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Asia Gaming eBrief: PhilWeb B2B growth drives 96% revenue rise and 2Q26 profit
PhilWeb has found a second engine, and it is accelerating quickly. The Philippine gaming technology provider nearly doubled second-quarter revenue to $5.76 million and swung to a $769,000 profit, as its new digital gaming solutions business generated 57 percent of group revenue. The segment’s rapid expansion helped of…
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Gambling Problems in Students Link to Mental Health Concerns
A study in Mississippi has found that students with gambling problems at the state’s publicly funded universities are often dealing with mental health issues as well. The findings add to growing research on how gambling problems affect young adults, especially college students. Survey Findings in Mississippi The surve…
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PhilWeb Reports Positive Net Income in 2Q26 as Digital Gaming Revenue Nearly Doubles
PhilWeb Corporation registered a profit during the second quarter of 2026 amid almost double sales, driven by the strong growth in its B2B online gaming activities. The Philippine-listed gaming technology company reported net income of PHP47.0 million, or $769,000, compared with a net loss of PHP16.3 million, or $266,…
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PhilWeb revenue almost doubles year-on-year to US$5.8 million in 2Q26 as online platform business grows
Philippines gaming technology firm PhilWeb Corp has reported net income of Php47 million (US$767,000) in the three months to 30 […]
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Nevada Council On Problem Gambling Cuts Ties With NCPG Over Kalshi Deal
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is formally cutting ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new relationship with Kalshi, according to the Nevada Current. The NCPG... The post Nevada Council On Problem Gambling Cuts Ties With NCPG Over Kalshi Deal appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Century Casinos reports stronger Q2 results
The company saw increased second-quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR. US.- Century Casinos reported a 1 per cent increase in net operating revenue to $152 m for the second quarter of 2026, with growth in its US West and Midwest operations helping offset weaker results in Poland. Earnings from operations rose 4 per ce…
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Glasgow City Council receives £3.44m in funding for gambling programmes
The funding from the British Gambling Levy is intended to expand The Glasgow Project. UK.- Glasgow City Council has been awarded £3.44m over the next three years to strengthen its programmes addressing gambling-related harm. According to GlasgowLive, the funding will come from the new British Gambling Levy and will be…
Read summary →Catena Media H1 recovery hit by SEO headwinds
Catena Media cites softer-than-anticipated trading results, due to short-term SEO volatilities impacting the visibility of its predominant US media assets. The Stockholm-listed iGaming media group saw Q2 revenue remain broadly flat at €9.5m, combined with a 46% decline in EBITDA to €1.2m (Q2 2025: €2.2m). Leadership c…
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Brazil eyes Pix cross-border expansion amid US tariff row
Brazil’s central bank signals a firmer push to link Pix with foreign payment systems, weeks after the US cited it to justify 25% tariffs Brazil’s central bank said on Monday it is assessing links between Pix and similar instant-payment platforms abroad, a firmer signal of cross-border ambitions for a system the US has…
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Illinois: Hollywood Casino Aurora revenue nearly doubles in first full month at new complex
From 9th to 3rd in state revenue rankings
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Endorphina secures Slovenian certification, expanding reach to 58 jurisdictions
Expansion milestone
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Tabcorp announces deal to acquire BetMakers for $189 million
Targets wagering technology upgrades
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SiGMA names RedCore main sponsor of 2026 World Summit in Rome
November 2 to 5
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DAZN Bet expands into Ontario and Alberta with Altenar’s sportsbook
North American expansion
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PhilWeb 2Q26 revenue jumps 96% YoY, swings to $769,000 profit
PhilWeb swung to a $769,000 profit in 2Q26 as revenue jumped 96 percent, driven by growth in its digital gaming solutions business. The post PhilWeb 2Q26 revenue jumps 96% YoY, swings to $769,000 profit first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Albanese Moves Toward Tighter Gambling Rules as Senate Deal Takes Shape
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is moving toward tougher gambling restrictions after talks with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, with a potential Senate deal now focused on betting inducements and new limits on gambling advertising. The negotiations in Canberra followed revelations that some high-value gambl…
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Italian iGaming digital agency FAMACS expands internationally across more than 20 countries
iGaming marketing
