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Rank Group ends Q1 up 5% on net revenue
Rank Group has reported steady net revenue gains at £216.1m (up 5% year-on-year) in the post-Remote Gaming Duty hike era. The Grosvenor and Mecca Bingo owner posted like-for-like digital net gaming revenue of £64.9m for its Q1 trading period, which represents a 6% YoY increase. Rank saw digital growth across both its …
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Zitro adds Clover Paddy to CONCEPT portfolio ahead of ICE 2027
Zitro has expanded its CONCEPT portfolio with Clover Paddy, an Irish-themed game family featuring two titles, Gleann and Lough. The new release follows the company’s recent expansion of its FANTASY and CONCEPT lineups ahead of G2E Las Vegas 2026 and continues its focus on character-led themes and feature-driven gamepl…
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Q3 2026: UK online surge pushes Entain net gaming revenue up 2%
Online NGR was up 3% year-on-year but 8% higher when excluding Brazil The post Q3 2026: UK online surge pushes Entain net gaming revenue up 2% appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ICONIC21 Signs Multi-Vertical Partnership Agreement with Advabet
iGaming content provider ICONIC21 has signed a partnership agreement with the bespoke iGaming platform provider Advabet (also known as Adwa) to distribute... Read More...
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Entain Reiterates FY26 Guidance On Consistent Q3 Trading
Entain Q3 trading update shows Group NGR up 2% and Online NGR up 3%, with FY26 guidance reiterated despite ongoing challenges in Brazil.... Read More...
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South Korea’s GKL warns Osaka IR could cut its revenue by up to 10%
GKL warns Osaka’s integrated resort could temporarily cut its total revenue by 5–10 percent when the Japanese property opens in 2030. The post South Korea’s GKL warns Osaka IR could cut its revenue by up to 10% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Matchbook acquires rival Betdaq’s brand as exchange closes on 21 October
Betdaq accounts will not transfer to Matchbook, so customers who want to switch will need to open a… The post Matchbook acquires rival Betdaq’s brand as exchange closes on 21 October appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Entain mantiene sus previsiones para 2026 pese a los desafíos del mercado brasileño
El gigante británico del juego Entain ha reiterado sus previsiones para el ejercicio completo de 2026, con un EBITDA de entre 910... Leer más... La entrada Entain mantiene sus previsiones para 2026 pese a los desafíos del mercado brasileño se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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R. Franco Digital increases footprint in key Peruvian market via DoradoBet deal
The Spain-based iGaming provider R. Franco Digital has boosted its influence in a key regulated LatAm market by signing a partnership agreement with DoradoBet Peru. The post R. Franco Digital increases footprint in key Peruvian market via DoradoBet deal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau GDP forecast to fall 2% in 3Q26 as gaming weakness weighs
Macau’s economy likely shrank 2% in 3Q26 as weaker gaming offset rising visitor arrivals, the Macau Economic Association said in its latest outlook. The post Macau GDP forecast to fall 2% in 3Q26 as gaming weakness weighs first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Matchbook Completes Acquisition of Betdaq
Matchbook, a peer-to-peer betting exchange and market technology business, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Betdaq, an exchange founded by Dermot Desmond. The former company emphasized that the transaction deepens its liquidity and is consistent with its strategy. The Deal Pairs Betdaq’s Heritage wit…
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BetMGM more than doubles adjusted EBITDA as actives fall 3%
BetMGM Q3 results show net revenue up 7% to $710m and adjusted EBITDA more than doubling to $86m as average monthly actives fell 3%. The post BetMGM more than doubles adjusted EBITDA as actives fall 3% appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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Okada Manila reports improved GGR of US$112 million in 3Q26 as mass table games offset further decline in VIP
Philippine integrated resort Okada Manila found some much needed improvement in the September 2026 quarter, with gross gaming revenue rising […]
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Stake adds New Zealand to international online casino expansion plans
Market launch expected in 2027
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Slotegrator maps localization practices for operators across five regions in new report
Report covers five regions
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Okada Manila 3Q EBITDA falls 13% despite 12% rise in visitors
Okada Manila drew more visitors in 3Q26, but flat total revenue and a 13% decline in adjusted EBITDA pointed to continued pressure. The post Okada Manila 3Q EBITDA falls 13% despite 12% rise in visitors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BETBY expands in Poland through sportsbook technology partnership with Lebull
