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Paradise Co Reports Lower 2Q Profit Despite Higher Sales in South Korea
Paradise Co Ltd, which operates foreigner-only casinos in South Korea, reported a decline in net income attributable to shareholders for the 2Q. The company’s net income fell 24.4% year-on-year to just under KRW15.79 billion, equivalent to US$11.2 million. The result for the 3 months ended June 30 also represented a s…
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Galaxy springs a surprise by increasing 1H26 interim dividend payout ratio, bringing payment date forward
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) sprung a surprise during its 2Q26 results release on Wednesday, increasing its interim dividend payout ratio […]
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Evoke flags two “material uncertainties” over future as Bally’s Intralot deal progresses
H1 revenue reaches £887.5 million
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Galaxsys amplía su portafolio con Infinity, un nuevo título de tipo crash
Infinity presenta una experiencia de juego continua basada en un coeficiente que fluctúa en tiempo real y permite a los jugadores interactuar de forma constante. Galaxsys, desarrollador de juegos para la industria iGaming, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Infinity, un nuevo título de tipo crash que introduce un modelo d…
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SOFTSWISS brings Mexican market expertise to SiGMA North America 2026
SOFTSWISS, a global technology partner for the iGaming industry, will attend SiGMA North America 2026, taking place in Mexico City on 1–3 September. Reflecting the company’s strategic focus on long-term partnerships and regulated market expansion, the team will share its experience and discuss the opportunities emergi…
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Nevada problem gambling council moves to cut ties with national group over Kalshi partnership
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling plans to end its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling after months of disagreement over the prediction market platform. US.- The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is planning to terminate its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling over i…
Read summary →Paulo Horn debate regulação, jogo responsável e futuro das apostas no Brasil no 39º episódio do Brazilian Lounge Podcast
O Brazilian Lounge Podcast recebeu Paulo Horn, advogado, jurista e especialista em Direito Público, regulação, loterias e apostas. Com mais de 35 anos de atuação, o entrevistado participou do 39º […] O post Paulo Horn debate regulação, jogo responsável e futuro das apostas no Brasil no 39º episódio do Brazilian Lounge…
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Catena Media Q2 Results: Lack Of Growth Sparks More Layoffs & Business Pivot
Catena Media reported a decline in revenue of 1% in its Q2 results. The lack of growth led to an 11% decline in adjusted EBITDA. The company has made another round of layoffs as it pivots away from an SEO-based affiliate business. Revenue for the quarter was at €9.5 million, down from €9.6 million in […] The post Cate…
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Abelson Sports expands Asian footprint through SABA Sports partnership
The new partnership with SABA Sports represents a major milestone for Abelson Sports, opening a substantial new revenue stream and securing a premier client in the Asian market. The post Abelson Sports expands Asian footprint through SABA Sports partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% in second quarter
Land-based casinos buck the broader downturn
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ReferOn shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at SBC Awards 2026
Winners to be announced Oct. 1
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EvenBet Gaming introduces flexible Straddles and No Look All-In to drive higher operator revenue
New poker features give operators greater flexibility to increase table action and create more dynamic player experiences. Press release.- EvenBet Gaming has rolled out two new dynamic cash game features, Straddle from any position and No Look All-In, designed to help operators win the battle for player attention, acc…
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Shikenso to conduct the largest sponsorship valuation in esports history
The Esports Foundation has named Shikenso as its Sponsorship Media Valuation Partner for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC), tasking the firm with independently quantifying sponsorship impact across the full competitive season to provide evidence‑based insights into the value delivered by brand …
Read summary →Tanzania Gaming Board and PMO-RALG Sign MoU to Strengthen Gaming Oversight
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) have recently entered into a new partnership aimed at strengthening coordination in the management of gaming activities across Tanzania. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Lazio and Polymarket End Sponsorship Early
Regulatory Pressure Reshapes Sports Sponsorship Ties S.S. Lazio and Polymarket have agreed to end their sponsorship partnership early after new… The post Lazio and Polymarket End Sponsorship Early appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Evoke revenue flat in H1 as duty rise cuts adjusted EBITDA 10%
