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Greentube: Localisation, franchises and the hunt for the next Piggy Prizes
Greentube's director (global sales and marketing) Markus Antl caught up with the iGB team at iGB L!VE 2026 to reflect on a year of expansion, from South Africa's booming concurrency numbers to the build-out of its US footprint.
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Full Results: Venetian DeepStack Championship Awards $23 Million Over 121 Events
The series catered to a combined 28,595 entrants over 121 numbered events.
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Q2 2026: Playtika retains guidance but points to lower-end finish
Playtika reported higher second-quarter revenue and a sharp profit improvement today (6 August), but softened expectations for the full year. The mobile-games group retained its 2026 guidance while signalling both revenue and adjusted earnings may finish near the ranges’ lower limits. Revenue reached $731.1m, up 5% fr…
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University of Mississippi seeks $2m in annual funding to address problem gambling
The university is requesting state funding to support a new research centre focused on collegiate gambling and establish treatment clinics for the wider public. US.- The University of Mississippi has requested $2m in annual state funding to expand research and treatment programmes for problem gambling. If approved, th…
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G2E and SAGSE deepen partnership to boost opportunities across Latin America
Reinforced collaboration
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Super Group lifts full-year outlook after record second quarter
Profit up from $3M loss a year earlier
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Super Group Eyes M&A Opportunities, Citing Its Lack of Debt as an Asset
Super Group, the gaming group behind the popular Betway and Spin brands, teased that it is considering further M&A initiatives. Speaking to investors during the company’s Q2 earnings call, Neal Menashe, the company’s chief executive, said that his team is always on the lookout for new acquisition opportunities. “We Ne…
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Tech Race Summit expands global line-up with Tesla and PandaDoc leaders
SOFTSWISS Tech Race Summit continues to expand its programme with speakers from some of the world’s most influential technology companies. Joining the line-up on 10 September in Warsaw are Javier Verdura, global director of Product Design at Tesla, and Mikita Mikado, co-founder of PandaDoc, a unicorn document manageme…
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Wynn Resorts reports higher Q2 revenue
The casino operator posted year-over-year revenue growth during the second quarter. US.- Wynn Resorts has reported operating revenue of $1.86bn for the second quarter of 2026, up $119.1m from $1.74bn in the same period last year. Net income more than doubled to $140.1m. Macau properties contributed to the improved res…
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Genius Sports confident investments will pay off after clocking $76m Q2 loss
Genius Sports‘ share price remains stable in the face of a widened loss during Q2 trading. The sportstech’s shares on the NYSE stand at $8.48 (£6.29) at the time of writing, having finished at $8.30 at the close of trading yesterday afternoon. It has particularly benefited from signing back-to-back deals with Polymark…
Read summary →Genius Sports Raises Full Year Outlook Following Strong Q2 Results
Raised Outlook Follows Strong Quarter at Genius Sports Genius Sports has increased its full-year revenue and earnings guidance for the… The post Genius Sports Raises Full Year Outlook Following Strong Q2 Results appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Genius Sports raises 2026 guidance as Q2 revenue up 64.7%
The first quarter as a combined business with Legend nearly tripled media revenue, but acquisition costs pushed the… The post Genius Sports raises 2026 guidance as Q2 revenue up 64.7% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Flutter Entertainment Lowers FY 2026 Guidance After Suboptimal Q2 EBITDA Results
Flutter Entertainment has published its Q2 2026 update, highlighting its performance during that period. While the company recorded higher Q2 revenue thanks to the World Cup, various headwinds led it to reduce its FY 2026 projections. Global Revenue Grew, AEBITDA Figures Took a Blow Flutter stated that its revenue for…
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Can FCA reforms bring payments IPOs back to UK?
