bet365 confirmed it will end several sponsorship agreements with British horse-racing events, including races at Newmarket and Haydock. The report also says the bookmaker has agreed a five-year deal to become the UFC’s official sportsbook partner in the United States and Canada, replacing DraftKings.
The changes affect sponsorship income for British racecourses and shift bet365’s UFC partnership across two markets.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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DraftKings executive vice president and general manager of iGaming Christian Bogstrand said the operator's in-house jackpot technology and Flex Spins feature differentiate its online casino offering. Flex Spins, exclusive to DraftKings and Golden Nugget Online Casino, lets players use earned spins across a catalogue of roughly 50 or 60 games, the report said.
US iGaming revenue grew 12% year on year in Q3 2026, according to a Citizens Equity Research report cited in the report, down from 16% in Q2 and 19% in Q1. The report said sports betting handle rose 7% in Q3 despite one fewer week of NFL play, while same-store September handle increased 1% year on year.
Alberta’s regulated online gambling market has reached 50 licensed websites run by 29 companies, reportedly, as the province began enforcing restrictions on unlicensed operators after the 13 October transition deadline. Alberta iGaming Corporation chief executive Dan Keene said another 10 to 15 sites could launch by the end of 2026. Operators without approval must stop taking wagers from Alberta customers, while the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission can declare violators unsuitable for registration.
Reported figures for North American markets included Nevada baccarat revenue of $162.0 million in August, up 39 per cent, and Indiana sports wagers of $4.09 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 4 per cent. Missouri casinos reported September gaming revenue of $165.1 million, while figures also covered several other states and Washington DC.
Alberta's iGaming Corp added Betway Canada to the province's operating-platform list on 28 September, bringing its sportsbook and online casino to the regulated market. The announcement also listed Apollo Entertainment's Golden Tiger Casino; more than 30 platforms were active in the market, according to the report.