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Light & Wonder leadership prioritizes debt reduction
As Light & Wonder executives reiterated during their second-quarter earnings call held late on Tuesday, de-leveraging the company was their prime new objective. CFO Oliver Chow, in particular, laid out an intended path to get Light & Wonder’s debt burden down to three times cash flow by the middle of 2027. Chow pointe…
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Light & Wonder profits erupt in second quarter
Despite only a two percent uptick in revenue to AU$828 million (US$583 million), Light & Wonder’s profitability ratcheted up 26 percent, reaching AU$120 million (US$84.5 million). The second-quarter numbers were disclosed late on Tuesday. Cash flow at Light & Wonder rose nine percent, achieving AU$383 million (US$270 …
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AGEM Index increases 9.8 percent in July
The AGEM Index rose by 167.62 points to 1,874.77 in July, a 9.8 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the Index declined by 0.8 percent or 15.00 points. During the latest month, five of the nine AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases, which resulted in six positive contributions…
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Wynn’s Macau operating revenue tops $1B in 2Q26, led by Wynn Palace
Wynn’s Macau operations generated $1 billion in 2Q26 revenue, with Wynn Palace accounting for nearly all group growth. The post Wynn’s Macau operating revenue tops $1B in 2Q26, led by Wynn Palace first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wynn Resorts reports Q2 gains in revenue and adjusted earnings
Wynn Resorts reported across-the-board gains in revenue, income, and adjusted earnings during the second quarter. Operating revenue was $1.86 billion for the second quarter, an increase of $119.1 million over the $1.74 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Net income was $140.1 million for the second quarter compare…
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Red Rock Resorts reports second-quarter declines
Red Rock Resorts reported second-quarter declines in revenue, income, and adjusted earnings. Net revenue was $510.3 million for the second quarter, a decrease of 3% or $16 million, from $526.3 million in the same period of 2025. Net income was $76.6 million for the second quarter, a decrease of 29.3% or $31.7 million,…
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Gaming and iGaming segments drive Light & Wonder’s 2Q26 growth as Adjusted EBITDA climbs to US$383 million
International gaming supplier Light & Wonder reported a 9% year-on-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA to US$383 million and a 26% […]
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Brightstar Lottery Posts Impressive Q2 Results
Brightstar Lottery’s second-quarter report shows how the company is attempting to balance financial discipline with ongoing investments. So far, the strategy appears to be successful, as Brightstar reported $584 million in revenue for the three months ending June 30, 2026. While these results mark a 7% year-on-year dr…
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High win rates at Wynn Palace drive Wynn Macau Ltd to 13.7% year-on-year increase in 2Q26 operating revenues to US$1 billion
Global gaming operator Wynn Resorts Ltd released its 2Q26 financial results early Wednesday (Asia time), with the company highlighting a […]
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New Hampshire gaming revenue climbs 37% in first half of 2026
Video lottery terminals have become the primary source of income for the state’s charitable casinos. US.- New Hampshire’s gaming revenue climbed 37 per cent year-on-year to $251.7m in the first six months of 2026.Video lottery terminals, which were legalised in the middle of last year and have swiftly become the prima…
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Betsson completes $74.2M acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian business
B2B technology portfolio expanded
Read summary →London.Bet será el nuevo patrocinador de Charlton Athletic durante la temporada 2026/27
La marca de apuestas aparecerá en la parte trasera del short del primer equipo masculino y desarrollará activaciones para los aficionados a lo largo de toda la campaña del Championship inglés. London.Bet anunció una nueva alianza con Charlton Athletic, convirtiéndose en el Patrocinador Oficial de la Parte Trasera del …
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Brightstar Lottery Posts $584M Q2 Revenue, Sees 7% Decline Year-on-Year
Brightstar Lottery reported second quarter revenue of $584 million, a drop of 7% compared with the same period in 2025. The company said the headline decline masks steady growth in its core lottery operations, where global same‑store sales continued to rise. The quarter also carried heavier non‑cash charges tied to th…
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Las Vegas-Based Carrier Allegiant Air Introduced a New Premium Class, Free Drinks
Las Vegas-based budget airline Allegiant Air is expanding its offerings by announcing a new first-class experience, which includes complimentary in-flight beverage service and a new tier of premium seating. Allegiant Air Expands Its Offerings Beginning August 1, 2026, Allegiant introduced complimentary beverage servic…
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Sports sponsorship ‘not what it used to be’, SBC Tbilisi panel says
Munegu Sport, betlive.com and Sports Business Academy executives told SBC Summit Tbilisi that sponsorship activation and long-term commitment now decide ROI Brands still evaluate football clubs as media buys and expect returns inside 12 months, panellists said during the Sports Rights, Sponsorship & Media: What Still …
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Louisiana: Bally's completes acquisition of Sam's Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming
Bally's rebranding planned
