Bally’s says it will complete Chicago casino by early 2027 despite debt concerns
The completion timeline and construction pace affect Bally’s delivery of its Chicago casino project and related commitments.
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Altenar sportsbook goes live with AdmiralCasino.co.uk in the UK
The go-live puts Altenar’s sportsbook technology into operation for a UK-facing betting brand.
DATA.BET expands virtual betting content for Latin America
Latin American sportsbooks gain access to round-the-clock bot matches through DATA.BET’s expanded virtual content offering.
DATA.BET expands virtual football coverage for Latin American partners
Partner operators gain virtual football covering Brazilian and South American competitions, with automated settlement and daily matches.
Aristocrat licenses Hold & Spin patents to Ainsworth in Australia
The licences let Ainsworth use Aristocrat’s game-mechanics and responsible-gambling patents in Australia, with royalties applying to game mechanics.
bet365 reports online slot performance across three US states
bet365’s report gives operators and suppliers visibility into the strongest-performing online slots across three US iGaming states.
Novig reports $128m trading volume in prediction markets debut week
Novig’s reported $128m opening-week trading volume gives investors a launch benchmark against its claimed comparison with Kalshi.
Bally’s discusses selling rights to $1.1bn Las Vegas development
A potential project rights sale supports Bally’s search for capital while it carries approximately $4.5bn in debt.
Plaza Casino opens 2,000-square-foot high-limit gaming room in Las Vegas
The new room targets customers seeking higher betting limits and privacy, adding higher-limit slots and cashless payments.
Hard Rock starts residence sales at US$850m San Juan casino development
Investors can purchase residences from US$900,000 ahead of the casino development’s scheduled 2029 opening.
Seneca Resorts starts $47m renovation of 594 Niagara hotel rooms
The phased renovation affects room availability at a casino resort through December 2027.
bet365 ends bingo offering in the Netherlands
Dutch bingo customers will lose bet365 as a provider, leaving fewer options in the market.
Morningstar assesses limited AI threat to Aristocrat and Light & Wonder machine businesses
Morningstar's assessment identifies licensing and established operator relationships as protections for the suppliers' machine earnings.
Regulus expects UK gambling market to contract 12% in 2027
The forecast and uneven exposure to higher duty may inform operators’ UK cost and market planning.
Exalogic and Fast Track expand CRM integration across Italy
The integration gives operators using Exalogic’s platform access to Fast Track CRM workflows in Italy’s regulated market.
Novig reports first-week prediction market trading volume above USD125m
Novig’s first-week trading volume exceeded USD125m while its sports prediction exchange faces regulatory disputes in five states.
TaDa Gaming releases 3 Tomb Keepers in Brazil
The release adds a TriLuck-featured game to TaDa Gaming's Brazil offering.
US legal sports betting handle reaches $167bn in FY 2025
Investors can assess US sports betting growth through $167bn in handle and a 23% increase in gross revenue.
DraftKings reports 650% increase in World Cup wagers compared with Qatar tournament
DraftKings’ 650% wager increase gives investors a measure of World Cup betting growth compared with the previous tournament.
Researchers record 10.39% win rate across Nigerian betting influencers’ tips
Operators’ affiliate arrangements pay tipsters based on followers’ stakes regardless of outcomes, alongside a documented 10.39% combined win rate.
Casino Magic advances US$15m hotel project in Neuquén
Casino Magic’s US$15m hotel project forms part of investment commitments tied to renewed provincial casino concessions.
Morningstar assesses AI risk as limited for major gaming technology suppliers
Morningstar identifies licensing protection, regulator relationships and leased-machine installations as limiting AI threats to suppliers, with weaker brands more exposed.
Blokotech launches BlokoPredict prediction markets engine for B2B partners
Operators can embed branded prediction markets within existing websites using automated pricing, trading, settlement and compliance controls.
DigiPlus appoints Teneo to advise on overseas gaming expansion
Teneo will advise DigiPlus on overseas opportunities and risks as it considers New Zealand entry.
Inprojuy and EAP agree student gambling awareness initiative in Jujuy
The agreement involves a provincial gambling authority in outreach on responsible gambling and illegal betting to young people.