Entain chief executive Stella David said the company aims to capture up to 50% of New Zealand’s forthcoming online casino market. Entain plans to bid for three licences when applications open later in 2026, according to the report, which says the planned market would allow up to 15 licensed platforms.
Entain’s stated bid plans signal potential competition for a share of New Zealand’s planned online casino licences.
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BetMGM extended its MGM Live offering to Alberta on 20 August, streaming blackjack, roulette and baccarat from MGM Resorts International venues in Las Vegas. The company said the games are hosted at MGM Grand and Bellagio through its collaboration with Playtech.
It was reported that BetMGM’s second-quarter revenue reached $711m. The operator released financial updates covering both the quarter and first half.
BetMGM no longer expects to reach its $500m annual EBITDA target next year. The MGM Resorts and Entain joint venture reported mixed results.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will add flag football, baseball, softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash to a programme that already includes basketball, soccer and golf. The IOC estimated about €11bn was wagered globally on the 2024 Paris Games, more than 20% above Tokyo, and Entain said its Olympic betting volume doubled over the same period. DraftKings reported a 650% rise in World Cup bets against 2022 for the North American-hosted 2026 tournament.
Octoplay and Entain are preparing to expand their casino-games partnership into five additional markets, including Alberta, where launch is expected next week. The companies have already launched in the UK, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark and Georgia, while launches in Spain, Brazil, Italy and Greece remain in preparation. Octoplay also said two bespoke projects for Entain are in development.