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Hugh Jackman reveals Norwich City investment talks
Broadcasters will be preparing their Wolverine vs Deadpool puns for a potential Norwich-Wrexham showdown if Jackman completes an investment in the Canaries. Actor Hugh Jackman has revealed he is in talks to buy a stake in Norwich City, raising the possibility of another Hollywood star owning an English football club. …
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Entain removed from FTSE 100 Index, but analysts remain bullish on digital turnaround
Despite a five year share price downturn, Entain's turnaround efforts have been paying off, and analysts believe its shares offer the "highest theoretical upside potential within Europe".
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Mira Mircheva to step down as Bally’s executive VP and CFO
Bally’s is preparing for a CFO transition against a backdrop of rising revenue but there are growing concerns over its debt position.
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Global Gaming Women unveils lineup for G2E 2026 in Las Vegas
Non-profit celebrates 10th anniversary
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Jessica Pegula criticises US Open’s Kalshi partnership
Pegula Questions Betting Partnerships The American said players are not allowed to benefit from betting-related sponsorships, while tournaments continue to… The post Jessica Pegula criticises US Open’s Kalshi partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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More role changes as Veikkaus continues march towards competitive market opening
The state-owned operator also reported a 1% increase in sales revenue for the first half of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025.
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ID Check: Paysend’s Ben Chisell – Build a culture of accountability
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, Ben Chisell, Group CEO of Paysend, reveals why a decade in …
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Allwyn Reports H1 Revenue Growth After Group Combination
Allwyn AG reported total revenue of €3.14bn for the first six months of 2026, up 162% year-on-year, following the completion of its... Read More...
Read summary →Bally’s Begins Search for New CFO
Bally’s Corporation has announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mira Mircheva will step down from her role, with the... Read More...
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Playson signs global distribution deal with PlugNPlay to boost LatAm reach
The agreement gives PlugNPlay’s operator network direct access to Playson’s catalogue as the supplier deepens its push into… The post Playson signs global distribution deal with PlugNPlay to boost LatAm reach appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Allwyn informa crecimiento en los ingresos de la primera mitad del año después de la combinación de grupos
Allwyn AG reportó ingresos totales de €3.14 mil millones para los primeros seis meses de 2026, un aumento del 162% interanual, tras... Leer más... La entrada Allwyn informa crecimiento en los ingresos de la primera mitad del año después de la combinación de grupos se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Wynn Macau Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary by awarding US$26 million in shares to over 11,000 employees
Wynn Macau Ltd has rolled out a one‑time “Wynn Macau 20th Anniversary Share Award” as part of its 20th anniversary […]
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Wynn Macau grants $26M in shares to 11,000 staff for 20th anniversary
Wynn Macau has granted 35.98 million new shares, worth about $26.2 million, to almost 95 percent of its staff to mark 20 years in Macau. The post Wynn Macau grants $26M in shares to 11,000 staff for 20th anniversary first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Grand Korea Leisure casino revenue down 11% year-on-year to US$22.9 million in August
Foreigner-only casino operator Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) reported casino revenue of KRW31.1 billion (US$22.9 million) in August, down 11.3% year-on-year […]
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Ecuador: Cuenca Juniors separa a Jesús Preciado por presunta manipulación de partidos
Cuenca Juniors, equipo que milita en la segunda división del fútbol ecuatoriano (LigaPro Serie B), anunció mediante un comunicado oficial la separación definitiva del plantel de Jesús Preciado, volante de […]
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Absa, M-Pesa expand digital payments deal at FACIM 2026
Absa Bank Mozambique and M-Pesa signed a memorandum at the Maputo trade fair to link the Paga Fácil merchant service directly to Absa bank accounts Absa Bank Mozambique and M-Pesa have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2026), formalising a working relationship that already sp…
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Light & Wonder exuding confidence, analyst says
