Clever Advertising completed its acquisition of Pickswise from Spotlight Sports Group on 2 November 2026, the company said. The financial terms were not disclosed, and Pickswise will retain its name, website, apps and social channels.
Preserving Pickswise’s name and consumer channels may help maintain continuity for users as ownership changes.
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Matchbook has completed its purchase of fellow betting exchange Betdaq. Matchbook said the deal adds liquidity and fits its strategy; financial terms were not disclosed. Betdaq's current service, run by EPS, stays open for trading until 21 October 2026, with withdrawals available until 4 November 2026.
Matchbook, which runs a peer-to-peer betting exchange and supplies market technology, has wrapped up its purchase of Betdaq, the exchange Dermot Desmond founded. No financial details of the deal were made public. Matchbook stressed that the move strengthens its liquidity and fits with the strategy it is pursuing.
The Visualize Group completed its previously announced acquisition of eCOGRA, citing the buyer's Monday update. The investment group had acquired gaming compliance tester BMM Testlabs in March; eCOGRA provides testing, inspection, certification and compliance services from the UK.
Reportedly, Fortuna Entertainment has completed its purchase of TOPsport, entering Lithuania's gambling market. The country's gambling market grew 16.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2026.
It was reported that Betsson completed the purchase of Rhino Entertainment’s Canadian consumer operations, including Casino Days, on 3 August 2026. The transaction also included B2B technology assets and restored Betsson’s direct consumer presence in Ontario.
The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has completed its acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack. The outlet said the deal forms part of the operator’s strategy to transfer several casino properties in the province to Indigenous ownership.