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UPI to add fees to support sustainability and expansion plans
India Ministry of Finance clarifies who would be affected by proposed changes to UPI’s zero-fee model. India Ministry of Finance has said reports claiming it will charge ordinary users of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) are incorrect. In an update on 8 August, the ministry said that consumers will continue to pay…
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Tabcorp’s BetMakers acquisition credit neutral, AUSTRAC probe remains key risk: Fitch
Fitch says Tabcorp’s BetMakers acquisition is credit neutral, while the AUSTRAC investigation remains its main near-term risk. The post Tabcorp’s BetMakers acquisition credit neutral, AUSTRAC probe remains key risk: Fitch first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Galaxy Gaming ‘never been better positioned’ despite Evo termination
Galaxy Gaming's CEO talked up the company's prospects following its Q2 earnings, despite failing to get its acquisition by Evolution over the line The post Galaxy Gaming ‘never been better positioned’ despite Evo termination appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Betclic and Aviator Studio announce strategic partnership
Betclic’s players gain access to Aviator, one of the industry’s best-known titles Aviator Studio, the creator of the Aviator crash game, is proud to announce a new partnership with Betclic, one of Europe’s leading online sports betting and gaming operators. The collaboration marks another significant milestone in Avia…
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Galaxy Gaming up eight per cent as recurring revenue hit a new record
The company’s digital segment grew 11 per cent year over year and 23 per cent from the second quarter of 2024 Galaxy Gaming saw its revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026, increase to $7.9m compared to $7.5m in the year-ago quarter, an increase of five per cent driven by organic growth. Perpetual license […]
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Stakelogic goes live with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands via Relax Gaming
The deal, routed via Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform, adds Lucky7Casino to a run of Dutch operator signings that… The post Stakelogic goes live with Lucky7Casino in the Netherlands via Relax Gaming appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Zitro expands digital footprint in Colombia with Betano
The partnership marks the first step in a broader push across Latin America planned for 2026 Zitro Digital, the online division of Zitro, has launched its full portfolio of slot games and video bingo content on Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s Colombian platform. The move strengthens the company’s position in Colombia and expa…
Read summary →Betclic Expands Portfolio With Aviator
Partnership Brings Aviator To Betclic On Tuesday, 11 August 2026, Aviator Studio, the creator of the Aviator crash game, announced… The post Betclic Expands Portfolio With Aviator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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ENJOY grows its footprint in Italy with Planetwin365 partnership
The integration follows a series of commercial milestones for ENJOY in Italy and reflects the company's continued investment in the country, strengthening its portfolio's distribution while building long-term momentum through strategic partnerships. The post ENJOY grows its footprint in Italy with Planetwin365 partner…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Philippines 2Q26 gaming GGR falls 20% YoY to $1.43B
What goes up can also come down fast, and Philippine e-gaming has proved no exception. The country’s second-quarter GGR fell 20.3 percent to $1.43 billion, with PAGCOR pointing to weaker electronic gaming, inflation and renewed Middle East tensions. E-gaming still contributed $648 million, but the slowdown was already…
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Asia Pioneer Flags Nearly 90-Fold Profit Surge In 1H26 On Stronger Gaming Equipment Demand
A profit alert has been issued by Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd, an electronic gaming equipment supplier based in Macau and traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange, regarding the six-month financial period ending June 30, 2026. This company is expecting its profit and total comprehensive income to have increa…
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Shin Hwa World expecting up to 75% reduction in net loss in 1H26, largely on more integrated resort revenue
Shin Hwa World Ltd, the parent company of Korean integrated resort Jeju Shin Hwa, says it expects to report a […]
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Sega Sammy Sees Increased Q1 Revenue Amid Expansion in Gaming Unit Following Acquisitions
Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. recorded net sales of approximately JPY95.03 billion ($599.9 million) for the three months to June 30, increasing by 17.3% year on year. The company is the holding company of Sega Sammy Creation Inc., which supplies gaming equipment, and Paradise City casino resort in South Korea. The net prof…
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New York sportsbooks generate $214.4m in July revenue
