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Premier League black market betting forecast to reach GBP 1bn a season
Premier League black market betting could reach GBP 1bn a season as the BGC warns of growing activity by unlicensed operators.
Evolution board rejects Candle Lake’s SEK 695 per share offer
Evolution Candle Lake offer of SEK 695 per share is rejected by the board, which says it undervalues the company.
Weekly stock watch – 17.08 to 21.08 – OPAP on top
Online gambling stock performance - 17.08 to 21.08. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -0.2% in the last week. OPAP leads with an increa..
Netherlands – Ksa finds 41% of new young-adult gambling accounts belong to 18-year-olds
Dutch Ksa youth gambling research finds 41% of new accounts among 18–24-year-olds belong to 18-year-olds, while 28% of underage MBO students gambl..
Australia passes gambling reforms covering betting, keno and advertising
Australia gambling reforms pass Parliament, restricting wagering ads, strengthening BetStop, banning 'pocket pokies' keno and foreign-matched lotter..
Denmark blocks 98 illegal gambling sites including Polymarket
Denmark illegal gambling sites crackdown blocks 98 websites, including Polymarket, after a court backed the regulator’s request.
Better Collective Q2 2026 revenue rises 9% to EUR 89 million
Better Collective Q2 revenue rose 9% to EUR 89 million, while EBITDA increased 20% and the North American margin reached 26%.
Australia - VGCCC sets three-year technology plan to tackle gambling harm
VGCCC Strategy 2029 sets a three-year plan using technology, data and intelligence to identify gambling risks earlier across Victoria.
ROGA marketing code sets 75% legal-age audience standard
The ROGA marketing code sets a 75% legal-age audience threshold and new advertising standards for U.S. online gaming operators.
Data
Weekly stock watch – 17.08 to 21.08 – OPAP on top
Online gambling stock performance - 17.08 to 21.08. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -0.2% in the last week. OPAP leads with an increa..
Dutch gambling risk algorithm uses real player behaviour
Dutch researchers have developed an open-source gambling risk algorithm that uses actual online play to identify risky behaviour earlier.
Weekly stock watch – 10.08 to 14.08 – DraftKings on top
Online gambling stock performance - 10.08 to 14.08. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -0.4% in the last week. DraftKings leads with an ..
Weekly stock watch – 03.08 to 07.08 – Gentoo Media on top
Online gambling stock performance - 03.08 to 07.08. On average, share prices analysed increased by +0.1% in the last week. Gentoo Media leads with a..
Supplier
Digitain provides Silkbet platform for UK launch
Digitain Silkbet partnership provides the operator with sportsbook and iGaming technology as Silkbet prepares to enter the regulated UK market.
Evolution board rejects Candle Lake’s SEK 695 per share offer
Evolution Candle Lake offer of SEK 695 per share is rejected by the board, which says it undervalues the company.
BETBY Watch & Bet linked to 44.79% higher GGR
BETBY Watch & Bet combines streaming and in-play betting, as company data shows 44.79% higher GGR per player with live streams.
BetConstruct AI brings 140,000+ events to SiGMA North America
BetConstruct AI will showcase its sportsbook, casino platform and new betting tools at SiGMA North America in Mexico City.
Exalogic brings Fast Track CRM to more than 20 Italian brands
Exalogic Fast Track partnership expands in Italy, giving more than 20 licensed gaming brands access to new CRM workflows.
Evoke shareholders back Intralot acquisition with 99.91% support
The evoke Intralot acquisition moves forward after shareholders backed the scheme, with court approval targeted by early 2027.
Bally’s Intralot reports EUR 544.2m H1 2026 revenue after BII consolidation
Bally’s Intralot revenue reached EUR 544.2m in H1 2026, including EUR 377.6m from the consolidated Bally’s International Interactive business (B..
CreedRoomz launches Crypto Market with up to 99% payout
CreedRoomz Crypto Market combines 10-second live dealer rounds with payouts of up to 99% and a crypto trading-style interface.
Play’n GO expands Swiss reach with StarVegas.ch
Play’n GO Switzerland expands through StarVegas.ch, bringing its casino games to Casino Interlaken’s regulated online brand.
Marketing
ROGA marketing code sets 75% legal-age audience standard
The ROGA marketing code sets a 75% legal-age audience threshold and new advertising standards for U.S. online gaming operators.
Lazio and Polymarket end 2026/27 sponsorship deal
The Lazio Polymarket sponsorship ends after regulatory changes, with Polymarket still paying the full 2026/27 contract amount.
Catena Media Q2 2026 revenue falls 1% to EUR 9.5m
Catena Media Q2 2026 revenue fell 1% to EUR 9.5m as casino growth partly offset a 43% decline in sports revenue.
SpeedyBet extends Real Betis deal through 2028
SpeedyBet Real Betis partnership will run until summer 2028, with the Paf-owned betting brand adding European sponsorship rights.
People
Midnite appoints Dale Tang to lead Canada launch
Midnite Canada launch will be led by former FanDuel executive Dale Tang as the betting operator prepares to enter the market.
Hacksaw appoints Ana Vrabic Verdir as permanent Group CEO
Hacksaw Group CEO Ana Vrabic Verdir takes the permanent position after serving as interim chief executive since April 2026.
Allwyn UK CEO changes as Phil Walker takes interim role
Phil Walker becomes Allwyn UK CEO on an interim basis as the National Lottery operator enters its next phase of development.
NorthStar names Corey Goodman CEO amid finance changes
NorthStar Gaming CEO Corey Goodman takes the permanent role as the operator works to complete three years of outstanding audits.
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