Bet365 is expanding its offerings in France by partnering with ZEturf to launch pari-mutuel horse racing betting markets. This collaboration will allow bet365 to provide tailored horse racing content to its French users, signifying a notable market entry for this specific product.
FIRST.bet has appointed industry veteran Victor Arias as Vice President of LatAm and Regional Head of Commercial to spearhead its expansion in the region. Arias, formerly with Pragmatic Play, will lead the sportsbook tech provider's commercial strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in the burgeoning Latin American market.
Chilean operator Enjoy reported a 16.4% loss for the first half of 2026, attributing its deteriorating financial performance primarily to the unchecked growth of unregulated online betting in the country. This highlights the significant challenge licensed operators face from the black market.
Better Collective and Yahoo Sports have announced a partnership to provide comprehensive sports betting coverage, data, and technology to fans. Yahoo Sports will integrate Better Collective's data and tech across its products and distribute select Action Network content within its betting hub. This collaboration aims to enhance sports betting understanding for a broad audience.
Axom Gaming is expanding its operations across Africa, leveraging a strategic partnership with 888AFRICA to capitalize on the continent's growing iGaming market. This collaboration aims to secure a leading position in emerging African territories, highlighting significant investment and market entry strategies.
BETER, a provider of live streams, data, and odds for esports and sports, has secured Gaming-Related Supplier Registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This registration allows BETER to offer its services to licensed operators in the Canadian province, marking its official entry into the Ontario market.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has issued an update regarding a buy-back notification, as part of their ongoing capital management strategy. This involves the company repurchasing its own shares from the market.
Playtech CEO Mor Weizer anticipates the company will launch in Brazil by early 2027, following delays partly attributed to political uncertainties within the newly regulated market. This timeline offers insight into major B2B supplier strategies for a significant emerging iGaming market.
RubyPlay has acquired Splash Tech, aiming to enhance iGaming engagement products beyond just jackpots and free-to-play games. The acquisition is intended to help operators increase player lifetime value, simplify jackpot infrastructure, and boost engagement across various content types including casino and sportsbook.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Playtech reported H1 profits of €113 million (£97 million), marking a return to bottom-line profitability. This positive performance was primarily driven by strong trading and successful commercial partnerships in the US and Latin America. The gambling technology group reaffirmed its confidence in achieving its full-year 2026 financial and corporate objectives.
Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has seen a significant surge in App Store downloads, surpassing rivals, following celebrity endorsements including LeBron James. This growth, partly attributed to a star-studded advertisement, has also garnered criticism from responsible gambling advocates.
Aristocrat, a leading gaming technology company, has issued an update regarding a share buy-back program. This routine financial operation involves the company repurchasing its own shares from the market.
Playtech has stated that Evolution's commissioned 'Spectrum Report' corroborates key findings from the Black Cube investigation into Evolution's activities. This contradicts Evolution's prior assertion that the report exonerated them, deepening the ongoing dispute between the two major iGaming suppliers.
Bet365 has confirmed plans to cut 340 jobs, citing increasing tax pressures and regulatory headwinds within the UK gambling sector. This move reflects the challenging operational environment faced by major operators in the market.