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PhilWeb secures exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play, expanding tech-enabled gaming services in the PH
The partnership represents a significant expansion of PhilWeb’s technology-enabled gaming services PhilWeb Corporation has announced an exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play that will enable licensed gaming operators in the Philippines to utilise international ecosystem partner Pragmatic Play‘s gaming services thr…
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EGBA members’ GGR surges 34% to record €18bn in 2025
The Brussels-based trade body’s annual report also details record participation in European Safer Gambling Week and a landmark… The post EGBA members’ GGR surges 34% to record €18bn in 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Sporting Risk Strikes Partnership with Betfred
Sporting Risk, the sports analytics company specialising in predictive models that generate market-leading pricing and betting content, has struck a partnership with... Read More...
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Asia Gaming eBrief: PAGCOR probity checks gain weight after FATF exit
The background check never really ends. In the Philippines, probity reviews can be triggered by new applications, ownership changes or adverse reports — and they're gaining teeth as the country guards its FATF reforms ahead of a 2027 evaluation. In Macau, the toughest quarter since reopening is in the books, per Citig…
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George Santos Reportedly Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Kalshi Trades
According to people familiar with the matter, the platform identified the activity, froze the relevant account and referred its findings… The post George Santos Reportedly Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Kalshi Trades appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Execs share insights on working with Tilman Fertitta as Caesars acquisition moves forward
Two top executives up for a gaming license offered insights in front of the Nevada Gaming Control Board into their Nevada operations, including a weakness in downtown Las Vegas and what it’s like to work with billionaire Tilman Fertitta. Richard Liem, Fertitta Entertainment’s chief financial officer and vice president…
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Macao Police Report Spike in Baccarat Proxy Bet Services Catering to Mainland Chinese Gamblers
Police have made multiple arrests in a crackdown on proxies who use livestreaming software to help Mainland Chinese gamblers bet on Macao casino baccarat games. Officers say underground betting rings in the mainland are now offering a wider range of proxy gambling services, known in betting circles as “electronic bett…
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PhilWeb elects Gokongwei as director following confirmed $33M personal investment
Lance Gokongwei takes a PhilWeb board seat as two directors resign, formalizing his role weeks after his $33 million share subscription. The post PhilWeb elects Gokongwei as director following confirmed $33M personal investment first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Citi expecting Macau’s “toughest quarter since reopening” to see 7% decline in 2Q26 industry EBITDA
Citigroup analysts are forecasting a 7% year-on-year decline in Macau’s 2Q26 industry EBITDA ahead of the upcoming results season, citing […]
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Lotto 6/49 in Nigeria: Reported Format and Essential Player Checks
Lotto 6/49 is a familiar lottery format: a player selects six main numbers from a pool of 49 and checks them against an… The post Lotto 6/49 in Nigeria: Reported Format and Essential Player Checks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Apostas em mercado de previsões disparam com febre da Copa do Mundo
Plataforma de mercado de previsões Rothera, apoiada por joint venture de Robinhood e Susquehanna, registra US$ 3 bi em apostas desde maio, que representa 86% no volume diário em julho e ameaça gigantes do setor The post Apostas em mercado de previsões disparam com febre da Copa do Mundo appeared first on BNLData.
