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Asia Gaming eBrief: DigiPlus revives $87M buyback after investor pressure
The squeaky wheel gets the grease. DigiPlus revived its $87 million share buyback just three days after Juroszek-linked foundations — holding a mere 1.4 percent — publicly pressed the board to favor repurchases over fresh land-based investment. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: DigiPlus revives $87M buyback after investor …
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JCM Expands Commercial Reach With Fujitsu Business Takeover
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd has completed the acquisition of Fujitsu Frontech Ltd’s medium- and small-sized banknote recycler and dispenser manufacturing and sales business, adding another line of commercial hardware to its portfolio. The gaming technology supplier, also known as JCM Global, said it began operating the …
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Wynn Seen In Strong Position as Truist Highlights UAE Growth Potential
Wynn Resorts is in the “sweet spot” of global gaming, according to Truist Securities, which said the company’s premium positioning and customer base place it well across its main markets. The investment bank also pointed to the upcoming launch of Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE as the main driver of future upside. Co…
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Playtech shares climb 18% after H1 trading update beats expectations
Playtech shares rose sharply on 9 July after the supplier issued a first-half trading update that pointed to stronger-than-expected performance in… The post Playtech shares climb 18% after H1 trading update beats expectations appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Hampshire Gaming Revenue Reaches New Heights
The charitable gaming industry in New Hampshire has seen a dramatic increase in May 2026. Figures released by the New Hampshire Lottery showed total revenue of $46.9 million for the month, an increase of 30.2% compared to the same period last year. The boom was driven in large part by video lottery terminals (VLTs), w…
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Report finds Asia’s cyber scam hubs often located in Special Economic Zones where regulation, enforcement harder to come by
A new report by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering has found the growth of cyber scam hubs across Southeast […]
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Caesars Nears Go-Shop Deadline With Fertitta Buyout On Track
Caesars Entertainment has not received a competing takeover proposal as its go-shop period enters its final days, leaving Tilman Fertitta’s $17.6 billion acquisition on track to move forward.... The post Caesars Nears Go-Shop Deadline With Fertitta Buyout On Track appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Zeal Network buys majority stake in UK Prize draw operator
The deal will give the German lottery brokerage a major presence in an increasingly structured UK prize draw sector. UK.- The German lottery brokerage Zeal Network SE is expanding into the growing UK prize draws market. It has announced an acquisition of a 96.5 per cent stake in SevenCanyon Limited, which runs digital…
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Melco SME Academy delivers training programs to strengthen local business capabilities
Melco hosted a training program at Studio City in partnership with anti-modern slavery non-profit The Mekong Club, as part of its ongoing SME Academy initiative to promote lifelong learning and support the capacity-building needs of local businesses and SMEs. The post Melco SME Academy delivers training programs to st…
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You Turned the Korean Stock Market into a Gambling Den, Opposition Leader Tells President
The South Korean stock market has become a “gambling den,” claimed the leader of the largest opposition party, while accusing President Lee Jae-myung of causing the problem. The comments from People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk came amid criticism of the government for greenlighting leveraged single-stock exchang…
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New Hampshire charitable casino revenue rises 30.2% to $46.9 million in May
New Hampshire charitable gaming revenue totaled $46.9 million in revenue for May, up 30.2% year-over-year, fueled by the addition of video lottery terminals. The New Hampshire Lottery figures show that VLTs, which because legal in June 2025, accounted for most of the combined total, generating $24.3 million. Games of …
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Sponsored PR: UK customer wins £1.3m after using a 10p stake on Jackpot365!
