Entain’s bwin brand became the NFL’s official sports betting partner in Spain under a multi-year agreement, according to the announcement. The partnership adds Spain to bwin’s existing NFL betting partnerships in Germany and Austria, ahead of the league’s first game in Madrid on 16 November.
The agreement expands bwin’s sports betting partnership with the NFL into Spain.
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Entain reported a 6% year-on-year drop in Italian net gaming revenue for July to September 2026. Gaming volumes rose 9%, while football results favourable to bettors reduced the sports betting margin by 3.1 percentage points. Online revenue fell 5% and retail revenue fell 8%.
The Netherlands Supreme Court ruled on 3 July that gambling contracts made with unlicensed online operators before 1 October 2021 are not automatically void. Players may still seek annulment or damages on specific grounds, but recovery of losses must be assessed case by case. Entain welcomed the ruling, while the report also reports collective claims involving Unibet, Bwin, PartyCasino, PartyPoker and 888.
Morgan Stanley said Italy may extend its current retail gaming concession system to 2027 or 2028, according to the report. The bank cited the short timetable for reform and said the market could become more concentrated as future concessions bring higher costs and compliance requirements. Its model assumed auction bids would be 10% above initially expected levels for each lot.
Codere has hired Jefferies and Macquarie to advise on a possible sale, Spanish media reported, with the company reportedly considering a transaction in the coming weeks. The reported target value is €2bn; Codere has also said it is reviewing strategic options, including a sale or a return to the Madrid Bolsa.
Austria is considering changes that could open its online casino market to private operators, reportedly, as the current state monopoly is due to end in 2025. The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling estimates that about 30 licences could support a competitive market and says liberalisation could generate up to EUR 1.4 billion in tax revenue by 2031. No final decision or launch date has been set.