Terre Haute casino foundation plans $95m contribution to Vigo County schools
The pledge ties a casino-funded donation to county matching funds, shaping how the local schools consolidation plan is financed.
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Kalshi and Polymarket draw millions of users as World Cup trading hits billions
Record prediction-market volumes during the World Cup signal growing competition for sportsbook operators' event-driven betting revenue.
Merger
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger and agrees $5.2m fee
The termination ends the planned merger and obligates Evolution to pay a termination fee.
GR8_TECH campaign backers picked Spain before World Cup win
The gap between professional picks and player betting volume illustrates how trading desks can use informed judgment alongside crowd sentiment.
Zitro Digital partners with Betnacional in Brazil
The launch places Zitro Digital's content with Betnacional, part of Flutter Brazil's business.
Merger
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming merger agreement
Evolution ended the merger agreement but will maintain its existing commercial arrangements with Galaxy Gaming.
GGL and Dataport continue development of Germany’s LUGAS monitoring system
Operators’ data feeds into LUGAS, which the GGL uses to monitor Germany’s regulated online gambling market and assess safeguards.
FIRST.bet integrates sportsbook with Pragmatic Solutions PAM
The agreement makes FIRST.bet's sportsbook available to new customers of Pragmatic Solutions' PAM platform.
Acquisition
Evolution ends planned Galaxy Gaming acquisition
Evolution ended its proposed $85m purchase of Galaxy Gaming, which is due a $5.2m cancellation payment.
Gaming Corps agrees Oranje Palace distribution deal in the Netherlands
The agreement makes Gaming Corps titles available on Oranje Palace’s Dutch platform.
Acquisition
Merkur Casino UK acquires Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds
Merkur Casino UK acquired Leeds's Victoria Gate Casino, giving Merkur a third location in Britain.
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on Naskila Casino Resort in East Texas
The phased East Texas resort expands tribal Class II gaming capacity and adds hotel and conference facilities that could draw Houston-area visitors.
bet-at-home integrates Fast Track platform across sportsbook and casino
The integration gives bet-at-home a single engagement tool across two verticals, affecting how it manages players in regulated European markets.
Gaming Corps supplies games to Oranje Palace in Netherlands
Gaming Corps expanded its Oranje Palace partnership into the Dutch market, adding games to its online casino.
Gaming Corps signs Dutch content agreement with Oranje Palace
The agreement extends Gaming Corps distribution through Oranje Palace's online casino and sportsbook in the Netherlands.
Kalshi introduces pharmaceutical trial and approval contracts
Kalshi users can trade on whether experimental medicines pass trials or obtain regulatory approval.
BetHog closes crypto casino to focus on AI dealers
BetHog is closing its crypto casino and redirecting resources to AI-powered dealers following operator interest.
Acquisition
Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming acquisition after approval delays
The termination ends a proposed acquisition while leaving the companies' existing business relationship in place.
Aristocrat Gaming launches MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks at 14 Puerto Rico casinos
The linked progressive rollout brings Aristocrat’s game to casinos across Puerto Rico, with its jackpot rising as players join.
DraftKings data indicates 2026 World Cup could top US betting records
US sportsbook handle trends during the World Cup inform operators' expectations for soccer betting volumes and market planning.
CIRSA announces majority investment in Sociedade Figueira Praia
CIRSA announced acquisition of a majority stake in Sociedade Figueira Praia, parent of Casino Figueira.
Bernstein forecasts Robinhood prediction-market revenue of $1.7bn by 2028
Bernstein's projection and raised target signal potential prediction-market revenue growth for Robinhood investors.
SOFTSWISS and World Gaming partner on Tech Race Summit 2026
The partnership connects two named industry companies around an event focused on technology for digital platforms.
World Cup lifts prediction market trading on Wall Street
Rising prediction-market volumes give US sportsbook operators and their suppliers a competing venue for sports wagering liquidity and pricing.
Merger
Galaxy Gaming reviews options after Evolution merger deadline passes
The passed closing date leaves the Evolution subsidiary merger unresolved while Galaxy weighs extending or ending it.