The UK has struggled to attract listings from payments and fintech companies in recent years, a trend the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is trying to reverse. The FCA unveiled reforms on 5 August to simplify the UK’s IPO process, removing the seven-day waiting period between publishing a prospectus and releasing co…
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Genius Sports Expands Prediction Market Push With Kalshi, Polymarket Deals
The sports technology provider will supply official settlement data and integrity services to both exchanges, while Polymarket will also receive live streaming rights for selected competitions. Genius Sports has struck separate deals with Kalshi and Polymarket, expanding its presence in the prediction market sector. T…
Read summary →La Liga strikes new Disney+ deal to show all games in France
La Liga has expanded its reach thanks, again, to Disney+ this time in France as the streaming platform continues to battle for market share and subscribers. Disney+ has added France to its growing list of markets in which it will broadcast live La Liga games for the upcoming 2026/27 season. All 380 La Liga games […]
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Stake CMO: "Instead of pushing betting messages, we create campaigns people want to watch and share"
Interview with Akhil Sarin, CMO at Stake
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Q2 2026: Penn swings back to profit with $32.6m net income
After narrowing its losses in Q1, Penn Entertainment has returned to profit in Q2 2026, earning a net income of $32.6m for the period. In contrast, for Q2 last year, the operator generated losses of $18.3m. The first quarter of 2026 saw that figure come down to a $2.8m loss, but the 5% uptick in revenue reported in th…
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BOYLE Sports named title sponsor of Manchester United v Leeds United clash at Croke Park
Fixture follows BOYLE Sports’ recent announcement of its multi-year partnership with Leeds United Football Club BOYLE Sports will be title sponsor of the BOYLE Sports Cup 2026, a high-profile pre-season fixture between Leeds United and Manchester United at Croke Park, Dublin on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. The fixture w…
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Q2 2026: Genius ups guidance again after beating expectations
Genius Sports has increased its full-year guidance across revenue and earnings for the second consecutive quarter, after reporting stronger-than-expected results in Q2. During the three months to 30 June, group revenue reached $195.5m, up 65% year-on-year and ahead of an expected $185m. Genius also saw adjusted EBITDA…
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Super Group eyes three New Zealand licences as Q2 gains prompt FY guidance raise
Betway operator saw Q2 revenue in New Zealand increase 14%, helping its rest of world segment to report a 6% revenue uptick. It also saw market share gains in the UK during the period.
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Genius Sports enters prediction markets with Polymarket and Kalshi partnerships
Genius joins Sportradar which also recently signed two multi-year partnerships with the leading prediction markets operators.
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AffPapa and Betamina Partners announce new partnership
AffPapa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Betamina Partners, welcoming the affiliate program to its growing network of trusted iGaming companies. As the official affiliate program of Betamina, Betamina Partners provides affiliates with access to a feature-rich platform covering casino, sportsbook, and poke…
Read summary →Blockchain Bulletin: Circle-Tether: A tale of two Q2’s
This week on Blockchain Bulletin, the two largest stablecoin issuers in the world, Tether and Circle, published their second quarter financial results, which highlight the differing approaches both companies are heading towards. Also this week, Robinhood was able to gain regulatory clearance in a growing European mark…
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Flutter Margins Hit as US Sportsbook Falters, Guidance Cut, Peter Jackson Leaves End Sept
Flutter revenue was up, but profit down. What’s more, management slashed guidance, and CEO Peter Jackson announced he is leaving at the end of September. The market didn’t like what it heard. Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) published its second-quarter 2026 results before the U.S. market opened on Wednesday, Aug. 5, and …
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Stakelogic enters Brazil with slots portfolio
Studio makes its content available to locally licensed operators as it opens up Latin America’s biggest regulated market Stakelogic has announced its entry into the Brazilian market, bringing its slots to operators licensed by the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas. Stakelogic’s Super Wheel side bet and Spin to Win Jackp…
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Super Group CEO hails Man Utd deal as Betway asserts Premier League dominance
Super Group CEO Neal Menashe has reaffirmed the importance of Betway’s new Manchester United sponsorship as he hailed the club as “one of the most recognisable in the world”. The training kit sponsorship deal with Man Utd was signed on Tuesday, just before Betway owner Super Group’s Q2 2026 results were announced. It …
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Dan Taylor to Lead Flutter After Jackson’s Exit as Company Records Q2 Revenue Growth