Top executives of Light & Wonder are still confident they can hit their 2026 and 2028 financial targets. That’s according to Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas, who met with Light & Wonder management recently and reported back to investors in a September 2 note. According to Light & Wonder execs, the competitive en…
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Veikkaus returns to growth with €471.3m in H1 revenue
Digital channels drove a 1% revenue rise and a 2% increase in profit, as the state operator prepares… The post Veikkaus returns to growth with €471.3m in H1 revenue appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Mindway AI enters strategic partnership with Gaming1
Mindway AI on Monday announced a strategic partnership with gaming operator Gaming1. Mindway AI’s flagship solution, GameScanner, will go live on Circus.nl in the Netherlands. On Circus.nl, GameScanner, is directly integrated into ROBIN (Responsible Online Behaviours Indicators), Gaming1’s proprietary responsible gamb…
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Macau casino promotional spend reaches record share of GGR in 2Q26 amid intense competition: CBRE
Macau casino promotional spend hit a record 20.9 percent of gross gaming revenue in Q2 due to fierce competition for premium players. The post Macau casino promotional spend reaches record share of GGR in 2Q26 amid intense competition: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Relevance is the New Acquisition Advantage
With the emergence of prediction markets, regulatory scrutiny, and higher taxation inflating acquisition costs and increasing financial pressure on sportsbook operators, Nikolaus Beier, SVP Media and Marketing Services at Sportradar, explains why relevance – rather than simply more advertising – will increasingly dete…
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GoldenRace and Bwinners announce partnership to extend virtual gaming reach across African markets
GoldenRace, a leading provider of virtual sports and betting solutions, has partnered with leading African operator Bwinners to deliver its suite of virtual gaming content across key markets on the continent. The post GoldenRace and Bwinners announce partnership to extend virtual gaming reach across African markets fi…
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BGaming expands Plinko portfolio with candy-themed Sugar Plinko
Featuring max win of x100,000
Read summary →N1 Insights: September igaming expert roundup
September marks the start of the active autumn season: traffic volumes and competition increase, while teams begin preparing for Q4. Press release.- In the latest edition of N1 Insights, experts from N1 Partners and this issue’s special guest, Yaroslav Babych, Advisor at investment fund MONOLIT, share their observatio…
Read summary →PopOK Gaming expands Prag lineup with Bon Bon PRAG
The new title is a 6×6 grid filled with colourful candy symbols. Press release.- PopOK Gaming has launched Bon Bon PRAG, a newly released title in its Prag lineup, bringing a colourful candy-themed experience to players worldwide. Designed as a fresh take on a classic concept, the game combines playful visuals with dy…
Read summary →Digitain signs igaming platform and Full casino suite deal with MagicBetting in Belgium
Digitain has finalised a new regulated deal with MagicBetting in Belgium, providing the operator with its Platform, Player Account Management and full Casino suite as part of its continued expansion across regulated European markets. Press release.- Digitain has secured a new regulated deal with MagicBetting Casino in…
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Lula endurece discurso e avalia ação contra apostas online
Reportagem do Estadão destaca que governo estuda medidas para proibir ou restringir as bets e capitalizar apoio de 70% dos brasileiros que defendem restrição as apostas online. Problemas políticos, consequências para do futebol e até a crise do STF são impeditivos; entenda The post Lula endurece discurso e avalia ação…
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DSTPLAY named Entrance Sponsor of ABC Connect Meetup Mexico 2026
DSTPLAY will serve as Entrance Sponsor at ABC Connect Meetup Mexico on September 6, taking place at a top-secret venue in Cancún, Mexico. Press release.- DSTPLAY has been confirmed as the Entrance Sponsor of the upcoming ABC Connect Meetup Mexico, scheduled for September 6, 2026, at a top-secret venue in the heart of …
Read summary →DSTGAMING named Entrance Sponsor of ABC Connect Meetup Mexico 2026
DSTGAMING will serve as Entrance Sponsor of ABC Connect Meetup Mexico on September 6 at a top-secret venue in Cancún, Mexico. Press release.- DSTGAMING has been confirmed as the Entrance Sponsor of the upcoming ABC Connect Meetup Mexico, taking place on September 6, 2026, at a top-secret venue in the heart of Cancún, …
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Spotlight Sports Group enters gaming with Engage Games partnership
Spotlight Sports Group is expanding beyond its traditional racing and betting technology offering with a new move into gaming.
