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Wazdan enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership
10 titles launched via Light & Wonder
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Platinum sponsor Amusnet brings the La Dolce Vita to SiGMA World 2026
Inspired by the Italian art of living with style, passion, and a taste for the extraordinary, Amusnet brings La Dolce Vita to life through an exquisite stand spanning 600+ square meters and two floors. Immersive zones, a premium bar and a showcase of state-of-the-art land-based solutions recreate the atmosphere of a r…
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Matchbook gains “massive advantage” in exchange space with Betdaq acquisition
Matchbook’s acquisition of fellow UK and Ireland heritage betting exchange Betdaq last week caught the attention of many in the gambling industry. Two weeks prior to that, Ronan McDonagh, Chief Executive Officer of Matchbook, sat down with SBC News to discuss what may lie ahead for the company in the future. “There ar…
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Sunbet signs extension to Bede Gaming partnership
Platform provider and Sunbet expand long-standing partnership amid market-leading performance results Sunbet, the digital arm of Sun International, has continued investment into its market-leading digital proposition with another contract renewal with long-standing technology partner Bede Gaming. The renewal announcem…
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Raketech’s Casumba Media earnout cut to €8.2m in balance sheet boost
The Malta-headquartered affiliate acquired Japan-facing Casumba Media in 2019 but resold the business in September 2025 for around €12m The post Raketech’s Casumba Media earnout cut to €8.2m in balance sheet boost appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Blueprint Gaming accelerates South African growth with Supergroup partnership
Blueprint Gaming™ has strengthened its presence in South Africa with a new partnership with Supergroup brands Betway and Jackpotcity, bringing a broad selection of internationally recognised slot content to players nationwide. Building on its market entry, the agreement marks an important step in Blueprint’s long-term…
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SOFTSWISS Wraps Up SBC Lisbon With Award and 2027 iGaming Trends Report
SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator – Aggregator of the Year The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator received recognition as Aggregator of the Year at… The post SOFTSWISS Wraps Up SBC Lisbon With Award and 2027 iGaming Trends Report appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Debt repayments and EBITDA growth lift Light & Wonder outlook: Fitch
Expected debt reduction and EBITDA growth across its businesses support Light & Wonder’s Positive outlook from Fitch. The post Debt repayments and EBITDA growth lift Light & Wonder outlook: Fitch first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Sunbet Bede Gaming Renewal Extends Platform Deal
Sunbet Bede Gaming partnership renewal extends a near ten-year platform deal as the South African betting brand expands into Botswana and Namibia.... Read More...
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Blueprint Gaming South Africa Deal with Supergroup
Blueprint Gaming South Africa expansion continues as the studio partners with Supergroup brands Betway and Jackpotcity to supply slot content nationwide.... Read More...
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TaDa Expands African Footprint with EuroVirtuals
Award-winning TaDa has further extended its presence in African iGaming markets with its latest partnership. The new agreement sees the content provider... Read More...
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Las Vegas Strip Signs Say No Tipping Required of Tourists
Clark County has put new digital messages up on the Las Vegas Strip reminding tourists they do not have to pay street performers or costumed characters for photos. The campaign also recommends visitors report intimidation to the police after an incident involving two showgirl impersonators and a couple visiting the ci…
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Sunbet Extends Bede Gaming Partnership Following Strong H1 2026 Growth
Sunbet has renewed its agreement with Bede Gaming, extending a technology partnership that has supported the South African betting operator’s digital growth for nearly a decade. The latest contract renewal comes after another strong period for Sunbet, the digital division of Sun International, as the company continues…
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RTG Slots Partners With Atucha to Drive Latin American Expansion
ASA Latin America Market Strategy Mexico will be the partnership’s initial priority, followed by Argentina, Colombia and Peru. Brazil is… The post RTG Slots Partners With Atucha to Drive Latin American Expansion appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Jeju Dream Tower Retains Growth Potential Despite Q3 Earnings Pressure
Jeju Dream Tower still has room to grow despite expectations that Lotte Tour Development’s September 2026 quarter earnings will fall short of forecasts, according to KB Securities. The Korean financial group pointed to rising visitor numbers and opportunities to improve gaming table revenue at the foreigner-only casin…
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Seaport: Macau earnings season to highlight tough 3Q26 operating environment before headwinds, comps ease in coming quarters
The coming months will continue to see headwinds for Macau’s gaming operators, but not as severe as the September 2026 […]
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Novig signs expanded partnership with integrity firm IC360 ahead of NBA opener
Novig is optimistic that the partnership will curb threats of insider trading in an attempt to promote market integrity on its platform.
