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Opening of Palasino Mikulov helps boost revenues by 7.6 per cent for Palasino Holdings
Palasino Holdings reported 7.6 percent year-over-year revenue growth to HK$611.1 million, driven primarily by the opening of its Mikulov casino location.
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Kristina Shkredova: “At iGB L!VE 2026, we want to focus on the ideas that reflect where Boomerang Partners is moving next”
Boomerang Partners' Affiliate Team Lead discusses the company's strategic priorities for iGB L!VE 2026 and the Golden Boomerang Awards.
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La campaña de marketing de fútbol “Stake Stages” a 10,000 pies
Stake ha lanzado una campaña de marketing temática de fútbol que presenta lo que describe como el primer partido de fútbol jugado... Leer más... La entrada La campaña de marketing de fútbol “Stake Stages” a 10,000 pies se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Lance Gokongwei set to invest $32.5M in PhilWeb: report
Businessman Lance Gokongwei plans a personal PHP2 billion ($32.5M) investment in Philippine gaming technology firm PhilWeb Corp., according to insider sources.
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Las Vegas named top city to host meetings and conventions
Las Vegas receives recognition as the leading U.S. city for hosting meetings and conventions, with Strip resorts ranking among the nation's top meeting venues.
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Hong Kong’s Palasino cites new casino opening, greater focus on gaming as reason for 7.6% revenue uptick in FY26
Hong Kong-listed Palasino Holdings achieved 7.6% year-on-year revenue growth to HK$611.1 million, driven by new casino launch and expanded gaming focus.
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GamCare flags rise in gambling issues linked to online play
UK charity GamCare reports online gambling now accounts for 81.5% of problem gambling contacts as of June, marking a five-year high.
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Pzena Lifts Galaxy Entertainment Stake With US$112.22M in Share Purchases
US investment firm Pzena Investment Management has increased its position in Hong Kong-listed Galaxy Entertainment Group through share purchases totalling US$112.22 million.
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GR8_TECH’s Argentina Report: How Operators Can Compete When the Top 3 Own 74% of Visibility
GR8_TECH releases Argentina iGaming report analyzing market concentration and competitive strategies for operators amid high visibility dominance.
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Nevada: Sands Cares program contributes $300,000 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Las Vegas Sands has donated $300,000 to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, bringing its cumulative contributions to the organization to $3.2 million since 2014.
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MGM Resorts International and BetMGM renew partnerships with Major League Baseball
MGM Resorts and BetMGM extend partnerships with MLB, maintaining exclusive integrated resort and casino designation.
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Falso bolão, comprovantes falsos de PIX e transmissões piratas: como se proteger de golpes digitais durante a Copa?
Digital fraud schemes exploiting football tournaments—including fake betting pools, counterfeit payment confirmations, and pirated broadcasts—threaten consumers and legitimate operators.
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Okada Manila revenue per visitor drops despite higher footfall: analysts
Okada Manila's visitor recovery has not translated to proportional spending increases, with revenue per visitor declining.
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Big Betty Partners heads to iGB L!VE London 2026
Affiliate and partnership firm Big Betty Partners will exhibit at iGB L!VE London 2026, the industry's premier affiliate and operator networking event.
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UAE hotels eye recovery by late 2026, Wynn Al Marjan opening may stay on track
UAE hospitality sector anticipates recovery trajectory by late 2026, with Wynn Al Marjan project reportedly maintaining development momentum.
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DATA.BET delivers strong first-year results with 39.7% GGR growth
DATA.BET marks its inaugural year with strong gross gaming revenue growth, driven by newly acquired client traction and commercial momentum.
Read summary →Sport, community, and 1xBet: The partnership model that goes beyond visibility
1xBet emphasizes that modern sports partnerships extend beyond branding to encompass content creation, community engagement, and long-term investment in sport itself.
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Gamecheck to continue the fight against fake games as sponsor of Sustainable Gambling Zone at iGB L!VE
Gamecheck becomes headline sponsor of the Sustainable Gambling Zone at iGB LIVE, reinforcing its mission to combat counterfeit games through player verification technology.
