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Aloplay Appoints Alon Eshed as Chief Commercial Officer as International Expansion Accelerates
Limassol, Cyprus – 13 August 2026 – Aloplay, the end-to-end B2B iGaming technology provider, has appointed Alon Eshed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as the company enters its next phase of international expansion. The appointment comes as the company continues to build momentum across key global markets. Aloplay re…
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Entain grows H1 NGR 5% but UK duty cuts EBITDA 2%
Entain beat its own expectations on revenue in the first half, but the 40% remote gaming duty, weaker… The post Entain grows H1 NGR 5% but UK duty cuts EBITDA 2% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Entain Delivers Strong H1 Growth
Revenue Growth Held Up Across Core Markets Entain said group net gaming revenue rose 5% year on year to €3.0bn… The post Entain Delivers Strong H1 Growth appeared first on iGaming Express.
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RubyPlay Enters Swiss Market Through Partnership With mycasino by Grand Casino Luzern
13 August 2026 — RubyPlay has entered the Swiss market for the first time after partnering with mycasino by Grand Casino Luzern, one of Switzerland’s leading online casino brands. The agreement will bring a selection of RubyPlay titles to mycasino players, including Diamond Explosion® 7s SE, Book of Riches Deluxe Chap…
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Peter & Sons Expands Regulated-Market Reach Through Finnplay Partnership
Barcelona, 13 August 2026 — Innovative iGaming studio Peter & Sons has expanded its international distribution network through a new partnership with Finnplay, the Finland-based iGaming platform provider serving licensed operators across regulated markets. The agreement will give operators using Finnplay’s technology …
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Rank Group mitigates initial impact of tax rises as underlying profit rises 21% for the year
Rank Group has gone against the grain of the rest of the UK’s publicly-listed gambling contingent after reporting significant growth in FY2025/26. The London-listed business, which operates the Grosvenor, Mecca and Enracha brands, saw group underlying like-for-like net gaming revenue increase 6% year-on-year from £788…
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Pragmatic Play unveils radioactive rewards in Harvest Moon – Grave Profits
Reptilian retrofuture brings radioactive wild multipliers Pragmatic Play is transporting players into a reptilian retrofuture with Harvest Moon – Grave Profits, a quirky new release that leads with radioactive wild multipliers and a respins bonus game powered by three different collect symbols. Set in an eerie graveya…
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Pragmatic Play unearths radioactive rewards in Harvest Moon – Grave Profits
Pragmatic Play has launched Harvest Moon – Grave Profits, a new slot featuring radioactive wild multipliers and a respins bonus game with three distinct collect symbols. Press release.- Pragmatic Play transports players into a reptilian retrofuture with Harvest Moon – Grave Profits, a quirky new release that leads wit…
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1spin4win goes live on Stake to strengthen its global presence
1spin4win has launched its classic slot portfolio on Stake, furthering its global market expansion following H1 2026 business growth. Press release.- 1spin4win has launched its classic game portfolio on Stake, marking another step in its ongoing international expansion. 1spin4win continues to reinforce its global reac…
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Peter & Sons expands regulated market reach via Finnplay platform deal
The agreement gives Peter & Sons’ slot portfolio access to Finnplay’s operator base across regulated European and Latin… The post Peter & Sons expands regulated market reach via Finnplay platform deal appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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“Evil Twin” Wi-Fi Network Pops Up on Delta Flight Leaving Vegas
Atlanta-headquartered company Delta Air Lines is looking into a weird event that too place aboard a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta. Namely, the American carrier reported an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared out of the blue, prompting the crew to temporarily disable the aircraft’s internet service as a precaution. …
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After Two Weeks: Missing Las Vegas Adult Film Star Found Safe
An adult film actress has been found safe after going missing for a while. Friends and colleagues worried about Breezy Bri’s whereabouts prompted a missing-person report. Gone for Two Weeks The 23-year-old performer had reportedly not been heard from for roughly two weeks, and her last known activity was believed to h…
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Catena Media Q2 2026 revenue remains flat at €9.5M
Catena Media has announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, revealing that the affiliate business’s revenue remained relatively flat at €9.5 million, representing a slight 1% year-on-year decrease. At the same time, Catena’s EBITDA decreased significantly by 46%, reaching €1.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA…