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iGaming Ontario withheld study showing higher-than-expected gambling harm: report
According to a report by The Star
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FC Barcelona faces tough test against PSG in a big European night with 1xBet
1xBet shares pre-match analysis
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Metropolitan Park commits $10 million to Queens Community Center
Total funding reaches $33.8 million
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SiGMA presents Vision 2030 book to Malta’s House Speaker
Future summits and expansion
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue reaches $555 million in September, up 4.1%
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Monday posted revenue of $555 million for September, from all forms of gaming, a year-over-year increase of 4.1%. The tax revenue generated from gaming was $242.6 million. Year-over-year revenue increases were prevalent, including jumps of 54.8% at Hollywood Casino at the Meado…
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Wall Street Bets: Investor interest, MGM
Dan Politzer of J. P. Morgan on October 18 looked at what intrigues investors: “Post the 23% average pullback in 3Q26 for our gaming coverage, there’s been a modest uptick of inbounds from a broad array of investors, including long only’s, deep-value funds, and generalists. The stocks that have garnered the most inter…
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The PA Acquires Australian Racing Media Outlet RAS
The PA, a multimedia news agency, announced the acquisition of RAS Technology Holdings Limited (RAS), the owner of Racing and Sports. According to the announcement, the transaction will support the global racing and betting industry. The PA and RAS Complement Each Other On October 19, The PA announced that it has ente…
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Macau 3Q26 EBITDA forecast to fall 10.6% as margins tighten: Seaport
Macau’s third-quarter casino EBITDA is forecast to fall 10.6 percent as weaker demand and high player spending squeeze margins. The post Macau 3Q26 EBITDA forecast to fall 10.6% as margins tighten: Seaport first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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EGT Digital partners with SportPesa to expand African gaming presence
Africa iGaming expansion
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BGaming signs content deal with LaFija.com to bring full game portfolio to Peruvian players
Three game worlds included
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BC.GAME reports $10 million in BC Engine rewards within six months
BC.GAME has announced that its BC Engine generated more than 10 million BCD in cumulative rewards, equivalent to over US$10 million, during its first six months of operation. The post BC.GAME reports $10 million in BC Engine rewards within six months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Catena Media withdraws double-digit growth hopes after “weak” Q3
Catena Media no longer expects to hit its 2026 target of double-digit organic growth in group revenue and adjusted EBITDA following a “weak” Q3. The publicly-listed gambling media group has released its preliminary results for the quarter, showing that it experienced a 29% year-on-year drop in revenue from €11.6m (£9.…
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BC.GAME reports over $10 million in BC Engine rewards six months after launch
Amidst online gaming expansion
Read summary →Kambi continues to grow network with QuinnBet partnership
Sportsbook provider Kambi Group plc has signed a multi-year deal with UK and Ireland-focused bookmaker QuinnBet. The partnership will see QuinnBet migrate to Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook as it gains access to the listed company’s the technology, trading expertise and network intelligence. QuinnBet is set to use the spor…
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Catena Media Revises Guidance, Cites Weak Q3 for Performance Projections
Catena Media, a leading affiliate business, has taken another hit as the company had to revise its EBITDA growth for 2026, attributing the slowdown to unfavorable results in the third quarter of the financial year. Catena Media Addresses Difficult Financial Results The previously expected organic double-digit revenue …
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Visa Direct takes stablecoin prefunding out of pilot phase
Visa continues to make progress on its stablecoin infrastructure across prefunding, settlement and treasury management. The pilot phase is complete for Visa Direct‘s stablecoin prefunding service, with Inyo Global first to use it commercially. Announced on 15 October, the launch lets businesses fund cross-border payou…
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Macau 3Q26 GGR falls 3.8% as mass baccarat weakens, VIP holds steady
Macau’s 3Q26 casino GGR fell 3.8% YoY as mass baccarat declined 7.9%, while VIP baccarat revenue remained broadly flat. The post Macau 3Q26 GGR falls 3.8% as mass baccarat weakens, VIP holds steady first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gambling stocks weekly (12–16 October): European market analysis & trends
Four of the nine stocks rose in a week when Rank and Entain reported, Flutter touched a 52-week… The post Gambling stocks weekly (12–16 October): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Ontario Allegedly Hid Study Showing More Serious Problem Gambling
Ontario’s agency that conducts and manages iGaming when provided through private operators, iGaming, allegedly withheld a study on problem gambling after its findings reportedly revealed significantly higher rates than the province had anticipated, say internal documents obtained by the Toronto Star. Controversial Dec…
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BGaming expands in Peru with LaFija partnership
Rapidly expanding content provider strengthens its presence in Latin American markets BGaming is pleased to announce a new partnership with leading online casino and sports betting operator LaFija.com. LaFija.com is one of Latin America’s emerging operators. It was launched in Peru in 2025 and is owned and operated by…
Read summary →Entain reiterates confidence in cash generation and “laser focus” on shareholder returns
Entain leadership figures have stated they are “very confident” about the operator’s ability to generate cash despite navigating a rocky path in several markets. The business released its Q3 results last Thursday, which showed a 2% rise in net gaming revenue (NGR), driven by online growth in the UK and Ireland. Chief …
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Media Troopers expands performance marketing reach into mainstream media
Media Troopers’ attendance at NEXTPredict NYC in October shows how it intends to branch out into mainstream media Media Troopers, the leading digital and acquisition group, is expanding its performance marketing reach by shifting its technology, data, and audience acquisition expertise to focus on a broader range of m…
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Maxxi Labs takes flight with new crash game AviaX
Fast-paced title sends multipliers skyward with win potential of up to 10,000x Maxxi Labs is clearing the runway for AviaX, a new adrenaline-fuelled crash game that puts players in the pilot’s seat as they seek rising multipliers and win potential of up to 10,000x. AviaX swaps spinning reels for a high-stakes flight p…
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EGT Digital expands its African presence through new partnership with SportPesa
The collaboration brings EGT Digital’s in-house developed gaming content to one of Africa’s most recognised betting brands EGT Digital has strengthened its presence in Africa through a new partnership with SportPesa, one of the continent’s most established betting and gaming brands. As part of the collaboration, EGT D…
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Catena Media Q3 Revenue Falls 29% Amid Search Shift
Catena Media Q3 revenue fell 29% to EUR 8.3m as the affiliate warned on 2026 targets and flagged a EUR 30-35m non-cash impairment charge.... Read More...
