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Solaire Parent Bloomberry Set for 2027 Profit Return on VIP, Online Growth
Bloomberry Resorts Corp, which owns the leading Philippine casino firm Solaire, will be turning in profit by 2027 amid a tough operating environment this year due to higher VIP customer turnout and the company’s online gaming ventures, said Maybank Securities. In a Friday report, Raffy Mendoza of Maybank cited the rec…
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New report suggests MGM could bid for People Inc instead, after Diller rescinds offer
Takeover talks between MGM Resorts and People Inc may have flipped.
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FIRST.bet Expands in Argentina Through Partnership With Grupo Slots
The sports betting partner, Grupo Slots, has launched FIRST.bet in Argentina by integrating the sports betting platform into its Jugadon.bet.ar website. According to the agreement, Grupo Slots will be able to launch “FIRST.bet” in one of its brands as a sportsbook in the country’s regulated market. The implementation …
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Flávio Bolsonaro promete proibir apostas online e “jogo do tigrinho”
Flávio ressalvou uma exceção: as apostas ligadas a partidas de futebol. Embora afirme ser contrário a qualquer modalidade de jogo, ele reconheceu que esse tipo de aposta já está em vigor no país há décadas The post Flávio Bolsonaro promete proibir apostas online e “jogo do tigrinho” appeared first on BNLData.
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AGA research finds gamblers have higher financial literacy than non-gamblers
New research released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that gamblers display a higher rate of financial literacy compared to non-gamblers, while prediction market users tend to misjudge their mathematical skillset. The findings challenge conventional wisdom about gamblers and highlight the dangers of pre…
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AssuredBets se suma como Signature Sponsor de iGaming Club Lisbon 2026
La plataforma especializada en estadísticas de fútbol participará como uno de los patrocinadores principales del encuentro organizado por AffPapa, que reunirá a 600 profesionales de la industria en Lisboa. AssuredBets participará en iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 como Signature Sponsor, según anunció AffPapa de cara al encu…
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Manchester City found guilty of almost 115 Premier League financial breaches
An independent commission ruled against the club on almost all of the 115 charges. Sanctions are undecided and City are set to appeal. Manchester City have been found guilty on virtually all of the 115 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, David Ornstein of The Athletic has report…
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Belgium’s Gaming1 extends casino reach with Carousel Group deal
Belgian betting and gaming firm Gaming1 has agreed terms to acquire the holding company behind Carousel Group, strengthening its position in its home nation in the process. The firm has purchased 100% of the shares in Pac-Man NV, the company behind Carousel Group, for an undisclosed amount. This followed a long-runnin…
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Djibril Cisse remains Linebet’s Global Brand Ambassador in renewed deal
Linebet has renewed its partnership with Djibril Cisse for a third consecutive year. Under the extended agreement, Cisse will continue in his role as Linebet’s Global Brand Ambassador. Over the past two years, the collaboration has gone far beyond traditional ambassador activity. Together Linebet and Cisse have create…
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KCB Rugby Claims Historic Sixth SportPesa 7s Championship Title
KCB Rugby made history by securing a record sixth SportPesa 7s national title, topping the 2026 overall circuit standings with 115 points. SportPesa officially launched its title sponsorship of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Wednesday, June 17. Sponsoring the premier club rugby com…
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Wazdan signs Games Valley partnership to reach more operators
The collaboration expands Wazdan’s distribution reach, bringing its content to Games Valley’s growing network of operators and players. The post Wazdan signs Games Valley partnership to reach more operators first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Caesars Shareholders Approved the Fertitta Deal
The numbers, from Wednesday’s 8-K: 133,313,001 votes for, 4,276,986 against, 5,687,952 abstentions. The votes in favour represented about 65.4% of… The post Caesars Shareholders Approved the Fertitta Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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How to build an L&D system that drives business growth: RedCore cases
