Casino.org names Michael Owen UK and Ireland ambassador for 2026
The partnership puts a public figure in Casino.org's UK and Ireland marketing and safer gambling content.
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Kambi signs multi-year sportsbook deal with Pickwin in Mexico
Pickwin will replace its sportsbook provider with Kambi’s turnkey platform, Bet Builder and trading capabilities.
Viva Sorte Bet ends Bahia sponsorship agreement early
Bahia must determine a replacement for the master-sponsorship position on its main kit.
Fast Track integrates Greco risk platform into its core product
Operators can access Greco’s gameplay risk tools within Fast Track’s broader product offering.
Betfred reports £129m post-tax profit after US exit
The result gives investors an update on Betfred’s profitability following its US exit and sale of its Spanish business.
Caesars Sportsbook expects heavier NFC betting handle in Wild Card round
The sportsbook's expectations offer operators a view of anticipated betting demand across the playoff matchups.
Kambi agrees multi-year sportsbook deal with Pickwin in Mexico
Pickwin’s switch creates a new Mexican supply relationship for Kambi, while its reported revenue and operating profit were lower year on year.
Lex Veldhuis ends PokerStars partnership and plans Dutch poker streams
The reported end of the sponsorship may change which licensed poker operators Veldhuis can play for in the Netherlands.
DraftKings reports Toronto Blue Jays led Ontario sports betting handle in 2025
The rankings offer DraftKings and other operators evidence of which teams and players attracted Ontario betting activity.
Crown Melbourne workers strike over rejected contract offer
The dispute affects staffing costs and labour relations at Crown Melbourne, while temporary workers maintained casino operations.
Phantom partners with Kalshi to offer prediction markets through Solana wallet
The partnership links a Solana wallet with Kalshi event contracts, creating a direct distribution route for the markets.
Cassino Bet discusses early end to Fortaleza sponsorship after relegation
Fortaleza and Cassino Bet must plan around a possible early sponsorship end, though no termination decision has been made.
AGS launches Gong Hee Fot Choy lottery game with Apostou in Paraná
Apostou’s authorised Paraná offering gains a new lottery game, while AGS says further titles are planned.
Citizens says Kalshi NFL pricing trails FanDuel and DraftKings
The pricing comparison informs operators’ assessment of prediction markets as competition in legal sports betting states.
Kraken explores prediction markets launch for 2026
A possible Kraken launch would add another company to the prediction-markets sector amid regulatory challenges over sports event contracts.
Acquisition
BetMakers agrees to acquire Nevada wagering hub for reported $800,000
The proposed acquisition could give BetMakers direct access to LVDC’s Nevada pari-mutuel wagering network.
FanDuel and DraftKings launch US prediction-market platforms
The launches and lawsuits could affect where operators can offer sports event contracts and which regulators oversee them.
Better Collective launches PickLabs on RotoGrinders and FantasyLabs
PickLabs adds player-prop analysis using models, simulations, market data and expert input to Better Collective’s platforms.
MGM Resorts raises MGM China brand licence fee to 3.5%
MGM China’s brand-licensing fee rises under the revised agreement, changing the cost of rights through its concession term.
Beter launches Setka Cup content with Hard Rock Bet in Florida
Florida operators can add Setka Cup streams, data and odds to Hard Rock Bet following vendor registration approval.
Brightstar Lottery signs instant-ticket contract with Poland’s Totalizator Sportowy
The contract gives Brightstar access to Poland’s national lottery channel for its instant-ticket games.
Acquisition
Coinbase agrees to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push
The deal could add prediction-market expertise to Coinbase, but remains subject to closing conditions.
bet365 reports £227.6m operating profit for year to March 2025
The results show higher revenue alongside lower operating profit as costs increased, informing operator and investor assessments of performance.
Acquisition
Coinbase acquires The Clearing Company to expand prediction markets
The acquisition adds a prediction markets company to Coinbase’s offering.
bet365 reports £4.04bn revenue for financial year ending March 2025
The revenue figure gives operators and investors a limited indicator of bet365’s financial performance for the year.