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.
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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.
Peppermill hosts Light & Wonder slot debut in Nevada
The launch places Light & Wonder’s slot title on a named casino floor in Nevada.
Casino operators report mixed 2025 comparisons at investor conference
The commentary gives investors and operators company-level signals on casino trading, growth and capital priorities.
Great Canadian completes River Rock Casino Resort sale in British Columbia
The completed sale changes ownership of a major casino resort in British Columbia.
Sportradar reports Mbappé leads player-to-score betting with 29% of tickets
The ticket shares offer operators a view of customer betting interest across player and tournament-winner markets.
Blackhawk Network launches Game On gift cards in Ontario
The gift cards offer eligible operators a new way for Ontario customers to fund betting and gaming accounts.
Imagine Live partners with Ana Gaming Group in Brazil
The partnership expands Ana Gaming Group’s brands’ access to live dealer games, game shows and dedicated tables.
Veikkaus adopts Neccton responsible-gambling platform under Finnish law
Operators must identify signs of risky gambling early and intervene under Finland’s new law.
Veikkaus expands OpenBet partnership with Neccton platform in Finland
Real-time risk detection and personalised interventions across digital and physical channels give Veikkaus tools to support safer gambling.
Atlaslive renews GLI certification for Brazil’s federal iGaming standards
Brazilian operators must maintain valid certification for betting systems, making the renewal relevant to their platform compliance.