Access to a varied offering
Read summary →Evenbeter refuerza la seguridad y la gestión operativa con nuevas herramientas de inteligencia artificial
La actualización de su plataforma back-office incorpora análisis de manos y cuentas, validación de torneos, previsiones de demanda y asistentes de reporting para apoyar la toma de decisiones de los operadores. Evenbeter, anteriormente conocida como EvenBet Gaming, ha ampliado las capacidades de su plataforma back-offi…
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CT Gaming's Diamond King 5 certified for Peru and Panama
LatAm expansion
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BetMGM Q3 adjusted EBITDA doubles to $86 million, full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed
Net revenue rose 7% y-o-y to $710M
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Greece Reports €1.558b GGR in H1 2026 with Online Gambling Leading Growth
Greece’s regulated gambling market continued to expand during the first half of 2026, generating €1.558bn in gross gaming revenue (GGR) and building on the growth recorded in 2025. New figures released by the Hellenic Gaming Commission show revenue increased by 8% year-on-year between January and June, with online gam…
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Partnership Playbook: Nestlé’s NBA deal, Relevent’s UEFA win and Uber Eats
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. This week’s edition covers Nestlé’s largest international brand deal with the NBA, UEFA’s appointment of Relevent to sell its national-team rights from 2028, and Real Ma…
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KTO Founder Andreas Bardun Disputes Reports That the Brazil-Only Operator Is Closing
Andreas Bardun, founder and chief executive of KTO Group, wrote on LinkedIn that “the reports of KTO Group’s death are… The post KTO Founder Andreas Bardun Disputes Reports That the Brazil-Only Operator Is Closing appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sem bets licenciadas, Brasil perde o rastro do apostador nos casos de manipulação, alerta IBIA
Entidade financiada por operadores mostra que alertas de apostas suspeitas mais que dobraram no primeiro ano regulado; com a MP 1.394, ninguém mais é obrigado a reportá-los às autoridades brasileiras; confira o estudo The post Sem bets licenciadas, Brasil perde o rastro do apostador nos casos de manipulação, alerta IB…
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SpinCity Becomes the Official Sponsor of Bantu FC
Bantu FC has officially launched a new sponsorship partnership with betting company SpinCity Lesotho, securing M6.30 (US$0.38) million in funding over the next three seasons. The partnership was officially unveiled on Friday evening, 2nd October, at Lesotho Avani, marking a great financial boost for the club following…
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KTO Group founder refutes “exaggerated” reports of “company death”
Social media activity is sending mixed signals around the future of Brazil-focused KTO Group. Reports have surfaced that KTO is closing down its business as a result of the gambling ban in Brazil. This started when Anthony MacKay, Head of Affiliates at KTO, took to LinkedIn to announce the news to his followers. “As m…
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AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 secures Caliente as Headline Sponsor
The AffPapa Conference Cancun returns to Mexico on 23–25 November, with Caliente, the country’s oldest and biggest gambling brand, returning as Headline Sponsor for the second consecutive year. The post AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 secures Caliente as Headline Sponsor first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia …
Read summary →Matchbook Expands Global Exchange Reach by Acquiring Betdaq
Betting Exchange Consolidation Follows Prediction Markets Expansion Matchbook has taken over rival betting exchange Betdaq, increasing its reach in the… The post Matchbook Expands Global Exchange Reach by Acquiring Betdaq appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Matchbook completes acquisition of Betdaq to deepen exchange liquidity
Matchbook has completed its acquisition of Betdaq, deepening liquidity and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the exchange model as peer-to-peer betting gains momentum worldwide. The post Matchbook completes acquisition of Betdaq to deepen exchange liquidity first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming …
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Gaming Corps and Immense build on partnership with major multi-market expansion
The latest roll-out will include titles from Gaming Corps’ popular 3 Pigs franchise Gaming Corps has expanded its partnership with Videoslots into the UK and Ontario. The move takes its relationship with one of Immense Group’s flagship online casino brands beyond Sweden. The latest roll-out will include titles from Ga…
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Matchbook completes acquisition of rival exchange Betdaq
Matchbook’s Betdaq acquisition brings together two established betting exchanges as peer-to-peer betting and prediction markets gain global momentum.
