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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.
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..
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 ..
Mohegan digital revenue rises 30% in nine months
Mohegan digital revenue rose 30% to USD230m, increasing its share of group revenue as land-based operations remained broadly flat.
Candle Lake launches SEK 131.7 billion offer for Evolution
The Evolution takeover offer values the casino supplier at SEK 131.7 billion, with Candle Lake offering shareholders SEK 695 per share.
Entain H1 2026 NGR rises 7% to GBP 2.55bn
Entain H1 2026 NGR rose 7% to GBP 2.55bn, while underlying EBITDA declined 2% and the group kept its full-year outlook.
PMU expands international horse racing betting with BetMakers
The PMU BetMakers partnership combines pool and fixed-odds horse racing betting services for operators across international markets.
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.
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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..
Live betting benchmarking - Asia - Q2 2026
This analysis compares live betting benchmarks across Japan and India, covering all sports and football operators.
SEO benchmarking - Asia-Pacific - top ranked affiliates in Q2 2026
This analysis benchmarks SEO affiliate rankings across India and the Philippines for casino and betting keywords.
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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.
BetConstruct AI cuts sportsbook setup fees by up to 65%
The BetConstruct sportsbook offer cuts setup fees by up to 65% and includes free access periods for operators in several markets.
Pollard Banknote Q2 2026 revenue rises 8.5% to CAD 154.8 million
Pollard Banknote revenue reached CAD 154.8 million in Q2 2026, while adjusted EBITDA increased 6.5% to CAD 31.1 million.
Bragg Q2 2026 revenue falls 12% to EUR 22.9 million
Bragg Q2 2026 revenue dropped 12% to EUR 22.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA remained at EUR 3.5 million and 2026 guidance was withdrawn.
Candle Lake launches SEK 131.7 billion offer for Evolution
The Evolution takeover offer values the casino supplier at SEK 131.7 billion, with Candle Lake offering shareholders SEK 695 per share.
CreedRoomz launches Swahili live casino game with 700x multiplier
CreedRoomz launches a Swahili live casino game for African markets, with native dealers, a Kiswahili interface and multipliers up to 700x.
Marketing
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.
bet365 Scores takes Fiorentina sleeve sponsorship
bet365 Scores Fiorentina partnership puts the live-score app on the club’s shirt sleeve during its 100th anniversary season.
People
Veikkaus appoints Chris Armes to lead Gaming Technologies
Chris Armes joins Veikkaus Gaming Technologies in fall 2026, bringing experience from High5Games, GiG and Scientific Games Digital.
Rank board change set for October 2026 as Charles-Jones leaves
The Rank board change will see Lucinda Charles-Jones leave in October, with Katie McAlister taking over key duties on an interim basis.
Polymarket appoints Travis VanderZanden as Chief Growth Officer
Polymarket appoints Bird founder Travis VanderZanden as Chief Growth Officer, adding experience from Uber and Lyft to its management team.
Playson appoints Denys Koshel as first commercial partnerships VP
Playson commercial partnerships are being reorganised as Denys Koshel takes a newly created VP role after nearly 11 years with the supplier.