Read summary →What can 21 banks offer with a collaborative stablecoin?
This week on Blockchain Bulletin, 21 of the largest banks in the world have come together to form a new company that intends to launch stablecoins in every G7 currency. Also this week, Kraken’s parent company Payward delays its planned IPO once again, the London Stock Exchange is the latest to test tokenised stocks, S…
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Yggdrasil expands presence in Romania through Kaizen Gaming partnership
Yggdrasil, the fast-growing online gaming supplier, has strengthened its position in Romania through a new content partnership with Kaizen Gaming, one of the leading operators in the country’s regulated market. As part of the agreement, Romanian players will gain access to Yggdrasil’s fan-favourite games, including Va…
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Lottomatica insists Cirsa merger is low risk as CEO talks up Spain and Italy opportunities
Angelozzi is confident that Cirsa is already 'well-managed'. He said previous deals had fallen through after Lottomatica tried to make too many changes to an asset.
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IGSA is hosting Gaming Standards Technical Summit in Seattle
Event will take place on November 17 to 18 in partnership with Amazon Web Services The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is thrilled to announce the next instalment of the Gaming Standards Technical Summit (GSATS), to be held in Seattle, WA, on November 17-18, 2026 in partnership with Amazon Web Servic…
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betTOM nets landmark sponsorship deal with Burnley FC
UK online bookmaker to appear on back of shorts and dugout in new Official Betting Partner agreement betTOM have agreed a one-year partnership with Burnley FC to become the Championship club’s Official Betting Partner. Not only will the collaboration place the UK bookmaker at the centre of the matchday experience at T…
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MGM Resorts and BetMGM commit £300,000 to responsible gaming research
Companies announce certification of 3,000 GameSense Advisors and expansion of GameSense messaging in professional sports venues MGM Resorts and BetMGM have announced that they are once again partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2026) throughout Septe…
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Lula Excludes Gambling Industry From Debt Talks
Brazil’s gambling policy faces growing political tension Brazilian gambling stakeholders were absent from a meeting where President Luiz Inácio Lula da… The post Lula Excludes Gambling Industry From Debt Talks appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →BetMakers: Revenue Up 8.8%, EBITDA Triples
Improved Profitability Amid A Proposed Ownership Change BetMakers recorded an 8.8% year-on-year revenue increase in FY26, reaching AU$92.6m (US$66.5m). The Australia-based… The post BetMakers: Revenue Up 8.8%, EBITDA Triples appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Merkur to acquire controlling stake in Société Française de Casinos
If successful, Merkur intends to compel minority shareholders to sell and subsequently delist DFC from Euronext Paris.
Read summary →Alea Expands Casino Offering Through Partnership with ICONIC21
Alea has partnered with ICONIC21, bringing almost 90 of the provider’s games into its aggregation solution and further expanding the content available... Read More...