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QTech Games solidifies its content diversity with Solidicon partnership
QTech Games has signed its latest provider partnership with Solidicon, an emerging name in slots headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, enabling its platform customers to access the supplier’s expanding catalogue. The post QTech Games solidifies its content diversity with Solidicon partnership first appeared on Asia Gam…
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Breeden: Bank of England in no hurry to introduce a digital pound
Sarah Breeden says that stablecoins and tokenised deposits could offer the benefits of a CBDC to retail customers, as the Bank of England nears its 2026 decision Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England (BoE/The Bank), has said that the UK may not need a digital pound for retail us…
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Matchbook acquires Dermot Desmond’s Betdaq for undisclosed sum
The deal will combine two heritage brands during a renaissance for betting exchanges globally The post Matchbook acquires Dermot Desmond’s Betdaq for undisclosed sum appeared first on NEXT.io.
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PH Resorts reports no known material information behind 48.8% rally
PH Resorts shares surged 48.8%, with the company reporting no known material or undisclosed information behind the rally. The post PH Resorts reports no known material information behind 48.8% rally first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Formula 1 comes to Africa with a 10-year deal with Rwanda
Formula 1 has announced a landmark 10-year deal with Rwanda to return the sport back to Africa since 1993. The announcement was made by Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday in Kigali, where FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali were present. The deal, which will br…
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Lottomatica and CIRSA aiming for a 2027 completion date following board approval for merger
The merger plan formalises the proposed combination first announced on September 2 The boards of Lottomatica Group and CIRSA Enterprises are aiming for a 2027 completion date, following the approval of a common merger plan, which will see Lottomatica absorb CIRSA, The merger plan formalises the proposed combination fi…
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BetMGM Doubles Quarterly Profit Despite Losing Active Players as 2026 Growth Slows
The MGM Resorts and Entain gambling venture is generating more money from a smaller player base, but its latest financial figures reveal slower revenue growth and a demanding final quarter ahead. BetMGM generated $86 million in adjusted earnings during the third quarter of 2026, more than twice the amount recorded a y…
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Gaming Corps extends Videoslots deal to UK and Ontario
The expansion brings Gaming Corps’ 3 Pigs franchise and instant-win formats to two new regulated markets, deepening a… The post Gaming Corps extends Videoslots deal to UK and Ontario appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Spain Tightens Online Gambling Controls
Spain Expands Oversight Of Online Gambling Payments Spain will introduce stricter controls on payment ownership, player identification and transaction monitoring… The post Spain Tightens Online Gambling Controls appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Matchbook acquires Betdaq uniting two of the longest-established names in exchange betting
Acquisition deepens Matchbook’s liquidity and underlines its long-term commitment to the exchange model, as peer-to-peer betting grows worldwide Matchbook, the peer-to-peer betting exchange and market technology business, has completed the acquisition of Betdaq. Betdaq, founded by Dermot Desmond in 2000, was among the…
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BetMGM shifts focus to higher-value US markets amid rising competition
CEO Adam Greenblatt said the strategy has allowed BetMGM to maintain its position in the US despite lower marketing investment The post BetMGM shifts focus to higher-value US markets amid rising competition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Maxxi Labs sends Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid into battle only on Stake
Bespoke Slotty title brings very high-volatility Coin Grid action exclusively to Stake players Maxxi Labs is setting feathers flying with Rats vs Ravens Coin Grid by Slotty Studio, a bespoke title created exclusively for Stake and set to remain with the global online casino and sportsbook for the lifetime of the game.…
Read summary →PointsBet expects H1 revenue drop while Alberta launch on hold
PointsBet has issued a trading update to make investors aware that it expects a 16% year-on-year decline in H1 2027 revenue. The company, which Japanese giant MIXI bought a 66% majority stake in just over a year ago, expects the figure to come in at around AU$113m (£59.5m) – a significant drop from the $135m […]
Read summary →GAMOMAT Enters Austrian Market Through Partnership with win2day
GAMOMAT, one of the leading online game developers and independent content providers, has expanded its European presence through a new partnership with... Read More...
