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ELA Games sees strong growth in Greece with localized content
ELA Games has continued to grow in the Greek iGaming market, with its focus on localized content and player preferences delivering strong results. Over the last two quarters, the studio recorded an 86.30% increase in active users, a 77.20% rise in turnover, and a 201.90% increase in total bets, while also expanding it…
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Croatia to increase gambling revenues for social programmes
The share of Croatian gambling revenue directed to public interest initiatives will almost double this year. Croatia.- Chief State Treasurer Danijela Stepić has confirmed that her office has been authorised to distribute €214m in funds from gambling revenue to social programmes this year. That’s a rise from roughly €1…
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Tottenham Hotspur Mints Partnership with Betano
Tottenham Hotspur FC, a professional soccer club based in Tottenham, North London, England, has unveiled a new partnership with Kaizen Gaming. Under the agreement, Kaizen’s popular Betano brand will serve as the official partner of the club’s top team. Betano Becomes the Spurs’ Official Partner In its announcement, th…
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Betano scores sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed that Betano will feature on the club’s training tops next season under a new sponsorship deal. The post Betano scores sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Tottenham add Betano after Aston Villa sponsorship ends
Tottenham’s Premier League raid goes beyond the pitch as the club agrees a deal with Betano, Aston Villa’s former sponsor Tottenham Hotspur have added another piece to their 2026/27 rebuild, signing a new partnership with Kaizen Gaming that puts Betano on the club’s training wear. Betano will soon become a familiar be…
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Sports partnerships as a gateway to greater fan experiences: The 1xBet approach
Sports have long ceased to exist solely within the confines of a match. Fans follow teams on social media, discuss news between fixtures, watch behind-the-scenes content, and expect a deeper connection with clubs than a single broadcast can provide. The post Sports partnerships as a gateway to greater fan experiences:…
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BETBY Report Reviews Mexico Market
Mexico Faces Market Turning Point BETBY, the Tier 1 B2B sportsbook supplier, has released a new report titled “Mexico at a Crossroads:… The post BETBY Report Reviews Mexico Market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Mexico at a crossroads: BETBY report asks whether LatAm’s second-largest gambling market can keep pace with the region’s benchmarks
BETBY has published a new industry report analysing Mexico’s betting and igaming market, examining player behaviour, regulatory pressures, and its competitiveness within the LatAm region. Press release.- BETBY, the Tier 1 B2B sportsbook supplier, has published a new industry report titled “Mexico at a Crossroads: A Ma…
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Brasileiros que apostam em bets triplicam durante Copa do Mundo
Reportagem da Folha de S.Paulo revela que levantamento da Klavi aponta que 34,8% da população realizou apostas em jogos, com valor médio por depósito atingindo R$ 272,00 The post Brasileiros que apostam em bets triplicam durante Copa do Mundo appeared first on BNLData.
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St8 extends Octoplay partnership into Ontario and the UK
Casino games aggregator and full-service technology provider St8 has expanded its partnership with Octoplay into Ontario and the… The post St8 extends Octoplay partnership into Ontario and the UK appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Everton to Go Ahead with Stake Deal Despite Regulatory Concerns
Everton FC have announced a new partnership with online gambling brand Stake. The deal has been restructured ahead of new Premier League rules which will see betting companies banned from appearing on the front of match day shirts. Stake Moves to Sleeve in Everton Deal as UK Betting Sponsorship Rules Tighten As part o…
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Polymarket and Conor McGregor sign UFC partnership deal
Conor McGregor has announced a new partnership deal with prediction market platform Polymarket ahead of his return to the UFC tournament on July 11, 2026. McGregor has officially been out of the UFC since 2021 after suffering a broken leg during his last fight. Now, he is set to come back for a fight against […]
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Tottenham Hotspur Announces Betano Partnership
Partnership Details Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a three-year partnership with Kaizen Gaming, the company behind Betano, in a deal that starts with… The post Tottenham Hotspur Announces Betano Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tottenham turns to Kaizen Gaming’s Betano for training kit sponsorship
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal for Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano to become the club’s official training wear partner in a three-year deal beginning for the 2026/27 season. Betano, a gambling operator which has become accustomed to securing marketing deals with football clubs across the globe, will also have a prese…
Read summary →Midnite renews with Sheffield United and adds Middlesbrough to Championship partner roster
