DraftKings says Arkansas sportsbook launch awaits final regulatory approval
The launch remains conditional on regulatory approval and a partnership with a local casino.
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Flutter says FanDuel Predicts offers incremental US growth opportunity
FanDuel’s prediction-markets product adds a new US activity area as state regulation develops, according to Jackson.
Churchill Downs opens $43m Marshall Yards gaming venue in Kentucky
The venue adds historical racing machines and retail sports betting capacity to Churchill Downs’ Kentucky operations.
LONASE hosts PMU-Mali for lottery and betting operations exchange
The exchange may inform how the two lottery operators develop digital processes and responsible gaming practices.
711 joins Dutch online gambling trade group VNLOK
The membership expands VNLOK’s representation of licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands.
Churchill Downs withholds consent for prediction-market access to Kentucky Derby
Prediction-market operators cannot offer Derby event contracts using Churchill Downs content without its consent.
Kalshi removes affiliate badges from X after policy change
Kalshi’s removal ends its affiliate badges on X after the platform barred paid gambling-content partnerships.
Playtech, Entain and Blueprint Gaming launch Fishin’ Frenzy Roulette Live
The joint launch adds Fishin’ Frenzy Roulette Live to Entain markets including the UK, Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece and Belgium.
BETZ rises 1.4% as gaming stocks outperform S&P 500
The ETF and company movements provide investors with reported performance signals across gaming-related equities.
Flutter explores potential FanDuel poker expansion in the US
Operators and suppliers may need to assess possible competition from a FanDuel poker offering across US markets.
TG Lab opens Santiago managed services hub for Latin America
The Santiago hub supports TG Lab’s expansion across Spanish-speaking Latin America and its customer-acquisition model.
Lotería Nacional and UIF sign information-sharing agreement in Mexico
The agreement sets out information-sharing and training intended to strengthen anti-money-laundering controls for the national lottery.
Fidelity portfolio manager says prediction markets will not displace sportsbooks
The view bears on investor expectations for DraftKings and Flutter amid competition from prediction markets.
Brightstar Lottery reports €41m quarterly amortisation from Italy Lotto licence
The licence’s quarterly amortisation affects Brightstar Lottery’s reported revenue in Italy.
JCM Global upgrades 1,900 gaming machines at Gun Lake Casino Resort
The deployment adds JCM Global equipment across 1,900 machines at the Michigan casino.
Sisal receives ISS ESG B- rating and Prime status
The rating gives investors and other stakeholders an assessment of Sisal’s environmental, social and governance performance.
Kambi replaces MHA Nation sportsbook at North Dakota casino
The deal changes the technology provider at the casino and includes potential mobile betting subject to regulatory permission.
NorthStar Gaming targets CA$3m in annualised cost savings
NorthStar’s planned expense cuts target its cost base, with the revised run rate expected to appear from 2027.
Brightstar Lottery CEO rejects overpriced M&A without strategic fit
The comments indicate Brightstar Lottery’s stated criteria for potential acquisitions.
Tuttle Capital plans to close leveraged DraftKings ETF in March
The closure ends a listed investment vehicle tied to DraftKings shares and sets dates for investors to trade and liquidation.
Sportradar attributes slower US in-play betting growth to market maturity
Operators and suppliers face legislative scrutiny while assessing demand for in-play betting products in the US.
FDJ United expands proprietary betting technology across core markets
The migration affects the technology supporting FDJ United’s sportsbook and gaming operations across several markets.
Dominican ministry signs gambling-sector AML training agreement with FIBA
The planned certification programme would train personnel responsible for monitoring financial activity across the Dominican gambling sector.
South Africa’s National Gambling Board partners with NSFAS on student gambling prevention
The planned programme will involve student-funding and gambling authorities in prevention efforts across tertiary institutions.
FDJ United targets US lottery acquisitions and rules out North American sports betting
The strategy points to lottery acquisitions, rather than sports betting, as FDJ United’s proposed US entry route.