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With visitation showing improvement, Philippines Department of Tourism looks to boost travel via entertainment Newport World Resorts partnership
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Newport World Resorts (NWR) aimed at developing […]
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment’s 1H26 revenue climbs to US$4.3 million on surging demand for gaming equipment replacement and upgrades
Macau-based gaming product distributor Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited reported a 47.3% year-on-year growth in total revenue to HK$33.9 million […]
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International Gaming Standards Association announces Gaming Standards Technical Summit
The International Gaming Standards Association on Wednesday announced the next installment of the Gaming Standards Technical Summit will be in Seattle, Washington, November 17-18. The event is free and in partnership with Amazon Web Services. The opening keynote address will be given by Kevin Mullally, CEO of the Inte…
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Contratistas confiables, desafíos inesperados y lo que realmente importa: la CMO de Belatra Games habla sobre la preparación de stands
A menos de un mes de SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, Kateryna Goi, CMO de Belatra Games, comparte su experiencia sobre la planificación de stands, la elección de contratistas, la gestión de imprevistos y el verdadero impacto de un equipo bien preparado. Las grandes exposiciones de la industria suelen durar apenas tres días, p…
Read summary →Brazil gambling stakeholders left out of President Lula’s ‘drastic’ strategy talks
The latest move by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva could signal further rifts between the ruling Workers Party (PT) and the gambling sector. As reported by SBC Noticias Brasil, the President hosted a meeting at the Planalto Palace on Monday to discuss how the regulated gambling regime has impacted families’ budget si…
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After billions of dollars invested, LIV Golf considers filing for bankruptcy
LIV Golf is reportedly looking at filing for bankruptcy protection and has brought on the services of BC Partners in case its LIV 2.0 proposal to players is not agreed to. LIV Golf is reportedly mulling filing for bankruptcy protection as funding has significantly decreased following the Saudi Public Investment Fund (…
Read summary →EGT Digital expands presence in Brazil through Esportes da Sorte
Operator adds EGT Digital’s gaming portfolio, strengthening the company’s expansion strategy in the regulated Brazilian market. Press release.- EGT Digital announces a new strategic partnership with Esportes da Sorte, one of the largest operators in Brazil’s sports betting and online casino market. Under the agreement…
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Boldt ownership set for major shake-up
Boldt, one of Argentina’s most historically significant gaming conglomerates, is heading toward a major ownership shift after Antonio Eduardo Tabanelli (pictured) launched an operation to acquire the entire stake his sister, Rosana Beatriz Martina Tabanelli, holds in the group – ending the near-even ownership split th…
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Lottomatica & Cirsa Agree to Merge and Create a “Global Gaming Champion”
Italian gaming group Lottomatica has unveiled a merger with Spanish gaming powerhouse Cirsa, which would, according to company officials, create a “global gaming champion.” The agreement will see the former company merge with the latter in an all-share deal. The Deal Would Unlock Significant Synergies Lottomatica, whi…
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Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA in all-share merger creating €2bn EBITDA group
The agreed terms price CIRSA at about six times 2026 EBITDA before synergies, and Blackstone keeps a 24%… The post Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA in all-share merger creating €2bn EBITDA group appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Lottomatica to merge with CIRSA in deal creating world’s second-largest listed gaming group
All-share deal announced
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Kalshi CEO Says New Rules & Deals With Major Leagues are Coming to Aid Legal Battles
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour has said that new rules clarifying the legal status of sports prediction markets could be introduced in the next few weeks. Additionally, the company expects to announce new deals with one or two major leagues in the near future. Mansour says this can help Kalshi survive the added legal uncert…
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Kindbridge Study Says First Responders Are at High Risk of Gambling Addiction
Massachusetts-based Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a telehealth provider specializing in counseling and mental health treatment for various addictions, recently published a report claiming first responders are at a higher risk of developing problematic gambling habits. What Did the Survey Discover? Kindbridge Research …
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Lottomatica to merge with Cirsa to create ‘second-biggest gaming company in the world’
Following the deal, Cirsa will cease to exist Two giants of European gaming, Lottomatica Group and Cirsa Enterprises, have announced a merger which they say will create the second-largest gaming company in the world with pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of €2bn. The proposed combination will see CIRSA absorbed by Lottomatica…
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Kalshi taps Alpaca to bring event contracts to international markets
Second global deal since June
Read summary →BetMakers sees 205% EBITDA rise as Tabcorp takeover looms
Australia-based, horse racing-focused company BetMakers experienced an 8.8% year-on-year revenue jump for FY26 as the company brought in AU$92.6m (£49m). The firm finds itself in somewhat of a turbulent era as it navigates a proposed takeover deal from Tabcorp and a home market which has come under a whole host of pol…
Read summary →Palms Merkur Casino named Official Badge Sponsor for BEGE Expo 2026
The event will be held on November 25–26 at the Inter Expo Centre in Sofia. Press release.- BEGE Expo, a Balkans’ leading trade exhibition for the gaming and entertainment industry, has officially announced Palms Merkur Casino as the Official Badge Sponsor for its upcoming 2026 edition. The strategic partnership unite…
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