OPAP shareholders approve measures advancing Allwyn business combination
The approval advances a transaction whose completion depends on remaining conditions and could change OPAP shareholders’ ownership interests.
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Dow Jones partners with Polymarket to distribute prediction-market data
Polymarket gains distribution across Dow Jones platforms, while consumers may see market-implied expectations in an earnings calendar.
Aviatrix launches through Cactus Gaming in Brazil
The launch makes Aviatrix’s certified game available through Cactus Gaming in Brazil’s regulated online casino market.
Polymarket agrees data partnership with Dow Jones across US financial media
The integrations could bring Polymarket data into reporting services used by financial media audiences.
JPMorgan forecasts Macau gaming revenue growth of 5–6% in 2026
The segment forecasts give operators and investors a view of expected revenue and profit trends in Macau.
Station Casinos invests $385m in Durango expansion phase
The investment adds planned gaming, dining and entertainment capacity at Station Casinos’ Durango property.
Dow Jones signs exclusive prediction-market data deal with Polymarket
Exclusive distribution puts Polymarket data in Dow Jones financial media and supports new reader features based on market-implied expectations.
Matchbook launches Brazilian sportsbook platform with FIRST
The Brazil-focused platform combines exchange and fixed-odds betting, giving operators a locally supported route into the market.
Platipus launches €125,000 tournament series for operators in 2026
Participating operators can join a shared promotion with centrally managed tournament mechanics and prize pools.
Flutter CEO backs FanDuel Predicts’ prospects in US prediction markets
FanDuel’s existing US sports betting and igaming position is central to its stated growth prospects for prediction markets.
Seaport Research forecasts 19% Macau gaming revenue growth in January
The forecasts give investors and suppliers an indication of expected Macau market growth.
Polymarket and Parcl launch real estate prediction markets in US cities
The partnership adds home-price prediction markets using standardised templates and publicly auditable resolution data.
FDJ United integrates Kindred to strengthen European gaming position
Investors can assess FDJ United’s expanded European scale alongside higher net debt following the Kindred integration and bond issue.
Esportes Gaming Brasil joins IAB Brasil on responsible advertising
The membership connects a licensed betting group with an industry initiative addressing advertising practices in Brazil.
J.P. Morgan forecasts 2.5% regional casino revenue decline
The estimates offer investors a view of regional casino trading trends and expected revenue growth.
Kalshi pilots loyalty programme for its most loyal customers
The programme could give selected Kalshi traders additional support and benefits, including those active in sports markets.
Polymarket and Parcl launch US housing price prediction markets
The partnership adds housing-linked contracts to Polymarket’s event-market offering.
Brightstar Lottery signs six-year instant ticket contract with California Lottery
The California contract retains Brightstar’s lottery work and includes ticket content, game development, marketing, and analytics.
Acquisition
Xtremepush acquires Scrimmage to add loyalty technology to its platform
The acquisition adds loyalty technology to Xtremepush’s platform, supporting its planned XP Loyalty product for gaming operators.
Brightstar and Scientific Games secure 15-year São Paulo lottery concession
The exclusive concession establishes a joint venture to operate São Paulo lottery games through retail and digital channels.
DraftKings integrates Mindway AI’s Gamalyze into responsible gaming centre
DraftKings customers can access an interactive responsible-gambling tool alongside its existing player resources.
Mindway AI announces Gamalyze integration with DraftKings centre
The integration gives DraftKings customers access to an additional tool for reflecting on their play.
Citizens names Flutter its top gambling-sector pick for 2026
The analyst view may inform investor assessments of Flutter and other listed gambling companies.
DraftKings partners with Mindway AI on responsible gambling tool
The integration adds a behavioural assessment tool to DraftKings’ responsible gaming resources.
Banijay completes sale of 53.9% bet-at-home stake
The completed divestment changes bet-at-home’s ownership and supervisory board composition.