Playtech has expanded its US partnership with bet365, supplying its content to the operator in Pennsylvania alongside their existing New Jersey arrangement. A bet365 spokesperson said the companies were extending their collaboration into another US state.
The agreement adds Pennsylvania to the states where Playtech supplies content to bet365.
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Playtech and bet365 launched Boost Roulette for bet365 customers in Spain, the companies said. The live dealer game uses Playtech’s Boost Bet feature, which allows side bets with potential multipliers of up to 100x; the companies described it as the first use of the feature in Spain.
Pragmatic Play said it will stop offering bingo and sportsbook products after a transition period, and will also phase out virtual sports over the coming months. The company said it will support partners moving to alternative platforms; bet365, which uses Pragmatic Play for bingo in the Netherlands, declined to comment.
Playtech and bet365 launched dedicated live casino studios in Pennsylvania and New Jersey on 12 January 2026. The two studios offer 10 tables exclusively for bet365, including roulette, baccarat and blackjack; the companies said these are bet365’s first dedicated tables in the US.
Playtech expects to take a B2B leadership position in Brazil and estimates it already leads the market in onboarding services, CEO Mor Weizer said during the company’s H1 earnings call. Weizer said partners faced strict onboarding and KYC requirements, while Playtech’s Brazil operations recorded August GGR at the level seen before regulation; the company plans further investment in the market in the second half of the year.
The São Paulo Football Federation has seven sponsors confirmed for the 2027 Paulistão, down from 19 commercial partners in 2026, while club participation payments for 2027 remain undecided. In 2026, Corinthians, Palmeiras, São Paulo and Santos each received R$ 34 million; Mirassol and Red Bull Bragantino received R$ 11 million each, and other clubs received R$ 8 million apiece. The federation said it expects to keep current payment levels.