RedCore shares case study
Read summary →Bulgaria Proposes 1.5% Gambling Fee Cap
Bulgaria Shifts Gambling Payment Oversight to the Financial Sector Bulgaria has drafted a rule that would cap the net fees banks,… The post Bulgaria Proposes 1.5% Gambling Fee Cap appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Creedroomz launches Inferno Roulette using Vindral’s V-Track computer vision
The first title to emerge from Creedroomz and Vindral’s production deal applies AI object-tracking and real-time multiplier overlays… The post Creedroomz launches Inferno Roulette using Vindral’s V-Track computer vision appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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WinPot moves into sports sponsorship via a deal with Tomateros de Culiacán
Tomateros de Culiacán is recognised as the most successful Mexican baseball franchise Winpot, one of the leading online casino and sports betting platforms in Mexico, has signed a sponsorship agreement with Tomateros de Culiacán, the historic Sinaloan franchise boasting 13 Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP) champio…
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Hacker behind Curaçao data dump reportedly cleared to use MGA docs
However, Wittmann says she has no plans to do anything soon The post Hacker behind Curaçao data dump reportedly cleared to use MGA docs appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ID Check: Arf’s Elbruz Yılmaz – Why discipline equates to freedom
Payment Expert’s ID Check: Payments Professionals offers insight from industry leaders and experts on how they got their start in the financial industry, from their early years in education, to how they have been able to climb the corporate ladder. This week, Elbruz Yılmaz, Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer at Arf,…
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Lottomatica and CIRSA merger shows good traction for home investors
The market reaction to the merger between Italy’s Lottomatica Group and Spain-headquartered CIRSA Enterprises has been wholly positive since it was announced at the start of the month. On 2 September, Lottomatica informed the Borsa Milan of its intention to merge with CIRSA through an all-share transaction. Analysts b…
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Winpot Signs Sponsorship Deal With Tomateros de Culiacán
Winpot has signed a sponsorship agreement with Tomateros de Culiacán, the Sinaloa baseball club that has won 13 Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP) championships. The deal takes effect immediately. The agreement is Winpot’s first sports sponsorship. The Mexican online casino and sports betting platform operates on t…
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Watford Secures Stakemate Shirt Deal
Stakemate Enters English Football Watford FC has added Stakemate as a back-of-shirt sponsor, increasing its number of betting partners. The EFL… The post Watford Secures Stakemate Shirt Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Meet the New ONLYPLAY at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026
From 29 September to 1 October, the ONLYPLAY team will be at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 in Hall 2, Stand B111. This year, we’re heading to Lisbon a little differently. Over the past six years, ONLYPLAY has grown together with its team, products, partnerships and ambitions. This September, those changes took on a new form …
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Maybank cuts Bloomberry EBITDA forecasts despite signs of stabilization
Maybank cuts Bloomberry’s 2026 EBITDA forecast by 6% and still expects a loss this year, despite signs of operational stabilization. The post Maybank cuts Bloomberry EBITDA forecasts despite signs of stabilization first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Maybank Securities expecting Solaire parent Bloomberry to return to profit in 2027 on VIP improvement, online platform growth
Bloomberry Resorts Corp, the parent company of leading Philippine casino brand Solaire, should return to profit in 2027 after another […]
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MGM Resorts to Stay Public After People Inc Drops Takeover Plan
MGM Resorts International will continue operating as a standalone public company after conglomerate People Inc withdrew its proposal to acquire all public shares of the US-based gaming group and take it private. According to reports, the valuation of MGM Resorts’ stocks in the June 1 buyout offer was higher than their…
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Diller’s People Inc rescinds MGM takeover bid as operator commits to standalone strategy
MGM shares have fallen markedly since Diller's offer was lodged in June.
