Acquisition
Yoco acquires Dyner.ai to expand into business management software
The acquisition adds restaurant operations software to Yoco’s services for merchants.
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Charles Schwab reportedly plans prediction-market contracts with Cboe
The reported partnership could bring a traditional securities provider into prediction-market trading.
Sports betting and iGaming ETF falls 3.8% after two weeks of gains
The reported performance offers investors a snapshot of recent returns across publicly traded betting and gaming stocks.
Alfa Bet seeks buyer as Brazilian betting market consolidates
The reported financial distress and approved acquisitions indicate pressure on smaller operators in Brazil’s betting market.
Avanti Studios agrees multi-market content deal with Entain
The agreement adds Avanti content to Entain brands and grants the supplier a defined exclusivity period for blackjack in Spain.
BetConstruct AI integrates ADI Predictstreet prediction markets
Operator partners can add prediction-market contracts and live match streams through the integration.
Acquisition
Maryland exercises right to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property for $85m
Maryland’s decision sets the reported price for the race intellectual property, while the New Jersey figures inform market assessments.
FIRST.bet powers sportsbooks for three Brazilian brands
The launch adds sportsbook services for three operator brands in Brazil, including a custom front end for 7Games.
DAZN launches ADI Predictstreet free-to-play prediction market
The launch extends DAZN's partnership with ADI Predictstreet into a free-to-play prediction product for its users.
Charles Schwab plans Cboe partnership for S&P 500 binary options
The proposed product would add a major brokerage firm to financial-outcome prediction trading, while excluding sports contracts.
Eurasian Gaming launches games on Diecimilauno’s Italian platform
Diecimilauno users in Italy gain access to Eurasian Gaming’s catalogue through its online platform.
Pascal Gaming partners with Ronaldinho on global game portfolio
The partnership creates a new portfolio of branded games for operators serving Brazilian and international audiences.
Zitro installs CONCEPT cabinet at Ocean Casino Resort in New Jersey
The installation adds Zitro content to a named New Jersey casino, relevant to suppliers and operators in the state.
Aristocrat Gaming launches NFL Super Grand Champions in North American casinos
Casino operators can offer the NFL-themed game on the Baron Portrait and Neptune Single cabinets.
Entain considers selling its CEE joint venture after UK tax increases
A possible sale could change ownership of Entain’s joint venture, but discussions remain early and no deal is certain.
Polymarket and Kalshi trade more than US$5bn on the 2026 World Cup
The reported trading growth and DraftKings activity indicate increased competition in US event-contract markets during the tournament.
Wealthsimple and Kalshi plan Canadian prediction-markets app
The partnership would bring Kalshi event contracts to Canadian customers within the categories Wealthsimple is authorised to offer.
Fennica Gaming launches casino games with Sisal in Italy
Sisal’s Italian online casino users gain Fennica Gaming titles through a direct integration without an intermediary aggregator.
BetMakers extends racing wagering deal with evoke
The extension keeps BetMakers’ racing pricing, trading and risk-management services in use across evoke’s wagering brands.
Brazilian betting companies report doubled revenue in 2026
Investors see doubled 2026 revenue alongside illegal operators still representing a significant share of activity.
Zitro launches Legendary Sword at Hard Rock Atlantic City in New Jersey
The launch marks Zitro’s entry into New Jersey and places its game at a named casino venue.
Entain weighs sale of Central and Eastern Europe venture stake
Entain’s possible stake sale could alter ownership of its Central and Eastern Europe venture, but discussions remain uncertain.
Ilitch family forms gaming company and agrees Ocean Casino stake purchase
Pending approvals, the acquisitions would expand the Ilitch family’s casino ownership across Atlantic City and Mississippi.
Wealthsimple and Kalshi plan Canadian prediction-market launch
The planned app offers a regulated route for prediction markets while excluding sports and election outcomes.
Soft2Bet launches MEGA Shoot across selected brands for 2026 World Cup
The reported engagement and repeat-play figures may inform operators assessing tournament-linked gamification features.