“I’m so happy a dream like this has come true for me. I can go and buy my own home”, says latest jackpot365 winner
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Esportes Gaming Brasil conquista Ouro, Prata e prêmio de Personalidade do Ano no ClienteSA 2026
Grupo responsável pelas marcas Esportes da Sorte, Onabet e Lottu também participou de debates sobre experiência do cliente e jogo responsável durante o ClienteSA X-Summit Este artigo Esportes Gaming Brasil conquista Ouro, Prata e prêmio de Personalidade do Ano no ClienteSA 2026, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blo…
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Zitro Digital enters new growth phase in Bulgaria via Efbet.com partnership
Players on efbet.com will now have access to a curated selection of Zitro Digital’s top-performing titles — including ‘King Fu Frog’, ‘Legendary Sword’, and ‘Link King’ — built on the same player-focused engagement mechanics that have made Zitro a leading name in land-based gaming worldwide. The post Zitro Digital ent…
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Indonesian Gov’t Deports 92 Chinese Citizens Accused of Running Online Gambling Sites
Indonesian officials have deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a gambling and investment fraud syndicate. Galih Kartika Perdhana, the Head of the Soekarno-Hatta Immigration Office in Batam Province, said immigration officials carried out the deportations at the official request of Chinese authorities…
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1xBet: ‘We need to evolve with the industry’
The iGB team interviewed 1xBet at iGB L!VE 2026 to ask why it is repositioning – or in its own words, evolving – its brand to focus on sustainable regulated market revenue. We ask what 1xBet is doing to improve long-term relationships with players, what 1xBet’s player protection reports and new ‘1xCare’ initiative are…
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Playtech shares gained 18% on H1 trading update beating forecasts
The gambling technology group now expects full-year earnings to rise 37% year-on-year, though it has flagged a weaker… The post Playtech shares gained 18% on H1 trading update beating forecasts appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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AC Sparta Praha, Betano extend partnership until 2029
Expanded fan activations
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Playtech Shares Jump 18% After H1 Results Outpace Forecasts
Playtech’s stock rose sharply after the company reported first‑half trading well ahead of market expectations. The gaming technology provider said performance between January and June 2026 was driven by strong growth in the Americas, particularly the United States, Mexico, and Colombia, alongside steady results in par…
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IGT enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership
International Game Technology PlayDigital has entered South Africa's online gambling market through a content partnership with Hollywoodbets.
Read summary →Hugo Baumgartner to Lead PG Soft’s Expansion in Latin America and Brazil
PG Soft Appoints Hugo Baungartner as General Manager LatAm Baungartner will lead the company’s commercial expansion throughout Latin America, with… The post Hugo Baumgartner to Lead PG Soft’s Expansion in Latin America and Brazil appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Zeal enters UK prize draw market through SevenCanyon acquisition
Interest in the prize draw sector in the UK has grown as the vertical is protected from strict lottery regulations. Zeal hinted at plans to move into a new market in March.
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Carl Icahn reportedly considering fresh bid for Caesars
Carl Icahn is again circling gaming giant Caesars Entertainment, and Wall Street is watching the debt market first. The post Carl Icahn reportedly considering fresh bid for Caesars appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Playtech raises 2026 EBITDA outlook after strong H1 trading
Playtech expects H1 2026 adjusted EBITDA to exceed €155m and raises its full-year outlook to at least €270m after strong US-led trading.
Read summary →Icahn Weighs Eleventh-Hour Caesars Bid as Investors Stick With Fertitta Deal
Despite reports of a potentially higher offer from Carl Icahn, Caesars shares continue to trade below Tilman Fertitta’s bid, suggesting investors remain skeptical of a competing takeover. Carl Icahn is reportedly assembling a higher offer for Caesars Entertainment just days before the company’s go-shop period expires.…
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ZEAL Network Enters UK Market with €39.5m SevenCanyon Acquisition
Cross-Border Expansion in Digital Prize Competitions ZEAL Network has agreed to buy the remaining 96.5% of SevenCanyon for about €39.5m,… The post ZEAL Network Enters UK Market with €39.5m SevenCanyon Acquisition appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Playtech shares jump 18% as H1 performance beats expectations
Playtech shares jumped close to 18% today after a trading update for H1 2026 revealed the business is exceeding analysts' expectations. The post Playtech shares jump 18% as H1 performance beats expectations appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Zitro Digital expands in Bulgaria with efbet
iGaming supplier joins forces with one of Eastern Europe’s most trusted online casino brands Zitro Digital, the online division of global gaming supplier Zitro, has announced a strategic agreement with efbet.com, one of the most established online gaming operators in Bulgaria. The collaboration will see Zitro Digital’…
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Swiss Casinos sees 2025 revenue increase to CHF207.1m