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Star to issue new shares to Bally’s Corp and Investment Holdings in lieu of AU$11.9 million interest on convertible notes
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group will issue new shares worth a combined AU$11.9 million (US$8.3 million) to its controlling shareholders, Bally’s […]
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Topdog Raises $2.5 Million to Supercharge Multiplayer Sports Game Development
Real-money skill gaming company Topdog has raised $2.5 million in seed funding as it looks to grow its user base and add more multiplayer games targeted at sports fans and gamers. The company aims to extend its business model by developing a broader portfolio of real-money competitions that can be played outside of tr…
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Barry Diller’s Bid to Acquire MGM Resorts Falls Through
Barry Diller-owned People Inc. has withdrawn its $17.6 billion bid to acquire MGM Resorts. People, which currently owns roughly 27% of MGM Resorts, proposed buying out the casino giant’s remaining shares and offered $48.30 per share in cash. However, the deal appears to have fallen through, meaning that MGM Resorts wi…
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Caesars Shareholders Greenlight $17.6B Fertitta Entertainment Merger
Caesars Entertainment’s shareholders have voted in favor of Fertitta Entertainment’s $17.6 takeover bid. The vote was held earlier this week and was a major challenge that Caesars had to overcome in order for the deal to materialize. The Majority of Shareholders Backed the Deal On Tuesday, Caesars held a special meeti…
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Encore Boston Harbor strike enters third week with 1,300+ workers demanding higher wages
Labor disupte
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Sponsored PR: The bigger strategy B1 is taking to SBC Lisbon
B1 CEO Alex Iaroshenko shares how B1 is expanding its product ambitions, what’s driving its latest launches and what operators can expect at SBC Lisbon
Read summary →Stakemate makes move into EFL with Watford FC back-of-shirt partnership
Watford FC has doubled its number of betting partners, announcing a back-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Stakemate. The EFL Championship club is already engaged in a partnership with Spreadex, which is its official club partner. This is a landmark moment for Stakemate as it enters the realm of gambling marketing in Eng…
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How Manchester United hit record revenue without Europe
Manchester United’s revenues are rising, but so are costs. Manchester United’s latest financial results show the club’s commercial wheels are turning, with record revenue despite the absence of European football. Manchester United generated £677.6m ($895.8m) in revenue for the year ended 30 June 2026, up 1.7% from the…
Read summary →Curaçao Leak Exposes Gambling Ownership Gaps
Leaked Records Put Ownership Under Scrutiny Follow the Money reported that Berlin-based hacker and researcher Lilith Wittmann gained access to… The post Curaçao Leak Exposes Gambling Ownership Gaps appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →The Gambling Wire: MGM Takeover Bid Falls Apart as Caesars’ $17.6B Deal Advances
DraftKings investors react to Jason Robins’ prediction-market strategy as the CFTC weighs margin trading and NCLGS joins New Jersey’s Supreme Court fight with Kalshi. A pair of major casino M&A developments led Wednesday’s headlines, while CFTC Chairman Michael Selig addressed mention markets and margin trading as new…
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Caesars shareholders approve $17.6bn Fertitta takeover proposal
Some 65.4% of Caesars’ outstanding shares were cast in favour of the proposal The post Caesars shareholders approve $17.6bn Fertitta takeover proposal appeared first on NEXT.io.
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People Inc. pulls the plug on MGM takeover
Publisher retains its 27 per cent of MGM Resorts People Incorporated, America’s largest publisher, has withdrawn its proposal to purchase all public shares of MGM Resorts International. People Incorporated Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller said: “There are lots of ingredients that go into a proposal of this k…
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Gaming1 acquires Carousel in latest digital play
The deal follows Gaming1 launching its new online-only brand Casino1 in summer 2025 The post Gaming1 acquires Carousel in latest digital play appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Pragmatic Play Unveils Star-Studded Q4 Content Lineup
Gates of Olympus 2500 Leads Pragmatic Play’s Slot Roadmap Leading the roadmap and bound to be a huge focal point at… The post Pragmatic Play Unveils Star-Studded Q4 Content Lineup appeared first on iGaming Express.
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“Mix Wasn’t Coming Together”: People Inc. Retracts $18B MGM Takeover Bid
Barry Diller’s People Inc. has decided to pull its proposal to acquire the remaining shares of MGM Resorts International, thus putting an end to months of discussions over a potential deal that would have valued the Las Vegas-based casino company at more than $18 billion. “We Didn’t Feel the Mix Was Coming Together” P…
Read summary →eyeDP BetComply Partnership Targets Dutch Market
The eyeDP BetComply partnership will deliver AI-powered document verification and compliance tools to operators in the regulated Dutch iGaming market.... Read More...
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Star Entertainment seeks approval to settle $8.4M in interest with new shares
Star Entertainment seeks approval to settle $8.4 million in unpaid interest with new shares, preserving cash for casino operations. The post Star Entertainment seeks approval to settle $8.4M in interest with new shares first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Encore Boston Harbor Strike Enters Its 20th Day
Earlier this month, GamblingNews reported that workers at the Encore Boston Harbor property in Massachusetts had announced a strike, following their failure to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the casino management. The strike did materialize and, as of the time of this writing, shows no signs of abating. …
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MGM Resorts to remain standalone as People Inc. withdraws takeover bid
People Inc. withdrew its MGM Resorts takeover bid after months of talks, while keeping a roughly 27% stake and interest in future deals. The post MGM Resorts to remain standalone as People Inc. withdraws takeover bid first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Barry Diller’s People Inc. drops MGM Resorts takeover bid
Barry Diller’s People Inc. has withdrawn a bid to acquire the outstanding shares of MGM Resorts International, but still believes the gaming company has a bright future. In June, People, which currently owns an approximately 27% stake in MGM, proposed acquiring MGM’s shares it doesn’t own, valuing the deal at more tha…
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Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta merger while FTC review continues
The approval brings the deal one step closer to completion.
