Gambling.com announced on 14 August that it would acquire Spotlight.Vegas, with completion projected for the end of September. The proposed consideration is $8m after closing, plus up to $22m tied to performance targets through 2027; Gambling.com said the platform generated $30m in sales in 2024.
The proposed deal adds a booking platform, with consideration partly tied to performance targets through 2027.
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Gambling.com Group said its AI-first restructuring will reduce its workforce by 25%, with annualised savings estimated at US$13 million. The company also reported a 5% fall in marketing revenue, while the article linked pressure on organic search traffic and regulatory changes to industry-wide acquisition challenges.
The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF fell 2.7% last week, while the S&P 500 closed nearly flat, according to the report. Aristocrat Leisure rose 10.04%, while Gambling.com declined 46.78%; Gambling.com also cut its 2026 revenue outlook to $165 million-$170 million from $170 million-$180 million.
Gambling.com lowered its 2026 revenue guidance to €165m–€170m and projected adjusted EBITDA of €45m–€50m. The company reported first-quarter revenue of €40.4m and adjusted EBITDA of €9m, down from €15.9m a year earlier. It said marketing revenue fell 5% year on year and described a restructuring expected to reduce its workforce by roughly a quarter.
GameOn appointed Fana Colette as Senior Social Media Manager on 11 May 2026. The agency said she will support existing clients and lead social media strategy for new accounts; Colette previously worked at Gambling.com Group.
The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF fell 3.3% during the week covered, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached record highs. The report also cited company results and share moves, including DraftKings’ first-quarter revenue of $1.65bn, up 17%, and Corsair Gaming’s 2026 revenue guidance of $335m to $365m.