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How AS Monaco and Payhound are building a partnership beyond visibility
Payhound recently made a splash in the payments segment after becoming AS Monaco’s official B2B crypto payment partner for the 2026/2027 season. But why is this type of partnership important both for the football industry and PSPs? Insider Sport talks with Matthias Reichwald, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer at AS …
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PopOK Gaming announces partnership with Bitville Gaming
PopOK Gaming is pleased to announce its partnership with Bitville Gaming, a well-established B2B gambling company specialising in fixed-odds products across the lottery, gaming, and gambling sectors. Through this partnership, Bitville Gaming will integrate PopOK Gaming’s diverse portfolio of casino content, bringing t…
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Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA with €744m shareholder payout plan
The boards of Lottomatica Group and CIRSA Enterprises have approved a ‘common merger plan’ to settle the terms of their proposed combination, first announced on 2 September 2026. The merger plan will see Lottomatica proceed to absorb CIRSA assets outright, via an enlargement of its enterprise on the Borsa Milan. As an…
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Stake Brasil gets preliminary injunction to continue operating in Brazil
Stake is the first licensed operator to get a decision of this kind Stake Brasil is continuing to operate in Brazil following a partial preliminary injunction being granted against MP 1,394/2026, by the 9th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo has granted Stake Brasil. It means that, until October 25 2026, Stake’s authori…
Read summary →Games Global strengthens US presence through West Virginia market entry
Games Global, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has extended its footprint in the regulated US market, securing a licence from the... Read More...
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Asia Gaming eBrief: CLSA sees governance gains in Galaxy chairman’s share purchase
A chairman’s conviction comes with a price tag. Galaxy Entertainment’s Francis Lui has spent $16.6 million increasing his stake, a purchase CLSA interprets as a positive governance signal amid broader weakness in Macau gaming stocks. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: CLSA sees governance gains in Galaxy chairman’s share pu…
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GCash Parent Mynt Sees Payment Revenue Decline After E-Wallet Gambling Curbs
Mynt, the parent company of GCash, reported lower payment solutions revenue in the first half of 2026 as Philippine restrictions on in-app access to online gambling continued to affect transaction flows. According to AP Securities, Mynt’s payment solutions revenue reached PHP24.9 billion, or US$396.6 million, down 3.7…
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Macquarie Is Bullish on Gambling Stocks and Prediction Markets Growth
Macquarie, one of Australia’s largest banks, remains positive on gaming stocks heading into the Q3 results season, despite gambling companies’ shares falling 12% over the past month. Macquarie Publishes Its Analysis Ahead of Q3 Results According to an October 7 preview note, Macquarie thinks that US online betting and…
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KingWins Launches a New Online Sweepstakes Casino in the US
Launched in partnership with GameBridge, KingWins is a new sweepstakes casino operated by ECOMENTERPRISEUSA INC., which also operates KingPrize and MegaPrize, and it promises thousands of games presented in a new, easy-to-enjoy way. What Does KingWins Offer? KingWins brings together nearly 5,000 casino-style games alo…
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Stake Brazil consegue liminar na Justiça Federal para voltar a operar até 25 de outubro
Liminar impõe restrições à publicidade, exige mecanismos de jogo responsável e preserva a fiscalização Este artigo Stake Brazil consegue liminar na Justiça Federal para voltar a operar até 25 de outubro, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blog Media Bet Brasil - Media Bet Brasil, Seu guia de apostas e igaming online
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Stake obtém liminar e poderá operar no Brasil até 25 de outubro
A empresa do setor de apostas online Stake conseguiu uma decisão favorável da Justiça Federal de São Paulo. A marca obteve uma liminar na 9ª Vara Cível Federal de São […] O post Stake obtém liminar e poderá operar no Brasil até 25 de outubro apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Justiça Federal garante operação da Stake até 25 de outubro, mas nega suspensão da MP das bets
Juíza da 9ª Vara Cível Federal de São Paulo concede liminar parcial, suspende o redirecionamento do domínio stake.bet.br e impõe 12 condições à operadora; pedido para operar até 2029 foi indeferido; confira a íntegra da decisão The post Justiça Federal garante operação da Stake até 25 de outubro, mas nega suspensão da…
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Centrão aposta em vitória de Flávio Bolsonaro para liberar bets após segundo turno
Reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo revela que deputados e senadores buscam meio-termo à proibição total, aguardando resultado das eleições para modular proposta de flexibilização das bets no Brasil The post Centrão aposta em vitória de Flávio Bolsonaro para liberar bets após segundo turno appeared first on BNLData.