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that Dan Taylor will take over as Group Chief Executive Officer on October 1, 2026, stepping into the role as Peter Jackson departs after nearly nine years at the helm. Jackson will leave the board at the end of September but remain as an advisor through December to ensure a smooth …
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IGT delivers Connected Gaming Ecosystem at Australasian Gaming Expo 2026
AGE attendees will experience the award-winning Money Gong Link on the PeakCurve and PeakDual cabinets IGT will demonstrate its continued transformation and momentum with a connected portfolio of games, systems and Everi financial technology solutions in stand 590 at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), Aug. 11 to 13 i…
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Flutter reports mixed Q2 2026 results with $4.33B revenue
During its earnings call on August 5, 2026, Flutter Entertainment shared that it generated $4.33 billion in quarterly revenue, representing a 3% year-on-year increase; however, the firm suffered losses in adjusted EBITDA, which dropped by 45% to $508 million. Additionally, the company saw a net loss of $296 million fo…
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Accel up ten per cent with Illinois delivering ‘impressive results’
Operation of gaming terminals in Chicago remains one of Accel’s most compelling growth opportunities Accel Entertainment, a leading locals-focused gaming operator, saw its second quarter revenue increase by ten per cent to $368m compared to last year’s second quarter. Accel CEO, Andy Rubenstein, commented: “Accel deli…
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Light & Wonder reports strong second quarter
Gaming revenue increased by five per cent with North America growing for the 24th consecutive quarter Light & Wonder delivered a second quarter of consolidated earnings growth and margin expansion across all business segments, underpinned by its highly diversified business model and disciplined capital allocation, wit…
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Sun International Partners with Government to Deliver Homes for Mandela Day
Sun International, in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism (DEDECT), the Department of Human Settlements, and a network of dedicated partners, has delivered new homes to two families in the communities surrounding Sun City Resort. This initiative, part of Sun …
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Super Group shares 18% revenue rise in Q2 2026 revenue
Super Group, which owns Betway and Spin, recorded strong growth in Q2 2026, as the company generated $684 million in quarterly revenue, an 18% increase compared to 2025’s $579 million. At the same time, profit saw a huge rise to $123 million from the previous year’s $3 million loss. Adjusted EBITDA also increased, rea…
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Crane NXT second-quarter revenue up 22%, full-year outlook raised
Crane NXT's Q2 revenue rose 22% to $493.2 million, while acquisitions drove growth at its CPI segment and full-year guidance improved. The post Crane NXT second-quarter revenue up 22%, full-year outlook raised first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Flutter Q2 Results Swing To Loss
Q2 Results Turn To Loss Flutter Entertainment reported revenue of about €3.72bn ($4.326bn) in the second quarter, up 3% year… The post Flutter Q2 Results Swing To Loss appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Stakelogic Launches in Brazil’s Regulated iGaming Market
Malta – August 6, 2026 – Stakelogic has officially entered Brazil’s regulated online gaming market, making its portfolio of slot games available to operators licensed by the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas. The launch marks another step in the company’s international expansion as it continues to grow its presence acro…
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Flutter posts $296m Q2 loss as Dan Taylor named next CEO
Flutter cut full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance by $210 million, and shares closed at $92.91, down 58% year to… The post Flutter posts $296m Q2 loss as Dan Taylor named next CEO appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Wynn Resorts posts strong Q2 results with $1.86B revenue
On August 4, 2026, Wynn Resorts shared its Q2 2026 earnings, reporting that the company generated $1.86 billion in quarterly revenue, representing a 6.9% increase compared to 2025’s $1.74 billion. Adjusted property EBITDAR stood at $568.3 million, a $15.9 million rise, but consolidated margins suffered a small decreas…
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St8 Expands Aggregation Partnership with Pragmatic Play for Ontario, Alberta
St8, a full-service technology provider and casino aggregation platform for the iGaming sector, has expanded its partnership with Pragmatic Play, with th alliance now covering markets in Ontario and Alberta, Canada. St8 and Pragmatic Play Strengthen Their Alliance in Ontario, Alberta The move comes weeks after Alberta…
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ICONIC21 nombra a Gary Francis como Director de Desarrollo de Negocios
El proveedor de contenidos de iGaming ICONIC21 ha nombrado a Gary Francis como Director de Desarrollo de Negocios, reforzando así su equipo... Leer más... La entrada ICONIC21 nombra a Gary Francis como Director de Desarrollo de Negocios se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Wynn Macau’s stronger earnings improve credit outlook despite 2027 capex pressure