Evoke absorbed a £46 million increase in gaming duties and offset more than half of it, but leverage… The post Evoke revenue flat in H1 as duty rise cuts adjusted EBITDA 10% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Galaxy Entertainment dips in Q2 with extended World Cup influencing customer behaviour
Operator continues investment on Phase 4 of Galaxy Macu and refurb at StarWorld Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment generated first-half revenue of HK$24.2bn, up four per cent year-on-year. Gaming grew by six per cent, Adjusted Property EBITDA grew nine per cent, and Adjusted Property EBITDA margin expanded fro…
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Partnership Playbook: 1,000 sponsors, louder cars and Arsenal’s Emirates deal
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. When I was younger and imagined what sport would look like in 2026, I pictured football boots with jets and racing cars that could fly. This week’s top stories include a…
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Galaxsys expands portfolio with revolutionary Crash title “Infinity”
Galaxsys’ Infinity delivers a seamless crash experience built on a continuously fluctuating coefficient and real-time player interaction. Press release.- Galaxsys has announced the launch of Infinity, an innovative crash game that introduces a new standard in continuous gameplay design. Unlike conventional crash games…
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Entain Expands with F2P App Aimed at Younger Generations
Entain has debuted its Seven app, a free-to-play sports app where participants choose seven soccer players in total and score points based on whether those players have secured goals in the game, and specifically, the first and last goals of a match. Seven F2P App Stakes Out Entain’s Ambitions to Connect With Younger …
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SiGMA North America’s Mexico debut to bring MXN220m (€10m) in direct spending
Event will bring together 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators, 850 affiliates, 150 exhibitors and sponsors, and more than 150 expert speakers When SiGMA North America debuts in Mexico City from September 1 to 3 2026, it will do far more than bring together the world’s leading voices in gaming, technology and digital inno…
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Lazio ends €22m Polymarket sponsorship on mutual grounds
Lazio AS has terminated its record sponsorship with US prediction markets platform Polymarket with immediate effect. Yesterday, the Serie A club released a statement announcing that the record €22m shirt sponsorship had been terminated by “mutual agreement”, in light of regulatory action against Polymarket taken by It…
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Q2 2026: Catena CEO admits affiliate model needs reshaping
The affiliate’s Q2 revenue stayed flat year-on-year, but “structural challenges” saw adjusted EBITDA fall 11% The post Q2 2026: Catena CEO admits affiliate model needs reshaping appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Galaxsys expands portfolio with new Crash title called Infinity
Galaxsys’ Infinity delivers a seamless crash experience built on a continuously fluctuating coefficient and real-time player interaction Galaxsys has launched Infinity, an innovative crash game that introduces a new standard in continuousgameplay design. Unlike conventional crash games structured around discrete round…
Read summary →Yggdrasil expands its presence in Bulgaria through alphawin partnership
The integration has been facilitated by EGT Digital Yggdrasil, a leading igaming studio, has announced a new partnership with alphawin in Bulgaria. The integration, facilitated by EGT Digital, gives alphawin players access to Yggdrasil games, alongside titles from independent studios within the YGG Masters and YGG Cha…
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Evoke shows tax scars ahead of M&A transformation
In the midst of its acquisition by Bally’s Intralot, William Hill parent company Evoke remains in more or less the exact same financial position it was in last year. The firm is due to be acquired by Bally’s Intralot in either Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Athens-listed Bally’s Intralot paid £243.3m for its LSE listed […]
Read summary →Nevada Problem Gambling Group Cuts Ties With NCPG Over Kalshi Partnership
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is ending its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling, putting another major break between the national organization and a state gambling authority over its partnership with prediction-market operator Kalshi. The split comes after months of growing friction aro…
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Evoke flags ‘material uncertainties’ as Bally’s takeover remains on track
Evoke's £1.8bn debt pile, alongside a lack of visibility over Bally's Intralot's “ability and intentions to operate the group under its ownership,” were both flagged as the acquisition continues to progress The post Evoke flags ‘material uncertainties’ as Bally’s takeover remains on track appeared first on NEXT.io.
