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New York sportsbooks generate $214.4m in July revenue
July’s handle was down 16.7 per cent month-on-month. U.S.- New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $214.4m in gross gaming revenue during July, according to figures from the New York Gaming Commission. Operators took $1.88bn in bets, resulting in an 11.4 per cent hold. The July results marked a significant chang…
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Century Casinos revenue rises 1% in Q2 as North American growth offsets Poland declines
“Poland spoiled the party a bit”
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Stake holds new Drake Kick stream with $1 million giveaway
Part of anniversary celebrations
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Australian PM Agrees with Opposition on Stricter Limits on Gambling
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to pressure and agreed to limit gambling inducements as part of a deal between his Labor Party and the Opposition. Prime Minister Arrives at Consensus With Opposition Leader The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader, Angus Taylor, met in Canberra on Monday to negotia…
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SPRIBE se suma como Premium Sponsor de AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026
La compañía llevará sus soluciones de Crash Games al encuentro, que reunirá a unos 600 profesionales de la industria iGaming en noviembre. SPRIBE se incorporó como Premium Sponsor de AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026, consolidando su participación en uno de los encuentros enfocados en afiliados, operadores y proveedores …
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Former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe’s Exit Deal Is Worth Tens of Millions
Amy Howe, the former FanDuel CEO, left the company in May after being at its helm for five years. However, she would receive much more from her exit deal than previously reported, as she walks away from the company with a potential $21.2 million package. New Data Shows Howe’s Exit Package Could Be Over $21 […]
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Playson nombra a Denys Koshel como VP of Commercial Partnerships
El nuevo cargo busca fortalecer la gestión de clientes, la coordinación comercial y la colaboración entre mercados. Playson ha nombrado a Denys Koshel como su primer VP of Commercial Partnerships, en un nuevo cargo creado para unificar la gestión de cuentas y el liderazgo de mercados emergentes. Koshel cuenta con casi…
Read summary →Kalshi Relationship Surfaces Concerns About NCPG’s Legitimacy
The National Council on Problem Gambling defends its Kalshi partnership by calling prediction markets the ‘latest evolution of gambling-like platforms.’ Almost three months after the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced Kalshi as the first member of its new Financial Services & Trading vertical, quest…
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Liverpool nears £1.4bn deal with Bezos-backed consortium
Liverpool could be the latest Premier League club to attract high-profile investors to its ownership structure. Talks over a potential Liverpool investment have progressed, with Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos part of a consortium close to acquiring around one-third of the club. Multiple reports published today (10 August) …
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NIGC enters seventh month without permanent chair
The prolonged vacancy has fuelled speculation over whether political considerations are contributing to the delay. U.S.- The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has entered its seventh month without a chairperson. Sharon Avery, who had been serving as acting chair, left the position in January after her term expi…
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SPRIBE secures premium sponsorship for AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026
Yeva Avagyan, Head of Commercial at AffPapa, commented: “We’re happy to have SPRIBE joining the AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 as a Premium Sponsor. SPRIBE has built a strong name in the iGaming space, and we’re looking forward to having the team with us in Cancun.” The post SPRIBE secures premium sponsorship for AffP…
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Stake announces $1M giveaway in upcoming Drake kick livestream
Stake has announced that global brand ambassador Drake will return to Kick on 8 August for a livestream featuring more than $1 million in giveaways as part of the operator’s ongoing anniversary celebrations. The post Stake announces $1M giveaway in upcoming Drake kick livestream first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AG…
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Tabcorp Moves to Buy BetMakers in A$283m Deal
Tabcorp has confirmed plans to acquire BetMakers Technology Group in a deal worth about A$283 million, marking one of its biggest steps yet in modernising its wagering technology. The agreement, announced today, will see Tabcorp purchase all issued shares in BetMakers at $0.24 per share. The company said the move will…
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Stake Announces New Drake Kick Stream with $1 Million Giveaway
