Flutter agreed to host ESA Gaming’s proprietary slots and Game Aggregator System on Betfair’s Italian online casino platform. ESA Gaming said the agreement will also bring its aggregation portfolio, which includes titles from more than 70 suppliers, to the market.
The deal gives ESA Gaming and its third-party partners access to Betfair’s Italian casino platform.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Greentube launched a selection of games on Betfair’s Italian platform through its Capecod aggregation service under an agreement between the companies. The titles include new releases and established games, which Betfair players can access through the integration.
Flutter said it will acquire an initial 56% stake in Brazilian operator NSX Group and combine it with its Betfair Brazil business. The transaction includes approximately $350m in cash and is expected to close by Q2 2025, subject to regulatory clearances. Flutter said NSX is expected to generate approximately $256m in revenue and $34m in adjusted EBITDA in 2024 on a standalone basis.
Flutter CEO Peter Jackson said the group was assessing its strategy in Brazil and did not rule out acquisitions there. He also said Flutter could exceed its leverage targets if needed to complete a deal, while discussing PokerStars’ US prospects and plans for an Italy platform rollout later in the year.
Betfair is reportedly discussing its next steps in Italy with the regulator, while continuing to offer gambling services in the country. Sources cited by a sports-trading specialist say the company will not close its Italian site in 2026 and expects to decide on its future presence in the first months of 2027, probably by February.
Betfair is in contact with Italy's regulator about its next steps, company sources said, as it considers its future in the country. The operator continues to offer gambling services in Italy.
Betfair continues to offer its products in Italy while Flutter reviews the operation and remains in contact with the regulator about next steps, the company was reported to be doing on 10 November 2026. The Italian affiliate programme closed on 31 October, while no closure date for customer services had been communicated.
Betfair continues to offer its products in Italy while owner Flutter reportedly reviews the operation and remains in contact with the regulator about next steps. Rumours that Betfair could close its Italian operations have not been confirmed.