Travellers International raises gaming revenue 4% in 2025
The results show how gaming revenue growth offset weaker hotel and other non-gaming revenue in 2025.
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Fertitta reportedly offers $32 a share for Caesars in acquisition talks
The proposed transaction could change Caesars’ ownership and place more than $11bn of existing debt with the bidder.
Westside Resort selects IDX system for 250 Manila gaming tables
The selection establishes IDX as a supplier for the resort’s planned table operations.
Caesars to operate Westgate SuperBook pending Nevada approval
The agreement could change sportsbook operations and technology at a major Las Vegas venue, subject to regulatory approval.
BetConstruct AI offers operators three months of free sportsbook access
Operators considering the offer face waived core-suite fees and discounted setup and integration costs for a defined period.
Caesars and Tilman Fertitta continue talks over proposed $18bn acquisition
The proposed transaction could reshape ownership of casino assets across the US, subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Acquisition
Churchill Downs agrees to acquire Preakness Stakes rights for $85m
The deal gives Churchill Downs the race intellectual property while Maryland can stage both events under licence.
Caesars reportedly continues $18bn acquisition talks with Tilman Fertitta
The reported talks could affect Caesars’ ownership, but no agreement or completed transaction is confirmed.
Minnesota Lottery awards Scientific Games seven-year technology contract
The contract sets the term and technology scope for the Minnesota Lottery’s system replacement.
Playson supplies slot games to Hommerson Casino in the Netherlands
The partnership expands Playson’s Dutch distribution through Hommerson’s online platform and Relax Gaming’s aggregation engine.
Altenar joins CIBELAE to expand regulated-market engagement
The membership gives Altenar a channel to engage with lottery and regulated-gaming stakeholders across these markets.
Acquisition
Evoke discusses possible acquisition of Bally’s Intralot
The discussions could lead to a change of ownership, but the outcome remains uncertain.
Polymarket agrees $22m Lazio shirt sponsorship despite Italian ban
The deal tests how Italy’s restrictions on gambling advertising apply to a prediction-market brand’s football sponsorship.
FanDuel offers 3% injury protection on player props and parlays
Operators competing for sports bettors may need to consider how paid injury cover compares with DraftKings’ Early Exit programme.
Playgon and Digital Nation formalise AI dealer platform partnership
The agreement sets out a phased route to market for the companies’ AI dealer platform.
Bally’s Intralot reports 34.8% revenue growth to $609m for 2025
The contrasting group and underlying results give investors and suppliers different signals about performance after the merger.
Bally’s offers £225m for Evoke as takeover talks advance
The bid could determine the future ownership of Evoke and its 888 and William Hill businesses.
Caixa defers sports betting entry in Brazil until after 2026
Caixa will defer market entry while retaining an authorisation and continuing to assess opportunities.
Analyst notes compare Sportradar and Genius Sports growth prospects
The analyst view may inform investor assessments of Genius Sports and Sportradar.
JugaMax partners with Oddin.gg to add esports betting in Paraguay
The partnership adds esports, eFootball and 24/7 eSims content to JugaMax’s certified Paraguayan offering.
evoke discusses potential £0.50-per-share offer from Bally’s Intralot
The discussions could lead to a change of ownership, but no firm offer has been announced.
IEC explores Philippine online gaming investment after identifying target
IEC’s potential Philippine expansion remains uncertain while its subsidiary assesses compliance and negotiations continue.
Mobinc withdraws Conquestador from Ontario market
The exit removes a brand from Ontario’s regulated market while leaving a six-month window for withdrawal requests.
Evoke confirms proposed all-share combination talks with Bally’s Intralot
The talks could change Evoke’s ownership, but no firm offer or completed transaction has been announced.
Brazil’s Finance Ministry and Ipea agree to develop betting-market indicators
The planned indicators could inform Brazil’s regulatory monitoring of the betting market.