News
Gaming in Germany Conference sets agenda for November 10
The Gaming in Germany Conference will meet in Berlin on November 10, covering regulation, black-market activity and new gambling products.
Veikkaus H1 2026 revenue rises 1% to EUR 471.3 million
Veikkaus H1 2026 revenue reached EUR 471.3 million, while digital channels generated 64.5% of the Finnish operator’s GGR.
Weekly stock watch – 31.08 to 04.09 – Sportradar on top
Online gambling stock performance - 31.08 to 04.09. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -0.4% in the last week. Sportradar leads with an ..
BetMGM Gridiron Classic offers USD 566,000 guarantees
BetMGM Gridiron Classic runs September 9-14 with 26 online poker tournaments and USD 566,000 in total guarantees.
Fanatics combines three gaming products in one app
Fanatics Sports & Casino combines sportsbook, casino and event-contract trading in one app, using one account and FanCash balance.
Lottomatica CIRSA merger targets EUR 2bn adjusted EBITDA
Lottomatica CIRSA merger will create a gaming group with around EUR 2bn adjusted EBITDA and EUR 115m in planned synergies.
MGM Resorts and BetMGM commit USD 320,000 to responsible gaming
BetMGM responsible gaming commitments include USD 320,000 for research, support services and expanded GameSense activity across US sports venues
Caesars shareholders to vote on USD 6.3bn Fertitta deal
Caesars Fertitta deal heads to a September vote, with USD 31 per share valuing the company’s equity at around USD 6.3bn.
ANJ issues new fraud guide for French gambling operators
France gambling fraud guidance gives licensed operators clearer rules for handling player accounts and funds in suspected fraud cases.
Data
Online casino becomes Denmark’s largest sector with GGR at DKK 4.309bn (ca. EUR 577m)
Denmark gambling market shifts online as casino GGR reaches DKK 4.309bn (ca. EUR 577m) in 2025 and the digital share climbs to 73%.
Weekly stock watch – 31.08 to 04.09 – Sportradar on top
Online gambling stock performance - 31.08 to 04.09. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -0.4% in the last week. Sportradar leads with an ..
Weekly stock watch – 24.08 to 28.08 – Better Collective on top
Online gambling stock performance - 24.08 to 28.08. On average, share prices analysed decreased by -3% in the last week. Better Collective leads wit..
Swedish gambling market reaches SEK 28.2bn GGR in 2025
Swedish gambling market GGR rose to SEK 28.2bn in 2025 as licensed commercial-online gambling expanded further.
Supplier
Alea adds FIRST.bet as exclusive sportsbook partner
Alea FIRST.bet partnership brings sportsbook technology to Alea’s platform, expanding its offering beyond casino aggregation for operators.
BETBY launches SlotBets with 15-second sports betting rounds
BETBY SlotBets combines live sporting action with slot mechanics, using 15-second rounds to create a new sports betting format.
Hacksaw enters crash games with 10,000x Moneyplane
Hacksaw crash game Moneyplane marks the supplier’s entry into the category, offering multiplayer rounds and wins of up to 10,000x.
Galaxsys launches Fruity Lines with 5,000x maximum win
Galaxsys Fruity Lines launches with 10 paylines, classic fruit symbols, Wild multipliers and a maximum win of 5,000x.
Yggdrasil Kaizen partnership expands in Romania
Yggdrasil Kaizen partnership brings the supplier’s casino games to Betano players in Romania under a new content agreement.
Digitain expands MagicBetting deal in Belgium
Digitain MagicBetting partnership expands in Belgium with an iGaming platform, PAM technology and a full casino suite for the operator.
Kambi network processes EUR 17bn annual turnover
Kambi network covers 70-plus partners and processes around EUR 17bn annually as the supplier introduces its new brand structure.
Hacksaw partners with Caliente.mx in Mexico
Hacksaw Caliente partnership brings the supplier’s casino games to Caliente.mx as Hacksaw expands its presence in the Mexican market.
WorldMatch Kaizen partnership expands into Belgium
WorldMatch Kaizen partnership expands into Belgium, adding another regulated European market to the companies’ existing casino cooperation.
Marketing
Hard Rock Bet launches USD 2 million NFL Survivor contest
Hard Rock Bet Survivor gives Florida players a free NFL contest with a USD 2 million prize pool running through NFL Week 17.
betTOM becomes Burnley betting partner for 2026/27
The betTOM Burnley partnership puts the UK betting brand on team shorts and across Turf Moor during the 2026/27 season.
Foliatti 49ers partnership generates 9 million digital impressions
Foliatti 49ers partnership, launched in 2023, extends in Mexico after generating more than 9 million digital impressions.
NFL signs betting deals with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics
NFL betting partnerships with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics cover sports betting rights, official league data and marketing opportunities.
People
Mark Hedges joins HKJC as director of digital platforms
Mark Hedges joins the Hong Kong Jockey Club as Director of Digital Platforms, focusing on digital experiences across its activities.
Bally's names George Papanier interim CFO
Bally's CFO transition sees George Papanier take over as interim finance chief after Mira Mircheva resigns for personal reasons.
Ruth Evans appointed UK Gambling Commission chair for five-year term
Ruth Evans becomes UK Gambling Commission chair from 30 September 2026, taking over from interim chair Charles Counsell.
Hong Kong appoints Leung Ping-kin to betting commission
Hong Kong appoints Leung Ping-kin to the Betting and Lotteries Commission for a term running until July 31, 2027.