Kaizen Gaming's co-founder and CEO, George Daskalakis, reflected on the company's journey to a $10 billion valuation, highlighting its resilience through the Greek financial crisis and the global pandemic. This achievement solidifies Kaizen Gaming's position as a 'decacorn' in the iGaming industry.
Poland's state lottery operator, Totalizator Sportowy, has terminated its Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Szymon Gawryszczak, due to a public scandal. The company cited the need to protect its public image as the reason for his dismissal.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has launched a 'general examination' into the social and economic impacts of online gambling. The Economic Development Committee is leading these hearings to gather evidence and opinions regarding the growing engagement with online betting among the Brazilian public.
Nordic gambling operator Paf has acquired Swedish maritime games supplier Bell Casino, significantly expanding its presence to approximately 50 new vessels across various European routes. This acquisition bolsters Paf's existing maritime operations and broadens its geographical reach in the industry.
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed Daniel Lindsay as its new Director of Strategic Delivery, filling in for Stephanie Wong during her maternity leave. Lindsay joins the BGC from Metropolitan Gaming, where he was Director of Communications and Public Affairs, bringing experience important for navigating the current UK gambling sector landscape.
People Incorporated (formerly IAC) has launched an $18 billion bid to acquire a majority stake in MGM Resorts International. This significant move could impact MGM's global operations, including its ownership of iGaming company LeoVegas and the international BetMGM sportsbook.
bet365's CMO, Stephanie De Flora, discussed the company's unique and successful approach to the North American iGaming market in an exclusive interview. De Flora emphasized that bet365 avoids a 'copy and paste' strategy, opting instead for a tailored approach to differentiate itself in the competitive US and Canadian sports betting landscape.
Stake has expanded its global presence by launching its online sportsbook and casino services in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This marks Stake's fifth Latin American market entry and follows recent launches in Mexico and Denmark, demonstrating the company's aggressive strategy to enter regulated markets.
Evoke, owner of William Hill, has appointed Janice Duncan as Group Finance Director. This appointment comes amidst ongoing rumors of a potential takeover of Evoke by TPG, following her departure from Casumo and prior experience with William Hill.
Flutter Entertainment shareholders rejected a special resolution to create 'blank check preferred stocks' at the company's AGM. This decision comes amidst a period of restructuring and senior management changes for the gambling multinational.
May saw significant movement in iGaming stock, with Genius Sports experiencing a recovery while Flutter Entertainment considered a London listing review. This period also featured numerous Q1 earnings reports and major investor changes impacting share prices across the industry.
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch is expected to propose strict new rules limiting how criminals and offenders can spend state benefits, with welfare reform a key issue for the upcoming general election. This move could influence gambling regulations as part of broader welfare discussions.
African gaming companies Sunbet and BetPawa are expanding into new markets across the continent. This move coincides with increasing interest from international firms in the African gambling industry as growth in other regions slows.
Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen, CFO of affiliate marketing firm Gentoo Media, has resigned from his position. Albrechtsen joined the company in March 2025, five months after its split from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG).
Austria has begun a review of its gambling laws, initiating the process to liberalize its online gambling market by 2029. This follows a new Draft Bill from the Federal Ministry of Finance aimed at ending monopoly privileges previously held by Casinos Austria.
The Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) has announced initiatives to combat black market gambling and enhance the industry's image across the Balkan region. Formed in March 2026, the BGF represents six national gaming associations.
Manchester United is reportedly finalizing a £20 million training kit sponsorship deal with Betway, a move that allows the gambling operator an alternative marketing avenue ahead of an anticipated ban on front-of-shirt sponsorships for betting companies. This multi-year agreement highlights how gambling brands are adapting their sports marketing strategies in response to evolving regulations.
Entain has appointed Sheila Bangalore, former counsel for Bally's and Aristocrat, as a Non-Executive Director. This appointment expands Entain's board to 11 members, filling a vacancy left by the recent departure of Ricky Sandler.
Italian authorities, specifically AGCOM, have launched a new consultation on "responsible gambling communications" following ambiguities in existing regulations. This initiative aims to reclassify gambling advertising, marketing, and customer incentives, with over 20 stakeholders having already submitted feedback. The ongoing review signifies a push for clearer guidelines in Italy's gambling communication landscape.
The CEO of Bally's Intralot, Robeson Reeves, stated the company is approaching UK tax and regulatory challenges from a position of strength, not retreat, as it prepares for its first full H1 as a combined entity. He expressed confidence in the company's resilience despite UK market headwinds.
Fanatics Markets, the prediction market subsidiary of Fanatics, has partnered with ADI Predictstreet to launch a FIFA World Cup 2026 Hub. This co-branded platform offers US sports fans global football prediction markets, news, player data, and in-app content during this summer's tournament.
Flutter Entertainment has promoted Sportsbet CEO Barni Evans to lead its APAC operations, a significant move following recent leadership changes in its US and international divisions. This strategic appointment signals Flutter's continued focus on strengthening its global leadership structure and regional market performance.
Norway's gambling regulator has instructed state-owned operator Norsk Tipping to implement stricter controls and individual checks on its online casino platform, KongKasino. This directive follows concerns over a rapid increase in player engagement and potential associated risks, aiming to mitigate problem gambling behaviors.
Acroud AB, an iGaming affiliate and software group, reported positive Q1 2026 results driven by growth in both its B2C publishing network and B2B SaaS unit. The company is focused on building a strong commercial engine to sustain its growth in the iGaming media and affiliate sector.
Australia is considering significant reforms to gambling advertising, which could lead to a ban on such advertisements during events like the State of Origin by 2026. This potential regulatory shift follows recommendations from a parliamentary committee aimed at reducing problem gambling.