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Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Games Global
The agreement adds Gaming Corps’ content to a platform that holds licences from the MGA, UKGC, and Alderney… The post Gaming Corps signs global distribution deal with Games Global appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers for $195M
Australian gaming company Tabcorp has confirmed that it will acquire betting technology supplier BetMakers Technology Group in a deal worth $195 million to improve the operator’s technology stack and generate new expansion opportunities. According to the agreement, Tabcorp will purchase 100% of shares in BetMakers at …
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Playson Appoints Denys Koshel as VP of Commercial Partnerships
Commercial Restructuring At Content Suppliers Playson has appointed Denys Koshel as its first Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, creating a new… The post Playson Appoints Denys Koshel as VP of Commercial Partnerships appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gaming Corps signs global distribution agreement with Games Global
Deal strengthens Games Global’s aggregation offering by adding Gaming Corps’ portfolio of innovative titles Gaming Corps has signed a global distribution agreement with Games Global, one of the iGaming industry’s leading content suppliers. The partnership marks another significant milestone in Gaming Corps’ commercial…
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Gambling stocks weekly (3–7 August): European market analysis & trends
Guidance cuts at Sportradar and Flutter drove the week’s heaviest falls, while Rank extended its recovery and Evolution… The post Gambling stocks weekly (3–7 August): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Playson Names Denys Koshel as First VP of Commercial Partnerships
10 August 2026 – Playson has appointed Denys Koshel as its first Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, creating a new leadership function focused on delivering more consistent and coordinated commercial support to its global operator network. Reporting directly to Chief Commercial Officer Ben Wood, Koshel will br…
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Century Casinos secures its best-ever revenues and EBITDA on the back of the Nugget’s growth
Start-up costs in Wroclaw hold Poland back but business is stabilising Century Casinos delivered a strong second quarter, generating revenue of $152m, a one per cent increase over Q2 of last year, with Adjusted EBITDA of $31.7m, marking a five per cent increase, both of which are all-time records for the operator. Erw…
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Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers for A$283m in wagering tech push
Tabcorp has agreed to acquire wagering technology provider BetMakers for approximately A$283m, in a deal designed to accelerate its transformation and establish a “global B2B growth engine”. Under the deal, announced over the weekend, Tabcorp will pay A$0.24 per BetMakers share, giving the business an enterprise value…
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SPRIBE joins as Premium Sponsor at AffPapa Conference Cancun
AffPapa is excited to welcome SPRIBE as the Premium Sponsor of the AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026. SPRIBE develops innovative iGaming products and casino games, focusing on current trends and the future of iGaming. Its management team brings extensive experience in iGaming software development and casino management. T…
Read summary →Tabcorp to Acquire BetMakers in About €170m Equity Deal
Wagering Technology Consolidation in Australia Tabcorp has agreed to acquire BetMakers Technology Group in a deal that values the target at… The post Tabcorp to Acquire BetMakers in About €170m Equity Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Tabcorp bids £140m to acquire BetMakers to fast-track wagering makeover
Tabcorp Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BetMakers Technology Group, in a strategic move to overhaul its wagering capacity for horseracing across Australian states and new markets. Rumours of a deal have been circling for some time. In early 2026, Australian media reported that Tabcorp had a…
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ENJOY Gaming Expands Italian Reach Through Planetwin365 Partnership
10 August 2026: ENJOY Gaming has expanded its presence in Italy’s regulated iGaming market through a new partnership with Planetwin365, part of Lottomatica Group. The agreement brings a selection of ENJOY’s casino titles to Planetwin365 players, extending the supplier’s reach to the operator’s sports-focused customer …
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Gaming Corps Expands Global Reach Through Games Global Distribution Deal
10 August 2026, Sweden: Gaming Corps, the publicly listed Swedish game development company, has signed a global distribution agreement with Games Global, expanding the availability of its casino content across regulated markets worldwide. The agreement will see Gaming Corps integrate its full portfolio into the Games …
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ReferOn Shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026
ReferOn, the next-gen affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted for Acquisition & Retention Partner of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026.... Read More...
