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Mexico’s iGaming market shifts focus towards player retention
Operators’ investment priorities in Mexico are shifting towards audience retention as legal reforms and new technologies change the market.
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Acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and commercial agreements.
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NFL agrees multi-year deals for three US sportsbook partners
The agreements give three sportsbook operators NFL marketing rights and official data access while requiring cooperation on betting integrity and responsible gambling.
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Swedish licensed gambling operators generate SEK7.4bn turnover in Q2 2026
Operators and investors can assess Sweden’s licensed gambling turnover of SEK7.4bn alongside reported growth of 5.1%.
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DraftKings launches five-minute Bitcoin and Ethereum prediction markets
DraftKings’ prediction platform now offers bets on Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements over five minutes.
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IEQ Capital buys $1.18m stake in Monarch Casino & Resort
IEQ Capital’s approximately $1.18m share purchase gives it roughly 0.05% ownership of Monarch Casino & Resort.
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Nebraska casinos grow July revenue 32% to $28.1m
Nebraska’s five physical casinos reported 32% revenue growth to $28.1m in July, including retail sports betting.
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Illinois gaming machines attract $3.09bn in July wagers
Illinois gaming machine wagering increased 7% year over year to $3.09bn in July, providing operators a market activity measure.
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Allwyn acquires majority stake in Germany’s Next Lotto
Allwyn gains majority ownership of German lottery ticket reseller Next Lotto alongside reported Q2 revenue growth of 27%.
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Allwyn reports 27% net revenue growth to €1,246m in Q2 2026
Allwyn’s Q2 net revenue of €1,246m and 27% growth provide investors a measure of the operator’s revenue performance.
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Peter & Sons agrees content distribution partnership with Novibet
Peter & Sons expands international distribution, while Novibet adds the studio’s games to its casino offering in selected markets.
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Holland Casino reports first-half loss as tax increase affects results
Holland Casino’s loss despite marginal revenue growth highlights the tax increase’s impact on financial results.
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US casinos invest in amenities to attract Gen Z visitors
US casino operators are investing in dining, concerts and other attractions to draw Gen Z visitors.
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Moody's forecasts Melco Resorts revenue growth of 4.5% in 2026
Moody’s expects Macau gaming market expansion and stable market share to support Melco Resorts’ revenue growth.
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Caesars Entertainment schedules shareholder vote on $17.6bn Fertitta buyout
Caesars shareholders will vote on Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed takeover, which would take the company private.
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DraftKings expands prediction market advertising in US states without legal sports betting
DraftKings is increasing prediction market advertising in large US markets without legal sports betting ahead of the NFL season.
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Bayern Munich names Mega Casino World regional partner in three-year deal
Mega Casino World gains a three-year regional commercial partnership with Bayern Munich.
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Kalshi signs sponsorship agreements with five MLB teams
Kalshi’s sponsorships expand MLB prediction market partnerships, with four new partners playing in states that prohibit sports betting.
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GiG plans €16.4m acquisition of 80% stake in 888AFRICA
GiG’s proposed 80% acquisition requires further approvals and definitive agreements, with founders retaining shares and management involvement.
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Sportradar extends Euroleague Basketball betting data and audiovisual rights to 2031
Sportradar retains exclusive worldwide betting data and audiovisual distribution rights covering over 650 basketball matches annually through 2031.
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GoldenRace signs global distribution agreement with QTech for emerging markets
GoldenRace’s virtual sports and betting solutions gain distribution through QTech’s aggregation platform, which focuses on emerging markets.
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Pagsmile partnership raises Aposta Ganha payment conversion to 98% in Brazil
Aposta Ganha’s 98% payment conversion rate gives operators a benchmark for Pagsmile’s payment technology, alongside reported faster transactions.
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Kalshi secures prediction market partnerships with five MLB teams
The agreements give Kalshi advertising exposure and fan engagement opportunities across five MLB teams.
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EvenBet Gaming adopts Evenbeter name following Nordic supplier approvals
Evenbeter’s five-year supplier licences in Denmark and Sweden underpin its Nordic expansion following organisational restructuring.
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Tabcorp reports AUD2.6bn revenue for FY 2026
Tabcorp’s AUD2.6bn annual revenue gives investors a benchmark as a reported BetMakers acquisition approaches.
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Kalshi signs three MLB team partnerships as DraftKings targets California with Predictions advertising
Kalshi’s team partnerships and DraftKings’ Predictions advertising extend their California presence where sports betting remains illegal.