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AGA forecasts $29.5bn in legal US NFL wagers as growth stalls
The AGA’s forecast signals flat legal NFL wagering, attributing stalled growth to prediction markets competing with sportsbooks.
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Acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and commercial agreements.
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Avanti Studios signs Superbet supply agreement for Brazil debut
Superbet gains temporary exclusivity over Avanti’s existing games and agreement-long exclusivity for Futevôlei Ao Vivo in Brazil.
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AGA forecasts flat NFL betting handle as prediction markets stall growth
The forecast signals limited growth in NFL wagering volumes for legal betting operators this season.
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Amusnet plans Blackjack Live launch at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas
Amusnet plans to introduce Blackjack Live alongside casino products across multiple segments at G2E 2026.
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SBC partners with GRAF to boost African gaming regulatory dialogue
The tie-up gives operators and suppliers a formal channel into African regulatory discussions as the continent's licensing frameworks develop.
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DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors as Kalshi avoids describing its product as a bet.
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Prediction markets target sportsbook customers as NFL season approaches
FanDuel and DraftKings face competition from Kalshi and Polymarket for sports betting customers as the NFL season approaches.
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Danske Spil grows first-half gross gaming revenue by 1.5 per cent
Digital performance supported Danske Spil’s revenue growth, making online betting and gaming relevant to investors assessing its first-half results.
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JCM plans iVIZION 2 bill validator launch for casinos
JCM’s planned iVIZION 2 aims to give casino operators faster note processing, improved counterfeit identification and more transaction data.
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Veikkaus reports higher revenue and profit for H1 2026
Veikkaus's first-half growth gives investors and rival operators a benchmark for demand in Finland's state-run gambling market.
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Aristocrat Interactive launches Tiki Fire in US and Canadian online casino markets
Tiki Fire extends Aristocrat Interactive’s digital Lightning Link range in regulated online casino markets across the United States and Canada.
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Taiwan Sports Lottery records NT$8.93bn in 2026 World Cup wagers
Taiwan Sports Lottery handled NT$8.93bn in bets across the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s 39 days.
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Grand Korea Leisure reports August casino sales decline to KRW31.11bn
Investors face declining August casino sales despite annual growth in casino drop and sales across the first eight months.
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VICI Properties increases dividend for eighth consecutive year
VICI’s dividend increase extends an eight-year streak while its shares have fallen despite broader property sector gains.
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Novig and Underdog grow prediction market business through combos
Parlay-equivalent combos are driving growth in Novig’s and Underdog’s prediction market businesses.
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Wohl & Fruchter examines proposed $17.6bn Caesars takeover
Renewed examination by Wohl & Fruchter concerns Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed Caesars acquisition at $31 per share.
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Caesars denies data exposure amid FBI investigation into 153 million stolen ID scans
Caesars and Circa share identity-verification supplier IDScan.net, while Caesars denies data exposure amid the FBI investigation.
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Pragmatic Play partners with Kevin Hart for live casino event
Pragmatic Play’s partnership with Kevin Hart brings the actor and comedian into a live casino event planned for November.
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7K Bet adds three Brazil-inspired games to online casino
7K Bet’s three exclusive games advance its strategy of developing customised, brand-reflective products drawing on Brazilian culture.
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Mindway AI partners with Gaming1 to deploy GameScanner on Circus.nl
GameScanner’s deployment on Circus.nl will connect behavioural analysis with Gaming1’s responsible gambling framework and intervention capabilities.
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HKJC increases racing and football betting turnover by 3.6%
HKJC recorded turnover growth across racing, football betting and its Mark Six lottery, extending the increase across all three activities.
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Kangwon Land CEO plans faster $2.21bn K-HIT resort transformation
Kangwon Land’s chief executive plans faster delivery of its $2.21bn resort transformation alongside regulatory reform and AI safeguards.
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FanDuel introduces Rewards Club and extends Bet Protect+ to NFL player props
FanDuel’s monthly loyalty tiers reward wagering, while expanded NFL player prop protection costs an additional 3% of the wager.
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Betnacional expands casino catalogue with 80 games in August
The additions broaden Betnacional's casino offering by 80 games.
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Cirsa shares rise nearly 20% in Spain after Lottomatica merger announcement
Corporate and regulatory approvals remain conditions for completing the combination of Cirsa and Lottomatica.