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Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment acquisition plan
The proposed acquisition of US casino firm Caesars Entertainment, Inc by businessmen Tilman and Paige Fertitta has moved one step […]
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Funeral Director Accused of Stealing from Clients to Gamble Receives Plea Deal
Philip Pietras appeared in Rockville Superior Court and got a plea deal that will likely lead to several years in prison. The former Connecticut funeral home director was accused of embezzling funds from his clients to fund extravagant gambling trips, misusing funds originally meant for funeral and burial services. Ho…
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Com apoio da 7K Bet, Sergio Sette Câmara disputa etapa inédita da Stock Car Pro Series em Brasília
Piloto chega à capital federal na sexta colocação do campeonato e disputa a estreia do formato Endurance na Stock Car Pro Series The post Com apoio da 7K Bet, Sergio Sette Câmara disputa etapa inédita da Stock Car Pro Series em Brasília appeared first on BNLData.
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Kindbridge webinar: Gamblers need to practice financial literacy to avoid issues
During Wednesday’s webinar “Why Financial Literacy is the Next Chapter,” Dr. Timothy Fong recounted how an acquaintance lost $500 betting on football games over a weekend. Fong, a clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA and co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program, said it was money that could have been used …
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GR8_TECH será VIP Lounge Sponsor de iGaming Club Lisbon 2026
La compañía B2B de soluciones para iGaming contará con un espacio dedicado para networking durante el encuentro organizado por AffPapa el 28 de septiembre en Lisboa. GR8_TECH participará en iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 como VIP Lounge Sponsor, sumándose al encuentro organizado por AffPapa que reunirá a operadores, afiliad…
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O Brasil está errando o alvo: regulação, hipocrisia e a verdadeira dor do setor de apostas
O combate à ilegalidade precisa considerar de forma mais efetiva. Bloquear sites, impedir meios de pagamento e responsabilizar quem facilita a atuação dessas empresas são medidas que precisam avançar na mesma velocidade das cobranças feitas ao mercado regulado The post O Brasil está errando o alvo: regulação, hipocris…
Read summary →CFTC Staff Put the Burden of Proof on Mention Markets
What Counts The advisory covers contracts settling on whether someone will say certain words in a speech, on an earnings call… The post CFTC Staff Put the Burden of Proof on Mention Markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Play the €500K Gtd iPOPS Main Event for €0.50 at Paddy Power Poker
The iPOPS Main Event boasts a €500,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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AffPapa announces GR8_TECH as VIP Lounge Sponsor for the iGaming Club Lisbon 2026
AffPapa has announced that GR8_TECH will join iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 as the VIP Lounge Sponsor, providing attendees with a dedicated space to network and relax during the event. The post AffPapa announces GR8_TECH as VIP Lounge Sponsor for the iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia …
Read summary →Steinbrenner family sells 4% Yankees stake in Apollo deal
The family will sell at least 4% of Yankee Global Enterprises as part of Apollo Sports Capital’s $2.6bn debt and equity investment in the MLB franchise. The Steinbrenner family is selling at least 4% of Yankee Global Enterprises (YGE), the New York Yankees‘ parent company, as part of the $2.6bn financing from Apollo G…
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Betting revenue in Brazil reaches BRL9.91 billion across first eight months of 2026
Data from the Federal Revenue Service indicates a 69% growth compared to the same period in 2025.
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Caesars Shareholders Vote on $17.6B Fertitta Merger
Caesars Entertainment’s shareholders just voted on billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s proposed acquisition of the company. As of the time of this writing, however, Caesars has yet to confirm the vote results. Caesars Held a Vote on Its Planned Merger with Fertitta Entertainment Earlier this year, billionaire Tilman Fertitt…
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