Operator confirms latest livestream via social media as anniversary celebrations continue with one of its biggest community promotions to date. Stake has announced via its official social media channels that global brand ambassador Drake will return to Kick on 8 August for a new livestream featuring more than $1 milli…
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Shin Hwa World expects 1H26 net loss to shrink by up to 75%
Shin Hwa World expects its first-half net loss to narrow by 60–75 percent as resort revenue and property values improve. The post Shin Hwa World expects 1H26 net loss to shrink by up to 75% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Tabcorp Sets Out to Acquire BetMakers in $190M Deal
Australian gaming giant Tabcorp Holdings has set out to acquire BetMakers Technology Group, a business that delivers cutting-edge technology to optimize betting, trading, and racing operations. Tabcorp has been eyeing this acquisition for a while, with talks starting in 2025. Existing Shareholders Will Get to Turn a P…
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Gaming Stocks Update: Corsair Soared After Q2 Earnings While Playtika Slumps
Quarterly earnings grabbed much of the attention for gaming investors last week amid a flurry of reports. It was an overall disappointing week, though, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a basket of gaming companies, closed in the red, even as the S&P 500 Index rose 3.6% and had its […] T…
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Playson promotes Denys Koshel to VP of Commercial Partnerships
Playson has announced the appointment of Denys Koshel as its first VP of Commercial Partnerships, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering stronger, more unified commercial support for its global operator network. The post Playson promotes Denys Koshel to VP of Commercial Partnerships first appeared on Asia …
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ReferOn has been shortlisted at the SBC Awards 2026
ReferOn has been officially shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026. For the past three years, ReferOn has focused on making affiliate management easier for operators. The platform brings reporting, partner performance, and everyday workflows into one place, helping teams cut…
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Full House Resorts posts revenue growth of 5.6% in Q2 as American Place and Chamonix gain
Quarterly losses narrow to $8.7 million
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FeedConstruct enlisted to boost World Baseball’s visibility
FeedConstruct has penned its first sporting deal outside the realms of football and basketball for some time. The company has been securing partnerships with football and basketball federations left and right in 2026, with the ink still drying on contracts in Europe, South America and Asia. Its latest partnership is i…
Read summary →DraftKings Q2 Profitability Falls but Predictions Growth Outpaces Expectations
Despite a significant dip in second-quarter profitability, DraftKings’ prediction market volume has climbed nearly fivefold since April, with management expecting customer growth to accelerate further during the NFL season. Profits at DraftKings fell sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as unfavorable sports results …
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Bally’s Chicago Expansion Faces Sudden Setback
Bally’s highly anticipated casino project has hit a major roadblock as the company recently slowed down construction on critical elements of its $1.7 billion casino development. The decision effectively freezes much of the work on the planned River West casino complex. While the core casino is still expected to open i…
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Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers in $267 million deal
The entertainment company almost acquired BetMakers late last year but talks did not advance past the "informal" discussion stages.
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DSTGAMING named Gold Sponsor of G&M Events Brazil 2026
DSTGAMING will support G&M Events Brazil as a Gold Sponsor on August 13 in São Paulo, strengthening its engagement with the LatAm gaming market. Press release.- DSTGAMING has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor of G&M Events Brazil, taking place on August 13, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. The sponsorship marks another step …
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Revolut secures full French banking licence from ECB
France’s ACPR and the ECB approved Revolut Bank S.A., giving the fintech a second EU banking hub as it expands across Western Europe Revolut has received a full banking licence for its French subsidiary, Revolut Bank S.A. (RBSA), the fintech said on Monday. The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) a…
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Playson appoints Denys Koshel as VP of Commercial Partnerships
10th August 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has appointed Denys Koshel as its first VP of Commercial Partnerships, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering stronger, more unified commercial support for its global operator network. The newly created role brings Playson’s accou…
