Analysts project World Cup betting could exceed $50bn globally
The projections indicate the tournament could affect betting volumes and operator earnings across the sector.
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Russian casino operators report profit declines despite higher 2025 revenue
Reported operator profit declines alongside higher costs may shape investment decisions, despite growth in legal casino-sector revenue.
ADI Predictstreet launches prediction market in Gibraltar and 23 US states
The launch gives the platform access to users in Gibraltar and 23 US states through its named partner.
MGA Industrial installs Evolution roulette at Bingo Canoe in Madrid
The installation adds Evolution roulette to Bingo Canoe’s existing offer, giving the venue another game.
Caesars and IGT launch Cash Eruption titles at three Atlantic City casinos
The launch adds IGT titles to Caesars’ land-based casino offering in Atlantic City.
Codere Online CEO targets World Cup customer growth in five core markets
Operators competing for World Cup customers must balance acquisition with retention and marketing costs.
BetConstruct identifies Latin America as a platform growth market
Operators and suppliers assessing Latin American expansion face distinct national rules and market-entry costs.
ADI Predictstreet launches platform three days before 2026 World Cup
The launch puts the Gibraltar-licensed predictions platform live ahead of its stated World Cup partnership.
ADI Predictstreet launches World Cup prediction platform in 23 US states
The launch extends the platform’s prediction-market availability across 23 US states through its Fanatics Markets partnership.
Betsul launches iOS betting app in Brazil
The iOS launch gives Betsul another way to offer betting to Brazilian users, subject to the stated licensing requirement.
Analysts assess Genius Sports, Virginia gaming and Las Vegas Strip results
The analysis gives investors company-specific and regional revenue indicators across three gambling markets.
LSports highlights Caliente Interactive agreement in Latin America strategy
The agreement identifies a commercial relationship between a supplier and an operator in Latin America.
Pragmatic Play ends sportsbook, virtual sports and bingo operations
Partners using Pragmatic Play’s sportsbook, virtual sports or bingo products will need to transition to alternative platforms.
CLSA says China investment rules may weigh more on Macau stocks than GGR
Operators and investors may face greater market-confidence concerns than direct revenue pressure from the rules.
Primorsky Krai agrees Samson Group casino complex plan
The agreement sets out a major planned casino and hotel development in Russia’s Primorye zone.
Bally’s Intralot says it has no immediate plans to sell evoke assets
The statement indicates Bally’s Intralot intends to retain evoke’s businesses if the proposed acquisition receives the required approvals.
1X2 Network launches casino games with three operators in West Virginia
The launch expands 1X2 Network’s US reach and gives three operators access to its games in West Virginia.
Genlot launches lottery platform for South Africa’s National Lottery
The launch establishes Genlot as the technology partner for South Africa’s National Lottery and Sports Pools.
GLI completes transfers of Trisigma and Itech business units in Italy
The transfers reduce the number of active online gaming certification bodies in Italy.
Evoke says Bally’s Intralot acquisition has completed for £243.1 million
The reported completion would transfer ownership of evoke and its betting brands to Bally’s Intralot.
bet365 launches free-to-play fantasy sports game in US and Canada
The launch adds a year-round free-to-play product for bet365 users across two North American markets, with a Washington exclusion.
Allwyn CEO says UK lottery spending per capita trails Italy and France
The comparison frames Allwyn’s view of UK lottery growth potential alongside its planned US expansion.
IGT and Mohegan Sun mark Cash on Reels game arrival
The launch gives Mohegan Sun a new IGT slot title and offered loyalty members complimentary spins and prizes.
Robinhood routes selected World Cup contracts through its Rothera exchange
The routing change may alter the event-contract business Robinhood sends to Kalshi.
Soccabet leads Ghana betting revenue rankings with estimated US$135.1m
The ranking gives operators and investors an estimate of the reported revenue positions of betting businesses in Ghana.