Betsson says Portugal leads betting volume across its 25 World Cup markets
Betsson’s figures show a gap between its customers’ betting activity and the odds-based ranking of World Cup contenders.
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PENN opens $100m hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus
The hotel tower adds rooms and amenities at Hollywood Casino Columbus and is expected to create jobs.
Top Gaming brings casino games to Vittoria Bet’s StarYes.it
The integration brings Top Gaming casino games to StarYes.it, with further titles planned.
Top Gaming Network adds casino games to StarYes.it under Vittoria Bet partnership
The agreement gives Top Gaming access to StarYes.it and plans further additions to the platform’s catalogue.
BurraPay launches crypto payments at Circa in Nevada
Circa’s approved crypto payment launch offers operators a new way to accept deposits for regulated sports wagers in Nevada.
Betway names Don Jazzy Nigeria brand ambassador
The agreement gives Betway a named local ambassador for its Nigerian market activity.
Relax Gaming launches US aggregation service with ReelPlay as first partner
ReelPlay’s selection as the first partner gives suppliers a route into Relax Gaming’s US aggregation service.
Bet St George and Entain publish World Cup punter sentiment data
The data gives operators and suppliers an early read on how World Cup customer sentiment is being tracked by two named bookmakers.
Fortuna discusses World Cup marketing in Czechia and Croatia
Fortuna's marketing approach in two Central European markets shows how a regional operator frames World Cup campaigns for customers.
Acesite suspends Waterfront Manila casino reopening plans as costs rise
The delay leaves the casino project’s reopening timeline uncertain and raises the projected redevelopment cost for its operator.
Nirmata Play to distribute Ready Play Gaming content through Stargate
A single API and shared tools offer operators a streamlined route to Ready Play Gaming content.
Betsson data shows bettors back Portugal over Spain for World Cup
The data offers operators a comparison between customer betting volumes and bookmaker assessments of tournament outcomes.
DeSimone plans to take control of Bighorn and Longhorn casinos by July 1
The proposed takeover and pending licensing process could change ownership and operations at two Nevada casinos.
Better Collective launches Playbook betting tool in Brazil
The launch adds a retention-focused betting product for sportsbook partners in Brazil.
Bet365 highlights localised strategy for North American growth
Operators expanding across North America need market-specific campaigns and plans for differing jurisdictional requirements.
Boa Lion seeks to acquire Bingão do Brasil pending CADE approval
The proposed acquisition could expand Boa Lion’s Brazilian bingo business, subject to competition approval.
LIGA MX names Polymarket exclusive US prediction-markets partner
The partnership pairs Polymarket’s exclusive US markets with Genius Sports’ official data and integrity information-sharing.
BoyleSports joins IBIA integrity partnership
BoyleSports, licensed in Ireland, Great Britain and Gibraltar, becomes a partner of the International Betting Integrity Association.
Acquisition
Boa Lion agrees to acquire Bingão do Brasil pending CADE review
Boa Lion’s expansion depends on competition approval, while the acquired developer has not begun commercial operations.
FanDuel Predicts adds Crypto.com event contracts ahead of 2026 World Cup
The partnership expands FanDuel Predicts’ event-contract range through a second named provider’s regulated exchange and clearinghouse.
Polymarket secures exclusive US prediction market deal with Liga MX
Polymarket’s exclusive US role and Genius Sports’ data provision shape the planned Liga MX market launch.
Konami Gaming installs SYNKROS on all 29 Carnival Cruise Line ships
The installation establishes a system deployment across Carnival Cruise Line and signals planned expansion to other Carnival brands.
Sportradar extends Wimbledon betting data and streaming agreement
The All England Club extension preserves Sportradar's exclusive worldwide distribution of official Wimbledon data and live betting streams.
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup 2026 marketing campaigns
Sky Bet and Paddy Power launch World Cup campaigns as UK betting marketers face a difficult environment.
Acquisition
Paf acquires Swedish maritime games supplier Bell Casino
The purchase expands Paf's shipboard gaming footprint to about 50 vessels on northern European routes, adding to its existing 26 ships.