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PLO Grand Slam Tallinn Schedule: €2M+ GTD & Free Stay Deals
PLO Grand Slam hits Tallinn Sept 15–22 with €2M GTD, Stage events, and free stay deals
Read summary →Glasgow to Receive €4.02m to Combat Gambling Harm
Public Health Funding Expands Local Gambling Harm Response in Glasgow Glasgow City Council will receive €4.02m over the next three… The post Glasgow to Receive €4.02m to Combat Gambling Harm appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Crown reaches significant milestone in its transformative journey
Over the last six months, Crown has facilitated 103,148 proactive guest interactions through its Crown Melbourne PlaySafe Crown Melbourne has provided an update on the transformation progress underway across the property as part of the Melbourne Transformation Plan (MTP), with the fourth Public Status Report reflectin…
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Catena Media posts flat Q2 revenue as adjusted EBITDA falls 11%
The Malta-based affiliate group is redirecting capital into a publisher-advertiser marketplace it plans to launch commercially in the… The post Catena Media posts flat Q2 revenue as adjusted EBITDA falls 11% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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evoke Reports Flat H1 Revenue Amid UK Duty Increases
evoke reported flat first-half revenue of £887.5 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, while adjusted EBITDA declined 10% year-on-year... Read More...
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Catena Media Reports Mixed H1 as Q2 Earnings Decline
Catena Media reported flat second-quarter revenue and lower earnings as continued volatility in organic search affected performance, while first-half revenue and profitability... Read More...
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Mindway AI and GamScore Partner to Advance Player Protection and Financial Wellbeing
GamScore and Mindway AI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing safer gambling frameworks across the global iGaming sector. The collaboration combines... Read More...
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Catena Media informa de un primer semestre mixto a medida que las ganancias del segundo trimestre disminuyen
Catena Media reportó ingresos estables en el segundo trimestre y ganancias más bajas, ya que la continua volatilidad en las búsquedas orgánicas... Leer más... La entrada Catena Media informa de un primer semestre mixto a medida que las ganancias del segundo trimestre disminuyen se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Galaxy Entertainment 2Q26 EBITDA falls 5% amid World Cup impact
Galaxy Entertainment’s 2Q26 adjusted EBITDA fell 5% as the World Cup weighed on gaming demand, though August momentum improved. The post Galaxy Entertainment 2Q26 EBITDA falls 5% amid World Cup impact first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Galaxy revenues steady at US$1.53 billion in 2Q26 despite negative impact of World Cup and ongoing StarWorld renovation
Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported gross gaming revenue of HK$12.0 billion (US$1.53 billion) in 2Q26, flat year-on-year but down […]
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Special report: Mobile takes centre stage as igaming players change the way they play
Focus Gaming News examines how mobile became the dominant force in the igaming industry. Special report.- The debate over whether the smartphone is king of online gambling is now settled. The smartphone has become the main access point for millions of players, while desktop remains relevant for specific profiles or lo…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: PhilWeb B2B growth drives 96% revenue rise and 2Q26 profit
PhilWeb has found a second engine, and it is accelerating quickly. The Philippine gaming technology provider nearly doubled second-quarter revenue to $5.76 million and swung to a $769,000 profit, as its new digital gaming solutions business generated 57 percent of group revenue. The segment’s rapid expansion helped of…
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Gambling Problems in Students Link to Mental Health Concerns
A study in Mississippi has found that students with gambling problems at the state’s publicly funded universities are often dealing with mental health issues as well. The findings add to growing research on how gambling problems affect young adults, especially college students. Survey Findings in Mississippi The surve…
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PhilWeb Reports Positive Net Income in 2Q26 as Digital Gaming Revenue Nearly Doubles
