GiG said it partnered with PowerPlay to supply its platform, content management system and SportX sportsbook for PowerPlay’s online service in Ontario. PowerPlay also gains access to GiG’s DataX and LogicX tools; the companies described the migration to GiG’s technology as successful.
The agreement adds a named operator to GiG’s Ontario business and supplies technology for its service.
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Reportedly, GiG chief financial officer Phil Richards expects the 888Africa acquisition to support its B2B pipeline as the group returns to B2C. Richards linked the acquisition opportunity to Evoke’s restructuring earlier this year, while analysts flagged potential B2B headwinds.
Reportedly, GiG plans to buy an 80% stake in 888AFRICA for €16.4m. The supplier intends to raise more than €8m through share issues and loans to finance the acquisition. The transaction would mark its return to B2C after six years.
Reportedly, GiG is close to striking a deal with evoke to acquire 888Africa. The platform provider is looking to return to B2C sports betting six years after selling its initial portfolio of consumer-facing brands to Betsson Group.
A media roundup dated 10 July 2026 reported supplier appointments and commercial agreements involving Soft2Bet, EveryMatrix, Betcenter, Kambi, Pure Casino Entertainment, Gaming Corps and Entain. Kambi agreed a multi-year sportsbook supply deal with Pure Casino Entertainment, including retail betting and an online launch planned for Alberta’s regulated market opening on 13 July 2026.
Strive Gaming agreed to provide its player account management platform to PlayStar Casino, starting with the operator’s New Jersey operations. PlayStar will migrate from its current GiG-powered platform before planned launches in other regulated North American jurisdictions, including Ontario and Alberta, the companies said.