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DraftKings Q2 2026 revenue drops to $1.44B
DraftKings has revealed a 5% year-on-year decrease in revenue for Q2 2026, reaching $1.44 billion compared to the previous year’s $1.53 billion and Wall Street expectations of $1.55 billion. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $114.6 million, representing a huge decline compared to 2025’s $300.6 million, with the company also …
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Macau’s Asia Pioneer Entertainment issues positive profit alert as gaming distribution business drives revenue growth
Macau-based gaming distributor Asia Pioneer Entertainment (APE) has issued a positive profit alert on what it says was a “90-fold” […]
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Driving gambling traffic in Poland: Royal Partners’ How-to
Alex, CBDO at Royal Partners, shares key insights on promoting gambling offers, localisation and scaling traffic in Poland. Exclusive interview.- The Polish gambling market offers a high-paying audience and continues to grow steadily. However, it needs to adapt to local payment methods, media channels, and player beha…
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Tabcorp to acquire gaming technology firm BetMakers via AU$267 million Scheme of Arrangement
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp will acquire B2B gaming technology firm BetMakers Technology Group for AU$267 million (US$189 million) by […]
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Former POGO Operators Reported To Be Moving Into Sri Lanka’s Port City
Former Philippine offshore gaming operators and their workers are reportedly relocating operations to Sri Lanka, with Colombo’s Port City Special Economic Zone emerging as a potential base for online gaming businesses targeting overseas markets. An investigation by MonetaBrief, published by Sri Lankan newspaper The Is…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Okada Manila VIP slump drags UEC IR EBITDA down 62.5%
Turning around a casino business is rarely a one-spin proposition. Universal Entertainment is targeting a return to profitability for Okada Manila in the second half, after first-half adjusted EBITDA plunged 62.5 percent amid weak VIP play, fiercer competition, and macroeconomic pressures. Its plan leans on online gam…
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UEC Pivots Okada Manila Toward Mass Market And Online Gaming After Weak 2Q
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp said its Philippines integrated resort, Okada Manila, will focus on the mass market and its new online gaming platform to improve performance after another challenging quarter. In its 2Q26 results released on Friday, UEC pointed to ongoing market challenges in the Philippines, incl…
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Sega Sammy’s gaming segment falls to 2Q26 loss even as pachinko and pachislot results boom
Japanese gaming group Sega Sammy saw its gaming segment fall to a loss in the quarter ended 30 June 2026, […]
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Philippines Posts Slowest Quarterly GDP Growth Since Pandemic In 2Q26
The Philippines recorded its slowest quarterly growth since the pandemic in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP rising by just 2.3% year-on-year. The government said the weak performance is only temporary and expects the economy to pick up in the second half of the year as spending accelerates. Growth Misses Expectat…
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Okada Manila to launch Disney-themed offerings in 4Q26
Okada Manila will launch Disney- and Pixar-themed dining, retail pop-ups and other guest experiences in the fourth quarter of 2026. The post Okada Manila to launch Disney-themed offerings in 4Q26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Universal Entertainment targets 2H26 Okada Manila profit after IR EBITDA falls 62.5%
Universal Entertainment targets a 2H26 profit at Okada Manila after IR EBITDA fell 62.5% amid VIP weakness and stronger competition. The post Universal Entertainment targets 2H26 Okada Manila profit after IR EBITDA falls 62.5% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Former POGO-linked operators reportedly shift to Sri Lanka’s Port City
Former POGO-linked online gaming operators are reportedly shifting to Sri Lanka, with Colombo Port City emerging as a potential new base. The post Former POGO-linked operators reportedly shift to Sri Lanka’s Port City first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Macau 2Q26 non-gaming spending per visitor rises 5.6%, extending first-quarter recovery
Macau’s per-capita non-gaming visitor spending rose 5.6% YoY in 2Q26, while total expenditure increased 9.8% to $2.49 billion. The post Macau 2Q26 non-gaming spending per visitor rises 5.6%, extending first-quarter recovery first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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UEC to focus on mass market and online gaming to drive recovery as Okada Manila drags down 2Q26 group performance
Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) says its Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila will focus its energies on the mass market […]
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Indonesia Suspends Welfare Aid For 1.49 Million Households Over Gambling Concerns
Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has temporarily suspended welfare assistance for 1,494,652 beneficiary households after data matching identified suspected online gambling transactions linked to their accounts. The move follows a review of information provided by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Ce…
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Philippines records slowest quarterly GDP growth since the pandemic in 2Q26
The Philippines recorded its slowest quarterly growth since the pandemic in the second quarter of this year as GDP increased […]
Read summary →Stake Announces New Drake Kick Stream with $1 Million Giveaway
Stake has announced via its official social media channels that global brand ambassador Drake will return to Kick on 8… The post Stake Announces New Drake Kick Stream with $1 Million Giveaway appeared first on iGaming Express.
