Kindred informs KSA and ministry about Trannel sale
The disclosed correspondence provides transparency on government contacts concerning a gambling-company transaction.
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ESPN begins multi-year sportsbook partnership with DraftKings
The deal gives operators and suppliers a new route to integrate sportsbook and fantasy products into ESPN’s services.
Citizens analyst rates Accel Entertainment market outperform with $13 target
The rating and price target give investors an analyst view of Accel’s valuation and growth prospects.
Bragg supplies exclusive casino content to Brazino777 across regulated Latin American markets
The agreement adds Bragg content to Brazino777’s offering in regulated markets including Brazil and Mexico.
Pragmatic Play signs multi-product agreement with Peru’s Loterías Torito
The agreements expand supplier content across lottery and gaming operators in Peru and Brazil.
Scientific Games secures exclusive Fast & Furious lottery game licence
The agreement gives Scientific Games exclusive rights to develop lottery products based on the film franchise.
Axis CEO forecasts wider iGaming AI adoption within two to three years
Axis’s reported customers and sportsbook pilot offer operators examples of current AI marketing-tool adoption.
RubyPlay partners with Paf to distribute games in Spain
The agreements add supplier distribution and compliance support across several regulated gambling markets.
Fanatics launches prediction market platform in 24 US states
The launch establishes Fanatics as a prediction-market competitor across 24 states, with Crypto.com providing platform infrastructure.
Bragg supplies casino content to Brazino777 in Latin America
The distribution deal gives Bragg a route to supply content in regulated markets including Brazil and Mexico.
Konami supplies casino management system to Pennsylvania’s Happy Valley Casino
The selection establishes Konami as the systems supplier for a new Pennsylvania casino.
Genius Sports targets $1.2bn FY 2028 revenue amid prediction markets push
The revenue target and growth plan provide investors with a stated measure of Genius Sports’ ambitions.
Fanatics launches prediction markets with Crypto.com in 24 US states
The rollout brings a major sports operator into prediction markets across a stated 24-state footprint.
S&P downgrades Universal Entertainment to B- on Philippine resort performance
The downgrade and financial forecasts affect investors assessing Universal Entertainment’s credit risk and casino operations.
Fanatics launches prediction markets in 10 US states
The launch adds Fanatics as a prediction-markets competitor and brings event contracts to 10 state markets.
CNN partners with Kalshi as its first prediction market partner
The partnership gives Kalshi a platform for its prediction-market data despite reported legal challenges to its sports event contracts.
Hard Rock Bet launches Michigan online sportsbook and casino with Hannahville
The launch adds a new sportsbook and casino platform provider for Michigan operators and customers.
Kalshi becomes CNN’s prediction-markets data partner
The integration gives CNN access to Kalshi data for coverage and visualisations of event probabilities.
Fanatics launches event-trading product in 10 US markets
The rollout tests event trading in markets where Fanatics Sportsbook is not operating, amid state-level licensing concerns.
Acquisition
Accel subsidiary acquires Dynasty Games route assets in Nevada
Accel adds Northern Nevada locations and terminals, but two more locations remain subject to regulatory approval.
Penn relaunches theScore Bet in 21 US jurisdictions
The relaunch returns Penn to an owned sportsbook brand across 21 US jurisdictions.
Konami Gaming supplies SYNKROS system to Happy Valley Casino
Happy Valley’s planned casino selects its management system ahead of its scheduled opening.
Brightstar partners with Spin Master to develop Rubik’s lottery games
The agreement gives Brightstar rights to develop and distribute branded games across online and retail lottery channels.
Realty Income agrees $800m CityCenter investment with Blackstone
The preferred-equity deal finances CityCenter while Blackstone retains common ownership and MGM remains the operator.
Uruguayan casino operators form CUOASEC to represent the sector
CUOASEC gives Uruguay’s casino and entertainment operators a shared body to represent them in regulatory discussions.