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Manchester United signs record £20m Betway kit deal
Manchester United has joined the Premier League trend of securing training kit sponsorships with gambling companies. Manchester United has signed a multi-year agreement with Super Group that will see Betway become the club’s exclusive global betting partner. The deal, beginning in the 2026/27 season, puts Betway’s log…
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Betway Announces Partnership with Manchester United Starting 2026/27 Season
Super Group’s Betway has officially announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Manchester United FC that will see Betway become the club’s Principal Partner and Exclusive Global Betting Partner. This agreement, set to commence with the 2026/27 season, represents Betway’s most significant sponsorship investment …
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Q2 2026: Brightstar touts growth potential despite revenue drop
After posting better-than-expected profits in Q2, Brightstar Lottery has talked up its full-year prospects. The post Q2 2026: Brightstar touts growth potential despite revenue drop appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Ilitch Gaming completes full acquisition of Ocean Casino Resort
Scarlet Pearl acquisition awaits approval
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Bacta survey shows Machine Games Duty rise would see business closures, job losses and a freeze on investment
90 per cent said the increase would have a ‘severe negative impact’ The devastating impact of a potential increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) has been put underlined by the findings of a membership survey conducted by Bacta, the UK’s land-based trade association. Conducted prior to the confirmation of Andy Burnham as…
Read summary →Betfred reported to be ending Super League sponsorship deal after nine years
Betfred is set to cut ties with rugby league’s Super League in a move that would put to an end a partnership which has lasted nearly 10 years. One of the sport’s leading publications, Love Rugby League, reported earlier today that the partnership looks unlikely to be extended beyond the 2026 season. The partnership is…
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Betway Announces Official Partnership with Manchester United for 2026/27 Season
Super Group’s Betway has officially announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Manchester United FC that will see Betway become the club’s Principal Partner and Exclusive Global Betting Partner. This agreement, set to commence with the 2026/27 season, represents Betway’s most significant sponsorship investment …
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Manchester United Finalize Betway Sponsorship Deal
Long-Rumoured Deal Is Finally Signed Betway has confirmed its partnership with Manchester United after more than two months of speculation.… The post Manchester United Finalize Betway Sponsorship Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Betsson completes acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian B2C business
The deal adds the CasinoDays brand to Betsafe’s operations in Ontario. Canada.- Betsson has completed the acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group’s B2C business in Canada expanding its presence in the market by adding the CasinoDays brand to the operations it already runs through Betsafe in Ontario. The deal included…
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Escolhendo o Parceiro Ideal de Plataforma para iGaming
Escolher uma plataforma de iGaming vai muito além de selecionar um software, mas um parceiro tecnológico capaz de apoiar o crescimento sustentável em um mercado cada vez mais competitivo e regulamentado The post Escolhendo o Parceiro Ideal de Plataforma para iGaming appeared first on BNLData.
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What is the Nirmata Play Universe? A smarter approach to iGaming infrastructure
Nirmata Play shares its strategy
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Focus on Hey Seven: New player development platform helps casinos drive loyalty, engagement and incremental revenue
For gaming operators, the next wave of growth will not come only from acquiring more players. It will come from understanding existing players more deeply, identifying high-potential guests earlier, engaging them with relevance, and growing relationships in ways that are both profitable and sustainable. Built for gami…
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Betano renews FC Porto partnership until 2029
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Gaming Corps signs SYNOT Interactive partnership to expand in key European markets
The partnership adds Gaming Corps’ slot, instant-win, multiplier, mine and table games Gaming Corps has signed a new partnership with SYNOT Interactive. The collaboration will focus on markets where SYNOT Interactive has established regional expertise, including Czechia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia …
Read summary →Andrei Popa takes lead on Super’s Romania expansion
Romanian gambling multinational Super Technologies, the operator of Superbet, has promoted Andrei Popa to General Manager for Romania. Adam Lamentowicz, Super’s Chief Commercial Officer Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), will delegate Romania’s expansion strategy to Popa to put increased focus on the firm’s business gr…
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Betway signs record Manchester United sponsorship deal
Betway’s branding will feature on the training kits of Manchester United’s men’s and women’s teams after becoming the club’s Principal Partner. The post Betway signs record Manchester United sponsorship deal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Allwyn digital CEO: Some M&A discussions in the pipeline, but no urgency to close a deal
Kresimir Spajic unpacks Allwyn's bullish M&A strategy, and why its discussions to acquire Novibet ultimately fell through.
