Illitch Gaming closes purchase of Ocean Casino’s remaining 50% stake
The acquisition would give Illitch Gaming full ownership of an Atlantic City casino, subject to state approval.
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Betsson completes Rhino consumer asset and technology purchase
The completed purchase transfers Rhino's consumer operations and platform technology to Betsson.
Betsson closes €64.5m Rhino deal to expand Canadian B2C and B2B assets
The purchase adds Ontario-facing consumer operations and technology assets, expanding Betsson's Canadian footprint and B2B capabilities.
VGW schedules LuckyLand Slots closure
Customers must use remaining redemption access before the platform's final closure.
Acquisition
FeedConstruct acquires Nicaraguan basketball data and broadcast rights
The deal gives FeedConstruct exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for all matches in both leagues.
The Nash distributes $2.4m to New Hampshire charities
The distribution transfers June gaming revenue to nonprofits under New Hampshire’s charitable gaming model.
SBC News reviews July moves in gambling stocks
The ticker cites Playtech and Evolution as gainers and MGM as a drag on Entain during Q2 and H1 results season.
Hard Rock Bet adds games across three US states
The rollout expands Hard Rock Bet’s state-specific game catalogues in New Jersey, Michigan and Florida.
Acquisition
Evolution takeover clock and Flutter rebound lift gambling stocks
Investors tracking listed operators and suppliers should note the takeover clock at Evolution and Flutter's rebound as the week's main movers.
Lotte Tour reports KRW51.59bn in July casino sales
The July figure was Jeju Dream Tower’s highest monthly casino sales result of the year.
FeedConstruct secures worldwide rights to Nicaragua basketball leagues
Exclusive rights to every match add global streaming and data coverage of both Nicaraguan basketball competitions.
Acquisition
Betsson completes acquisition of Rhino's B2C business in Canada
The purchase adds Canadian-licensed B2C operations and B2B technology resources to Betsson's portfolio, expanding its North American footprint.
IG Group CEO flags risk from prediction-market uncertainty
IG’s chief executive identified regulatory uncertainty as a risk for the group’s prediction-market exposure.
FeedConstruct secures global rights to Nicaraguan basketball streams and data
Suppliers and operators should note FeedConstruct acquired exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights covering every game in both Nicaraguan competitions.
IG Group CEO flags regulatory risk around prediction markets
Unresolved event-contract rules leave IG Group's $1.3bn Underdog deal exposed to regulatory change in its prediction-market operations.
Anapal says 44% of Spanish lottery outlets stagnated or faced risk in 2025
The reported financial pressure and breakdown in talks could affect the reach and viability of Spain’s lottery retail network.
Mets name Novig exclusive prediction market partner
Novig gains exclusive prediction-market status and promotion through the Mets’ stadium, broadcast and social channels.
Hard Rock and GEK TERNA advance €1.8bn Athens casino resort for 2029
The projects combine casino facilities with hotels and conference venues, while their planned openings could affect Athens-area operators and suppliers.
Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe completes purchase of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The completed transaction transfers Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian to a Tribe-affiliated entity.
Massachusetts Lottery records US$1.626m in online wagers in first 24 hours
The first-day figure gives suppliers and lotteries an early measure of demand for Massachusetts’ online lottery service.
Kalshi and Polymarket record $44.8bn in June notional volume
Investors should note the report identified sports events as a principal source of prediction market activity across the platforms' combined June notional volume.
Polymarket announces Eventual media company for prediction market coverage
The venture ties prediction-market pricing to news coverage, a model that could affect how operators and regulators frame such products.
GAT Brasil debut debates compliance, illegal market and casino legalisation
The debate signals industry pressure for stronger enforcement against illegal operators and clearer rules before any physical casino legalisation in Brazil.
Churchill Downs plans individual or bundled sales of nine casinos
Churchill Downs plans to sell nine regional casinos separately or in small groups, its chief executive said.
Acquisition
IG Group agrees to acquire Underdog in deal valued at up to $1.3bn
The acquisition would combine a British trading firm with a US prediction market operator claiming third place in regulated notional volume.