Appointment
Sportradar appoints Edo Haitin as executive vice-president of iGaming
Haitin will lead global iGaming strategy, product development, and alignment of technology and data capabilities.
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Reports
AGCO expands analytics and data-sharing work across Ontario
The programme may inform how the AGCO uses data in compliance oversight and related regulatory activity.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Kambi signs multi-year sportsbook deal with Pickwin in Mexico
Pickwin will replace its sportsbook provider with Kambi’s turnkey platform, Bet Builder and trading capabilities.
Viva Sorte Bet ends Bahia sponsorship agreement early
Bahia must determine a replacement for the master-sponsorship position on its main kit.
Tender
PlayCity receives bids from three operators for Ukrainian lottery licences
Applicants must plan for a shorter licence term and meet nationwide retail and operational requirements.
Caixa draws Mega da Virada after delay, awarding R$1.09bn to six bets
The delayed draw and system-capacity figures are relevant to lottery operators planning high-volume events.
LOTERJ reports R$45 million in social investment for 2025
The reported allocation connects lottery profits with social programmes serving vulnerable communities.
pre-seed
Rocket raises $1.5m pre-seed for prediction-market platform
The funding supports a platform combining prediction-market odds with continuous trading, a development relevant to the sector’s investors and operators.
BGC estimates up to GBP 100m in UK illegal betting stakes on Boxing Day
The BGC’s estimate highlights the illegal betting activity it associates with Boxing Day and warns higher taxes could drive customers to unlicensed sites.
Susep adds capitalisation rules to its 2026 regulatory priorities
The review could change rules governing capitalisation products and their use in Brazil.
Balearic court annuls €150,000 Son Pardo betting fine
The ruling removes the penalty but leaves the regional government a 30-day window to appeal.
MGM Resorts raises MGM China brand licence fee to 3.5%
MGM China’s brand-licensing fee rises under the revised agreement, changing the cost of rights through its concession term.
AGCO proposes 45-day liquor licence suspension for Zara Lounge
A previous 10-day suspension preceded this 45-day proposal over alleged repeated violations found during an inspection.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Bettor Capital leads new Xpoint investment for product and team growth
The investment is intended to support Xpoint’s product development and expansion of its product and engineering teams.
Brazil's illegal betting sites reportedly capture 55% of online market
The reported market-share shift bears on licensed operators’ competition with illegal betting sites in Brazil.
S&P places Genting outlook at negative amid investment plans
The negative outlook and projected investment and debt levels may affect Genting’s financing and investment decisions.
Western Cape challenges South Africa gambling bill’s proposed central monitoring system
The bill’s monitoring system and inspectorate powers are contested over provincial authority, costs and revenue, with mediation under way.
Missouri casinos report $158.6m revenue in November, up 3.3% year on year
The figures give operators and investors a regulator-reported view of Missouri casino revenue by game type.
Licence
Matchbook plans UK prediction-market launch from January 2026
The planned launch would add a licensed prediction-market product to the UK sports betting market.
Fort Mojave Tribe studies expansion of Avi casino resort in Nevada
A feasibility study could shape future casino and hotel capacity at the Avi property.
seed
EasyWin closes seed round at $15m valuation
The funding gives EasyWin additional capital as it pursues wider distribution and increased content output.
debt facility
Bally’s secures $1.1bn financing package for projects and corporate purposes
The financing provides Bally’s with capital for New York licensing costs, debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
LEMG sets registration rules for betting and gaming certification bodies
Certification bodies and operators serving Minas Gerais must meet the new state registration and reporting requirements.
debt facility
Bally’s expands loan commitments to $1.1 billion for New York casino plans
The delayed-draw facility is intended to fund New York licensing costs, while the financing supports Bally’s planned property sale.
Salsa Technology and Optimove partner on CRM integration for Latin America
The integration gives Salsa’s operator clients a route to use Optimove’s CRM tools through the platform.