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Glasgow awarded £3.44m gambling levy funding for three-year harm prevention plan
The report repeats the council’s long-standing call to scrap the ‘aim to permit’ rule, two days after the… The post Glasgow awarded £3.44m gambling levy funding for three-year harm prevention plan appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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evoke reports flat H1 2026 revenue at £887.5M
In its earnings call on August 12, 2026, for the first half of the year, evoke revealed that its revenue stayed relatively flat at £887.5 million, as the company is nearing its acquisition by Bally’s Intralot. Adjusted EBITDA, on the other hand, dropped by 10% year-on-year to £150.2 million, as a result of higher gami…
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Pragmatic Play revela recompensas radioactivas en Harvest Moon – Grave Profits
Pragmatic Play, un proveedor líder de contenido para la industria del iGaming, transporta a los jugadores a un retrofuturo reptiliano con Harvest... Leer más... La entrada Pragmatic Play revela recompensas radioactivas en Harvest Moon – Grave Profits se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Galaxy 2Q26 EBITDA falls 5% on World Cup impact
Football briefly took the spotlight from Macau’s gaming floors, leaving Galaxy with a softer second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA fell 5 percent year-on-year to $431 million, while StarWorld’s renovation compounded the World Cup impact. The underlying result was firmer: normalized EBITDA rose 8 percent, and customer demand…
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Paradise Co Reports Lower 2Q Profit Despite Higher Sales in South Korea
Paradise Co Ltd, which operates foreigner-only casinos in South Korea, reported a decline in net income attributable to shareholders for the 2Q. The company’s net income fell 24.4% year-on-year to just under KRW15.79 billion, equivalent to US$11.2 million. The result for the 3 months ended June 30 also represented a s…
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Galaxy springs a surprise by increasing 1H26 interim dividend payout ratio, bringing payment date forward
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) sprung a surprise during its 2Q26 results release on Wednesday, increasing its interim dividend payout ratio […]
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Evoke flags two “material uncertainties” over future as Bally’s Intralot deal progresses
H1 revenue reaches £887.5 million
Read summary →Galaxsys amplía su portafolio con Infinity, un nuevo título de tipo crash
Infinity presenta una experiencia de juego continua basada en un coeficiente que fluctúa en tiempo real y permite a los jugadores interactuar de forma constante. Galaxsys, desarrollador de juegos para la industria iGaming, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Infinity, un nuevo título de tipo crash que introduce un modelo d…
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SOFTSWISS brings Mexican market expertise to SiGMA North America 2026
SOFTSWISS, a global technology partner for the iGaming industry, will attend SiGMA North America 2026, taking place in Mexico City on 1–3 September. Reflecting the company’s strategic focus on long-term partnerships and regulated market expansion, the team will share its experience and discuss the opportunities emergi…
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Nevada problem gambling council moves to cut ties with national group over Kalshi partnership
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling plans to end its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling after months of disagreement over the prediction market platform. US.- The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is planning to terminate its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling over i…
Read summary →Paulo Horn debate regulação, jogo responsável e futuro das apostas no Brasil no 39º episódio do Brazilian Lounge Podcast
O Brazilian Lounge Podcast recebeu Paulo Horn, advogado, jurista e especialista em Direito Público, regulação, loterias e apostas. Com mais de 35 anos de atuação, o entrevistado participou do 39º […] O post Paulo Horn debate regulação, jogo responsável e futuro das apostas no Brasil no 39º episódio do Brazilian Lounge…
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Catena Media Q2 Results: Lack Of Growth Sparks More Layoffs & Business Pivot
Catena Media reported a decline in revenue of 1% in its Q2 results. The lack of growth led to an 11% decline in adjusted EBITDA. The company has made another round of layoffs as it pivots away from an SEO-based affiliate business. Revenue for the quarter was at €9.5 million, down from €9.6 million in […] The post Cate…
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Abelson Sports expands Asian footprint through SABA Sports partnership
The new partnership with SABA Sports represents a major milestone for Abelson Sports, opening a substantial new revenue stream and securing a premier client in the Asian market. The post Abelson Sports expands Asian footprint through SABA Sports partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Philippine gaming revenue falls 20.3% in second quarter