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Philippines 2Q26 gaming GGR falls 20% to $1.43B on e-gaming weakness
Philippine gaming GGR fell 20.3 percent year-on-year to $1.43 billion in 2Q26, mainly due to weaker electronic gaming revenue. The post Philippines 2Q26 gaming GGR falls 20% to $1.43B on e-gaming weakness first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Games Global
The agreement adds Gaming Corps’ content to a platform that holds licences from the MGA, UKGC, and Alderney… The post Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Games Global appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers for $195M
Australian gaming company Tabcorp has confirmed that it will acquire betting technology supplier BetMakers Technology Group in a deal worth $195 million to improve the operator’s technology stack and generate new expansion opportunities. According to the agreement, Tabcorp will purchase 100% of shares in BetMakers at …
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution agreement with Games Global
Deal strengthens Games Global’s aggregation offering by adding Gaming Corps’ portfolio of innovative titles Gaming Corps has signed a global distribution agreement with Games Global, one of the iGaming industry’s leading content suppliers. The partnership marks another significant milestone in Gaming Corps’ commercial…
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Gambling stocks weekly (3–7 August): European market analysis & trends
Guidance cuts at Sportradar and Flutter drove the week’s heaviest falls, while Rank extended its recovery and Evolution… The post Gambling stocks weekly (3–7 August): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Playson Names Denys Koshel as First VP of Commercial Partnerships
10 August 2026 – Playson has appointed Denys Koshel as its first Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, creating a new leadership function focused on delivering more consistent and coordinated commercial support to its global operator network. Reporting directly to Chief Commercial Officer Ben Wood, Koshel will br…
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Century Casinos secures its best-ever revenues and EBITDA on the back of the Nugget’s growth
Start-up costs in Wroclaw hold Poland back but business is stabilising Century Casinos delivered a strong second quarter, generating revenue of $152m, a one per cent increase over Q2 of last year, with Adjusted EBITDA of $31.7m, marking a five per cent increase, both of which are all-time records for the operator. Erw…
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Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers for A$283m in wagering tech push
Tabcorp has agreed to acquire wagering technology provider BetMakers for approximately A$283m, in a deal designed to accelerate its transformation and establish a “global B2B growth engine”. Under the deal, announced over the weekend, Tabcorp will pay A$0.24 per BetMakers share, giving the business an enterprise value…
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SPRIBE joins as Premium Sponsor at AffPapa Conference Cancun
AffPapa is excited to welcome SPRIBE as the Premium Sponsor of the AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026. SPRIBE develops innovative iGaming products and casino games, focusing on current trends and the future of iGaming. Its management team brings extensive experience in iGaming software development and casino management. T…
Read summary →Tabcorp to Acquire BetMakers in About €170m Equity Deal
Wagering Technology Consolidation in Australia Tabcorp has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group in a deal that values the target at… The post Tabcorp to Acquire BetMakers in About €170m Equity Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tabcorp bids £140m to acquire BetMakers to fast-track wagering makeover
Tabcorp Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BetMakers Technology Group, in a strategic move to overhaul its wagering capacity for horseracing across Australian states and new markets. Rumours of a deal have been circling for some time. In early 2026, Australian media reported that Tabcorp had a…
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ENJOY Gaming Expands Italian Reach Through Planetwin365 Partnership
10 August 2026: ENJOY Gaming has expanded its presence in Italy’s regulated iGaming market through a new partnership with Planetwin365, part of Lottomatica Group. The agreement brings a selection of ENJOY’s casino titles to Planetwin365 players, extending the supplier’s reach to the operator’s sports-focused customer …
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Gaming Corps Expands Global Reach Through Games Global Distribution Deal
10 August 2026, Sweden: Gaming Corps, the publicly listed Swedish game development company, has signed a global distribution agreement with Games Global, expanding the availability of its casino content across regulated markets worldwide. The agreement will see Gaming Corps integrate its full portfolio into the Games …
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ReferOn Shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026
ReferOn, the next-gen affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026.... Read More...
