• Bet on Respect allows the MGC to investigate harassment of athletes online or in person. Cases can result in involuntary exclusion from sports wagering and casinos. The initiative uses the regulator’s existing exclusion powers.
• Athletes, leagues, players’ associations, college programmes and sports venues can report suspected harassment through a new portal. The MGC will review the allegations. It will then decide whether further action is warranted.
• NCAA research cited by the MGC found 51% of Division I men’s basketball players surveyed had faced online abuse linked to their performance. Of those players, 46% said the abuse was connected to gambling. MGC Chair Jordan Maynard said athletes and officials “deserve to be free of intimidation.”
• Bet on Respect is supported by sports organisations and betting operators, including the NCAA, Celtics, Red Sox and Patriots, as well as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars and Fanatics. The MGC regulates casinos, horse racing and sports wagering in Massachusetts.

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• Leung joins the Betting and Lotteries Commission with a background in social work and community service. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak welcomed the appointment. She said: “I look forward to his valuable advice on matters relating to betting and lotteries.”
• The Betting and Lotteries Commission advises the Hong Kong Government on gambling regulation. Its remit covers horse race betting, football betting and lotteries. It is a statutory body established under the Betting Duty Ordinance.
• The Commission advises the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs and does not operate gambling products itself. Leung’s appointment does not change its existing regulatory advisory role.

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• The deal adds Galaxsys content to Stake’s online casino offering. Initial titles include Tower Rush, Olympian Legends and Infinity Crash, alongside other games from the supplier. The companies did not specify how many Galaxsys titles are included at launch.
• Galaxsys develops online casino content, including crash and fast games. Its portfolio covers several game formats and is distributed through operators and aggregation platforms. The Galaxsys Stake partnership expands this distribution through Stake’s international platform.
• Stake operates online casino and sports betting products across multiple international markets. The operator offers slots, live casino and other casino-style games alongside its sportsbook. Galaxsys said its games are now available to Stake players worldwide.
• Teni Grigoryan, Chief Sales and Partner Management Officer at Galaxsys, said: “This collaboration marks another important step in our global expansion strategy.” Neither company disclosed financial terms or revenue expectations from the agreement.

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• BresBet operates bresbet.com, while Bet St George runs betstgeorge.com. Both operating licences were suspended with immediate effect on 28 August 2026. The regulator has not disclosed further details about the suspected failings.
• The Gambling Commission is reviewing both licences under Section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The UK gambling licence suspension will remain until the regulator is satisfied that the businesses are compliant. No timetable for the reviews was given.
• Customers can still access their accounts and withdraw funds during the suspensions. Both operators must treat customers fairly and keep them informed about developments.

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• Kerma Games develops slots, live casino and crash games, including content linked to Snoop Dogg, Lil Baby, Sexyy Red and Luka Modrić through multi-year partnerships.
• The acquisition adds Kerma’s proprietary games and 24/7 live dealer studio to Trivelta’s wider offering. Trivelta provides B2B technology including PAM, sportsbook, casino aggregation, poker, payments, CRM and mobile apps.
• Kerma will continue operating under its own brand, retaining its team, product strategy and commercial presence. Its games will also remain independently available to operators outside Trivelta’s technology ecosystem.
• Trivelta plans to use its technology and international reach to accelerate Kerma’s expansion, including faster game development, wider distribution and additional entertainment partnerships. No purchase price or other financial details were announced.

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Overview

• Average growth – On average, share prices analyzed decreased by -3% in the last week.
• “Winner” – The most significant leap in our sample of online gambling-focused companies was taken by Better Collective with an increase of +2%, followed by Zeal (+2%).
• “Loser” – Gentoo Media and Grandstand had the worst weekly performance in our analysis, with a change of -33% and -7%.
• Comparison to the Nasdaq Composite – Compared to the development of the Nasdaq Composite (+2%), the average development of the online gambling industry looks “worse”.

Segment-specific developments

• Online-focused operators – The shares of online-focused operators included in the analysis saw, on average, a decrease of -1%; with Zeal (+2%) leading the ranking.
• Multi-channel operators – Among the multi-channel operators that also operate a relevant retail business, Caesars is the “winner” with +0.2% while the average share development was -2%.
• Suppliers – The shares of the suppliers included in the analysis saw, on average, a decrease of -1%. The winner is Evolution with +1%.
• Affiliates – On average, affiliates’ shares saw a decrease of -8% with Better Collective (+2%) leading and Gentoo Media (-33%) coming last.