Land-based casinos buck the broader downturn
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ReferOn shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at SBC Awards 2026
Winners to be announced Oct. 1
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EvenBet Gaming introduces flexible Straddles and No Look All-In to drive higher operator revenue
New poker features give operators greater flexibility to increase table action and create more dynamic player experiences. Press release.- EvenBet Gaming has rolled out two new dynamic cash game features, Straddle from any position and No Look All-In, designed to help operators win the battle for player attention, acc…
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Shikenso to conduct the largest sponsorship valuation in esports history
The Esports Foundation has named Shikenso as its Sponsorship Media Valuation Partner for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC), tasking the firm with independently quantifying sponsorship impact across the full competitive season to provide evidence‑based insights into the value delivered by brand …
Read summary →Tanzania Gaming Board and PMO-RALG Sign MoU to Strengthen Gaming Oversight
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) have recently entered into a new partnership aimed at strengthening coordination in the management of gaming activities across Tanzania. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Lazio and Polymarket End Sponsorship Early
Regulatory Pressure Reshapes Sports Sponsorship Ties S.S. Lazio and Polymarket have agreed to end their sponsorship partnership early after new… The post Lazio and Polymarket End Sponsorship Early appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Evoke revenue flat in H1 as duty rise cuts adjusted EBITDA 10%
Evoke absorbed a £46 million increase in gaming duties and offset more than half of it, but leverage… The post Evoke revenue flat in H1 as duty rise cuts adjusted EBITDA 10% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Galaxy Entertainment dips in Q2 with extended World Cup influencing customer behaviour
Operator continues investment on Phase 4 of Galaxy Macu and refurb at StarWorld Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment generated first-half revenue of HK$24.2bn, up four per cent year-on-year. Gaming grew by six per cent, Adjusted Property EBITDA grew nine per cent, and Adjusted Property EBITDA margin expanded fro…
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Partnership Playbook: 1,000 sponsors, louder cars and Arsenal’s Emirates deal
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. When I was younger and imagined what sport would look like in 2026, I pictured football boots with jets and racing cars that could fly. This week’s top stories include a…
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Galaxsys expands portfolio with revolutionary Crash title “Infinity”
Galaxsys’ Infinity delivers a seamless crash experience built on a continuously fluctuating coefficient and real-time player interaction. Press release.- Galaxsys has announced the launch of Infinity, an innovative crash game that introduces a new standard in continuous gameplay design. Unlike conventional crash games…
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Entain Expands with F2P App Aimed at Younger Generations
Entain has debuted its Seven app, a free-to-play sports app where participants choose seven soccer players in total and score points based on whether those players have secured goals in the game, and specifically, the first and last goals of a match. Seven F2P App Stakes Out Entain’s Ambitions to Connect With Younger …
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SiGMA North America’s Mexico debut to bring MXN220m (€10m) in direct spending
Event will bring together 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators, 850 affiliates, 150 exhibitors and sponsors, and more than 150 expert speakers When SiGMA North America debuts in Mexico City from September 1 to 3 2026, it will do far more than bring together the world’s leading voices in gaming, technology and digital inno…
Read summary →Lazio ends €22m Polymarket sponsorship on mutual grounds
Lazio AS has terminated its record sponsorship with US prediction markets platform Polymarket with immediate effect. Yesterday, the Serie A club released a statement announcing that the record €22m shirt sponsorship had been terminated by “mutual agreement”, in light of regulatory action against Polymarket taken by It…
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Q2 2026: Catena CEO admits affiliate model needs reshaping
The affiliate’s Q2 revenue stayed flat year-on-year, but “structural challenges” saw adjusted EBITDA fall 11% The post Q2 2026: Catena CEO admits affiliate model needs reshaping appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Galaxsys expands portfolio with new Crash title called Infinity
Galaxsys’ Infinity delivers a seamless crash experience built on a continuously fluctuating coefficient and real-time player interaction Galaxsys has launched Infinity, an innovative crash game that introduces a new standard in continuousgameplay design. Unlike conventional crash games structured around discrete round…
Read summary →Yggdrasil expands its presence in Bulgaria through alphawin partnership