July’s handle was down 16.7 per cent month-on-month. U.S.- New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $214.4m in gross gaming revenue during July, according to figures from the New York Gaming Commission. Operators took $1.88bn in bets, resulting in an 11.4 per cent hold. The July results marked a significant chang…
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Stake holds new Drake Kick stream with $1 million giveaway
Part of anniversary celebrations
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Century Casinos revenue rises 1% in Q2 as North American growth offsets Poland declines
“Poland spoiled the party a bit”
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Australian PM Agrees with Opposition on Stricter Limits on Gambling
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to pressure and agreed to limit gambling inducements as part of a deal between his Labor Party and the Opposition. Prime Minister Arrives at Consensus With Opposition Leader The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader, Angus Taylor, met in Canberra on Monday to negotia…
Read summary →SPRIBE se suma como Premium Sponsor de AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026
La compañía llevará sus soluciones de Crash Games al encuentro, que reunirá a unos 600 profesionales de la industria iGaming en noviembre. SPRIBE se incorporó como Premium Sponsor de AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026, consolidando su participación en uno de los encuentros enfocados en afiliados, operadores y proveedores …
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Former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe’s Exit Deal Is Worth Tens of Millions
Amy Howe, the former FanDuel CEO, left the company in May after being at its helm for five years. However, she would receive much more from her exit deal than previously reported, as she walks away from the company with a potential $21.2 million package. New Data Shows Howe’s Exit Package Could Be Over $21 […]
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Playson nombra a Denys Koshel como VP of Commercial Partnerships
El nuevo cargo busca fortalecer la gestión de clientes, la coordinación comercial y la colaboración entre mercados. Playson ha nombrado a Denys Koshel como su primer VP of Commercial Partnerships, en un nuevo cargo creado para unificar la gestión de cuentas y el liderazgo de mercados emergentes. Koshel cuenta con casi…
Read summary →Kalshi Relationship Surfaces Concerns About NCPG’s Legitimacy
The National Council on Problem Gambling defends its Kalshi partnership by calling prediction markets the ‘latest evolution of gambling-like platforms.’ Almost three months after the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced Kalshi as the first member of its new Financial Services & Trading vertical, quest…
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Liverpool nears £1.4bn deal with Bezos-backed consortium
Liverpool could be the latest Premier League club to attract high-profile investors to its ownership structure. Talks over a potential Liverpool investment have progressed, with Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos part of a consortium close to acquiring around one-third of the club. Multiple reports published today (10 August) …
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NIGC enters seventh month without permanent chair
The prolonged vacancy has fuelled speculation over whether political considerations are contributing to the delay. U.S.- The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has entered its seventh month without a chairperson. Sharon Avery, who had been serving as acting chair, left the position in January after her term expi…
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SPRIBE secures premium sponsorship for AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026
Yeva Avagyan, Head of Commercial at AffPapa, commented: “We’re happy to have SPRIBE joining the AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 as a Premium Sponsor. SPRIBE has built a strong name in the iGaming space, and we’re looking forward to having the team with us in Cancun.” The post SPRIBE secures premium sponsorship for AffP…
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Stake announces $1M giveaway in upcoming Drake kick livestream
Stake has announced that global brand ambassador Drake will return to Kick on 8 August for a livestream featuring more than $1 million in giveaways as part of the operator’s ongoing anniversary celebrations. The post Stake announces $1M giveaway in upcoming Drake kick livestream first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AG…
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Tabcorp Moves to Buy BetMakers in A$283m Deal
Tabcorp has confirmed plans to acquire BetMakers Technology Group in a deal worth about A$283 million, marking one of its biggest steps yet in modernising its wagering technology. The agreement, announced today, will see Tabcorp purchase all issued shares in BetMakers at $0.24 per share. The company said the move will…
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Stake Announces New Drake Kick Stream with $1 Million Giveaway
Operator confirms latest livestream via social media as anniversary celebrations continue with one of its biggest community promotions to date. Stake has announced via its official social media channels that global brand ambassador Drake will return to Kick on 8 August for a new livestream featuring more than $1 milli…