Midnite is taking over the EFL Championship, with the company extending its partnership with Sheffield United and signing a new deal with Middlesbrough. The London-headquartered betting firm is now a front-of-shirt partner of three Championship clubs, having partnered with newly relegated side Wolverhampton Wanderers …
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Leon Black Faces Congressional Scrutiny as Epstein Inquiry Reaches Deep Into Gambling Finance
Leon Black, one of Wall Street’s most influential dealmakers and a figure whose investments helped shape parts of the modern gambling industry, is expected to appear before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Friday as lawmakers continue examining connections surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of a broader …
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From contacts to partnerships: GGATE Tbilisi results for the 1x team
Press release.- Good exhibitions end with a list of new contacts. The best ones lead to new partnerships and tangible results. GGATE in Tbilisi was exactly that kind of event for the 1x team. Our VIP lounge quickly became a hub where one meeting flowed into the next, ideas evolved into discussions, and conversations w…
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Macau GGR to dip 7-9% in July, no relief expected on reinvestment costs: Seaport
Seaport forecasts Macau July GGR down 7-9% on World Cup impact, with margins staying pressured as reinvestment costs show no sign of easing. The post Macau GGR to dip 7-9% in July, no relief expected on reinvestment costs: Seaport first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Aristocrat’s Lightning Link sparks analyst’s confidence
Investor day at Aristocrat Leisure largely met Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman’s expectations. But Erman was “incrementally more confident in igaming opportunity,” according to a June 30 investor note. Erman reported that Aristocrat was continuing to garner market share, particularly in premium gaming oper…
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Binance’s Leveraged KOSPI Derivatives Are a Form of Gambling, Say Korean Critics
South Korean critics have equated the crypto exchange Binance’s move to offer leveraged derivatives with up to 50x leverage on blue-chip KOSPI stocks such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and SK Hynix with gambling. Binance has also begun offering USDT-powered products that pay traders 150% profits if the KOSPI …
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Stake Perú presenta el Watch & Play Party, una experiencia exclusiva para vivir el fútbol junto a los principales streamers del país
El Zeein, Glogloking, Fanodric, Tonino y Dafonseka serán los anfitriones de un evento que se realizará en una locación secreta. La forma de vivir el fútbol ha evolucionado. En los últimos años, las transmisiones encabezadas por streamers y creadores de contenido han revolucionado la manera en que millones de aficionad…
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Everton-Stake renewal swerves front-of-shirt sponsorship ban
English Premier League team Everton has extended to its deal with Stake, amending the agreement to avoid new rules on gambling sponsorship. The post Everton-Stake renewal swerves front-of-shirt sponsorship ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Visualize Group Acquires Gaming Testing Agency eCOGRA
Private investment firm Visualize Group has announced its acquisition of eCOGRA, a gaming testing agency and standards organization. The acquisition aligns with the former company’s ethos of investing in businesses it trusts. Visualize Doubles Down on the Gaming Testing Sector Per the announcement, Visualize will acqu…
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1xBet’s approach to sports partnerships brings fans closer
The way people follow sports has changed. Watching a match is only one part of being a fan today. Supporters keep up with teams on social media, watch exclusive videos, follow transfer news, and stay connected with their favorite clubs every day. As fan habits continue to change, sports organizations and brands are fi…
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Gaming Stocks Remain Under Pressure Amid Broader Market Sell-Off
Gaming stocks were under pressure last week, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF fell by over 3.5%, compared with the S&P 500 Index’s 1.9% decline. It was the second consecutive week in which BETZ underperformed the broad-based index, extending its year-to-date (YTD) decline to over 10%. Playtika Holdings a…
Read summary →El jefe de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos celebra la eliminación de Irán del Mundial
El secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, declaró que celebró efusivamente la eliminación de Irán, mientras que el entrenador del equipo denunció el trato recibido por el país, al considerarlo […]
Read summary →BetMGM Set to Overhaul Borgata Online With Massive Game Library Expansion
BetMGM Completes Borgata Online Relaunch in New Jersey and Pennsylvania The updated site will mirror the look and navigation of… The post BetMGM Set to Overhaul Borgata Online With Massive Game Library Expansion appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Esportes da Sorte acquires Apostou.com and expands operations in Brazil
A group is taking control of BETBR Loterias, which also operates the B1BET and BRBET platforms. Mergers are on the rise in the world's fifth-largest betting market.
