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Andy Bentley unveils LiSense platform for UKGC register checks
LiSense could help operators automate register checks and detect changes that manual reviews miss.
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Acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and commercial agreements.
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Lottomatica chief backs CIRSA merger
Investors gain management’s assessment of the merger, with Angelozzi citing CIRSA’s eight leadership positions to support his confidence.
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Spotlight Sports Group enters games through Engage Games partnership
The Engage Games partnership adds games to Spotlight Sports Group’s existing racing and betting technology activities.
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Hong Kong Jockey Club reports record HK$331.7bn annual turnover
Slower growth in community contributions and an expected decline in operating surplus show the financial pressures accompanying the Club’s record turnover.
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Lottomatica describes Cirsa merger as low risk
Lottomatica’s merger assessment links confidence in Cirsa’s management with lessons from earlier deals that failed after excessive changes were sought.
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Flutter reviews up to 100 Paddy Power shops in UK cost cuts
Flutter’s shop review exposes approximately 400 jobs to redundancy risk as higher taxes and economic uncertainty drive cost reductions.
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Veikkaus returns to H1 growth ahead of €1bn Finnish exclusive licence payments
Veikkaus faces around €1bn in exclusive licence payments over 10 years as Finland prepares to open its licensed gambling market.
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LiSense launches UK licence monitoring platform with three commercial partners
LiSense gives subscribers daily checks of over 300,000 UKGC register data points and alerts to licence changes.
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Merkur plans controlling stake acquisition in Société Française de Casinos
Minority shareholders could face compulsory sales if Merkur acquires control and proceeds with plans to leave Euronext Paris.
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GKL records August casino sales decline to US$23m in South Korea
The decline leaves GKL with lower casino sales against both comparison periods.
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RGB International forecasts second-half recovery and pursues Macau casino supply tender
RGB expects stronger earnings through machine deliveries and recovering support operations, with potential Macau deliveries starting in Q4.
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Paradise reports record August casino revenue of KRW104.91bn in South Korea
Higher table hold accompanied Paradise’s revenue growth while VIP visiting days remained broadly stable, contextualising the increase for investors.
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HKJC warns Hong Kong betting duties and restrictions fuel illegal market growth
HKJC links illegal market growth to high betting duties and restricted legal choices despite record FY26 turnover.
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment increases first-half revenue 47.3% to HK$33.9m
Asia Pioneer Entertainment’s revenue growth reflects demand for gaming equipment replacements and upgrades.
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Novig and Underdog expand prediction market parlays in USA
Novig and Underdog are expanding multi-leg offerings as combinations become an increasing source of sports prediction market activity.
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Rothera selects Stats Perform for sports event contract data and settlement
Stats Perform will supply Rothera’s sports event contract data across contract creation, trading and settlement.
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Kambi unveils market strategy and visual identity
Kambi’s revised strategy focuses its development on betting technology for future generations.
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GoldenRace partners with Bwinners to supply virtual games across African markets
Bwinners will receive GoldenRace’s virtual gaming content across African markets.
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Fanatics launches app combining sports betting, casino and prediction markets
Fanatics customers can access betting, casino and prediction markets through a shared account, login and FanCash balance.
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TaDa Gaming expands Greek presence with N1 Casino
TaDa Gaming’s expansion with N1 Casino extends its presence in Greece.
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NFL sets conditions for official prediction market partnerships
Prediction exchanges must meet NFL conditions for official relationships while pursuing football fans without league ties.
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EGT Digital supplies more than 200 games to Esportes da Sorte in Brazil
Esportes da Sorte will receive more than 200 EGT Digital games, including slots and progressive jackpots for desktop and mobile.
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Lottomatica and Cirsa agree merger with Cirsa valued at six times expected EBITDA
The merger values Cirsa at six times its expected 2026 EBITDA of €800m.
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Lottomatica agrees all-share merger with Cirsa targeting Q2 2027 completion
Cirsa shareholders would hold 32.5% of the combined company, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Lottomatica agrees all-share merger to absorb CIRSA
The merger would combine the operators under Lottomatica and support CIRSA’s online expansion using Lottomatica’s digital capabilities.