FTSE Russell's indicative review lists Entain among possible FTSE 100 deletions and FTSE 250 additions, based on data from 21 August. The changes remain unconfirmed; the index provider plans to announce the rebalance after the market close on 2 September. Entain attributed a 2% fall in first-half underlying EBITDA to the UK remote gaming duty increase.
A possible index move and higher UK duty could affect investor assessments of Entain.
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Conmebol used virtual advertising overlays during a Copa Sudamericana match in Buenos Aires on 13 October to replace betting brands in broadcasts shown in Brazil. Brazilian viewers saw institutional messages and other Conmebol sponsors instead of Bwin branding, while the source reports that the Boca Juniors shirt still displayed Betsson. Conmebol is expected to use the technology for Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana matches in Brazil.
Entain chief executive Stella David told analysts she expects Brazil’s betting market to reopen in some form and said Entain would return. Her remarks were presented as her best guess.
BetMGM reported third-quarter net revenue of $710 million, up 7% year on year, and adjusted EBITDA of $86 million, more than double the prior-year figure. Average monthly active users fell 3% to 878,000; the company attributed the decline to changes in player acquisition and management. BetMGM reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $300 million to $350 million.
Scout Gaming plans to launch its AI casino platform, with some blackjack tables expected to go live in Q4 2026, subject to market approvals, the company said. Scout says operators will be able to customise dealer language, personality, table design and branding, while game outcomes will be generated separately through an RNG and game engine.
Better Collective’s shares fell 37.16% over five days following Brazil’s betting ban announcement. Flutter’s shares declined 11.52% over the same period. It was reported that Better Collective estimated a €15m impact for the rest of 2026 and suspended its 2027 guidance.
Better Collective's share price fell 37.16% over five days following the announcement of a provisional measure to ban online gambling in Brazil, according to share price data cited in a report on 29 September 2026. The report said the decline came five days after President Lula's announcement and ahead of the first round of the election on 4 October.