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EU iGaming weekly: IG buys Underdog, Q2 results, Austria’s reform
A $1.3 billion prediction markets acquisition, six sets of second-quarter numbers pulling in opposite directions, and two European… The post EU iGaming weekly: IG buys Underdog, Q2 results, Austria’s reform appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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JCM Global Earnings Jump Due To Yen-Driven FX Gains And Strong Gaming Segment
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd, or JCM Global, posted a sharp increase in profits for the quarter ending June on the back of foreign exchange gains from the weaker yen and high demand in its gaming operations. Net earnings attributed to owners amounted to approximately JPY1.59 billion, or $10.0 million, versus JPY76 millio…
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MGM China Cuts Interim Dividend to HKD0.25 Amid Increased Royalty Charges
MGM China Holdings Limited has announced its interim dividend at HKD0.250 per share, down by HKD0.313 per share compared to the year-ago period amid lower profitability for MGM during the first half of 2026. MGM noted in its filing to the stock exchange on Thursday that it will cost the company just below HKD950 milli…
Read summary →DraftKings Shrugs Off Q2 Miss As Predictions Accelerate Ahead Of NFL
DraftKings revenue fell in the second quarter as customer-friendly sports results and increased promotional spending outweighed strong customer growth, but the company said those investments are... The post DraftKings Shrugs Off Q2 Miss As Predictions Accelerate Ahead Of NFL appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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DraftKings ready to go on ‘offence’ vs. prediction rivals after mixed Q2 earnings
DraftKings devoted most of its Q2 call to laying out a blueprint for its attempt to outlast rivals when prediction markets go full throttle this fall.
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Amy Howe’s golden parachute worth $21m, 5x previously reported figure
Former FanDuel boss Amy Howe’s exit deal is worth significantly more than previously reported – and includes a million dollars for her lawyers. Howe, the former CEO of Flutter’s US operation FanDuel, stepped down in May after a five-year stint when the rise of prediction markets brought the firm’s status as the top Am…
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Full House Heads into Q3 with a Disciplined Approach
Full House Resorts enters the second half of 2026 with a lean agenda and little appetite for risks or distractions. The company’s management has made it clear that the next several months will be about refining existing operations, rather than expansion. Q2 has laid a stable foundation for these efforts thanks to sign…
Read summary →Revenue, cash flow increase for Century Casinos in second quarter
Century Casinos’ United States and Canadian operations were the highlight of its second-quarter earnings. The company’s revenue ticked up one percent to $152 million, translating into a loss of $10.9 million for the quarter. Cash flow grew five percent to $31.7 million. Revenue increased for divisions except the East …
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Prediction markets accelerate Legend synergies for Genius
Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke said the rapid growth of prediction markets is already validating the company’s acquisition of sports media business Legend, with customer acquisition, official data and commercial partnerships delivering synergies ahead of schedule. Speaking during the company’s Q2 2026 earnings call, Loc…
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Penn Entertainment makes $20m bet on Alberta for online recovery
Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden has committed a $20m investment to Alberta’s online market, after revealing that Ontario is the biggest market for the operator’s interactive division. Poor performance in the online space in recent years has seen Penn forced to consolidate its interactive division. And looking at th…
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Penn returns to profit in Q2, says it would "love to be on the Las Vegas Strip"
Revenue rises 5.7% to $1.86 billion
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Genius Sports Q2 Results: Revenue Up, With Large Portion Allegedly From Microbetting Commissions
Genius Sports reported that revenue increased by almost 65% this quarter, with a large portion of the company’s income reportedly coming from commissions on microbetting. Overall revenue reached $195 million for the second quarter this year, with $117 million (60%) coming from its betting technology segment. A lawsuit…
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Betsson y Betano, en medio de la caída en desgracia de Boca Juniors y River Plate en Argentina