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Resorts World Las Vegas embraces partnership with Zoox self-driving cars
A few years ago, Resorts World Las Vegas Vice President of Operations Shannon McCallum traveled to San Francisco to tour an autonomous robotaxi company. McCallum was impressed by Zoox, an Amazon subsidiary that builds self-driving electric cars for ride-hailing services similar to Uber and Lyft. But McCallum also caut…
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SOFTSWISS security chief named among HotTopics Global CISO 100 for 2026
Partnership with Thales Cybersecurity
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Kansas casino revenue remains flat year-over-year in June
Revenue decreased 0.37 per cent compared to the same month in 2025. US.- The Kansas Lottery has released its report on casino gaming activity for June. Revenue totalled $34m, down 0.37 per cent year-over-year and from $39.8m in May 2026. According to the report, Hollywood Casino led the market with $13.9m in revenue, …
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Light & Wonder market share steady, SciPlay declines
Downgrades are coming to Light & Wonder, due to recent weakness in its SciPlay subsidiary. That was among the findings of Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman, as expressed in a July 9 investor note. Erman reported a five percent to eight percent decline in SciPlay-derived revenue for 2026, leading to a two per…
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Gambling Financial Risk Assessments questioned by UK parliamentary committee
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has asked the Gambling Commission for information about its evidence base and rationale for introducing FRAs. UK.- The Gambling Commission announced this week that controversial Financial Risk Assessments for gamblers will go ahead in a two-stage implementation. However, it appea…
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EGBA Highlights the Industry’s Achievements in Its Annual Activity Report
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its latest Annual Activity Report, providing insights into the European gaming sector’s achievements and financial performance over the past 12 months. While EGBA members succeeded in raising player standards across the industry, the sector’s revenue als…
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La Liga says FIFA VPN deal sends ‘disastrous message’
La Liga has taken its war on VPNs to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writing a strongly worded letter to FIFA. La Liga and LFP Media, the commercial and broadcasting arm of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), have hit out at FIFA over its partnership with ExpressVPN for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA announced […]
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BGaming expands Johnny Cash series with Train Heist release
Up to 10,000x max win with 97% RTP
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ZEAL Network to Acquire SevenCanyon in a $52M Deal
German online lottery leader ZEAL Network has set out to acquire prize draw operator SevenCanyon in a deal that will allow the former company to enter the highly attractive UK prize draw market. The acquisition aligns with ZEAL’s philosophy of geographical expansion and product diversification. ZEAL to Acquire the Rem…
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Jumbo Interactive cuts Dream UK guidance despite continued growth
Jumbo Interactive has reduced its FY26 EBITDA guidance for recently acquired UK prize draw business Dream Car Giveaways (Dream UK). The post Jumbo Interactive cuts Dream UK guidance despite continued growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
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IGT PlayDigital enters South African online gaming market through launch with Hollywoodbets
20 games now available
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Brit Realized She Won GBP 12M Lotto Prize After Clerk Threw Her Ticket in Bin
Kath Main, a British mother of two from South Wales, recently bought a Lotto ticket for the June 6 drawing. When she saw the results of the drawing, she was ecstatic to see that the winning numbers matched hers. However, her mother, who had taken the ticket to be checked at a Londis in Abercynon, […]
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EGBA Operators Hit €18bn in Online Revenue as Lower Player Returns Lift Margins
Europe’s largest online gambling operators generated €18 billion in combined gross gaming revenue during 2025, a sharp 34% increase from the previous year, even as the amount returned to players continued to fall. The figures, published in the European Gaming and Betting Association’s 2026 Annual Activity Report, cove…
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ZEAL Network acquires SevenCanyon to enter UK prize draw market
The deal, financed by a seven-year, €40 million Deutsche Bank term loan, gives ZEAL Network immediate access to… The post ZEAL Network acquires SevenCanyon to enter UK prize draw market appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →AK Bets expands Cheltenham and Curragh presence via Pat O’Hare acquisition
AK Bets has tripled its presence across UK and Irish racetracks via the acquisition of betting pitches across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England. It marks another major step for AK Bets as it expands its presence across both Ireland and the UK, the firm having launched in the latter in March 2025 […]
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EGBA members collective gaming revenue up 34% in 2025, RTP drops as margin grows
Active customer accounts increased 13% in 2025 to 43.8 million. This marked a 47% increase from 2021.
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PhilWeb signs exclusive B2B partnership with Pragmatic Play
PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play partnership to expand B2B gaming services for licenced operators across the Philippine market.
Read summary →ECB temporarily lifts gambling deals ban from The Hundred
New pathways into sports have been opened for gambling firms as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) implements emergency procedures for The Hundred. According to the Telegraph, The Hundred Board and the ECB have agreed on an emergency clause to open up the tournament for sponsorship opportunities by gambling fir…
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GamesValley: The aggregator looking to help operators drive revenue
GamesValley CEO Ariel Reem caught up with the iGB team at iGB L!VE 2026 at the Excel London.