Read summary →Man Utd secure Betway partnership over two months after rumours began
Super Group’s Betway has confirmed its much-anticipated partnership with Manchester United, becoming the club’s principal partner and exclusive global betting partner. The deal will begin at the beginning of the new Premier League season this month, seeing Man Utd’s men’s and women’s teams training kits adorn the Betw…
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Hub88 signs content deal with Whoah Labs to distribute cross-vertical portfolio
Aggregator adds crash, instant-win, card and plinko games with high cross-vertical acquisition rates Hub88 has agreed a global distribution deal with Whoah Labs, a provider of unique iGaming content designed to convert sports bettors and poker players into casino regulars. Whoah Labs, founded earlier this year, has bu…
Read summary →Sportradar Q2: Prediction Markets to Deliver ‘Tens of Millions’ in Revenue This Year
The sports technology company said delayed prediction market agreements contributed to its lowered 2026 outlook, but expects the emerging sector to become a major growth driver. Sportradar devoted much of its second-quarter earnings call to prediction markets, with executives saying they expect the emerging sector to …
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BetWright renews partnership with Norwich City for 2026/27 season
BetWright has announced the renewal of its partnership with Norwich City FC, continuing as a Principal Partner and the club's official Men's Back-of-Shorts sponsor for the 2026/27 season. The post BetWright renews partnership with Norwich City for 2026/27 season first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming B…
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Playson enters Alberta regulated iGaming market with Betty Casino
Supplier launches with trusted Canadian operator, extending partnership beyond Ontario Playson has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market after launching its content with Betty Casino, marking another important step in the company’s North American expansion strategy. Betty Casino is a Canadian online casino brand …
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DigiPlus boosts profitability in 2Q26 on sequential user growth
Philippine online gaming giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp reported a 9% quarter-on-quarter decline in gross gaming revenue to Php15.6 billion (US$255 […]
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DigiPlus 2Q26 GGR falls 9% QoQ despite 26% rise in bettors and depositors
DigiPlus saw Q2 GGR decline 9% QoQ despite a larger user base, while an IEC fair-value gain lifted reported profit by 124% QoQ. The post DigiPlus 2Q26 GGR falls 9% QoQ despite 26% rise in bettors and depositors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Hub88 signs global distribution deal with Whoah Labs
The deal gives Whoah Labs’ cross-vertical games, crash, instant-win and plinko titles designed to migrate sports bettors into… The post Hub88 signs global distribution deal with Whoah Labs appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Estafa.info expands Chile coverage with new consumer verification resource
Estafa.info, the website-verification platform that helps consumers identify trustworthy online services, has extended its Latin American coverage with a new resource dedicated to Chile’s online gambling market. The new section on Estafa.info reviews the operators available to Chilean players – covering licensing, sec…
Read summary →Sportradar delivers 19% YoY growth in Q2 2026 revenue
During the earnings call on August 3, 3036, Sportradar shared its Q2 2026 results, revealing that the company reached €378 million in quarterly revenue, recording a 19% year-on-year rise. Adjusted EBITDA also increased by 19% and reached €76 million, with its margin improving to 20.2%, mainly driven by demand for live…
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Las Vegas Circa Expands to Arizona as Part of Tribal Deal
Las Vegas’ Circa is now expanding into Arizona, after the company received the go-ahead from the Arizona Department of Gaming to offer its sports betting and event wagering products in the state, as part of a tribal partnership struck locally. Circa Gets Go-Ahead to Offer Sports, Event Betting in Arizona As per a stat…
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Playson Expands into Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Through Betty Casino Partnership
4 August 2026 – Playson has strengthened its presence in Canada by entering Alberta’s regulated iGaming market through a new content launch with Betty Casino. The move marks the supplier’s first partnership in the province and represents another milestone in its broader North American growth strategy. Already establis…
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Winvia Entertainment pencils prize draw deal with Aston Villa
Winvia's partnership with Aston Villa marks the prize draw vertical's further expansion in the UK, as a tool to engage sports fans.
