. Unknown faces become household names overnight. This season, the biggest reality television show on the continent has found a partner equally obsessed with creating …
Read summary →
Macao Casino Tax Revenues Rise By 13% Despite Share Price Slowdown
Macao officials have reported a rise in casino tax revenues despite a slowdown in gross gaming revenues and a slump in share prices. Per the latest financial data released by the Macau Treasury Bureau, cumulative revenue for the first half of this year reached 59.542588 billion patacas ($7.4 billion). The vast majorit…
Read summary →
Rank Group forecasts stronger FY26 profit despite UKGC settlement provision
Net gaming revenue up 6% YoY
Read summary →
BOYLE Sports expands Serbia technology hub to support growth strategy
Plans 30% workforce growth
Read summary →
Caesars reports $87.8 million community investment in 2025 CSR update
Across 'PEOPLE PLANET PLAY' strategy
Read summary →
1spin4win celebrates solid H1 2026 performance in Africa, marked by 45% YoY GGR growth
1spin4win, an established classic online slot provider, concludes a successful first half of the year by unveiling key results across Africa. In the first six months of 2026, the studio achieved strong progress in Africa, one of its most important expansion regions. 1spin4win recorded a 45% increase in GGR and a 50% s…
Read summary →
SOFTSWISS partners with WorldGaming for expanded 2027 iGaming Trends Report
More than 32,000 downloads
Read summary →
G2E Dealer Championship nominations close tomorrow as 2026 competition expands across North America
Returns with expanded format
Read summary →
Svenska Spel Records Strongest Q2 Since Sweden’s Gambling Market Overhaul
Svenska Spel has reported its best second quarter since Sweden opened its regulated gambling market in 2019, with football’s World Cup providing a major boost to betting activity and helping lift both revenue and profits. The state-owned operator generated net gaming revenue of approximately €175 million (SEK1.96 bill…
Read summary →
Presidente do STF recebe ministro da Fazenda para tratar da regulação das bets no Brasil
Ministro Edson Fachin sinalizou a Dario Durigan a retomada de julgamentos sobre o tema no segundo semestre de 2026 e ressaltou liminares destinadas a adoção de medidas de proteção; confira a reportagem do site do STF The post Presidente do STF recebe ministro da Fazenda para tratar da regulação das bets no Brasil appe…
Read summary →
Gaming and tourism recovery to lift Macau’s 1H26 GDP by 5%: think tank
Macau GDP is seen rising 5% in 1H26 as gaming revenue and visitor growth support a moderate expansion in the local economy. The post Gaming and tourism recovery to lift Macau’s 1H26 GDP by 5%: think tank first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →
CIRSA enters Paraguay with majority acquisition of Slots del Sol
CIRSA has acquired a majority stake in Slots del Sol, Paraguay’s leading online casino operator, marking the company’s entry into the South American market as it continues to expand its international presence. Slots del Sol operates the online casino platform slotsdelsolonline.com, alongside two land-based casinos and…
Read summary →
Visit Rwanda Becomes Aston Villa’s Official Partner Starting 2026/27 Season
Rwanda has signed a record multi-year sponsorship deal with Aston Villa, marking a significant milestone in the club’s commercial history through its partnership with Visit Rwanda. Starting with the 2026/27 season, the tourism board will serve as the club’s Principal Partner, Official Tourism Partner, and Official Cof…
Read summary →
Peter & Sons enters Alberta with full game portfolio
Players in the province will gain access to games including Barbarossa: Dragon Empire, The Soapranos and Greedy Alice Peter & Sons has entered Alberta with its full game portfolio, marking another major step in the studio’s regulated North American expansion. The launch brings Peter & Sons’ complete catalogue to one o…
Read summary →
Greece saw a modest revenue rise with land-based dominance in 2025, EEEP reports
The increase was driven by continued growth in the online gambling sector.
Read summary →
Merkur Group acquires White Hat Studios for US expansion
International gambling company Merkur Group has announced its acquisition of slot game provider White Hat Studios in an effort to expand its operations in the regulated U.S. market. The company shared the news on July 14, 2026, committing to provide its expertise and resources for further strengthening White Hat Studi…
Read summary →
Svenska Spel reaches record Q2 results with World Cup boost
Swedish state-owned operator Svenska Spel has generated record Q2 2026 results with a 7% year-on-year increase in net gaming revenue, reaching €177.7 million, thanks to stronger user engagement driven by the World Cup. For the three months ending June 30, 2026, the operator’s NGR jumped by 4% compared to Q1 2026, whil…
Read summary →
Merkur Group agrees to acquire White Hat Studios in US push
The deal, which excludes White Hat Gaming’s platform and white-label operations, marks Merkur’s second US acquisition in under… The post Merkur Group agrees to acquire White Hat Studios in US push appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Harmony Predictstreet shows what supercharged networking is
The eighth iteration of BetConstruct AI’s flagship networking event held a new name this year, which reflected one of the company’s most landmark partnerships in recent years – that with FIFA partner ADI Predictstreet. Harmony Predictstreet took place on 8 and 9 July in Yerevan, Armenia, BetConstruct AI’s home, where …
Read summary →
Alexandre Tomic, Alea: “The biggest challenge in Latin America is keeping up. Things change all the time, so you have to adapt”
During the latest edition of SBC Americas, Focus Gaming News spoke with Alea’s Founder, Alexandre Tomic, about the company’s expansion across the Americas and sweepstakes growth. Exclusive interview.- As the gaming industry continues to expand across the Americas, operators and suppliers are navigating two of the worl…
Read summary →