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Newport World Resorts operator lifts 1H26 profit 80% on higher-margin mix
Travellers International’s 1H26 profit rose 80% to $9.3M as stronger non-VIP gaming and non-gaming revenue offset weaker VIP volumes. The post Newport World Resorts operator lifts 1H26 profit 80% on higher-margin mix first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Paradise Entertainment flags $10.6M 1H26 loss as gaming equipment revenue falls 74%
Paradise Entertainment flags a $10.6 million first-half loss as gaming equipment revenue plunges 74.2 percent amid delayed LMG purchases. The post Paradise Entertainment flags $10.6M 1H26 loss as gaming equipment revenue falls 74% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Evoplay grows Maltese iGaming market footprint with IZIGROUP deal
The agreement sees a selection of Evoplay’s gaming portfolio integrated across IZIGROUP’s online brands, including izibet.com, lottery.mt and dragonara.com, providing players with access to the supplier’s diverse portfolio of slots and instant games. The post Evoplay grows Maltese iGaming market footprint with IZIGROU…
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Sports sponsorship: How to accurately estimate sports audiences for maximum value
Sports sponsorship can put a betting brand in front of millions of fans, but a large audience doesn’t… The post Sports sponsorship: How to accurately estimate sports audiences for maximum value appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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An Evolution Acquisition Is Increasingly Unlikely
Billionaire investor Kenneth Dart has submitted his formal takeover bid for Evolution. However, this move is likely just a way for him to meet his legal responsibilities and does not constitute a real attempt to acquire the casino supplier. Shareholders appear to agree with this assessment, making the mandated takeove…
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EU iGaming weekly: Results season, site blocking, Dart’s Evolution bid
Four sets of results showing what the 40% duty costs, two regulators adding almost a thousand blocked domains,… The post EU iGaming weekly: Results season, site blocking, Dart’s Evolution bid appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Newport World Resorts Reports Stronger 2Q26 Profit on Mass and Online Gaming
The operator of Manila’s Newport World Resorts, Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, posted an attributable net income of PHP568 million, or $9.2 million, for the 2Q26. The gain was seen to be an improvement of over 100% on a yearly basis, driven by increased EBITDA. The EBITDA jumped by 13% year-on-year to PHP4.…
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Bloomberry reports narrowed US$5.6 million loss in 2Q26 as strong hold, VIP segment growth drive higher gaming revenues
Solaire operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp reported a narrowed loss of Php345.3 million (US$5.6 million) in the three months to 30 […]
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Wipfli report finds tribal casino revenue up 16% as margins tighten
Tribal casinos posted strong revenue growth in 2025, but rising operating costs continued to pressure profitability, according to Wipfli’s 28th Annual Indian Gaming Cost of Doing Business Report. The annual study, based on responses from 113 tribal casinos across 18 states, found average casino revenue increased by $1…
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Genting Singapore Reports Lower 1H Revenue as Gaming Segment Slips
Genting Singapore, the operator of Resorts World Sentosa, reported a 1% year-on-year decline in group-wide revenue for the first 6 months of 2026. Revenue reached SG$1.20 billion, equivalent to US$937 million, as lower gaming income offset part of the growth recorded by the company’s non-gaming operations. The company…
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CDC Gaming welcomes Renova Technology as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Day Zero Party
Las Vegas, August 14, 2026 – CDC Gaming today announced Renova Technology as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Day Zero Party, CDC Gaming’s flagship industry gathering on the eve of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Sunday, September 27, 2026. CDC Gaming thanks Renova Technology for its support of this year’s event. “We sponsor …
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JPMorgan ends Polymarket banking ties but keeps door open to IPO role, reports Financial Times
Told to find another banking partner
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Tech Race Summit expands global line-up with Tesla and PandaDoc leaders
Warsaw, Poland, August 6 – 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, …
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Adyen’s strong H1 results come with a bigger ambition
Adyen has posted solid H1 2026 results as it continues to expand its business, adding more financial services and technology to its platform. According to results published on 13 August, Adyen’s processed volume grew 24% year-over-year to €803.8bn (£686.7bn), lifting net revenue by 19% to €1.3bn. Operating efficiency …
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Candle Lake passes share threshold and makes offer to buy Evolution for $13.8bn
Price would surpass that of the Los Angeles Lakers, which was the most expensive sports team sale ever Reuters is reporting that Cayman Islands-registered investment firm Candle Lake has made an offer to buy Sweden-based live-dealer pioneer Evolution for $13.8bn. The offer by Candle Lake, owned by billionaire Kenneth …
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Candle Lake eyes Evolution delisting if takeover offer is accepted
The Cayman Islands-based investment entity now holds nearly 32% of Evolution shares which trigged a mandatory offer obligation.