PhilWeb Corporation registered a profit during the second quarter of 2026 amid almost double sales, driven by the strong growth in its B2B online gaming activities. The Philippine-listed gaming technology company reported net income of PHP47.0 million, or $769,000, compared with a net loss of PHP16.3 million, or $266,…
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PhilWeb revenue almost doubles year-on-year to US$5.8 million in 2Q26 as online platform business grows
Philippines gaming technology firm PhilWeb Corp has reported net income of Php47 million (US$767,000) in the three months to 30 […]
Read summary →Nevada Council On Problem Gambling Cuts Ties With NCPG Over Kalshi Deal
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is formally cutting ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new relationship with Kalshi, according to the Nevada Current. The NCPG... The post Nevada Council On Problem Gambling Cuts Ties With NCPG Over Kalshi Deal appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Century Casinos reports stronger Q2 results
The company saw increased second-quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR. US.- Century Casinos reported a 1 per cent increase in net operating revenue to $152 m for the second quarter of 2026, with growth in its US West and Midwest operations helping offset weaker results in Poland. Earnings from operations rose 4 per ce…
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Glasgow City Council receives £3.44m in funding for gambling programmes
The funding from the British Gambling Levy is intended to expand The Glasgow Project. UK.- Glasgow City Council has been awarded £3.44m over the next three years to strengthen its programmes addressing gambling-related harm. According to GlasgowLive, the funding will come from the new British Gambling Levy and will be…
Read summary →Catena Media H1 recovery hit by SEO headwinds
Catena Media cites softer-than-anticipated trading results, due to short-term SEO volatilities impacting the visibility of its predominant US media assets. The Stockholm-listed iGaming media group saw Q2 revenue remain broadly flat at €9.5m, combined with a 46% decline in EBITDA to €1.2m (Q2 2025: €2.2m). Leadership c…
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Brazil eyes Pix cross-border expansion amid US tariff row
Brazil’s central bank signals a firmer push to link Pix with foreign payment systems, weeks after the US cited it to justify 25% tariffs Brazil’s central bank said on Monday it is assessing links between Pix and similar instant-payment platforms abroad, a firmer signal of cross-border ambitions for a system the US has…
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Illinois: Hollywood Casino Aurora revenue nearly doubles in first full month at new complex
From 9th to 3rd in state revenue rankings
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Endorphina secures Slovenian certification, expanding reach to 58 jurisdictions
Expansion milestone
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Tabcorp announces deal to acquire BetMakers for $189 million
Targets wagering technology upgrades
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SiGMA names RedCore main sponsor of 2026 World Summit in Rome
November 2 to 5
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DAZN Bet expands into Ontario and Alberta with Altenar’s sportsbook
North American expansion
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PhilWeb 2Q26 revenue jumps 96% YoY, swings to $769,000 profit
PhilWeb swung to a $769,000 profit in 2Q26 as revenue jumped 96 percent, driven by growth in its digital gaming solutions business. The post PhilWeb 2Q26 revenue jumps 96% YoY, swings to $769,000 profit first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Albanese Moves Toward Tighter Gambling Rules as Senate Deal Takes Shape
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is moving toward tougher gambling restrictions after talks with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, with a potential Senate deal now focused on betting inducements and new limits on gambling advertising. The negotiations in Canberra followed revelations that some high-value gambl…
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Italian iGaming digital agency FAMACS expands internationally across more than 20 countries
iGaming marketing
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UPI to add fees to support sustainability and expansion plans
India Ministry of Finance clarifies who would be affected by proposed changes to UPI’s zero-fee model. India Ministry of Finance has said reports claiming it will charge ordinary users of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) are incorrect. In an update on 8 August, the ministry said that consumers will continue to pay…
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