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Banijay Gaming To Acquire JOA
Deal Adds French Casino Network Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire Groupe JOA’s casino network through a put option with funds… The post Banijay Gaming To Acquire JOA appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Superbet secures flagship Greek basketball deal with Olympiacos
Romania-based operator Superbet has teamed up with Greek basketball giant Olympiacos BC in a major deal spanning through 2032. Coming off a season that secured both the Euroleague Basketball cup and the Greek Championship title, it is safe to say that Olympiacos is currently at the top of Greek and European club baske…
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Gaming Stocks’ Outlook: After a Tough First Half, Markets Look Forward to Q2 Earnings
Gaming stocks had a tough first half, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a basket of gaming companies, underperformed the S&P 500 Index. Despite last week’s 3.5% gains, BETZ is down over 9% for the year. Robinhood and Genius Sports were among the major gainers last week, while Rank Group …
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Michael Jordan to Make Historic European Speaking Debut at SBC Summit 2026
Star Power Expands the Conference Stage SBC Summit 2026 will open with a keynote session featuring Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and… The post Michael Jordan to Make Historic European Speaking Debut at SBC Summit 2026 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Nairobi Financial Centre Certifies 15 New Fintechs to Boost Investment in Kenya.
The Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new Fintech firms. It is expected to mobilise more than $200 million, equivalent to roughly Sh26 billion, in fresh investments. The firms span digital finance, artificial intelligence, healthcare, investment management, climate finance, carbon markets and capital…
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Swintt secure new Greek market partnership with Kaizen Gaming
Swintt, the in-demand software developer celebrated for its engaging mix of creative themes and exciting bonus mechanics, has announced that a range of Elysium Studios’ content is already live on Stoiximan.gr following a deal with site owners, Kaizen Gaming. Headquartered in Athens and with a further office in Thessal…
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Southampton is latest Midnite target in operator’s Championship takeover
Midnite has continued its spending spree in the Sky Bet EFL Championship, this time locking down a deal to become Southampton FC’s official training kit partner. The London-based operator first partnered with The Saints last season, funding luxury away travel through the Midnite Express, commissioning a commemorative …
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EveryMatrix agrees Betcenter Belgium omnichannel partnership
Monday, July 6th, 2026– EveryMatrix will power Betcenter’s sports platform in Belgium via omnichannel delivery, adding another tier-1 European brand to its extensive range of key customers. EveryMatrix will migrate Betcenter’s customer activities and operations replacing an in-house legacy platform with its full tech …
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Banijay Gaming to acquire JOA in French casino expansion
Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire France's JOA for an undisclosed amount from funds managed by Blackstone and Kings Park Capital. The post Banijay Gaming to acquire JOA in French casino expansion appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Choctaw Casino Pocola Announces Plans for $140M Expansion
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is investing $140 million in the expansion and modernization of its Choctaw Casino & Resort in Pocola, a significant investment for the tribe. The project is expected to boost the resort’s capacity and overall guest experience significantly and increase its contribution to the regional e…
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Financial struggles see’s Volkswagen plan to sell Bayern Munich stake
Volkswagen Group, the company behind Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche, is reportedly looking to offload its shares in Bayern Munich and another German football club due to current economic conditions. FC Bayern Munich minority shareholder is considering selling its stake in the German football club, according to multiple …
Read summary →Banijay Gaming acquires JOA casinos to bolster French appeal
Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire the casino network of Groupe JOA, in a move that will expand its position in its home-market of France. The transaction, agreed through a put option with funds managed by Blackstone and Kings Park Capital, will see Banijay Gaming add JOA’s network of 33 casinos to its portfolio. De…
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Midnite to continue as the Official Training Kit partner and back-of-shirt sponsor for Southampton
Building on this continued partnership, Midnite is launching a new season-long fan initiative, called ‘2UP’ Midnite will remain the Official Training Kit partner of Southampton FC for a second consecutive season. Since partnering with Southampton for the 2025/26 campaign, Midnite delivered a number of initiatives desi…
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Juroszek family calls for DigiPlus share repurchases at ‘absurd’ valuation
The Juroszek family has called on DigiPlus to action widescale share repurchases due to the Philippine B2C operator’s oddly low valuation. The post Juroszek family calls for DigiPlus share repurchases at ‘absurd’ valuation appeared first on NEXT.io.