CreditSights turned more positive on Wynn Macau’s bonds as stronger earnings improved leverage, despite a sharp rise in planned 2027 capital spending. The post Wynn Macau’s stronger earnings improve credit outlook despite 2027 capex pressure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Crane NXT reports improved sales of US$493 million in 2Q26 despite “lower volumes” from gaming payments arm CPI
Crane NXT, the US-based industrial technology firm that counts Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) among its core businesses, reported a 22% […]
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Wynn Macau Registers Higher Q2 Operating Profit on Growth in Premium Mass and Summer Tourism
Wynn Macau Ltd registered a 26.9% rise in operating profit compared to last year’s corresponding period, aided by improved business performance at its Macau casinos. For the quarter ending June 30, operating profit increased to more than US$162.8 million, based on figures issued on Tuesday by its parent Wynn Resorts L…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Analysts weigh Wynn Palace’s 29.7% mass hold rate in 2Q26
Wynn Palace’s standout quarter came with an asterisk: an unusually favorable mass-table hold. The property held 29.7 percent, helping mass revenue surge 36.9 percent despite only 3 percent growth in drop. Analysts are weighing how much can continue, although Seaport sees potential structural support from side bets, lo…
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Light & Wonder Posts Higher 2Q Profit As Gaming And iGaming Grow
Light & Wonder Inc reported higher second-quarter revenue and net income, supported by growth across its gaming-related businesses. Revenue rose 2.4% year-on-year to US$828 million for the 3 months to June 30, while net income increased 26.3% to US$120 million. Gaming and iGaming Support Results The company said conso…
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Rumors Say Polymarket Is Looking for a $20B Valuation in New Financing Round
Leading prediction market operator Polymarket is allegedly looking to raise fresh capital at a valuation of $20 billion, a substantial increase from the company’s spring $15 billion valuation. Polymarket Is Allegedly Eyeing a New $20B Valuation The news comes from sources close to Bloomberg and follows a previous fund…
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UAE delays overshadow solid Q2 in Macau for Wynn Resorts
It will be more than a year before Wynn Resorts' UAE project is finished, but the company still posted mostly positive numbers in Q2.
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Konami and Aristocrat lead AGEM Index to 9.8% month-on-month increase in July
The AGEM Index, a monthly stock performance guide comprising nine global gaming suppliers, rose by 167.62 points to 1,874.77 in […]
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Petersburg casino saps Virginia HRM revenue in July
At first glance, Virginia revenue for historical horse racing machines (HHRs) were up 1.2 percent in July. However, when adjusted to a same-store basis, the picture appeared far less roseate. Grosses fell 11.7 percent. The discrepancy between adjusted and unadjusted numbers was accounted for by two newer properties (b…
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Red Rock Resorts delivers second-strongest Q2 gaming performance as Las Vegas expansions advance
Redevelopment projects ongoing Red Rock Resorts' Durango.
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Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe completes acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The deal is part of the operator’s strategy to transfer several casino properties in the province to Indigenous ownership. Canada.- A consortium of communities from the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has completed its acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. The transaction was first announced …
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Kalshi follows Polymarket in partnering with Genius Sports
Kalshi has followed in the footsteps of its prediction markets rival Polymarket in partnering with Genius Sports to bring official sports data, marketing, media and integrity services to its platform. Genius announced the deal exactly one day after it struck a similar one with Polymarket. Unlike that partnership thoug…
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Q2 2026: Flutter reduces guidance as taxes and World Cup costs hit profit
Flutter Entertainment posted higher revenue during Q2, but net loss prompted another cut to full-year guidance. The post Q2 2026: Flutter reduces guidance as taxes and World Cup costs hit profit appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Betway becomes Manchester United's official principal partner in multi-year deal
Deal begins 2026/27 season
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Ohio Democratic, Libertarian candidates back iGaming expansion; Republican candidate silent
Ramaswamy yet to outline gambling stance Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton.
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Wynn Resorts more than doubles quarterly profit in Q2, Al Marjan opening slips to September 2027
Strong Macau performance Wynn Macau generated revenue of $351.1 million in Q2
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Polymarket reportedly eyeing over $20B valuation in fundraising talks
Follows $1B annualised revenue milestone
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