Playtika shares fall on report of SuperPlay sale talks with Tencent
A SuperPlay sale to Tencent would shift the studio's contingent payment burden and reshape Playtika's balance sheet.
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Acquisition
CIRSA acquires Casino Figueira in Portugal
Buying Casino Figueira gives CIRSA a land-based casino and omnichannel presence in Portugal.
Mindway AI outlines North American safer gambling partnerships
Mindway AI's agreements with PrizePicks, DraftKings and Amelco extend distribution of gambling monitoring and self-assessment tools.
SOFTSWISS partners with iGB and ICE for 2026 technology summit
The summit creates a forum for operators and suppliers to discuss technical challenges facing iGaming platforms.
Acquisition
Cirsa buys majority stake in Casino Figueira operator
The majority investment adds a land-based element to Cirsa's Portuguese expansion.
Turning Stone opens hotel in $400m expansion
The Crescent's 258 rooms add accommodation capacity as Turning Stone completes its expansion's first phase.
SOFTSWISS agrees technology summit media partnership with iGB and ICE
The media partnership supports a summit for engineering specialists discussing technology used in iGaming businesses.
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa launches Aristocrat Dragon Link version
The launch adds Aristocrat's high-limit Dragon Link progressive jackpot slot to the Tampa casino.
Underdog launches in-house prediction markets exchange
The move gives Underdog direct control of its prediction-markets venue, reducing dependence on outside exchanges in a market operators are watching closely.
Acquisition
Cirsa acquires controlling stake in Casino Figueira owner
The acquisition expands Cirsa's ownership interests in Portuguese casinos through the Casino Figueira operator.
Kalshi says World Cup brought 3 million new users and $1.2bn in trading
The figures indicate prediction markets are drawing large event-driven volumes that could compete with licensed sportsbooks for World Cup betting activity.
Sportradar shares fall 6.93% as gambling stocks end mixed week
Sportradar's decline shows litigation risk weighing on supplier valuations, while Entain and Rank gains signal investor tolerance of restructuring and settlement costs.
Prediction markets push sportsbooks towards faster withdrawals
Payout speed could become a competitive differentiator for sportsbooks, affecting retention, customer-service costs and payment infrastructure investment.
Acquisition
Cirsa acquires Portuguese casino in latest land-based deal
The deal adds a Portuguese land-based venue to Cirsa's estate, extending its presence in a market it is targeting for expansion.
Betsson monitors prediction markets but sees limited fit outside US
Betsson's stance signals that US-style prediction markets are unlikely to be replicated in its European and Latin American licensed markets.
Evolution reports €1.03bn first-half revenue and UK settlement
The update pairs €1.03bn first-half revenue with a confirmed £4.75m UKGC settlement and ongoing buyback.
1win expands Markets offering with cryptocurrency forecasts
The addition of cryptocurrency prediction markets expands 1win’s Markets product into digital assets.
Underdog launches CFTC-licensed prediction market exchange
The launch gives Underdog customers access to prediction markets through its own exchange.
Playson supplies casino games to Hollywoodbets in South Africa
The partnership gives Hollywoodbets South African customers access to six Playson titles, with further releases planned.
Pay4Fun integrates payments with Betconstruct AI in Brazil
Operators connected to Betconstruct AI gain access to payments designed for Brazil's regulated betting market.
Comar’s Casino Atlántico increases 2025 revenue 56% to €3.6m
The results show higher casino revenue alongside lower net profit as the business expanded.
Kalshi and AppliedXL launch clinical-trial prediction-market pilot
The pilot tests prediction markets on clinical-trial outcomes and FDA decisions, using specified public documents to resolve contracts.
1xBet ambassador Conor McGregor bets $100,000 on Argentina 3-2 final
The reported wager shows how an ambassador's reach can draw new audiences to a betting brand and its partners.
Michael Burry increases DraftKings investment
Investors should note Michael Burry increased his recently established DraftKings holding, buying more shares around $25.
Evolution terminates plan to acquire Galaxy Gaming for $85m
The collapsed deal leaves Galaxy Gaming's ownership and Evolution's US table-game expansion plans unresolved for suppliers and investors.