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Zeal enters UK prize draw market with SevenCanyon acquisition
Zeal Network is set to expand into the UK prize draw platforms market after agreeing to acquire the remaining share capital in SevenCanyon. The post Zeal enters UK prize draw market with SevenCanyon acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ID Check: GoldCore’s Jan Skoyles – Never turn down an invitation to a cocktail party
Payment Expert’s ID Check: Payments Professionals offers insight from industry leaders and experts on how they got their start in the financial industry, from their early years in education, to how they have been able to climb the corporate ladder. This week, Jan Skoyles, Head of Research at GoldCore, discusses how th…
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Carl Icahn to submit acquisition bid for Caesars Entertainment
It’s been reported that billionaire and investor Carl Icahn is in the process of submitting a bid for the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment just days before the operator’s go-shop period is set to end on July 11, 2026. Icahn’s proposal comes after Tilman Fertitta agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment for $5.7 billion…
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Carl Icahn submits Caesars bid against Tilman Fertitta’s offer
It’s been reported that billionaire and investor Carl Icahn is in the process of submitting a bid for the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment just days before the operator’s go-shop period is set to end on July 11, 2026. Icahn’s proposal comes after Tilman Fertitta agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment for $5.7 billion…
Read summary →EGBA Reports Safer Gambling Progress
Report Details Member Activity The European Gaming and Betting Association has published its Annual Activity Report 2026, setting out its… The post EGBA Reports Safer Gambling Progress appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK gambling industry 'disappointed' by financial checks decision
Two prominent bodies in the UK gambling industry have expressed disappointment with the UKGC's decision to go ahead with financial checks.
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High 5 Games Expands Across Alberta’s Open iGaming Market Following AGLC Supplier Approval
High 5 Games, the creator of premium casino content for the land based, online and social gaming markets… The post High 5 Games Expands Across Alberta’s Open iGaming Market Following AGLC Supplier Approval appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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ELA Games records triple-digit growth in Greece through regional player experiences
ELA Games posts 201.9% bet growth in Greece, driven by localised player experiences, standout visuals and a key Fonbet partnership.
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PhilWeb Enhances Online Gaming in the Philippines with Pragmatic Play Partnership
PhilWeb Corp has secured an exclusive partnership in the Philippines with iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play, adding another layer to its growing role in the country’s regulated online gaming sector. The arrangement will allow licensed gaming operators in the Philippines to access Pragmatic Play services through …
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Macau 2Q26 EBITDA to fall 7% to $1.92B in ‘toughest’ quarter since reopening: Citigroup
Macau gaming EBITDA is forecast to fall 7 percent to $1.92 billion in 2Q26, hit by World Cup disruption and unfavorable VIP hold. The post Macau 2Q26 EBITDA to fall 7% to $1.92B in ‘toughest’ quarter since reopening: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: DigiPlus revives $87M buyback after investor pressure
The squeaky wheel gets the grease. DigiPlus revived its $87 million share buyback just three days after Juroszek-linked foundations — holding a mere 1.4 percent — publicly pressed the board to favor repurchases over fresh land-based investment. The post Asia Gaming eBrief: DigiPlus revives $87M buyback after investor …
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JCM Expands Commercial Reach With Fujitsu Business Takeover
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd has completed the acquisition of Fujitsu Frontech Ltd’s medium- and small-sized banknote recycler and dispenser manufacturing and sales business, adding another line of commercial hardware to its portfolio. The gaming technology supplier, also known as JCM Global, said it began operating the …
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Wynn Seen In Strong Position as Truist Highlights UAE Growth Potential
Wynn Resorts is in the “sweet spot” of global gaming, according to Truist Securities, which said the company’s premium positioning and customer base place it well across its main markets. The investment bank also pointed to the upcoming launch of Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE as the main driver of future upside. Co…
Read summary →Playtech shares climb 18% after H1 trading update beats expectations
Playtech shares rose sharply on 9 July after the supplier issued a first-half trading update that pointed to stronger-than-expected performance in… The post Playtech shares climb 18% after H1 trading update beats expectations appeared first on iGaming Express.