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Amusnet to reaffirm LATAM expansion strategy at SiGMA North America
The company will showcase a next-generation portfolio in Online Casino and Live Casino Amusnet is looking to reaffirm its strategic expansion across the continent by announcing its participation in SiG North America 2026, to be held on September 2 to 3 at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. The company will showcase a next-g…
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Rank Group underlying profit hits £78.6m as digital absorbs 40% duty
Statutory profit fell as separately disclosed items rose to £22.9m, but Rank lifted its total dividend 35% and… The post Rank Group underlying profit hits £78.6m as digital absorbs 40% duty appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Galaxsys launches Infinity crash game featuring continuous gameplay
Replacing traditional rounds
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Entain Posts £2.5B H1 Revenue as Online Growth and World Cup Lift Results
Entain has reported a strong first half of 2026, with net gaming revenue climbing to £2.5 billion for the six months ending June 30. That figure marks a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The company credited its performance to a 7% year‑on‑year rise in overall revenue and a 9% boost in […] The post Enta…
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Evoplay expands Malta presence through IZIGROUP partnership
Roll out is across IZIGROUP’s online brands, including izibet, lottery and dragonara Evoplay has strengthened its position in the regulated Maltese market through a new partnership with leading operator IZIGROUP. The agreement sees a selection of Evoplay’s gaming portfolio integrated across IZIGROUP’s online brands, i…
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Hard Rock Bet expands pickleball presence with The Fort and APP deal
APP names Hard Rock Bet betting partner
Read summary →Dart’s Candle Lake makes modest Evolution mandatory takeover offer
Kenneth Dart’s investment vehicle Candle Lake has launched a mandatory cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares in Evolution at SEK695 per share. The offer, which was triggered after Dart’s holding in the live casino technology provider exceeded 30%, values the group at approximately SEK131.7bn (£10.21bn). Candle …
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Bloomberry narrows 2Q26 loss by 75% on favorable gaming hold
Bloomberry narrowed its 2Q26 net loss by 75 percent as favorable gaming hold and cost controls lifted EBITDA despite soft premium demand. The post Bloomberry narrows 2Q26 loss by 75% on favorable gaming hold first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Q2 2026: Grandstand firm on FY guidance despite revenue drop
The rebranded Gambling.com Group still expects 2026 revenue to land between $165m and $170m, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $45m to $50m The post Q2 2026: Grandstand firm on FY guidance despite revenue drop appeared first on NEXT.io.
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SOFTSWISS shares Mexico market insights at SiGMA North America 2026
SOFTSWISS will attend SiGMA North America 2026, taking place in Mexico City on 1–3 September, where the team will share its experience and discuss emerging opportunities in Mexico, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on long‑term partnerships and regulated market expansion. The post SOFTSWISS shares Mexico market…
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ID Check: Trustap’s Conor Lyden – Prioritise radical transparency
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, Conor Lyden, Founder and CEO of Trustap, reveals how his tr…
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Peter & Sons expands regulated market reach through Finnplay partnership
The partnership creates a new route for operators using Finnplay’s platform to access Peter & Sons’ portfolio Peter & Sons has strengthened its international distribution network after signing a new partnership agreement with Finnplay, the Finland-based iGaming platform provider supporting licensed operators across re…
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Grandstand stands by 2026 targets to end Gambling.com profile
Grandstand (formerly Gambling.com Group) underscores that its new identity is formed around a new commercial model, diversifying its business beyond affiliate marketing. The message coincides with Grandstand posting its first financial results under its new identity on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker GRSD. G…
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GamCare Expands Support in Scotland
Gambling Support Reaches Scotland’s Remote Communities GamCare is expanding free problem gambling treatment across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, including… The post GamCare Expands Support in Scotland appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Q2 LatAm round-up: Mixed fortunes in Brazil for Flutter and Entain
Q2 earnings revealed mixed performances across the LatAm region. RSI posted strong growth among monthly actives, while Entain said it would not overspend in a challenging Brazil.