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Kalshi strikes deals with four Native American tribes, widening split in tribal gaming
Each tribe will own its app
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AGEM Index drops 6.1% in September amid general stock price declines
1,811.01 points recorded
Read summary →DATA.BET eyes up Africa opportunities as year of expansion enters final quarter
DATA.BET has penned its latest partnership, signing a deal with Africa-focused SportsDay. SportsDay is utilising DATA.BET’s full sportsbook iFrame solution, including Managed Trading Services (MTS) for 24/7 odds, risk management, and a Single Page Application. DATA.BET will provide SportsDay with odds and data from tr…
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Ladbrokes-Backed Adrenaline Junkies Bring New Meaning to "High Stakes"
Ladbrokes commissions a skydiving Blackjack stunt
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IMF warns tokenised markets still too small and fragmented to deliver on their promise
The IMF’s October stability report puts daily tokenised repo volumes near $350bn, a sliver of the $13tn traditional market, and sets four conditions it says must be met before the technology can scale safely. Tokenised financial markets are growing fast but remain small, fragmented and less liquid than the markets the…
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AGEM fell six per cent in Setember
The decline in stock price for Light & Wonder followed the news that the CEO of SciPlay would step down The AGEM Index fell by 118.24 points to 1,811.01 in September 2026, a 6.1 per cent decrease from the prior month. This marked the first month-over-month decrease for the index since March. Compared to one […]
Read summary →Sportradar offloads Atrium Sports to Teamwork Innovations in $170m cash deal
NASDAQ technology group Sportradar has agreed to sell Atrium Sports, the coaching and scouting business of its Synergy Sports subsidiary, to Teamwork Innovations for $170m (£144m) in cash. The deal represents an accretive double-digit EBITDA multiple relative to Sportradar’s market valuation. Sportradar will retain ce…
Read summary →France Expands Gambling Ad Oversight to Crypto and NFTs
France Expands Oversight of Gambling Advertising French authorities have widened the framework governing advertising by online gambling operators licensed by… The post France Expands Gambling Ad Oversight to Crypto and NFTs appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Macquarie forecasts Q3 online gambling growth as PM volume soars
Macquarie says industry is resilient despite recent setbacks The post Macquarie forecasts Q3 online gambling growth as PM volume soars appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Key appointment made at Banijay Gaming & Gambling following completion of All3Media merger
Banijay Rights has expanded its Gaming & Gambling team following its merger with All3Media International. Mark Woollard has been appointed Senior Vice President of Gaming & Gambling, taking responsibility for Banijay Rights’ gaming and gambling operations as the distributor looks to maximise its expanded portfolio. Wo…
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AGEM Index falls 6.1% MoM in September as supplier stocks weaken
The AGEM Index fell 6.1 percent month-on-month in September, marking its first monthly decline since March, with Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder the largest negative contributors. The index dropped […] The post AGEM Index falls 6.1% MoM in September as supplier stocks weaken first appeared on Asia Gaming News | …
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Bloomberry expands online gaming portfolio with OnlyFun.PH launch
Bloomberry expands its online gaming portfolio with OnlyFun.PH, combining gaming, livestreaming, and creator interaction. The post Bloomberry expands online gaming portfolio with OnlyFun.PH launch first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Mohegan Dealer Triumphs at the G2E Dealer Championship
A Mohegan Sun table games dealer has triumphed at the G2E Dealer Championship in Las Vegas. The winner said that the competition was incredible and that the win made it even more memorable. The Winner Faced Off Against the Best Dealers on the Continent The second annual G2E Dealer Championship just took place during t…
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AGEM Index suffers rare month-on-month fall in September on widespread supplier stock price declines
The AGEM Index – a monthly stock performance guide comprising nine global gaming suppliers – fell by 118.24 points to […]
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21 dias após ganhar três vezes, Rei do Bolão volta a acertar a Lotofácil
Alessandro Montenegro participou de bolão que levou R$ 1,69 milhão no concurso 3798 e chegou ao 16º prêmio principal somente em 2026. O novo resultado acontece apenas três semanas depois de uma das conquistas mais marcantes do ano da Loteria Aldeota na Lotofácil da Independência The post 21 dias após ganhar três vezes…
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Rwanda Eyes Stronger Gambling Measures Following Senate Concerns
Rwanda’s government has indicated that further action could be taken against gambling operators after concerns raised in the Senate prompted a fresh discussion about the sector’s social impact. Speaking before Parliament on 2 October while outlining progress in the country’s financial sector, Prime Minister Dr Justin …
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IAGR announces 2026 Annual Conference sponsors for Lima, Peru
IAGR 2026 Annual Conference, taking place October 19–22, 2026, at the JW Marriott Lima. The post IAGR announces 2026 Annual Conference sponsors for Lima, Peru first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Betano to sponsor Euro 2028 as Kaizen Gaming extends UEFA partnership
Betano's sponsorship of Euro 2028 is the latest example of Kaizen Gaming's aggressive football sponsorship strategy.