En el deporte moderno, el marketing y el reconocimiento de marca lo son prácticamente todo. Estar asociado a un equipo de primer... Leer más... La entrada Betsson y Betano, en medio de la caída en desgracia de Boca Juniors y River Plate en Argentina se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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DraftKings Q2 revenue falls 5% to $1.44B on customer-friendly sports results
Officials see momentum in prediction markets
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PENN Posts Record Retail Q2 as Digital Losses Narrow to $9.5 Million
PENN’s four regional divisions combined to generate $1.505bn in revenue for a retail segment record. Adjusted EBITDAR rose 5.6% to $517.2m, lifting the retail margin to 34.4%. PENN shares closed up 2.6% at $20.13. PENN Entertainment (PENN) delivered its best quarter since the collapse of its ESPN Bet partnership, pair…
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Black Cube Points to Evolution’s UKGC Deal and Failed Galaxy Acquisition in New Court Filing
Black Cube is now using Evolution’s recent troubles to push its argument forward in the long‑running defamation fight. According to a NEXT.io report, the intelligence firm says new developments around the company, including its settlement with the UK Gambling Commission and the collapse of its attempt to buy Galaxy Ga…
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Amusnet expands land-based presence in Georgia through strategic partnership with Billionaire
Type S32 and Type S50F slot machines have been introduced to two premier gaming venues Amusnet continues to expand its premium Land-based presence in the Georgian market through a new strategic partnership with Billionaire. As part of this collaboration, state-of-the-art Type S32 and Type S50F slot machines have been …
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Flutter, DraftKings, and PENN All Report Losses in Q2: Is Everyone Losing From Legal Gambling?
Everybody Loses is the title of Danny Funt‘s book about the rise of legal gambling in the US. He told CasinoBeats in an interview earlier this year that he chose the title when he realized how many operators are struggling to turn a profit. And the industry results this week demonstrated just that. DraftKings, Flutter…
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Ireland to lead deal negotiations on 2028 EU budget
Ireland will act as the European Union‘s (EU) lead broker in negotiations to settle the 2028–2034 budget, which aims to raise €2trn for the economic bloc’s next funding cycle of key initiatives, projects and programmes. Beginning 1 August, Ireland has taken on the Presidency of the Council of the EU, and will be in ch…
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Bettor-Friendly Outcomes Drag Down DraftKings’ Q2 Results
Leading US sportsbook operator DraftKings has published its Q2 2026 financials, reporting a slight decrease in revenue despite an increase in bets. The company attributed the decline to bettor-friendly sport outcomes and promotional spending. DraftKings Published Its Q2 Results In its report, DraftKings said that its …
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Polymarket Continues Sports Partnership Deal Spree with New York Yankees
The prediction market operator Polymarket has deepened its presence in US sports by striking another baseball partnership deal, this time with the New York Yankees. The agreement will see Polymarket become the Yankees’ “official prediction market partner,” Polymarket wrote in a press release. The agreement means Yanke…
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Sponsored PR: Stake announces new Drake Kick stream with $1m giveaway
Operator confirms latest livestream via social media as anniversary celebrations continue with one of its biggest community promotions to date
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SOFTSWISS expands Tech Race Summit speaker line-up with Tesla, PandaDoc executives
To feature Javier Verdura, Mikita Mikado
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Accel posts record Q2 revenue as growth markets offset Illinois slowdown
Revenue up 10% from 2025
Read summary →Penn Returns To Profit In Q2
Profit Returns As Revenue Climbs Penn’s Q2 results marked a clear step forward after a weak opening to the year. Net income… The post Penn Returns To Profit In Q2 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Wynn delay highlights new geopolitical reality for Gulf projects
Wynn Resorts’ disclosure that conflict disrupted work at its casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has highlighted the growing geopolitical risks facing developments across the Gulf, with one analyst warning investors can no longer assume the region is insulated from instability. Alongside its Q2 results ann…
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