The share increase of Better Collective

Better Collective’s modest gain appears to have been a continued positive reaction to its Q2 results released on 20 August, rather than a new major announcement during 24–28 August. The report showed revenue up 9% and EBITDA before special items up 20%, with particularly strong momentum in North America, where CPA and revenue-share income both grew by around 50%.

The decline of Gentoo Media shares

Gentoo Media’s sharp decline followed its Q2 results on 26 August, when revenue fell 9% to EUR 22.9m and the company cut its full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance. The results came in below market expectations, while the ongoing refinancing of its debt added further uncertainty for investors.

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• Kalshi’s climate and weather volume has grown 500% year on year and is heading toward USD 1.1bn (ca. EUR 0.95 bn) in annualized volume. Markets cover events such as temperature and precipitation. Businesses can also use the contracts to manage weather-related risks.
• The Weather Company will provide the observation data used to settle Kalshi weather markets. Data can come from official weather stations or several observation sources. Kalshi remains responsible for designing contracts, operating the exchange and resolving markets.
• Kalshi probability data will appear in selected Weather Channel app and weather.com experiences. It will show how the market prices the probability of certain weather outcomes. The companies also plan to explore new markets around climate, sports and culture.
• Kalshi operates a regulated prediction-market exchange rather than a traditional sportsbook. “Our priority is ensuring Kalshi’s settlements rest on objective, scientifically validated atmospheric data,” said The Weather Company’s Dr. James Belanger.

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• EEG is both a gambling operator and B2B supplier. ComeOn Group operates online casino and sportsbook brands, Yggdrasil and Highlight Games provide gaming content, and Game Lounge runs affiliate marketing. Its B2C footprint includes Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Poland and Ontario, with additional B2B markets.
• Revenue from gaming operations fell 6% to EUR 86.0m, accounting for 96% of total operating revenue. Across EEG’s gaming-related B2C and B2B activities, casino represented EUR 67.2m, or 78%, and sportsbook EUR 18.8m, or 22%. EEG reports gaming revenue after player winnings and deductions including bonuses, loyalty programmes and jackpot contributions.
• EEG’s B2C Online Gaming business under ComeOn Group generated EUR 68.6m, up 5%. This covers its online casino and sportsbook operations, with adjusted EBITDA rising 19% to EUR 17.8m. Active customers increased 9% to 384,945 across 18 brands in six European markets and Ontario.
• B2B Game Development revenue fell 14% to EUR 12.6m, while Online Marketing revenue dropped 57% to EUR 5.6m. Game Development includes Yggdrasil and Highlight Games, while Game Lounge handles affiliate marketing. Group adjusted EBITDA fell 17% to EUR 22.3m and EEG recorded a EUR 12.6m net loss.

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• Total Transaction Value (TTV), which measures the gross value of lottery and prize-draw transactions processed through Jumbo’s businesses, rose 13% to AUD 1.13bn (ca. EUR 699m). 
• Revenue was AUD 193.6m (ca. EUR 120m) in FY 2026, up 33.2% from FY 2025 (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025), while EBITDA increased 11.4% to AUD 76.5m (ca. EUR 47m). Net profit after tax fell 13.9% to AUD 34.6m (ca. EUR 21m).
• Lottery Retailing (B2C ticket sales, mainly Oz Lotteries online) revenue fell 4.2% to AUD 103.5m (ca. EUR 64m), with TTV down 8.2% to AUD 419.8m (ca. EUR 260m). Jumbo linked the decline to fewer large Australian jackpots during Jumbo Interactive FY26. Active online players fell to around 736,000.
• Dream Giveaways contributed AUD 49.8m (ca. EUR 31m) in revenue and AUD 18m (ca. EUR 11m) in EBITDA. Dream UK generated AUD 35.1m (ca. EUR 22m) of revenue and Dream US AUD 14.7m (ca. EUR 9m).
• Jumbo Interactive is an ASX-listed digital lottery and prize-draw group operating across Australia, the UK, US and Canada. Its activities include Oz Lotteries, Dream Giveaways, lottery software and managed services. Australia accounted for 59% of Group revenue and the UK for 28%.

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• West Virginia becomes bet365’s 18th US state. Customers can access sports betting and online casino products through the operator’s platform. The bet365 West Virginia launch continues its expansion across regulated US markets.
• The sportsbook covers more than 100 sports, including live and in-game betting. Casino players can access online games and Jackpot365, an in-house progressive jackpot feature. bet365 also offers its Early Payout feature for qualifying sports bets.
• The timing puts bet365 in the market ahead of the football season. “West Virginia represents another important step in bet365’s continued expansion across North America,” said Trip Stoddard, Head of Development at bet365.

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