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Visualize Group to Acquire eCOGRA in Gaming Compliance Expansion
The Visualize Group has agreed to acquire eCOGRA, a London‑based testing and certification provider for the global gaming industry. The deal, announced in New York and London, marks Visualize’s second major investment in the gaming compliance space following its earlier purchase of BMM Testlabs. eCOGRA will continue t…
Read summary →Donald Trump Jr. Was Gifted $300,000 Stake in Kalshi. Now Company Aims For $40 Billion Valuation
Kalshi Equity Grant and Valuation Surge Donald Trump Jr. received an equity stake in prediction market platform Kalshi valued at… The post Donald Trump Jr. Was Gifted $300,000 Stake in Kalshi. Now Company Aims For $40 Billion Valuation appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Fanatics Enters UAE Gaming Market
Momentum Licenses Transfer to New Joint Venture All of Momentum’s existing UAE commercial gaming licenses and operations will form part… The post Fanatics Enters UAE Gaming Market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sponsored PR: Rogelio Lugoni publishes new analysis on Argentina’s provincial gambling market
New report by gambling analyst and founder of argenpress.info Rogelio Lugoni argues operators must treat Argentina as multiple regulated markets rather than a single national opportunity
Read summary →Everton Replaces Stake With CMC Markets
CMC Takes Everton Shirt Front Everton has replaced Stake as its front-of-shirt sponsor with CMC Markets, a share trading and spread… The post Everton Replaces Stake With CMC Markets appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Entain’s Italy Business Emerges as Likely Next Sale After CEE Deal
Entain may not be finished reshaping its business. Only days after agreeing to sell a 20% stake in its Central and Eastern European division to EMMA Capital for £366 million, attention has shifted to another part of the gambling group’s portfolio. Analysts now believe Entain’s Italian operations could be the next asse…
Read summary →Boyle Sports Extends West Ham Deal
BOYLE Sports Keeps West Ham Deal BOYLE Sports will continue as West Ham United’s front-of-shirt sponsor after the club’s relegation… The post Boyle Sports Extends West Ham Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BLAST reports 40% revenue growth in 2025, opens New York headquarters
BLAST, the Denmark-founded competitive entertainment and esports events company, reported record growth and continued profitability in 2025 and… The post BLAST reports 40% revenue growth in 2025, opens New York headquarters appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Partnership Playbook: West Ham, NWSL, DAZN and Qatar
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you the details on some of the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. This week is led by West Ham’s decision to retain Boyle Sports as front-of-shirt sponsor following relegation and the NWSL’s introduction of new boot sponsor…
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Visualize Group agrees to acquire gaming testing firm eCOGRA
Private equity firm The Visualize Group has agreed to acquire testing, inspection and certification provider eCOGRA. The post Visualize Group agrees to acquire gaming testing firm eCOGRA appeared first on NEXT.io.
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MGM China Expands Mainland Reach with $20M Hospitality Deal
MGM China has made a big step to expand its reach outside Macau by buying a hotel management business focused on the mainland from its parent group. The firm will acquire full ownership of MGM Asia-Pacific Ltd, a company that manages branded hospitality properties in China, in a deal valued at $20 million. MGM China […
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BGC warns UK licence fee hike adds to mounting financial pressures
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned an increase in UK gambling licence fees will add to the financial burden on licensed operators. The post BGC warns UK licence fee hike adds to mounting financial pressures appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →SBC Stock Ticker: Flutter to delist from London while evoke acquired and Entain sells CEE arm
SBC News takes a look at some of the biggest moves in June for gambling PLCs in June, which saw big developments at evoke, Bally’s Intralot, Flutter Entertainment and Entain, among others. It was a relatively quiet month in terms of big share price changes for gambling PLCs, but June still saw the confirmation of […]
Read summary →Entain Italy Sale Seen Next
CEE Deal Sets Valuation Marker Entain has announced the initial sale of 20% of its CEE division to EMMA Capital.… The post Entain Italy Sale Seen Next appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Everton moves Stake to sleeve and swaps front-of-shirt bookmaker deal with financial spread betting
Everton has swapped its front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with international betting firm Stake with CMC Markets, a share trading and spread betting platform. The deal with CMC Markets has been the subject of rumours since March, and comes ahead of a self-imposed ban on front-of-shirt deals between Premier League clubs …
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Visualize Group agrees to acquire iGaming testing firm eCOGRA
The Visualize Group has agreed to acquire eCOGRA, a gaming testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) provider, from… The post Visualize Group agrees to acquire iGaming testing firm eCOGRA appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Emperor E’s revenue falls by 39% in FY26 due to closure of satellite casino at Macau hotel Grand Emperor