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New Hampshire Gaming Revenue Reaches New Heights
The charitable gaming industry in New Hampshire has seen a dramatic increase in May 2026. Figures released by the New Hampshire Lottery showed total revenue of $46.9 million for the month, an increase of 30.2% compared to the same period last year. The boom was driven in large part by video lottery terminals (VLTs), w…
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Report finds Asia’s cyber scam hubs often located in Special Economic Zones where regulation, enforcement harder to come by
A new report by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering has found the growth of cyber scam hubs across Southeast […]
Read summary →Caesars Nears Go-Shop Deadline With Fertitta Buyout On Track
Caesars Entertainment has not received a competing takeover proposal as its go-shop period enters its final days, leaving Tilman Fertitta’s $17.6 billion acquisition on track to move forward.... The post Caesars Nears Go-Shop Deadline With Fertitta Buyout On Track appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Zeal Network buys majority stake in UK Prize draw operator
The deal will give the German lottery brokerage a major presence in an increasingly structured UK prize draw sector. UK.- The German lottery brokerage Zeal Network SE is expanding into the growing UK prize draws market. It has announced an acquisition of a 96.5 per cent stake in SevenCanyon Limited, which runs digital…
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Melco SME Academy delivers training programs to strengthen local business capabilities
Melco hosted a training program at Studio City in partnership with anti-modern slavery non-profit The Mekong Club, as part of its ongoing SME Academy initiative to promote lifelong learning and support the capacity-building needs of local businesses and SMEs. The post Melco SME Academy delivers training programs to st…
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You Turned the Korean Stock Market into a Gambling Den, Opposition Leader Tells President
The South Korean stock market has become a “gambling den,” claimed the leader of the largest opposition party, while accusing President Lee Jae-myung of causing the problem. The comments from People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk came amid criticism of the government for greenlighting leveraged single-stock exchang…
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New Hampshire charitable casino revenue rises 30.2% to $46.9 million in May
New Hampshire charitable gaming revenue totaled $46.9 million in revenue for May, up 30.2% year-over-year, fueled by the addition of video lottery terminals. The New Hampshire Lottery figures show that VLTs, which because legal in June 2025, accounted for most of the combined total, generating $24.3 million. Games of …
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Sponsored PR: UK customer wins £1.3m after using a 10p stake on Jackpot365!
“I’m so happy a dream like this has come true for me. I can go and buy my own home”, says latest jackpot365 winner
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Esportes Gaming Brasil conquista Ouro, Prata e prêmio de Personalidade do Ano no ClienteSA 2026
Grupo responsável pelas marcas Esportes da Sorte, Onabet e Lottu também participou de debates sobre experiência do cliente e jogo responsável durante o ClienteSA X-Summit Este artigo Esportes Gaming Brasil conquista Ouro, Prata e prêmio de Personalidade do Ano no ClienteSA 2026, é foi referenciado anteriormente no blo…
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Zitro Digital enters new growth phase in Bulgaria via Efbet.com partnership
Players on efbet.com will now have access to a curated selection of Zitro Digital’s top-performing titles — including ‘King Fu Frog’, ‘Legendary Sword’, and ‘Link King’ — built on the same player-focused engagement mechanics that have made Zitro a leading name in land-based gaming worldwide. The post Zitro Digital ent…
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Indonesian Gov’t Deports 92 Chinese Citizens Accused of Running Online Gambling Sites
Indonesian officials have deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a gambling and investment fraud syndicate. Galih Kartika Perdhana, the Head of the Soekarno-Hatta Immigration Office in Batam Province, said immigration officials carried out the deportations at the official request of Chinese authorities…
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1xBet: ‘We need to evolve with the industry’
The iGB team interviewed 1xBet at iGB L!VE 2026 to ask why it is repositioning – or in its own words, evolving – its brand to focus on sustainable regulated market revenue. We ask what 1xBet is doing to improve long-term relationships with players, what 1xBet’s player protection reports and new ‘1xCare’ initiative are…
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Playtech shares gained 18% on H1 trading update beating forecasts
The gambling technology group now expects full-year earnings to rise 37% year-on-year, though it has flagged a weaker… The post Playtech shares gained 18% on H1 trading update beating forecasts appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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AC Sparta Praha, Betano extend partnership until 2029
Expanded fan activations
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Playtech Shares Jump 18% After H1 Results Outpace Forecasts
Playtech’s stock rose sharply after the company reported first‑half trading well ahead of market expectations. The gaming technology provider said performance between January and June 2026 was driven by strong growth in the Americas, particularly the United States, Mexico, and Colombia, alongside steady results in par…
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IGT enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership
International Game Technology PlayDigital has entered South Africa's online gambling market through a content partnership with Hollywoodbets.
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