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The Real Winner of the Mauritius Lottery: Public Fund Claims Five Times More Than Lottotech.
Lottotech Mauritius has disclosed that contributions to the country's Consolidated Fund exceeded operator profit by more than five times in 2025.
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Is Amanda Staveley the answer to take West Ham back to the Premier League?
Recently relegated West Ham United attracts acquisition interest from former Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley amid boardroom changes.
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Ownership questions remain as CVC and GLI agree strategic investment
CVC completes a strategic investment in Gaming Laboratories International, clarifying it is not a full acquisition despite earlier statements.
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Kalshi to launch in Canada through Wealthsimple deal
Wealthsimple partners with Kalshi to launch Wealthsimple Predict, a prediction market platform, in Canada by summer 2026 following CIRO approval.
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Goldfinch’s African Lending Venture Collapses Following Significant Defaults and a 99.8% Token Crash.
Goldfinch, a decentralized lending protocol backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has collapsed in Africa after claiming over $300 million in defaults, with its GFI token down 99.8% from peak.
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GLI welcomes CVC Strategic Opportunities as its first external investor
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced a strategic investment partnership with CVC, a leading global investment firm, to support growth and enhance capabilities.
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Paf Director: legal markets are ‘defenceless’, but we can solve it
Paf's leadership argues that licensed operators face structural disadvantages against unlicensed competitors, while the company reports record revenue and pursues expansion.
Read summary →SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice
SBC Summit's Player Protection Symposium will explore tools, policies, and partnerships operators need to strengthen player safety measures.
Read summary →Inside GEO by N1 Partners: Guide to Denmark’s igaming market
N1 Partners releases audience and traffic insights for Denmark, highlighting the mature Tier-1 market's high purchasing power and strong mobile-first shift.
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GLI opens a new chapter with CVC as its first external investor
CVC has invested in GLI through its Strategic Opportunities platform, marking the testing laboratory's first external capital partnership while preserving operational independence.
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BetConstruct AI joins forces with FIFA-backed ADI Predictstreet in strategic partnership
BetConstruct AI has partnered with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA's Official Prediction Market Partner, to strengthen its iGaming capabilities and market position.
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Myanmar Stays on FATF High-Risk List Amid Scam Concerns
Myanmar remains on the Financial Action Task Force's high-risk jurisdictions list due to significant gaps in anti-money laundering and terrorism financing controls.
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US private equity firm CVC completes acquisition of test lab GLI
US private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has finalized its acquisition of Gaming Laboratories International, a leading independent testing laboratory.
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Maryland preempts Churchill Downs for Preakness
Maryland exercised an $85 million right of first refusal to acquire intellectual-property rights to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, blocking Churchill Downs' acquisition attempt.
Read summary →Super Technologies strikes deal for Romanian tech firm Crafting Technologies
Super Technologies has agreed to acquire Romanian software developer Crafting Technologies to expand its European technology footprint and strengthen its development hub network.
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Patrick Dumont’s deemed LVS interest rises to 11.65% after share transfer
Patrick Dumont's deemed stake in Las Vegas Sands increased to 11.65% following an off-market share transfer to his spouse.
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Stats Perform warns of blind spots in US payout flows
Stats Perform research reveals US operators lack visibility into withdrawal processes, creating revenue leakage and operational inefficiencies.
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N1 Insights presents the July iGaming outlook
N1 Insights highlights seasonal shifts in July affecting player behavior, traffic costs, and affiliate performance as operators reassess mid-year strategies.
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South Africa’s Fintech Giant Yoco Acquires Dyner.ai, as it expands into Business Management and Operations Software.
South African fintech Yoco acquires AI-powered restaurant and business management platform Dyner.ai to expand beyond payments.
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ToonieBet named Exclusive iGaming Partner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
ToonieBet has secured an exclusive iGaming partnership with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, a major Canadian Football League franchise.