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Shin Hwa World expects 1H26 net loss to shrink by up to 75%
Shin Hwa World expects its first-half net loss to narrow by 60–75 percent as resort revenue and property values improve. The post Shin Hwa World expects 1H26 net loss to shrink by up to 75% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Tabcorp Sets Out to Acquire BetMakers in $190M Deal
Australian gaming giant Tabcorp Holdings has set out to acquire BetMakers Technology Group, a business that delivers cutting-edge technology to optimize betting, trading, and racing operations. Tabcorp has been eyeing this acquisition for a while, with talks starting in 2025. Existing Shareholders Will Get to Turn a P…
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Gaming Stocks Update: Corsair Soared After Q2 Earnings While Playtika Slumps
Quarterly earnings grabbed much of the attention for gaming investors last week amid a flurry of reports. It was an overall disappointing week, though, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a basket of gaming companies, closed in the red, even as the S&P 500 Index rose 3.6% and had its […] T…
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Playson promotes Denys Koshel to VP of Commercial Partnerships
Playson has announced the appointment of Denys Koshel as its first VP of Commercial Partnerships, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering stronger, more unified commercial support for its global operator network. The post Playson promotes Denys Koshel to VP of Commercial Partnerships first appeared on Asia …
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ReferOn has been shortlisted at the SBC Awards 2026
ReferOn has been officially shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026. For the past three years, ReferOn has focused on making affiliate management easier for operators. The platform brings reporting, partner performance, and everyday workflows into one place, helping teams cut…
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Full House Resorts posts revenue growth of 5.6% in Q2 as American Place and Chamonix gain
Quarterly losses narrow to $8.7 million
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FeedConstruct enlisted to boost World Baseball’s visibility
FeedConstruct has penned its first sporting deal outside the realms of football and basketball for some time. The company has been securing partnerships with football and basketball federations left and right in 2026, with the ink still drying on contracts in Europe, South America and Asia. Its latest partnership is i…
Read summary →DraftKings Q2 Profitability Falls but Predictions Growth Outpaces Expectations
Despite a significant dip in second-quarter profitability, DraftKings’ prediction market volume has climbed nearly fivefold since April, with management expecting customer growth to accelerate further during the NFL season. Profits at DraftKings fell sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as unfavorable sports results …
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Bally’s Chicago Expansion Faces Sudden Setback
Bally’s highly anticipated casino project has hit a major roadblock as the company recently slowed down construction on critical elements of its $1.7 billion casino development. The decision effectively freezes much of the work on the planned River West casino complex. While the core casino is still expected to open i…
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Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers in $267 million deal
The entertainment company almost acquired BetMakers late last year but talks did not advance past the "informal" discussion stages.
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DSTGAMING named Gold Sponsor of G&M Events Brazil 2026
DSTGAMING will support G&M Events Brazil as a Gold Sponsor on August 13 in São Paulo, strengthening its engagement with the LatAm gaming market. Press release.- DSTGAMING has been confirmed as a Gold Sponsor of G&M Events Brazil, taking place on August 13, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. The sponsorship marks another step …
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Revolut secures full French banking licence from ECB
France’s ACPR and the ECB approved Revolut Bank S.A., giving the fintech a second EU banking hub as it expands across Western Europe Revolut has received a full banking licence for its French subsidiary, Revolut Bank S.A. (RBSA), the fintech said on Monday. The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) a…
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Playson appoints Denys Koshel as VP of Commercial Partnerships
10th August 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has appointed Denys Koshel as its first VP of Commercial Partnerships, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering stronger, more unified commercial support for its global operator network. The newly created role brings Playson’s accou…
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Philippines 2Q26 gaming GGR falls 20% to $1.43B on e-gaming weakness
Philippine gaming GGR fell 20.3 percent year-on-year to $1.43 billion in 2Q26, mainly due to weaker electronic gaming revenue. The post Philippines 2Q26 gaming GGR falls 20% to $1.43B on e-gaming weakness first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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