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New Zealand iGaming could generate $20m for community funding per new policy
The initiative will be reviewed after two years to assess whether operator costs have outweighed the benefits to local communities.
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GiG Completes €16.4 Million Acquisition of 80% Stake in 888AFRICA
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), through GiG Software Plc, has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in 888AFRICA for €16.4 million. The deal brings the African betting and gaming operator into the group, with licensed operations in Angola and Tanzania and what GiG describes as a market-leading position in Mozambiqu…
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Partnership Playbook: Visa’s NFL return, Arsenal cards and the NHL’s deal run
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 Visa’s return to the NFL across 13 teams, Arsenal’s trading-card deal with Topps, and the French Rugby Federation’s kit extension with Adidas …
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E-wallet gambling curbs drag on GCash parent’s payment revenue: APS
GCash parent Mynt’s first-half payment revenue fell 3.7 percent as gambling access restrictions weighed on the business, according to APS. The post E-wallet gambling curbs drag on GCash parent’s payment revenue: APS first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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IG Group Signed Up More Traders in Q3 and Kept Less of What They Paid
IG Group’s third quarter produced two sets of numbers pulling in opposite directions. Organic first trades rose by more than… The post IG Group Signed Up More Traders in Q3 and Kept Less of What They Paid appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Paramount-Warner Bros deal creates $55bn sports conglomerate
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) will merge into a new company under Skydance, and it will bring a competitive sports rights portfolio with a lucrative valuation. After months of negotiations, failed deals and legal inquiries, Paramount parent company Skydance has completed the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discov…
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Bets demitem após veto do governo: 36 empresas cortam funcionários
Reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo registra que levantamento mostra que plataformas de apostas online já dispensaram centenas e fecharam vagas devido a medida provisória, impacto se estende a fornecedores e prestadores de serviço The post Bets demitem após veto do governo: 36 empresas cortam funcionários appeared first on…
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Amid Growing Concerns: Kentucky Expands Gambling Addiction Support
Kentucky, US, is trying to do more to help people dealing with gambling addiction as sports betting becomes more common across the state and the basketball season gets underway. Addiction Shouldn’t Be That Hard to Identify Recovery groups in Louisville are working to make gambling addiction easier to recognize and to …
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Evoplay expands Spanish presence with Luckia Games launch
The partnership sees 11 Evoplay titles go live across Luckia’s online casino Evoplay has strengthened its presence in Spain after launching a selection of its content with leading operator Luckia Games. The partnership sees 11 Evoplay titles go live across Luckia’s online casino, giving its Spanish player base access …
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NLC and Western Cape Explore Partnership to Boost Arts, Culture and Sport
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has initiated a strategic engagement with the Western Cape Provincial Government to explore regional development opportunities. Led by Commissioner Jodi Scholtz, the NLC held a stakeholder meeting with Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport Ricardo Mackenzie. The primar…
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The ECB’s digital euro goals become clearer in its bid to digitise finance
In a recent speech at an event this week, Pierro Cipollone, Executive Board Member at the European Central Bank (ECB) revealed how the digital euro aims to complement the private sector, how it will not accrue interest, and how it aims to mitigate tokenised fragmentation. The European Central Bank’s (ECB) central bank…
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SOFTSWISS Wraps Up SBC Lisbon With Award and 2027 iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS marked its presence at SBC Summit Lisbon with an industry award, the launch of its fifth iGaming Trends report, and a series of discussions on AI, regulation, digital maturity, and the rise of prediction markets. SBC Summit Lisbon brought together 40,000 industry professionals from more than 150 countries. F…
Read summary →Inside GR8_TECH’s Champions Arena: “It’s an ideology and our partners will beat their competition”
“Champions are not born, but they are made,” said GR8_TECH’s Chief Revenue Officer Sergey Ghazaryan, as he sat down with SBC News in Lisbon. It is a topic Ghazaryan knows well, considering he was talking inside the ‘Champions Arena’ otherwise known as GR8_TECH’s booth at SBC Summit 2026. Inspired by the company’s mant…
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Informa to acquire ICE owner Clarion from Blackstone for £2.24bn
Informa names gaming as one of three high-growth categories it gains through the deal, which is expected to… The post Informa to acquire ICE owner Clarion from Blackstone for £2.24bn appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Underdog doubles Q3 revenue before deal completion as IG lowers 2026 outlook
The FTSE 100 group’s deal of up to $1.3bn for a US prediction markets operator comes as European… The post Underdog doubles Q3 revenue before deal completion as IG lowers 2026 outlook appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Better Collective Podcast Event Sets US Live Record
Better Collective podcast event The Roommates Show Block Party drew over 10,000 fans in New York, as talent-led media lifts sponsorship revenue 39%.... Read More...