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EveryMatrix agrees Betcenter Belgium omnichaelpartnership
EveryMatrix will power Betcenter’s sports platform in Belgium via omnichannel delivery EveryMatrix will migrate Betcenter’s customer activities and operations replacing an in-house legacy platform with its full tech stack via omnichannel delivery covering both the brand’s current retail and online sportsbook offering.…
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Partouche up 2.6 per cent in first half of year
Casinos in Divonne, La Tour-de-Salvagny and Annemasse were up €1.8m Groupe Partouche reported strong business momentum during its half-year, November 2025 to April 2026, with Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) rising by 2.6 per cent to €371.1m and turnover increasing by three per cent to €240.4m. The casino sector’s current o…
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BOYLE Sports CEO on retail empire expansion as firm opens 400th shop at Galway Racecourse
BOYLE Sports will continue investing heavily in retail betting despite growing pessimism surrounding the sector, with Chief Executive Officer Vlad Kaltenieks insisting betting shops remain central to the operator’s strategy. Speaking following the opening of the company’s 400th betting shop at Galway Racecourse, Kalte…
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Market Crossroads Report – Can Mexico keep pace with the region’s benchmarks?
Analysing Mexico’s betting and iGaming market at a defining moment, BETBY’s report combines market data, player research and insights from leading industry figures including Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, Executive President of AIEJA; Evert Montero Cárdenas, President of Fecoljuegos and FIJA; Ed Birkin, Managing Dire…
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Why Entain Is Walking Away From Poland and Croatia Despite Owning Two Market Leaders
Entain is selling down one of the strongest parts of its European business, and the numbers alone do not explain why. The gambling group has agreed to hand control of its Central and Eastern European joint venture to Czech investment firm EMMA Capital in a deal that marks the beginning of a full withdrawal from […] Th…
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Michigan Gaming Board Cuts Ties With NCPG Over $2M Kalshi Partnership
Michigan Gaming Control Board Withdraws From NCPG Over Kalshi Partnership The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said its departure from… The post Michigan Gaming Board Cuts Ties With NCPG Over $2M Kalshi Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Vodacom Group Completes Strategic 55% Acquisition of Kenya’s Safaricom PLC
Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone), through its African subsidiary Vodacom Group Ltd (Vodacom), has officially acquired an additional 15% stake in Safaricom PLC from the Government of Kenya (GoK), effective 30 June 2026. This marks a significant shift in the ownership and control of East Africa’s largest telecommunications…
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Australian pension fund sells 15M SkyCity shares, cuts stake below 7%
AustralianSuper has reduced its substantial holding in SkyCity Entertainment Group to 6.95 percent after selling more than 15 million shares in the New Zealand casino operator over a two-week period. […] The post Australian pension fund sells 15M SkyCity shares, cuts stake below 7% first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…
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MGCB withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi partnership
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has officially exited the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in an effort to protest against the council’s new partnership with prediction market operator Kalshi. The prediction platform first entered the council in May 2026 as a platinum member, allocating $2 million …
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Southampton Renews Midnite Partnership for 2026/27
Southampton FC and Midnite have renewed their partnership for the 2026/27 season, with the operator continuing as the club’s Official Training Kit... Read More...
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Kerma Games Enters the Crypto Casino Space Through Partnership with Dustbit
Kerma Games, the premium casino game provider behind entertainment-driven gaming experiences and celebrity IP collaborations, has announced a new partnership with Dustbit,... Read More...
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10bet Agrees Ellis Park Stadium Naming Rights Deal
10bet has entered a five-year naming rights agreement with Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under the partnership, the venue will... Read More...