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Bragg Withdraws Guidance After Revenue Drop
Revenue Drops In Core Markets Bragg Gaming Group reported second-quarter revenue of €22.9m, down 12% from €26.1m a year earlier. The… The post Bragg Withdraws Guidance After Revenue Drop appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bragg reports lower second-quarter revenues as the Netherlands dips
Netherlands down 14 per cent with Brazil flat as Canada and US boom Bragg Gaming generated lower quarterly revenue of €22.9m in the second quarter, a decrease of 12 per cent, with revenue in the Netherlands down 14 per cent year-on-year, reflecting the anticipated roll-off of legacy platform contracts following custom…
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IZIGROUP Adds Evoplay Content in Malta Partnership
IZIGROUP has expanded its online casino offering through a partnership with Evoplay, bringing the supplier’s games to players across its Malta-facing brands.... Read More...
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Maybank sees Genting Singapore’s 2Q26 recovery as normalization, cuts FY26 earnings forecast by 17%
Genting Singapore’s 2Q26 improvement was mainly normalization after a weak first quarter, Maybank said, cutting its FY26 forecast by 17 percent. The post Maybank sees Genting Singapore’s 2Q26 recovery as normalization, cuts FY26 earnings forecast by 17% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Rod Stewart Cancelled His Shows at Caesars After Undergoing Heart Surgery
Popular British rock star Rod Stewart has cancelled all six of his upcoming shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas after undergoing a coronary stent procedure. Rod Stewart Canceled Six Concerts at Caesars Palace According to a statement by his publicists, following further medical evaluation, Stewart ha…
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Newport World Resorts profit doubles in 1H26 as mass and online GGR offset decline in VIP
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, the operating entity of Manila’s Newport World Resorts, reported attributable net income of Php568 million […]
Read summary →Newport World Resorts profit doubles in 2Q26 as mass and online GGR offset decline in VIP
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, the operating entity of Manila’s Newport World Resorts, reported attributable net income of Php568 million […]
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Genting Singapore 1H26 net profit declines 34% YoY
The headline was stable revenue, but Genting Singapore’s bottom line told a different story. First-half net profit fell 34 percent to $122 million, pressured by higher depreciation, lower interest income and asset refresh works. RWS recorded modest gains across its non-gaming businesses and a stronger second quarter, …
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LOTERJ destaca potencial de jogos e apostas para impulsionar turismo e desenvolvimento
A presidente da LOTERJ participou do painel “Mulheres que Movem Destinos: Liderança, Receita e Transformação”, no qual abordou a importância da diversidade nos espaços de decisão The post LOTERJ destaca potencial de jogos e apostas para impulsionar turismo e desenvolvimento appeared first on BNLData.
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Rank Group sees strong full-year growth
Grosvenor Casino’s net gaming revenue climbed 5 per cent year-on-year. UK.- Rank Group has reported strong financial results for FY2025/26, with growth across its core divisions. The London-listed operator of Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca and Spain-facing Enracha venues recorded a 6 per cent rise in group underlying like-f…
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Delta Corp books US$22.3 million loss in 2Q26 India’s controversial GST claim bites
India’s Delta Corp has booked a significant loss for 2Q26, totaling Rs 212.42 crore (US$22.3 million) amongst a significant change […]
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Decline in gaming segment sees Genting Singapore revenue down 1% year-on-year to US$937 million in 1H26 revenue
Genting Singapore, operator of Resorts World Sentosa, reported a slight 1% year-on-year decline in group-wide revenues to SG$1.20 billion (US$937 […]
Read summary →Decline in gaming segment sees Genting Singapore revenue down 4% year-on-year to US$937 million in 1H26 revenue
Genting Singapore, operator of Resorts World Sentosa, reported a slight 1% year-on-year decline in group-wide revenues to SG$1.20 billion (US$937 […]
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Lazio, Polymarket terminate sponsorship deal after platform is blacklisted in Italy
Polymarket to pay full 2026/27 season fee
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Entain H1 profit beats estimates as revenue rises 7% to $3.44 billion
FIFA World Cup boosts engagement Stella David, Chief Executive Officer.