Hong Kong-listed Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd reported a 38.8% decline in groupwide revenue to HK$512.2 million (US$65.3 million) in the […]
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Visualize Group expands gaming compliance portfolio with eCOGRA acquisition
The Visualize Group, a private investment firm specializing in mission-critical services businesses, has agreed to acquire eCOGRA, a leading provider of testing, certification, and compliance services for the global online gaming sector. The post Visualize Group expands gaming compliance portfolio with eCOGRA acquisit…
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MGM China buys mainland China hotel management business from parent MGM Resorts in strategic expansion move
Macau concessionaire MGM China has announced the strategic acquisition of MGM Asia-Pacific Ltd – a hospitality entity that operates eight […]
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Puerto Rico mayors question distribution of gaming machine revenues
The President of the Puerto Rico Mayors Association, Jorge González Otero, has raised concerns over the legislative allocation of $4.7m in gaming machine revenues to just 10 municipalities, calling for transparency in the criteria used to distribute the funds. In a written statement, González Otero said the lack of di…
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QTech Games strengthens premium portfolio with 18Peaches partnership
The distribution via QTech Games naturally broadens 18Peaches' geographic footprint outside of its domestic marketplace, targeting emerging markets from Africa to Latin America, and creating new revenue streams. The post QTech Games strengthens premium portfolio with 18Peaches partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming…
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BOYLE Sports named West Ham sponsor in potentially biggest English front-of-shirt deal
BOYLE Sports will continue as West Ham United’s front-of-shirt sponsor following the east London side’s first relegation to the Championship since 2011. The Ireland-headquartered operator’s logo will once again feature on The Hammers’ men’s and women’s home, away and training kits, extending a deal which began last se…
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Arizona tribal gaming contributions to benefits fund rise in Q4
Contributions increased by 1.9 per cent from the same period in fiscal year 2025. US.- The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has reported that $46.2m in tribal gaming contributions went to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. That’s a 1.9 per cent increase compared to the same quarter…
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Croatia Doubles Gambling Revenue Funding for Social Programmes as Regulatory Overhaul Takes Hold
Croatia is preparing to channel more than €214 million from gambling-related revenues into social and public interest programmes next year, marking the largest distribution of its kind since the country began earmarking proceeds from games of chance for civic initiatives. The increase, confirmed by State Treasurer Dan…
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MGM China buys parent-linked mainland hospitality arm for $20M
MGM China acquires a parent-linked mainland hospitality platform for $20M, adding 8 operational hotels and 12 projects to its portfolio. The post MGM China buys parent-linked mainland hospitality arm for $20M first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wynn Macau signs marketing, staff secondment deal under $21.5M cap
Wynn Macau signed a marketing and staff secondment deal with Wynn Marketing (Portugal) under an unchanged $21.5M annual cap. The post Wynn Macau signs marketing, staff secondment deal under $21.5M cap first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Based on May Las Vegas revenue and visitation, Wall Street analyst sees sentiment increasing for casino stocks
One Wall Street analyst touted Las Vegas Strip year-to-date gaming revenue running 4.2% ahead of 2025’s pace. The Nevada Gaming Control Board Monday released a breakdown for each jurisdiction in the state. Total gaming revenue is up 3.6% for the year after a $96 million increase in May. The Strip’s games win of $397.1…
Read summary →Booming Games renews activation partnership with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July
Booming Games will have a large presence at the iconic event this week, in partnership with Hollywoodbets, offering an entertaining and interactive experience for visitors. Press release.- Booming Games today (June 30) announces it is renewing its collaboration with Hollywoodbets as activation partners ahead of the Ho…
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João Pessoa será o anfitrião da Convenção Internacional Cibelae, focada na inovação em produtos de loteria
O superintendente Francisco Petrônio de Oliveira Rolim, também destacou que este fórum, idealizado e organizado pela Cibelae em parceria com a LOTEP, coincide estrategicamente com o Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) The post João Pessoa será o anfitrião da Convenção Internacional Cibelae, focada na inovação em produtos d…
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Push Gaming expands Brazil footprint through new KTO Casino partnership
As part of its ongoing LatAm expansion strategy, Push Gaming has partnered with KTO Casino in Brazil, building on its strong growth across key regulated markets such as Buenos Aires Province, Chile, and Brazil. The post Push Gaming expands Brazil footprint through new KTO Casino partnership first appeared on Asia Gami…
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