BetMGM has secured a multi-year partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the team's Official Sports Betting and Online Casino Partner in Canada. This agreement grants BetMGM rights to utilize Vikings branding for sports betting, online casino, and marketing activities, and will include an exclusive Vikings-themed casino game launch.
Penn Entertainment announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, scheduled for September 14. This land-based casino, expected to open in 2028, will replace the company’s existing Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino.
Brazil's National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has formally protested its exclusion from a government meeting convened by President Lula to discuss the social impacts of online sports betting. ANJL highlighted that no regulated industry representatives were invited, despite their significant role in the sector. The association emphasized the importance of industry input for creating effective and balanced regulations.
FeedConstruct has secured exclusive worldwide data and streaming rights for the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA). This agreement covers CAVA's entire competitive portfolio across both men's and women's international and club volleyball competitions, enhancing FeedConstruct's sports data offerings for betting operators.
Lottomatica's acquisition of Cirsa integrates four Moroccan casinos into a major European gambling group, with Morocco contributing a small but notable portion of Cirsa's revenue. The deal highlights the absence of clear online betting licensing frameworks in North Africa, despite the growing presence of major operators in the region's land-based sector. Neither company has announced intentions to pursue online licenses there.
France's Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) is implementing a job cuts plan as part of a transformation of its horseracing network and pools system. While three out of four trade unions have signed the agreement, the French Democratic Confederation of Labour (CFDT) has raised concerns about 'commercial contradictions'.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced an update regarding its ongoing share buy-back program. This is part of the company's capital management strategy to return value to shareholders.
Codere Online has announced a multi-year partnership with the NFL in Mexico, enhancing its sports betting offerings in the region. The agreement includes rights related to Super Bowl LXI and the 2026 Mexico City game, strengthening Codere's position in the Mexican market.
BetMGM, part of LeoVegas Group, has secured a multi-year deal to become Newcastle United's official UK and European betting partner, expanding on their existing 2023 relationship. The agreement ensures prominent BetMGM branding at St James' Park, including LED advertising and media walls. This partnership strengthens BetMGM's presence through association with a major Premier League club.
Chile's Senate Economy Commission has proposed a stricter regulatory framework for online betting, advocating for a licensing system that requires operators to be legally incorporated in Chile with transparent ownership and registered addresses. This aims to tighten control over the burgeoning online gambling market in the country.
Stake has been added to Nigeria's 'blocked list' and banned across all 24 states within the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN). The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) deemed Stake's operations in the country illegal due to a lack of relevant licenses. This action highlights a growing enforcement trend against unlicensed operators in African markets.
Grupo Codere reported its seventh consecutive quarter of improved profitability with Q2 gaming revenue up 5.8% year-on-year to €352.5m, driven by Codere Online's growth and strong trading during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 14.1% to €57.6m, showcasing robust financial performance for the iGaming and betting operator.
Genius Sports has partnered with Equativ to integrate live sports moment targeting into StackAdapt's programmatic advertising platform. This collaboration allows advertisers to deliver highly relevant ads to fans based on real-time events during live sporting broadcasts, enhancing ad engagement and effectiveness.
Play’n GO has announced a new partnership with Ember Entertainment, the rebranded gaming division of Delaware North, to launch its portfolio of games in West Virginia. This deal signifies a further step in the Swedish gaming giant's North American expansion strategy.
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has acquired 888Africa, marking its return to the B2C sector, with CFO Phil Richards stating it was a "time-limited" opportunity during Evoke's restructuring. The acquisition is expected to strengthen GiG's B2B pipeline, though analysts note potential B2B headwinds for the group.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is observing Responsible Gaming Education Month in September, emphasizing the critical role regulators play in player protection and advancing safer gambling practices. This initiative precedes global regulatory discussions in Lima, where topics like evidence-based player protection and self-exclusion will be examined across jurisdictions.
FeedConstruct has secured exclusive global streaming and data rights for Panama's top two domestic football leagues, the Liga Panameña de Fútbol (LPF) and Liga PROM. This agreement covers every match across both competitions, providing full global exclusivity to FeedConstruct's international network.
German law enforcement has raided a suspected illegal online gambling ring with an estimated turnover of €5.8 billion, leading to arrests and asset seizures across multiple countries. This significant bust prompted industry associations DSWV and DOCV to call for a review of the GGL's channelisation estimates, highlighting ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of current German gambling regulations.
Playtech reported significant growth in the first half of the year, primarily driven by a 161% revenue increase in the Americas for its B2B business. While prioritizing regulated markets, the company stated it would continue supporting unregulated markets. The Sun Bingo business notably impacted its B2C revenue.
The studios responsible for Stake.com's previously exclusive games have launched as a new B2B iGaming provider named Juice. This move makes over 100 proprietary games available to all operators through a single integration for the first time, diversifying content options across the industry.
FanDuel has renewed its agreement to remain an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Football League through the 2026 season. This multiyear extension allows FanDuel to continue advertising during live NFL games and use official NFL marks in its marketing, solidifying a key partnership established in 2021.
Ruth Evans has been officially appointed as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Her appointment follows Charles Counsell's interim period in the role. This is a significant leadership change for the UK's primary gambling regulator.
This article provides access to the full Spectrum Gaming Group report, which is central to the ongoing dispute between iGaming giants Evolution and Playtech. The report's contents are crucial for understanding the specifics of the conflict, which has significant implications for both companies and the broader live casino sector. This represents a key development in a major industry legal/business saga.
Robinhood Derivatives has agreed to cease offering new sports-related event contracts to customers in Michigan and will close out existing positions by October 9th, following an agreement with the Michigan Gaming Control Board. This action comes amid ongoing litigation and makes Robinhood the second platform to withdraw such offerings from the state this year.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a critical warning to regulators, stating that gambling platforms are increasingly being exploited for money laundering activities, particularly as black market operations expand. This alert signals a heightened focus on combating financial crime within the industry, especially in Europe, potentially leading to more stringent regulatory measures.