Read summary →BETBY Accelerates Polish Expansion with Major Lebull Partnership
BETBY, the leading provider of innovative B2B sportsbook solutions, has further strengthened its position in the regulated Polish market through a landmark... Read More...
Read summary →Matchbook Acquires Betdaq
Matchbook, the peer-to-peer betting exchange and market technology business, has completed the acquisition of Betdaq. Betdaq, founded by Dermot Desmond in 2000,... Read More...
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GAMOMAT Enters Austrian iGaming Market Through win2day Partnership
GAMOMAT has expanded its reach across Europe after securing a partnership with win2day, the online gaming platform operated by Austrian Lotteries. The agreement marks the developer’s entry into Austria’s regulated online gaming market. Announced on October 14, 2026, the partnership brings a selection of GAMOMAT’s game…
Read summary →GAMOMAT Enters Austria’s Online Gaming Market via win2day Partnership
The agreement gives win2day access to selected GAMOMAT titles, including Ramses Book Deluxe, Crystal Ball Multi Symbols and La Dolce… The post GAMOMAT Enters Austria’s Online Gaming Market via win2day Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BetMGM No. 4 American Sportsbook But Revenue Rising To US$710 Million In Q3
BetMGM Q3 2026 results show net revenue up 7% to $710m and adjusted EBITDA up 112% to $86m, with the operator reiterating its full-year guidance.... Read More...
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PAGCOR Gambling Addiction Program Reaches 40,000 Exclusions
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has made further progress in dealing with problems related to gambling, with 40,000 people added to PAGCOR’s gambling exemption program in just six months. The number is a significant rise compared to just 1,700 recorded prior to Alejandro Tengco becoming the chairman …
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CreditSights: Genting Bhd rights issue a positive but small step towards deleveraging
Financial research firm CreditSights says it views Genting Bhd’s newly announced rights issue positively from a credit standpoint but noted […]
Read summary →BetMGM Sees Q3 Gains From Focus On Higher-Value Bettors
BetMGM reported higher third-quarter revenue and a sharp increase in operating earnings Tuesday as its focus on customer value over customer growth continued to take shape. The joint venture between...
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Entain and Stake among bidders to progress in New Zealand licence bid
Betway has also been granted the right to bid for three possible iGaming licences in New Zealand, alongside land-based incumbent SkyCity.
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Gaming in Spain Conference set for Oct. 15 in Madrid
Feature presentations from key stakeholders
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Kendoo enters Belgian regulated market with Starcasino partnership
Kendoo launches its slot portfolio in Belgium through a partnership with Starcasino, marking its first entry into the regulated Belgian market. The post Kendoo enters Belgian regulated market with Starcasino partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BetMGM Posts Strong Q3 Results, Reiterates FY 2026 Guidance
MGM Resorts International has published an update detailing the financial performance of the BetMGM brand for the third quarter of the year. As it turns out, the brand’s revenues soared, despite a decline in monthly active players. BetMGM Experienced Growth in Q3 According to the report, BetMGM, which is jointly owned…
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Lottomatica approves CIRSA merger plan with $831 million shareholder payout
CIRSA shareholders to receive $292M dividend
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