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DraftKings Q2 2026 revenue drops to $1.44B
DraftKings has revealed a 5% year-on-year decrease in revenue for Q2 2026, reaching $1.44 billion compared to the previous year’s $1.53 billion and Wall Street expectations of $1.55 billion. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $114.6 million, representing a huge decline compared to 2025’s $300.6 million, with the company also …
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Macau’s Asia Pioneer Entertainment issues positive profit alert as gaming distribution business drives revenue growth
Macau-based gaming distributor Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) has issued a positive profit alert on what it says was a “90-fold” […]
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Driving gambling traffic in Poland: Royal Partners’ How-to
Alex, CBDO at Royal Partners, shares key insights on promoting gambling offers, localisation and scaling traffic in Poland. Exclusive interview.- The Polish gambling market offers a high-paying audience and continues to grow steadily. However, it needs to adapt to local payment methods, media channels, and player beha…
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Tabcorp to acquire gaming technology firm BetMakers via AU$267 million Scheme of Arrangement
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp will acquire B2B gaming technology firm BetMakers Technology Group for AU$267 million (US$189 million) by […]
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Former POGO Operators Reported To Be Moving Into Sri Lanka’s Port City
Former Philippine offshore gaming operators and their workers are reportedly relocating operations to Sri Lanka, with Colombo’s Port City Special Economic Zone emerging as a potential base for online gaming businesses targeting overseas markets. An investigation by MonetaBrief, published by Sri Lankan newspaper The Is…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Okada Manila VIP slump drags UEC IR EBITDA down 62.5%
Turning around a casino business is rarely a one-spin proposition. Universal Entertainment is targeting a return to profitability for Okada Manila in the second half, after first-half adjusted EBITDA plunged 62.5 percent amid weak VIP play, fiercer competition, and macroeconomic pressures. Its plan leans on online gam…
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UEC Pivots Okada Manila Toward Mass Market And Online Gaming After Weak 2Q
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp said its Philippines integrated resort, Okada Manila, will focus on the mass market and its new online gaming platform to improve performance after another challenging quarter. In its 2Q26 results released on Friday, UEC pointed to ongoing market challenges in the Philippines, incl…
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Sega Sammy’s gaming segment falls to 2Q26 loss even as pachinko and pachislot results boom
Japanese gaming group Sega Sammy saw its gaming segment fall to a loss in the quarter ended 30 June 2026, […]
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Philippines Posts Slowest Quarterly GDP Growth Since Pandemic In 2Q26
The Philippines recorded its slowest quarterly growth since the pandemic in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP rising by just 2.3% year-on-year. The government said the weak performance is only temporary and expects the economy to pick up in the second half of the year as spending accelerates. Growth Misses Expectat…
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Okada Manila to launch Disney-themed offerings in 4Q26
Okada Manila will launch Disney- and Pixar-themed dining, retail pop-ups and other guest experiences in the fourth quarter of 2026. The post Okada Manila to launch Disney-themed offerings in 4Q26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Universal Entertainment targets 2H26 Okada Manila profit after IR EBITDA falls 62.5%
Universal Entertainment targets a 2H26 profit at Okada Manila after IR EBITDA fell 62.5% amid VIP weakness and stronger competition. The post Universal Entertainment targets 2H26 Okada Manila profit after IR EBITDA falls 62.5% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Former POGO-linked operators reportedly shift to Sri Lanka’s Port City
Former POGO-linked online gaming operators are reportedly shifting to Sri Lanka, with Colombo Port City emerging as a potential new base. The post Former POGO-linked operators reportedly shift to Sri Lanka’s Port City first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau 2Q26 non-gaming spending per visitor rises 5.6%, extending first-quarter recovery
Macau’s per-capita non-gaming visitor spending rose 5.6% YoY in 2Q26, while total expenditure increased 9.8% to $2.49 billion. The post Macau 2Q26 non-gaming spending per visitor rises 5.6%, extending first-quarter recovery first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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UEC to focus on mass market and online gaming to drive recovery as Okada Manila drags down 2Q26 group performance
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) says its Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila will focus its energies on the mass market […]
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Indonesia Suspends Welfare Aid For 1.49 Million Households Over Gambling Concerns
Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has temporarily suspended welfare assistance for 1,494,652 beneficiary households after data matching identified suspected online gambling transactions linked to their accounts. The move follows a review of information provided by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Ce…
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Philippines records slowest quarterly GDP growth since the pandemic in 2Q26
The Philippines recorded its slowest quarterly growth since the pandemic in the second quarter of this year as GDP increased […]
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