Deals & M&A

Acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and commercial agreements.

14 OctDeals & M&A

Polymarket links LeBron James to US$15m annual football promotion deal

The deal links a high-profile athlete to Polymarket’s football advertising, giving operators and suppliers a reported benchmark for sports promotion.

In depthUSAPolymarketPhiladelphia 76ers+1$15mDKNG ▼2.1% 16 Oct

14 OctDeals & M&A

Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker companies over unpaid commissions and 5% stake

The claim tests whether operator promises of equity and affiliate commissions are enforceable when a platform changes player-account terms.

In depthUSAGGPokerNSUS Group+1

14 OctDeals & M&A

Okada Manila records 13% EBITDA decline despite mass gaming growth

The earnings decline means mass gaming growth did not translate into higher EBITDA for Okada Manila.

PhilippinesOkada Manila

14 OctDeals & M&A

Kansas casinos lift September revenue 4% to $34.4m

Kansas casinos’ September revenue growth and nine-month total give operators and investors measures of market performance.

USA$34.4m

14 OctDeals & M&A

Matchbook acquires rival betting exchange Betdaq

The deal combines two betting exchanges, giving Matchbook a rival's liquidity pool as it competes in the exchange market.

AcquisitionUKMatchbookBetdaq

14 OctDeals & M&A

Matchbook acquires Betdaq as UK betting exchanges consolidate

The deal reduces the number of major exchanges operating in the UK to four.

AcquisitionUKMatchbookBetdaq

14 OctDeals & M&A

Kiron rolls out 20 virtual sports titles with SportyBet in five African markets

The rollout puts Kiron content on SportyBet's platforms in five African markets, widening the supplier's distribution reach on the continent.

In depthUKNigeriaKironSportyBet

14 OctDeals & M&A

GAMOMAT enters Austria through win2day supply agreement

The win2day partnership gives GAMOMAT entry into Austria’s regulated online gaming market and introduces its games on the platform.

AustriaGAMOMATwin2day+1

14 OctDeals & M&A

PAGCOR targets $318m-$477m from Casino Filipino sale by 2027

PAGCOR expects to raise PHP20bn to PHP30bn from selling Casino Filipino, with losses expected to reach PHP7bn.

In depthPhilippinesPAGCORPHP 20bn

14 OctDeals & M&A

NOVOMATIC Italia presents NOVOLAND gaming and payments range at SiGMA Rome

The showcase gives operators a view of NOVOMATIC Italia’s gaming, payment and digital services offering.

In depthItalyNovomatic

13 OctDeals & M&A

BetMGM pulls back in states without iGaming amid prediction market impact

BetMGM’s retreat signals reduced focus on states without iGaming as prediction markets affect its business.

USABetMGM

13 OctDeals & M&A

BETBY supplies sportsbook technology to Lebull in Poland

The agreement gives Lebull access to BETBY’s sportsbook services while allowing it to keep its existing player interface.

In depthPolandBETBYLebull

13 OctDeals & M&A

Canadian Gaming Association promotes regulated industry opportunities at ICE Barcelona

The initiative gives Canadian gaming companies and jurisdictions a platform to present business opportunities to international ICE visitors.

In depthCanadaCanadian Gaming Association23bn

13 OctDeals & M&A

BetMGM CEO expects prediction markets’ addressable market to shrink before Supreme Court hearing

Greenblatt expects prediction markets’ addressable market to contract before the Supreme Court hearing, while reporting BetMGM handle growth.

BetMGM

13 OctDeals & M&A

PointsBet forecasts 16% fall in H1 FY27 revenue to AUD113m

The forecast signals that tighter compliance and adverse sports results are weighing on PointsBet's Australian revenue ahead of its full H1 FY27 results.

In depthAustraliaPointsBetAUD 113m

13 OctDeals & M&A

Offshore gambling operators buy expired government, charity and campaign domains

Offshore operators are spending millions acquiring expired institutional domains and converting them into gambling websites.

In depth

13 OctDeals & M&A

Brightstar signs five-year exclusive omnichannel agreement with Pan Am

Brightstar’s agreement secures five years of exclusive omnichannel lottery activities with Pan American World Airways.

In depthUSABrightstar LotteryBRSL ▼2.1% 16 Oct

13 OctDeals & M&A

Octavian Lab adds Top Gaming Network to its aggregation network

Operators in Octavian Lab’s network can access additional casino games through the integration.

In depthOctavian LabTop Gaming Network

13 OctDeals & M&A

Novibet prepares two new products amid regulatory uncertainty in Brazil

Novibet’s planned products would expand its offering amid increased sports betting competition and regulatory uncertainty.

BrazilNovibet

13 OctDeals & M&A

Brightstar Lottery signs five-year exclusive Pan Am lottery licensing deal

The exclusive licence lets Brightstar build a worldwide portfolio spanning instant tickets, iLottery and travel promotions.

In depthUSABrightstar LotteryPan American World AirwaysBRSL ▼2.1% 16 Oct

13 OctDeals & M&A

EAG organisers rename London exhibition EAG360 and combine three shows

The combined format gives operators and suppliers across amusement and licensed land-based gambling one event to meet and view offerings.

In depthUK

13 OctDeals & M&A

BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% despite decline in active customers

BetMGM's revenue grew across iGaming and online sports betting despite fewer active customers.

ResultsUSABetMGM$483m

13 OctDeals & M&A

Quigioco.it adds Red Rake Gaming titles to its Italian casino catalogue

The agreement expands the range of slot content available to Quigioco.it customers.

In depthHBG Online GamingRed Rake Gaming

13 OctDeals & M&A

Passion Group to announce Piemonte partnership at T2000 trade event

Passion Group plans to announce a Piemonte commercial partnership while presenting Betpassion offerings for PVRs.

In depthItalyPassion GroupBetpassion

13 OctDeals & M&A

Caliente.mx sponsors AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 in Mexico

Caliente.mx’s sponsorship supports a conference connecting affiliates, operators and B2B suppliers in Mexico’s iGaming market.

In depthMexicoCaliente.mxAffPapa