2025 was a year of transformation and key strategic decisions for Swiss Casinos In 2025, the Swiss Casinos Group further strengthened its market position and made targeted investments in the future. Despite a challenging market environment, the Group achieved stable gross revenue and increased its consolidated profit.…
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LIV Golf stays positive on funding amid layoff concerns
LIV Golf’s investor search hasn’t reached Jon Rahm’s wallet … just yet LIV Golf has said its search for a strategic investor is progressing positively, despite reports of potential layoffs. The Saudi-backed golf league held a staff meeting on 8 July, in which it warned of possible changes to its workforce. However, a …
Read summary →Playtech steadfast in H1 but rest-of-year uncertainty remains
Playtech’s shares as of this morning, 9 July, have gone up 18% to 377.7p per share after the firm revealed an unexpected H1 trading performance. The FTSE 250 company lauded “continued strength in Mexico and Colombia” and “excellent performance” in the US, driving an above-expectations performance for the firm overall.…
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Octoplay and Midnite deepen UK partnership with first lifetime exclusive
Midnite Express is built on mechanics behind Fire Rail Express: Hold And Win, one of Octoplay’s best-performing titles in the US Octoplay is deepening its partnership with Midnite in the UK through the launch of Midnite Express, a lifetime exclusive branded game built specifically for the operator. The release marks t…
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Swiss Casinos increases profit as Winterthur investment reshapes business
Swiss Casinos has published its 2025 Annual Report, revealing a year of strategic transformation that saw the operator strengthen its market position while investing in new venues, digital innovation and omnichannel gaming. The group generated gross revenue of CHF207.1m in 2025, slightly ahead of the previous year, wh…
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ZEAL acquires SevenCanyon and enters the highly attractive UK sweepstakes market
Rapid market entry in the UK strengthens ZEAL’s geographical and product diversification Germany-based ZEAL Network has signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of the remaining 96.5 per cent of the shares in SevenCanyon, in which ZEAL already holds a 3.5 per cent stake, for £33.8m. With the acquisition, …
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Chippewa Cree Tribe expands partnership with Century Gaming through full conversion at Northern Winz Casino II
Existing tribal partner upgrades Class III facility in Box Elder, Montana Accel Entertainment’s Montana subsidiary, Century Gaming, has completed a full machine conversion at Northern Winz Casino II in Box Elder, Montana. The Chippewa Cree Tribe retired its 51 legacy, privately owned electronic gaming terminals and re…
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FanDuel expands Canadian footprint with planned Alberta market entry
FanDuel is celebrating the Alberta market launch with investments in communities around the province FanDuel is bringing Albertans an industry-leading product on July 13, pending regulatory approval. FanDuel is making long-term investments in local communities, partnering with local and national organisations and rein…
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NCAA Investigates Cincinnati Over Brendan Sorsby
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has put more salt in the Brendan Sorsby wound after the University of Cincinnati received a letter of inquiry from the association this week. The news, originally reported by Yahoo Sports, and the letter sent to the university could be effectively preceding an invest…
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ZEAL Acquires SevenCanyon to Enter UK Prize Draw Market
ZEAL Network has agreed to acquire the remaining 96.5% stake in SevenCanyon Limited, giving the German online lottery operator an immediate presence... Read More...
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Midnite Adds Exclusive Octoplay Game in UK
Midnite has expanded its partnership with Octoplay through the launch of Midnite Express, an exclusive branded game developed for the operator’s UK... Read More...
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Caesars Shares Fall as Rival Bidding Clash Heats Up
Shares of Caesars Entertainment fell midweek as investors considered the possibility of a rival takeover offer that would complicate a deal already struck with Tilman Fertitta. Caesars Edges Lower as Carl Icahn’s Takeover Attempt Faces Obstacles Shares of the casino operator declined on Wednesday after a slight gain i…
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Playtech eleva la orientación del EBITDA de 2026
Playtech ha reportado resultados operativos para el primer semestre de 2026 por encima de las expectativas del mercado y ha elevado su... Leer más... La entrada Playtech eleva la orientación del EBITDA de 2026 se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Suntrust Considers Online Gaming Accreditation as Westside City Work Continues
Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc is considering applying for accreditation tied to online gaming operations in the Philippines as it works through a stockholder equity remediation plan. The Manila-listed company said the possible move is among several options being reviewed as it seeks to address its negative equity posit…
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Korea Youth Center, Gambling Problem Agency Join Forces on Prevention
The National Youth Center of Korea has entered into a youth gambling prevention partnership with the Korea Center on Gambling Problems in order to develop a partnership aimed at youth awareness, education, and prevention programs. This was made official on July 8. Joint Prevention Plans Under the agreement, the 2 orga…
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Suspicious Transaction Reports issued by Macau gaming operators rises 8.7% in first six months of 2026
