Gaming studios release titles and integrations in weekly round-up
The named launches identify supplier-operator and supplier-partner activity in Portugal and the UK.
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IGT marks 30 years of Wheel of Fortune Slots with US campaign
The campaign includes a named commercial partnership between IGT and Carnival Cruise Line tied to casino promotions.
Octoplay launches games with four operators in Michigan
The launch gives four named operators access to Octoplay games in Michigan.
Webull removes its fee on Super Bowl prediction contracts
Webull’s fee change alters the cost of trading Super Bowl event contracts for its users, although exchange charges remain.
Boomer’s Sportsbook seeks Bonanza Casino sportsbook operations in Reno
Approval would give Boomer’s its first Reno location and change the sportsbook operator at Bonanza Casino.
BetMGM launches proprietary sports betting platform in Brazil
BetMGM’s proprietary platform gives it greater control over operations in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Action 247 ceases Tennessee sportsbook operations
The closure ends a Tennessee sportsbook’s operations after a prior licensing dispute over its links to a payday lender.
Ras Al Khaimah airport develops VVIP terminal with Falcon Executive Aviation
The terminal may provide private-jet facilities for visitors to Wynn Al Marjan Island and other high-end travellers.
Entain reports triple-digit NBA betting growth in Germany, France and Italy
Entain’s market data shows betting activity around NBA games varied across European countries, with Berlin producing the largest increases.
Evoke confirms closures of loss-making William Hill betting shops in the UK
The closures affect William Hill’s UK retail footprint as Evoke reviews the business following tax increases.
Citizens analyst forecasts $1.5bn in Super Bowl betting, down 2%
The forecast gives operators an estimate of potential Super Bowl handle and promotional spending conditions.
OpenBet and Sportradar leave American Gaming Association
Supplier departures highlight divisions over prediction markets and reduce the American Gaming Association’s digital-supplier membership.
Caesars closes Planet Hollywood poker room in Las Vegas on 31 January
The closure reduces Caesars’ poker-room presence and leaves the company with two rooms, at Caesars Palace and Horseshoe.
Galaxy Gaming launches Monopoly progressive table games at UK casinos
The launch gives UK casinos access to Monopoly-branded progressive table games through Galaxy Gaming’s partnership with Metropolitan Gaming.
OpenBet and Sportradar leave AGA as prediction-market dispute grows
Supplier exits and earlier departures expose divisions over prediction markets and the AGA’s focus on state and tribal authority.
SOFTSWISS adds Notification Center to its casino platform
The feature gives casino operators another channel for player communications, including compliance messages.
BPX moves Obabet to NGX platform in Brazil
Obabet’s move changes its platform supplier while retaining support for sports betting, lottery and casino products.
JCM replaces bill validators across 827 Cache Creek games
The replacement affects payment validation and security across 827 games at the casino.
Analysts assess gambling stocks and Maine igaming prospects
The analyst views outline potential market opportunities and earnings estimates relevant to gambling-company investors.
Entain launches horse racing bet builder in UK and Ireland
Customers can combine selections from the same race across Ladbrokes and Coral online platforms and shops.
Chinabank holds Emerald Bay casino land until it receives an acceptable offer
A sale decision will affect the prospects for the stalled Emerald Bay casino project in the Philippines.
J.P. Morgan analyst favours Sands and DraftKings ahead of Q4 earnings
The projections inform investors’ expectations for named operators ahead of quarterly results.
Schwab signals openness to investment-linked prediction markets
Investors should note Schwab’s interest in investment-linked prediction markets, while sports contracts are excluded from its stated plans.
Scientific Games launches online lottery sales programme for Delaware
The launch expands digital lottery sales and links games with the Delaware Lottery’s existing online loyalty programme.
Melco analyst sees potential $600 million sale value for Manila casino
A sale at the analyst’s estimated value could provide Melco with proceeds to reduce debt.