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Gaming Laboratories International enters strategic partnership with investment firm CVC
GLI has entered a strategic partnership with investment firm CVC, which has completed an investment through its long-duration Strategic Opportunities platform.
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Wall Street Bets: Preakness Stakes, New Jersey gaming
Maryland exercises contractual option to acquire Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes IP from 1/ST, with implications for New Jersey gaming.
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Finastra offloads core assets in payments‑led pivot
Finastra has agreed to sell its Universal Banking business to Pollen Street Capital, marking a major divestment as the company refocuses on payments and lending.
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Trader Turns Multi-Million Dollar Profit After Spain Draws Cape Verde in World Cup Upset
A trader generated approximately $9 million in profit following an unexpected World Cup draw between Spain and Cape Verde.
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BetConstruct AI Signs Prediction Market Deal
BetConstruct AI partnered with ADI Predictstreet to integrate prediction market capabilities, streaming, and prediction tools into its platform.
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ELA Games expands Greek presence through Fonbet partnership
ELA Games has partnered with Fonbet to distribute its slot content to Greek players, including titles like Piñatas Festival and Buffalo Force.
Read summary →N1 Insights: July igaming outlook
N1 Partners releases its July market analysis, examining recent industry developments, emerging growth opportunities, and strategic implications for operators.
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SIGAP sob fiscalização: SPA-MF notifica operadores por falhas nos dados e eleva o nível de exigência do setor
Brazilian regulator SPA-MF has notified gaming operators of deficiencies in SIGAP system data reporting, signaling heightened enforcement and compliance expectations.
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What Starling’s boardroom shift tell us about its IPO plans
Starling Bank's board departures amid disagreements over its initial public offering strategy signal internal tensions over the digital bank's public market ambitions.
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Why Most iGaming Press Releases Fail
iGaming's saturated media landscape means most press releases go unnoticed amid daily game launches, operator debuts, and partnership announcements.
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AI live dealer firm Avanti pens multi-market partnership with Entain
Virtual live casino provider Avanti Studios has signed a multi-market content partnership with Entain to supply AI-powered live dealer experiences.
Read summary →STATSCORE Fuels Kingbet Media’s Affiliate Growth with Next-Gen Sports Data Partnership
STATSCORE and Kingbet Media have partnered to leverage advanced sports data solutions for driving affiliate traffic and conversions.
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Entain to potentially sell Central & Eastern European venture
Entain is exploring a potential sale of its Central and Eastern European joint venture amid financial pressures from UK tax increases.
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Evolution repurchases 763,000 shares under buyback programme
Evolution acquired 763,000 shares for approximately €49m between mid-June as part of ongoing capital optimisation and shareholder value enhancement.
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1win considers Royal Partners acquisition following Maxbit layoffs
Maxbit, a Belarus-based affiliate of Royal Partners, ceased operations and laid off staff; 1win reportedly explores acquiring Royal Partners.
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Morgan Stanley says too early to dip into Macau stocks despite cheap valuations
Morgan Stanley advises caution on Macau gaming stocks despite attractive valuations, citing timing concerns ahead of second-quarter earnings.
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Maryland blocks Churchill Downs’ $85m Preakness rights acquisition
Maryland exercises matching rights to block Churchill Downs' acquisition of Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes intellectual property for $85m.
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Will the SEC’s push for semiannual reporting impact gaming stocks and jumpstart IPOs?
US regulators are pushing for semiannual reporting over quarterly for public companies, which could be a boost to gaming stocks.
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The 10 most ridiculous ‘official partner’ titles in sports
Sports franchises monetize sponsorships by creating increasingly niche partnership categories, allowing multiple deals within the same sector.
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EUIPO strips Entain’s Sportingbet logo of gambling trademark cover
The EUIPO partially invalidated Entain's Sportingbet logo trademark, removing protection for most betting and gaming-related goods and services.
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KCB and Airtel Money in Kenya Partner to Strengthen Digital Payments.
KCB Bank and Airtel Money partnership enables cash deposits and withdrawals through 22,000+ agent network across Kenya.
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