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Stake extends partnership with Everton FC
Betting and gaming operator Stake has renewed its partnership with the English Premier League club Everton FC, amending its previous agreement to move the front-of-shirt branding to the players’ shirt sleeves. Previously, Stake was Everton’s main partner for the last 4 years; now, as the club’s Official Sleeve Partner…
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Juroszek-linked investors urge DigiPlus to prioritize buyback over land-based investments
Juroszek-linked investor urges DigiPlus to launch a major buyback, arguing its $325 million cash pile is better used than new land-based spend The post Juroszek-linked investors urge DigiPlus to prioritize buyback over land-based investments first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Soft2Bet bolsters leadership with Ryan Collinge as EVP
Soft2Bet has announced the appointment of Ryan Collinge as Executive Vice President of Group Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, bringing over two decades of commercial, product, and operational expertise in both retail and online gaming to its senior leadership team. The post Soft2Bet bolsters leadership w…
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InOut Games expands reach in new emerging markets via QTech Games
QTech Games’ aggressive content pipeline expansion gains further traction through its latest deal with standout developer InOut Games. The post InOut Games expands reach in new emerging markets via QTech Games first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Moody’s Sees Asia Gaming GGR Rising 5% to 6% Over 18 Months
Moody’s Ratings expects gaming revenue across Asia to rise by around 5% to 6% over the next 12 to 18 months, although it says the pace will differ from market to market. In a sector report released on Tuesday, the ratings agency said the outlook will depend in part on how sensitive each market’s core […] The post Mood…
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Sites de apostas usam “textos-foguete” e promoções para reter jogadores
Reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo revela as estratégia de marketing digital para usuários e clientes fiéis com ofertas restritas e algoritmos para fidelizar e reter apostadores The post Sites de apostas usam “textos-foguete” e promoções para reter jogadores appeared first on BNLData.
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Em meio à Copa, decreto das bets desafia bancos a bloquear contas suspeitas em 24 horas
Regulamentação desafia setor durante a Copa do Mundo, quando há aumento considerável de transações digitais e apostas nestes tipos de sites The post Em meio à Copa, decreto das bets desafia bancos a bloquear contas suspeitas em 24 horas appeared first on BNLData.
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Here’s All the Big Changes & Topics from this Year’s TDA Summit XII
Matt Savage shares all the big topics of discussion from the TDA Summit XII.
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OHID warns levy-funded charities against attending industry events
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has warned recipients of statutory levy funding that they should abstain from industry-funded events. The post OHID warns levy-funded charities against attending industry events appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →England fan tickets relisted at up to £26k as FIFA profits
ESTC members’ Azteca allocation for Monday’s Mexico last-16 is being resold on FIFA’s own portal at up to 57 times face value – with FIFA profiting Tickets bought by England supporters for Monday’s World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico have reappeared on FIFA’s official resale portal at up to £26,220 – 57 times face va…
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St8 extends Octoplay partnership into Ontario and the UK
St8 will make Octoplay’s full portfolio of casino games available to operators in both jurisdictions Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has expanded its partnership with Octoplay into Ontario and the UK, further strengthening its premium content offering across two of the industry’s most …
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British Grand Prix 2026 And Homegrown F1 Title Fight Hotting-up
Hoping to boost a hitherto flatline summer of disappointing sporting results, comes this Sunday’s F1 British Grand Prix. Silverstone’s annual showpiece always... Read More...
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Scotland seeks applications for gambling levy funding
The funds are intended for community groups and research projects delivering early intervention and support services. Scotland.- Grassroots organisations in Scotland are being invited to apply for a share of a new £375,000 funding pot for gambling research in the country. There will be a focus on seeking support proje…
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Las Vegas airport reports passenger number drop in May
Harry Reid International Airport has reported that 4.57 million passengers passed through in May. US.- Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport has reported 4.57 million passengers passing through in May. That’s a drop of 8.4 per cent year-over-year. Domestic travel accounted for 4.2 million passengers, a decrease …
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AFA suma a Winna como nuevo sponsor regional de las Selecciones Nacionales
En el marco de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, la Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) anunció de manera oficial la incorporación de Winna como nuevo sponsor regional de […]
Read summary →Everton Moves Stake to Shirt Sleeve as Premier League Gambling Ban Nears
As the Premier League’s front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship ban approaches, clubs are increasingly turning to sleeves, training kits, and other commercial assets to maintain betting partnerships. Everton FC has renewed its partnerships with offshore gambling operator Stake, but the brand’s logo will move from the fron…
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BOYLE Sports partners with Amazon Web Services to power next phase of growth
BOYLE Sports will flex its computing capacity during high-demand moments in the sporting calendar, improving operational efficiency and strengthening the customer experience BOYLE Sports has entered a strategic technology partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), moving to a flexible cloud infrastructure model to su…
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Tottenham Hotspur and Betano announce new three-year strategic partnership
Betano to become Spurs’ Official Partner marking a new chapter in the brand’s long-term investment in football internationally Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Kaizen Gaming, owner of the premium online sports betting and gaming brand Betano, have announced a new three-year strategic partnership. As part of the agr…
Read summary →Michigan Gaming Control Board Withdraws From NCPG Over Kalshi Partnership
The regulator said the National Council on Problem Gambling’s partnership with Kalshi conflicts with its mission to protect consumers and support responsible gaming. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has withdrawn its membership from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The regulator cited the organ…
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KSA tightens rules on online gambling deposit means testing
The means test is intended to ensure players do not gamble beyond their financial capacity.
