OPAP H1 GGR hits €1.153bn, up 6.5%
OPAP H1 2025 results: GGR €1.153bn (+6.5%), EBITDA €398.4m, net profit €233.4m; online share 31%, interim DPS €0.50.
Europe
Two-thirds of UK teens oppose celebrity gambling ads
New UK study of 2,100 11–17s finds most oppose celebrity gambling ads, with exposure linked to temptation and normalisation.
Paddy Power strikes NFL sportsbook deal in UK and Ireland
Paddy Power NFL partnership adds free-to-play game and fan activations before first ever NFL regular season match in Ireland.
Sweden channelisation at 85% in 2024
Sweden gambling channelisation held at 85% in 2024, with betting higher than online casino, according to Spelinspektionen.
Revenue up 33% to €28m at Pferdewetten.de
pferdewetten.de H1 2025 shows €28m revenue, rising 33% year on year, with retail shops driving growth and guidance held for 2025.
VfB Stuttgart names bet365 as 2025/26 team partner
bet365 VfB Stuttgart deal brings visibility at MHP Arena and promotes responsible gambling.
Intralot posts €60.2m EBITDA as cash flow hits €72.2m
Intralot H1 2025 results show €60.2m EBITDA and €72.2m operating cash flow, with revenue up 1.7% and leverage down to 2.3x.
Data.bet links with Genius Sports for live betting feeds
Data.bet teams up with Genius Sports to deliver official sports betting data, low-latency feeds and immersive in-play experiences.
KKCG sells €500m Allwyn stake to J&T ARCH
KKCG completes Allwyn stake sale worth €500m, valuing the lottery operator at €11.2bn. Investors gain exposure to Allwyn’s growth.
Fast Track to unveil AI CRM platform on 2 September
Fast Track will debut its iGaming CRM AI platform at its Malta event, promising a new era of player engagement.
Acroud posts 15% revenue rise in Q2 2025
Revenue growth and improved EBITDA highlight Acroud Q2 2025 results, with SaaS and iGaming affiliation driving performance.
Gentoo Media revenue drops 19% in Q2 2025
Gentoo Media Q2 results show revenue down 19% year-on-year, with updated 2025 guidance reflecting realignment and market challenges.
No gambling sponsors visible at Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort
During the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort no gambling sponsorship rules will be breached, confirms regulator Ksa after talks with organisers.
Seven correct predictions pay €1m in Tipico Million
Tipico Million launch brings fixed-stake sports betting with seven correct predictions worth €1m and transparent payout structure.
Better Collective revenue down 18% in Q2 2025
Revenue from Better Collective Q2 results fell 18% to €82m, with recurring revenue at €52m and EBITDA margin at 28%.
Ken Howells launches with EveryMatrix turnkey platform
EveryMatrix turnkey platform now powers Ken Howells’ full sports and casino launch, boosting the bookmaker’s online growth in the UK.
Danish gross gambling revenue grows 4.4% in H1 2025
Danes’ gambling consumption grew in H1 2025, with betting plunging but online casino driving Danish gross gambling revenue.
Safer gambling videos trigger backfire and protective effects
Some safer gambling advertising increased gambling interest while others reduced it, new research highlights risks in safer gambling advertising.
Sportradar expands Bundesliga partnership with 240 new betting markets
Sportradar Bundesliga partnership brings 240 extra betting markets, new streaming tools and enhanced data products from the 2025-26 season.
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