The integration has been facilitated by EGT Digital Yggdrasil, a leading igaming studio, has announced a new partnership with alphawin in Bulgaria. The integration, facilitated by EGT Digital, gives alphawin players access to Yggdrasil games, alongside titles from independent studios within the YGG Masters and YGG Cha…
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Evoke shows tax scars ahead of M&A transformation
In the midst of its acquisition by Bally’s Intralot, William Hill parent company Evoke remains in more or less the exact same financial position it was in last year. The firm is due to be acquired by Bally’s Intralot in either Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Athens-listed Bally’s Intralot paid £243.3m for its LSE listed […]
Read summary →Nevada Problem Gambling Group Cuts Ties With NCPG Over Kalshi Partnership
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is ending its relationship with the National Council on Problem Gambling, putting another major break between the national organization and a state gambling authority over its partnership with prediction-market operator Kalshi. The split comes after months of growing friction aro…
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Evoke flags ‘material uncertainties’ as Bally’s takeover remains on track
Evoke's £1.8bn debt pile, alongside a lack of visibility over Bally's Intralot's “ability and intentions to operate the group under its ownership,” were both flagged as the acquisition continues to progress The post Evoke flags ‘material uncertainties’ as Bally’s takeover remains on track appeared first on NEXT.io.
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PLO Grand Slam Tallinn Schedule: €2M+ GTD & Free Stay Deals
PLO Grand Slam hits Tallinn Sept 15–22 with €2M GTD, Stage events, and free stay deals
Read summary →Glasgow to Receive €4.02m to Combat Gambling Harm
Public Health Funding Expands Local Gambling Harm Response in Glasgow Glasgow City Council will receive €4.02m over the next three… The post Glasgow to Receive €4.02m to Combat Gambling Harm appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Crown reaches significant milestone in its transformative journey
Over the last six months, Crown has facilitated 103,148 proactive guest interactions through its Crown Melbourne PlaySafe Crown Melbourne has provided an update on the transformation progress underway across the property as part of the Melbourne Transformation Plan (MTP), with the fourth Public Status Report reflectin…
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Catena Media posts flat Q2 revenue as adjusted EBITDA falls 11%
The Malta-based affiliate group is redirecting capital into a publisher-advertiser marketplace it plans to launch commercially in the… The post Catena Media posts flat Q2 revenue as adjusted EBITDA falls 11% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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evoke Reports Flat H1 Revenue Amid UK Duty Increases
evoke reported flat first-half revenue of £887.5 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, while adjusted EBITDA declined 10% year-on-year... Read More...
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Catena Media Reports Mixed H1 as Q2 Earnings Decline
Catena Media reported flat second-quarter revenue and lower earnings as continued volatility in organic search affected performance, while first-half revenue and profitability... Read More...
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Mindway AI and GamScore Partner to Advance Player Protection and Financial Wellbeing
GamScore and Mindway AI have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing safer gambling frameworks across the global iGaming sector. The collaboration combines... Read More...
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Catena Media informa de un primer semestre mixto a medida que las ganancias del segundo trimestre disminuyen
Catena Media reportó ingresos estables en el segundo trimestre y ganancias más bajas, ya que la continua volatilidad en las búsquedas orgánicas... Leer más... La entrada Catena Media informa de un primer semestre mixto a medida que las ganancias del segundo trimestre disminuyen se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Galaxy Entertainment 2Q26 EBITDA falls 5% amid World Cup impact
Galaxy Entertainment’s 2Q26 adjusted EBITDA fell 5% as the World Cup weighed on gaming demand, though August momentum improved. The post Galaxy Entertainment 2Q26 EBITDA falls 5% amid World Cup impact first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Galaxy revenues steady at US$1.53 billion in 2Q26 despite negative impact of World Cup and ongoing StarWorld renovation
Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported gross gaming revenue of HK$12.0 billion (US$1.53 billion) in 2Q26, flat year-on-year but down […]
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Special report: Mobile takes centre stage as igaming players change the way they play
Focus Gaming News examines how mobile became the dominant force in the igaming industry. Special report.- The debate over whether the smartphone is king of online gambling is now settled. The smartphone has become the main access point for millions of players, while desktop remains relevant for specific profiles or lo…
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