NEXT.io and BettingStartups partner for New York gaming events
The partnership gives early-stage gaming companies a platform to connect with operators, investors and service partners at the events.
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Playtech and bet365 launch dedicated live casino studios in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
The launch expands bet365’s live casino offering in two US state markets through its Playtech partnership.
Analysts assess Maine igaming proposal and Chicago VGT rollout
The assessments outline potential market opportunities and access conditions for named operators in Chicago and Maine.
Churchill Downs plans $180m–$200m New Hampshire casino redevelopment
The redevelopment sets the planned scale, investment and opening timetable for Churchill Downs’ New Hampshire casino project.
Soft2Bet reports 88% revenue growth and MEGA retention gains in 2025
Soft2Bet’s reported growth and retention figures offer operators and investors company-reported measures across its products and markets.
Clarion Gaming names GamblePause its 2026 safer gambling charity partner
GamblePause’s partnership embeds its safer gambling work across Clarion’s 2026 events.
Bragg extends BetCity PAM agreement through May 2026
The extension maintains BetCity’s platform and content services while a possible move to Entain’s platform remains ahead.
Fanatics CEO projects revenue could reach $50bn within a decade
The projection indicates Fanatics’ planned scale across gaming, sports betting and prediction markets.
Wazdan launches 15 slot games with Casinò Portorož in Slovenia
The launch expands Wazdan’s distribution through Slovenia’s sole online gaming concession.
IGT extends Rhode Island Lottery sports betting contract through November 2028
The extension keeps IGT’s PlaySports technology supporting Rhode Island’s retail and mobile sports betting operations.
BetMGM secures limited exclusivity for Gaming Corps games in Ontario
The agreement gives BetMGM temporary exclusive access to Gaming Corps’ portfolio in Ontario.
bet365 adds Incentive Games real-money titles to Ontario partnership
The agreement adds Incentive Games real-money content to bet365’s offering in Ontario.
Light & Wonder agrees to pay Aristocrat $127.5m in Dragon Train settlement
The settlement ends the dispute while requiring Light & Wonder to withdraw two games and pay compensation.
Madison Square Garden names Polymarket Rangers prediction market partner
The agreement gives Polymarket branding and promotional access across Rangers games and MSG broadcasts.
Accel evaluates potential Chicago VGT launch pending regulation
Chicago regulation could create a new market for Accel’s distributed gaming business, subject to regulatory requirements.
SC Gaming and Saratoga make Saratoga majority owner of Pennsylvania casino project
The completed ownership agreement establishes the partners responsible for developing the casino, while regulatory approvals remain outstanding.
Bragg plans to cut 12% of workforce and incur $1.2m in costs
The planned workforce reduction entails termination costs and anticipated savings as Bragg focuses more on short-term profitability.
Creedroomz, SmartSoft and Yggdrasil announce operator and platform integrations
Operators can broaden their content through the reported live-dealer supply and platform integrations.
Affilka partners with Gaming Operations Academy on affiliate management course
The course addresses affiliate management practices relevant to operator teams and their commercial partners.
FIRST agrees to power Matchbook’s sportsbook launch in Brazil
Matchbook’s launch relies on FIRST’s technology, while local support comes from A2FBR.
OpenOverGokken and Steffie launch four gambling information modules
The modules provide operators and regulators with a public resource designed to make gambling information accessible to more groups.
SportyBet secures naming rights for Alagoano 2026
SportyBet gains branding and commercial activation opportunities through its sponsorship of the Alagoano competition.
Merger
OPAP shareholders approve planned Allwyn merger
The vote advances the merger but outstanding conditions and regulatory approvals remain before completion.
IGT extends Rhode Island Lottery sports betting agreement through November 2028
The extension maintains IGT’s technology role in Rhode Island’s statewide retail and mobile sports betting.
Polymarket signs exclusive data partnership with Dow Jones
The exclusive partnership gives Polymarket data access to Dow Jones consumer platforms, with features planned over time.