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Nevada cites Kalshi support in leaving National Council On Problem Gambling
Trey Delap, Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, confirmed the National Council on Problem Gambling’s partnership with Kalshi prompted the organization to evaluate and eventually end their relationship with the national organization. “Kalshi was the catalyst for that review, but the decision i…
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Pragmatic Play launches Harvest Moon: Grave Profits with radioactive wilds and layered respins
Pragmatic Play has released Harvest Moon: Grave Profits, a distinctive new slot adventure that transports players into a retrofuturistic world filled with radioactive wild multipliers and a respins bonus game powered by three different collect symbols. The post Pragmatic Play launches Harvest Moon: Grave Profits with …
Read summary →Pragmatic Play presenta recompensas radiactivas en Harvest Moon – Grave Profits
El nuevo slot combina multiplicadores Wild de hasta 1.000x con una función de respins basada en tres tipos de símbolos Collect. Pragmatic Play, proveedor de contenido para la industria iGaming, ha lanzado Harvest Moon – Grave Profits, un nuevo título ambientado en un cementerio con estética de ciencia ficción retro y …
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Exclusive: GiG close to striking deal with evoke to acquire 888Africa
The platform provider is looking at getting back into the B2C sports betting business, six years after selling its initial portfolio of consumer-facing brands to Betsson Group The post Exclusive: GiG close to striking deal with evoke to acquire 888Africa appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Entain reports strong H1 results despite tax impact
Net gaming revenue was up 5 per cent year-on-year. UK.- Entain has hailed stronger-than-expected results for the first half of 2026. The group posted a five per cent rise in net gaming revenue (NGR), to £2.55bn. Online operations grew seven per cent on a constant currency basis, while retail advanced one per cent. Per…
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City of Dreams Macau weakness weighs on Melco’s 2Q26 revenue and EBITDA
City of Dreams Macau weakness weighed on Melco’s 2Q26 results, as group revenue fell 6% and property EBITDA declined 20%. The post City of Dreams Macau weakness weighs on Melco’s 2Q26 revenue and EBITDA first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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1spin4win goes live on Stake to strengthen its global presence
1spin4win continues to reinforce its global reach as its content goes live on Stake. The deal supports the provider’s broader market expansion strategy amid strong business growth. In H1 2026, the company’s GGR increased by 47%, bet count rose by 46.66%, and player count surged by 59% year over year. Today, 1spin4win’…
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Q2 2026: Bragg withdraws 2026 guidance as revenue falls 12%
The company has reported some improvements despite the Q2 revenue drop, but still has a lot of work to do The post Q2 2026: Bragg withdraws 2026 guidance as revenue falls 12% appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Bragg Gaming Group reports second quarter 2026 financial results
Revenue was down 12 per cent year-on-year, from $30.6m to $26.1m. Press release.- Bragg Gaming Group has today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Total quarterly revenue of EUR22.9m (US$26.1m) in the second quarter, a decrease of 12 per cent from EUR26.1m (US$30.6m) in the second quarter o…
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Genting Singapore 1H26 profit falls 34% despite stable revenue
Genting Singapore’s 1H26 net profit fell 34% despite stable revenue, amid weaker gaming income and higher depreciation. The post Genting Singapore 1H26 profit falls 34% despite stable revenue first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Entain Delivers Strong H1 2026 Growth Across the Board
Entain reported a stronger-than-expected performance across the board for the first half of 2026, and especially in the UK and Ireland, where the company recorded a significant increase in net gaming revenue (NGR) despite higher gambling taxes. Entain Sees Growth Across Markets CEO Stella David said she was pleased wi…
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Caesars Details Why it Chose Fertitta Deal Despite Higher Icahn Offer
Carl Icahn put $34 per share on the table. However, Caesars ultimately stuck with Tilman Fertitta’s $31 offer after months of competing takeover talks. A new proxy filing has shed light on Caesars Entertainment’s proposed acquisition by Tilman Fertitta and why the company chose that offer over a last-minute higher bid…
Read summary →Rank Group Profit Nears €91m
Revenue And Profit Rise Rank Group reported a 6% increase in underlying like-for-like net gaming revenue to about €967.6m (£834.1m) in… The post Rank Group Profit Nears €91m appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Amusnet reaffirms LatAm expansion strategy with high-performance showcase at SiGMA North America 2026
The company will reinforce its Latin American growth strategy with a high-performance multivertical showcase. Press release.- Amusnet reaffirms its strategic expansion across the continent by announcing its participation in SiGMA North America 2026, to be held on September 2–3 at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. The compa…
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