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Gaming Corps signs SYNOT Interactive deal to enter Balkans and CEE markets
The agreement gives SYNOT Interactive’s operator base in seven regulated markets access to Gaming Corps’ full game portfolio,… The post Gaming Corps signs SYNOT Interactive deal to enter Balkans and CEE markets appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Sportradar Q2 revenue rises 19% to €378m despite €4m loss
The company updated its full-year revenue guidance to between €1,518 million and €1,533 million and moved into prediction… The post Sportradar Q2 revenue rises 19% to €378m despite €4m loss appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Betsson finalizes €64.5M acquisition of Rhino Entertainment
Betsson has finalized the acquisition of Rhino Entertainment’s B2C business in Canada and additional technology assets in a €64.5 million deal first announced in March 2026. Under the acquisition terms, Betsson has received control of multiple holding assets of Rhino, its licenses, personnel, and operational capabilit…
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Sportradar Lowers 2026 Adjusted EBITDA & Revenue Projections Post Mixed Q2 Results
Sportradar has trimmed both its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA and revenue guidance even as second-quarter revenue rose 19% year-on-year. The sports technology provider now expects adjusted EBITDA of between €360 million and €368 million, down from a previous range of €390 million to €400 million, while revenue guidan…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Sportradar cuts 2026 EBITDA forecast following $4M Q2 net loss
Sportradar is growing, but the finish line has moved closer. The sports technology provider reported a 19 percent rise in second-quarter revenue while reducing its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecasts amid continued foreign-exchange and cost pressures. Over in Jeju, Dream Tower generated $36.1 million in Ju…
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Century Entertainment Delays FY2026 Results As Online Gaming Audit Continues
Century Entertainment has delayed the release of its FY2026 results while its online gaming platform undergoes a comprehensive IT audit. The company said the review means publication will now be pushed back until the end of August. Audit Focuses On Platform Systems In a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July…
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Flutter Entertainment Drops London Shares, Focuses on New York
Flutter Entertainment has officially stepped away from the London Stock Exchange, completing the delisting of its ordinary shares at 8 am UK time on 3 August. The gambling giant had already signaled its intention to exit the LSE earlier in June, with its last day of trading set for 31 July. The move leaves the […] The…
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Flutter Officially Delisted from the London Stock Exchange
Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with its shares now trading solely on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The delisting comes after Flutter Entertainment announced the move on June 12, 2026. Flutter Leaves the London Stock Exchange The company’s shares have be…
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Betsson Wraps Up $74M Rhino Group Acquisition
Betsson announced that its previously announced acquisition of Rhino Entertainment Group’s business-to-customer (B2C) business and B2B tech stack has been completed. According to the former company, the transaction aligns with its dual strategy of expanding on both the B2B and B2C fronts. The Acquisition Has Been Comp…
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Global Game Connect 2027 targets 5,000 attendees as Sri Lanka event expands
24 -25 March
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Ilitch Gaming completes acquisition of Ocean Casino Resort
The Ilitch family’s new gaming entity has bought the remaining 50 per cent of the Atlantic City casino. US.- Ilitch Gaming has finalised the acquisition of Ocean Casino Resort through an affiliate, assuming full ownership. The transaction, announced in June, concluded today. Financial details were not released. Ilitch…
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Mexico’s SAT to auction Codere-linked stake in Hipódromo de las Américas operator
Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) will auction seized shares in ICELA, the holding company that controls Administradora Mexicana de Hipódromo (AMHI), holder of the permit for the Hipódromo de las Américas and 65 gaming venues, as part of efforts to recover tax debts linked to Spanish gaming group Codere. The s…
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PAGCOR H1 revenue drops 26.6% on weaker gaming income
Net income plunged 85.3%
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