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BGaming Expands in Peru with LaFija.com Partnership
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is pleased to announce a new partnership with leading online casino and sports betting operator LaFija.com. LaFija.com... Read More...
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Catena Media Q3 ingresos caen un 29% debido al cambio en las búsquedas
Catena Media ha publicado resultados preliminares no auditados para el tercer trimestre de 2026, con los ingresos de Catena Media en el... Leer más... La entrada Catena Media Q3 ingresos caen un 29% debido al cambio en las búsquedas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Laura Taylor se une al equipo de CMO fraccional de GameOn
GameOn, la agencia de marketing y relaciones públicas (PR) B2B de iGaming con sede en Isla de Man, ha sumado a Laura... Leer más... La entrada Laura Taylor se une al equipo de CMO fraccional de GameOn se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Macau Q3 Casino Revenue Falls 3.7% as Mass Baccarat Slows
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenues fell in September 2026, largely driven by lower mass baccarat numbers. Data revealed by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) on Friday indicated that the combined GGRs of the entire industry stood at MOP$60.4 billion, or US$7.47 billion. The results came in lower by…
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Analyst sees more room for growth at Jeju Dream Tower despite expectation of lower Q3 earnings
Lotte Tour Development’s foreigner-only casino Jeju Dream Tower still has plenty of room for growth, according to Korean financial group […]
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PhilWeb-backed JKS Tech Solutions partners with MegaWin on Philippine gaming content
JKS Tech Solutions, the Philippine-based B2B platform provider in which PhilWeb Corporation recently agreed to acquire a 30% stake, has […]
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Macau 3Q GGR decline driven by 7.9% drop in mass baccarat, DICJ figures show
A decline in Macau’s industry-wide gross gaming revenue during the September 2026 quarter was primarily driven by softer premium baccarat […]
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Wildz reports Finnish gambling licence ahead of 2027 launch
Wildz reports a Finnish gambling licence ahead of Finland’s 1 July 2027 online market launch, though the regulator has not confirmed it. The post Wildz reports Finnish gambling licence ahead of 2027 launch appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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PhilWeb Targets Q4 Casino Game Rollout With Exclusive MegaWin Deal
PhilWeb Corp. is preparing to introduce digital casino games to Philippine gaming operators through an exclusive partnership with global provider MegaWin. The company is targeting a rollout in the 4th quarter of 2026, with the offering intended for major casino resorts and domestic gaming platforms. The deal follows P…
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EU iGaming weekly: EU levy, Entain Q3, Matchbook’s Betdaq acquisition
Ireland’s draft EU budget left out an online gambling levy, Entain’s UK and Ireland online NGR rose 14%,… The post EU iGaming weekly: EU levy, Entain Q3, Matchbook’s Betdaq acquisition appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Catena Media slashes targets on “weak” Q3 2026 performance
CEO Manuel Stan said: “This was a weak quarter and our results reflect that. The search landscape is undergoing a rapid and fundamental shift" The post Catena Media slashes targets on “weak” Q3 2026 performance appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Cartamundi and APE open Bee playing card manufacturing facility in Macau
Locally produced through a joint venture
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Entain reiterates FY26 guidance as Q3 online revenue grows 3%
UK and Ireland online revenue climbs 14%
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Wazdan enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership via Light & Wonder aggregation platform
Hollywoodbets is one of South Africa’s most established betting and gaming brands Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has marked its entry into the South African market through an exciting new partnership with leading operator Hollywoodbets, bringing a selection of titles from its established portfolio to players acro…
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New partnership in iGaming: DELULU enters the 500 Casino mix with a taste for the unexpected
DELULU Gaming and 500 Casino are coming together at a point where distinctive game design meets a community steeped in gaming culture. The partnership brings a selection of DELULU titles to 500 Casino players, including recent releases such as Toy Crush and MLK 50,000x. With its quirky and highly entertaining library …
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France’s Online Gaming Growth Was Offset by Suboptimal Performance by FDJ and PMU
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling authority, has published a financial report detailing the industry’s performance for the first half of 2026. As it turns out, the total gross gaming revenue (excluding casinos and clubs) remained mostly stable at EUR 5.66 billion ($6.36 billion) (+0.5% year-on-yea…
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