The number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) issued by Macau’s gaming operators increased by 8.7% year-on-year to 2,013 in the […]
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Malta Gaming Authority Annual Report shows continued growth in B2B gaming licences
B2B gaming licences accounted for the majority of those approved, while revenue growth shows continued importance for Malta’s economy. Malta.- The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has released its Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the year ending December 31 2025. The report outlines emerging trends and e…
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UK gambling Financial Risk Assessments are “self-harm on an immense scale,” stakeholders warn
Gaming and horseracing stakeholders have criticised the Gambling Commission’s decision to go ahead with FRAs. UK.- The Gambling Commission yesterday confirmed its plans to move ahead with controversial Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for British gamblers. The checks will be introduced in a two-stage process at highe…
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Infingame expands aggregation offering with AvatarUX partnership
Single API integration
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RubyPlay accelerates growth with Splash Tech acquisition
RubyPlay has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in Splash Tech, marking a strategic expansion of its offering beyond content and into platform-level engagement tools. The post RubyPlay accelerates growth with Splash Tech acquisition first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Vietnam targets 25M international visitors and $43B in tourism revenue in 2026
Vietnam’s tourism sector is pushing for 25 million foreign visitors in 2026 after arrivals rose 14.9 percent in the first half. The post Vietnam targets 25M international visitors and $43B in tourism revenue in 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Eeze expands European footprint with new Bucharest hub
The new office provides the space needed to support Eeze's growing Bucharest team and future expansion plans, reinforcing Romania's importance within the company's wider European operations. The post Eeze expands European footprint with new Bucharest hub first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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BETBY expands Barcelona presence with new office in Poblenou
The expansion supports the company’s rapidly growing workforce and ongoing investment in technology, innovation and collaborative sportsbook development. Press release.- BETBY has expanded its presence in Barcelona with the opening of a new office in Poblenou, one of the city’s most modern and fast-growing business di…
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Partnership Playbook: World Cup, F1 and Chelsea
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you the details on some of the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. Robots, running and books headline this week’s edition, offering insight into where sports commercial strategies are heading. All three align on the importan…
Read summary →UKGC Approves Financial Checks, Rejects ‘Affordability’ Label and Delays Timeline
Britain’s gambling regulator will phase in financial checks on its highest-spending customers from a starting threshold that few will ever reach and, unusually, has promised not to punish operators that ignore the results during the early rollout. Britain’s gambling regulator will introduce long-contested financial ch…
Read summary →BETBY Expands Barcelona Presence With New Poblenou Office
Barcelona Becomes Larger BETBY Hub BETBY, the Tier 1 provider of B2B sportsbook solutions, has expanded its presence in Barcelona… The post BETBY Expands Barcelona Presence With New Poblenou Office appeared first on iGaming Express.
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RubyPlay acquires Splash Tech to expand into jackpot software
RubyPlay has struck a deal to acquire engagement provider Splash Tech, marking the supplier's expansion beyond pure casino content. The post RubyPlay acquires Splash Tech to expand into jackpot software appeared first on NEXT.io.
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IGT Enters South African Market with a Strategic Partnership with Hollywoodbets.
International Game Technology (IGT) PlayDigital has partnered with Hollywoodbets to gain entry into the South Africa online gambling market. The partnership sees an initial roll out of 20 games from the supplier. IGT Digital CEO Gil Rotem said,“Expanding into South Africa marks an exciting milestone for IGT PlayDigita…
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Betby expands in Barcelona with opening of a new office in Poblenou
BETBY has expanded to around 400 employees, underlining the pace of growth BETBY, the Tier 1 provider of B2B sportsbook solutions, has expanded its presence in Barcelona with the opening of a new office in Poblenou, one of the city’s most modern and fast-growing business districts. The move marks the next stage of BET…
Read summary →RubyPlay to Acquire Splash Tech to Boost Casino and Sports Engagement Tools
Suppliers Broaden Their Reach Beyond Game Content RubyPlay has agreed to acquire 100% of Splash Tech’s shares, extending its business… The post RubyPlay to Acquire Splash Tech to Boost Casino and Sports Engagement Tools appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Mr. Gamble Appoints Brian Roth to Lead its Expansion in North America
Mr. Gamble, the iGaming affiliate platform behind one of the industry’s largest and most engaged community forums, announced… The post Mr. Gamble Appoints Brian Roth to Lead its Expansion in North America appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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