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Midnite strengthens UK Football presence with key sponsorships for Middlesbrough and Sheffield United
Midnite has expanded its EFL Championship footprint, announcing a new principal partnership with Middlesbrough FC alongside the renewal of its front-of-shirt deal with Sheffield United FC. The post Midnite strengthens UK Football presence with key sponsorships for Middlesbrough and Sheffield United first appeared on A…
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Brazil gaming revenue hits BRL6 billion in H1
The Federal Revenue Service reported that Brazilian iGaming generated an 86% increase on the amount that went into public coffers during the same period last year.
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QTech Games expands emerging market reach through XUP Studio partnership
QTech Games continues to expand its premium gaming portfolio, announcing a strategic partnership with XUP Studio, a rising developer specializing in crash and fast-paced game mechanics. The post QTech Games expands emerging market reach through XUP Studio partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gam…
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Imagine Live unlocks a new chapter of global expansion with Alea alliance
Imagine Live has taken another significant step in its international growth journey after entering into a strategic partnership with Alea. The post Imagine Live unlocks a new chapter of global expansion with Alea alliance appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Bets ilegais no Brasil custam menos de R$ 1 mil para montar e proliferam
Reportagem da Agência Pública revela que sites piratas de apostas clonam jogos e manipulam resultados, dificultando fiscalização do governo The post Bets ilegais no Brasil custam menos de R$ 1 mil para montar e proliferam appeared first on BNLData.
Read summary →Croatia Raises Gambling Funds For Programmes
Higher Allocation For Social Programmes Croatia will direct €214m from gambling revenue to social programmes this year. Chief State Treasurer… The post Croatia Raises Gambling Funds For Programmes appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Kalshi criticized for gifting Donald Trump Jr $300K in shares
Prediction market platform Kalshi has been facing criticism after it was revealed that the company gifted Donald Trump Jr. $300,000 in shares following Trump Jr.’s appointment as a strategic adviser in 2025. According to reports, President Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., didn’t invest any personal capital to get…
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Betano and Tottenham Hotspur launch new sponsorship deal
Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano has announced that it has signed a 3-year sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur and is set to become the club’s Official Betting Partner. Initially, Betano will serve as the Official Partner of the club’s Men’s First Team, after which it will sponsor the team in Europe and Latin America, w…
Read summary →TaDa Gaming brings fast fortune to Brazil with Fortune Coins Unlimited Fortune
Unlimited Fortune expands Hit the Cash gameplay with fast coin rewards and bonus progression. Press release.- Fast-paced coin action meets expanding bonus gameplay in Fortune Coins Unlimited Fortune, the latest addition to award-winning TaDa Gaming‘s popular Hit the Cash series, launched in Brazil on July 2. Building …
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S&P Global Sees Macro Pressures On Asia-Pacific Gaming
Asia-Pacific gaming is likely to face moderate demand over the next 12 months as fuel prices, higher operating costs, and regional geopolitical tensions weigh on the sector, according to S&P Global. In its third-quarter roundup of industrial sectors in the region, the credit specialist said the market would be dealing…
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Ainsworth lifts 1H26 profit guidance after $2.7 million tariff refund
Ainsworth raises 1H26 profit and cash flow guidance after receiving a $2.7 million refund of US tariffs paid under IEEPA. The post Ainsworth lifts 1H26 profit guidance after $2.7 million tariff refund first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Grand Korea Leisure books 8.2% increase in 1H26 casino revenue to US$148 million
Korea’s state-linked foreigner-only casino operator, Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), reported total casino revenue of KRW227.2 billion (US$148 million) in the […]
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PrizePicks signs partnership with Atlanta Hawks
The company will serve as a Proud Partner, receiving brand integration across broadcasts, in-arena signage, and digital platforms. US.- PrizePicks has announced a new deal with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. The company will be billed as a “Proud Partner“, receiving brand integration across in-arena signage a…
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