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Sweepstakes.io Report: CrownCoins, Pulsz Top Traffic
A Sweepstakes.io report ranks the top 50 US social casinos for 2026, with CrownCoins and Pulsz Casino capturing more web traffic than the next 48 combined.... Read More...
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Thailand reports 945,075 gambling-related URL blocks in fiscal 2026
Thailand reports 945,075 gambling-related URL blocks in fiscal 2026, with court orders and platform cooperation underpinning enforcement. The post Thailand reports 945,075 gambling-related URL blocks in fiscal 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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SOFTSWISS wraps up SBC Lisbon with Award and iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS marked its presence at SBC Summit Lisbon with an industry award, the launch of its fifth iGaming Trends report, and a series of discussions on AI, regulation, digital maturity […] The post SOFTSWISS wraps up SBC Lisbon with Award and iGaming Trends Report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gamin…
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Shades of 2015 China arrests as report questions foreign marketing activities of foreigner-only operator Grand Korea Leisure
A report by leading South Korean media outlet Yonhap News Agency has outlined concerns that foreigner-only casino operator Grand Korea […]
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Blackstone to sell ICE Barcelona organizer Clarion to UK’s Informa in US$2.97 billion deal
UK events and media company Informa will acquire events rival Clarion –organizer of the world’s largest gaming industry trade show […]
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OPTX expands partnership with Treasure Island Las Vegas
OPTX, an AI-powered casino operations platform, recently announced the expansion of its partnership with Treasure Island Las Vegas. The partnership was extended across multiple core areas of the casino less than four months after the property partnered with OPTX. Treasure Island initially selected OPTX Slots and Slots…
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Informa to Acquire Clarion Events in $3B Deal
Informa PLC, a London-headquartered publishing, business intelligence, and live events group, has set out to acquire Clarion Events, the company behind ICE, the world’s leading gaming exhibition. Clarion officials commented on the matter, saying that the transaction is a testament to the quality of its business. Clari…
Read summary →Ladbrokes Ireland moves from red to black in 2025 but wider pressures remain visible
Ladbrokes’ Irish unit remains in an unenviable position despite turning a €1.3m (£1.1m) loss in 2024 into a profit of €300,000 for 2025. The company, which operates Entain shops across Ireland, is currently making a concentrated effort at cost-cutting if its Companies Registration Office (CRO) statement is anything to…
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Kentucky HRM revenue up 4.1% in August
Revenue from historical horse racing machines in Kentucky rose 4.1% in September. On a same-store basis, the increase was 2.6%, not counting the relatively new Marshall Yards casino. The increase was achieved despite one fewer weekend day than in August 2025 and no Labor Day weekend. The overall gross was $95 million.…
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Informa agrees $3B deal for ICE organizer Clarion Events
Informa has agreed to buy ICE and iGB owner Clarion Events for about $3 billion, with completion expected in late 2026, subject to approvals. The post Informa agrees $3B deal for ICE organizer Clarion Events first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Vladimir Dokov recognised as Leader of the Year at SBC Awards 2026
The distinction celebrates the EGT Digital CEO’s leadership during a period of international expansion, technological development and growthLisbon, 1 October 2026 – EGT Digital CEO Vladimir Dokov has been named Leader of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026, marking another significant achievement for the company and its c…
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1xBet shares highlights from HYPE MMA’s press conference in Ecuador
Awaited fight in Quito
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