Moody’s forecasts Asian gaming revenue growth of 5% to 6%
The forecasts give gaming operators and investors regional revenue and earnings expectations for planning and assessment.
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Brazilian betting sponsors fall to 12 Série A clubs in 2026
The decline signals fewer top-flight sponsorship opportunities for betting companies in Brazil.
DraftKings faces estimated $50m World Cup group-stage betting losses
The reported results show how major tournament outcomes can affect betting operators’ trading performance.
Spotify asks Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo after streaming dispute
The request challenges how prediction markets use Spotify branding and rely on external data to settle outcomes.
Acquisition
Burghclere acquires H2 Gambling Capital for its EGR portfolio
Investors and industry participants gain a combined portfolio pairing H2’s gambling-market analysis with EGR Global.
Paradise Co reports 5.1% first-half casino revenue growth in South Korea
Investors can weigh higher first-half casino revenue against June’s decline and the subsidiary’s loan repayment.
Caesars records its highest-ever soccer betting handle after US win
The record activity gives sportsbook operators a measure of customer engagement around the US team’s World Cup matches.
Tottenham Hotspur names Betano official partner for 2026/27 season
Betano gains club branding and a planned European and Latin American betting-partner role.
Everton renews Stake partnership with sleeve branding from 2026–27
Everton retains Stake branding while the club and partner say future marketing will meet regulatory requirements.
Cassino Bet returns to FIRST.bet sportsbook platform in Brazil
Cassino Bet’s return to FIRST.bet marks a sportsbook technology switch, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Lottoplay launches first iLottery game with DC Lottery
The DC Lottery launch gives Lottoplay its first commercial eInstant game through a lottery partnership.
Brightstar Lottery extends Ghostbusters licensing deal for five years
Brightstar can continue developing and distributing Ghostbusters-themed lottery games globally under the extended licence.
Casino Torrequebrada installs Lion Link through Logical Games 46
Casino Torrequebrada adds a progressive game from Light & Wonder’s Cosmic family.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte moves to acquire Apostou.com in Brazil
The proposed acquisition could bring BETBR Loterias, B1BET and BRBET under Esportes da Sorte Group’s control if approved.
Leeds committee approves transfer of Victoria Gate Casino licence to Merkur
The approval enables the casino sale to proceed with its premises licence transferring to Merkur.
Soft2Bet secures WPT Royale brand deal for planned Ontario casino and sportsbook
The agreement adds a planned casino and sportsbook brand in Ontario, but launch depends on regulatory approvals.
Lotte Tour reports KRW48.72bn June casino revenue at Jeju Dream Tower
The figures give operators and investors an update on the casino’s monthly performance and visitor-driven revenue.
Meta reportedly discusses potential Kalshi acquisition before prediction-market plans
Meta’s reported prediction-market development could affect competition, though real-money trading remains unresolved and acquisition talks ended without a deal.
Group takes control of BETBR Loterias in Brazil
Consolidation in Brazil's betting market changes the competitive field for operators and suppliers as ownership of B1BET and BRBET shifts.
Acquisition
Visualize Group agrees to acquire eCOGRA, subject to regulatory approval
The proposed acquisition could change ownership of a testing and certification provider used by gaming customers and regulators.
Meta reportedly explores Kalshi acquisition before developing prediction app
Meta’s planned app without real-money wagering differs from Kalshi’s business, which the proposed acquisition would have brought under Meta.
Acquisition
Visualize agrees to acquire eCOGRA from Hanover Investors
The proposed acquisition brings two gaming testing and certification businesses under one investment group while retaining separate accreditation and decision-making.
SBC News stock ticker covers Flutter, evoke and Entain June moves
The reported moves affect how investors hold and value listed gambling equities across London and Central and Eastern Europe.
Zitro installs Brave Dragon and River Gold Wealth at Monte-Carlo casino
The installation places Zitro’s Brave Dragon and River Gold Wealth games in the Casino de Monte-Carlo’s gaming offer.
SOFTSWISS reports more than 50 prediction-market projects since April launch
The project count and integration timelines give operators information on adoption and potential deployment of the platform.