MAGLA sponsors Malawi league awards with K40m agreement
The sponsorship directs funding to player awards and administration in Malawi’s 2026 league season.
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Las Vegas Sands rules out pursuing online gaming
The position signals that Las Vegas Sands will not pursue online gaming as an additional business line.
Acquisition
Caesars agrees to Fertitta Entertainment acquisition valued at $17.6bn
Shareholders face a proposed all-cash acquisition, while the go-shop period leaves room for alternatives before a vote.
Caesars Digital president says prediction markets could spur state iGaming legalisation
Hession’s comments signal that prediction-market rules and state iGaming policy may affect Caesars’ competitive options.
Better Gambling Forum and SBC establish player-protection partnership
The partnership will connect the forum’s player-protection framework with operators and regulators through SBC events and media.
Acquisition
Bally’s Intralot discusses potential acquisition of evoke amid UK tax changes
The possible deal could change ownership in the UK market as operators assess higher gaming taxes.
Pragmatic Play restricts game access at some unlicensed Dutch casinos
The reported access restrictions may reduce the availability of Pragmatic Play games through unlicensed operators in the Netherlands.
Bede Gaming powers Sunbet’s Namibia launch with sports, slots and live casino
The launch adds a market and three gaming verticals to Sunbet’s platform partnership with Bede.
BETBY and Vibra Solutions strengthen partnership for Latin American operators
The partnership concerns technology and integration services available to operators across Latin America.
Jefferies forecasts Macau May gaming revenue growth of 3% to 5%
The forecast provides investors with an updated view of Macau casino revenue and operator trading conditions.
Evoplay partners with F12.Bet to supply games in Brazil
The partnership brings Evoplay games to F12.Bet’s Brazil-facing casino and supports the supplier’s regional strategy.
Pascal Gaming and CreedRoomz plan Ronaldinho-themed game portfolio
The collaboration sets out a multi-title content release involving two named gaming companies.
Pascal Gaming partners with Ronaldinho on themed game portfolio
The collaboration creates a named commercial content partnership between a game supplier and a public figure.
VGW reports A$7.3bn revenue for year to June 2025
VGW’s reported revenue, profit and cash reserves give investors a financial snapshot before its move into private ownership.
Jefferies analyst flags competition and potential igaming in Virginia
Operators and investors can use the note’s assessment of competition, planned casino spending and the uncertain timing of Virginia igaming.
S&P lowers Universal Entertainment outlook to negative on casino weakness
The weaker outlook and lower EBITDA forecasts signal continued financial pressure for Universal Entertainment and its creditors.
Evoplay partners with F12.bet.br to supply games in Brazil
The agreement gives Evoplay a distribution route through a named Brazilian online casino operator.
Stifel analyst sees sale options for Churchill Downs’ gaming segment
The analyst’s assessment may inform investors’ view of potential asset sales, while noting that no transaction discussions were known.
Short sellers report $2.3bn in paper gains from gambling stocks in 2026
The reported gains and share-price falls indicate investor pressure across several listed gambling companies.
MASAF backs Flutter and Snai plans for Milan’s San Siro racecourse
The ministry’s support may shape public-private plans for investment and wider use of San Siro racecourse.
Playtech makes bingo supplier exclusive for Solaya brands in the UK
The exclusive supply arrangement places three Solaya bingo brands on Playtech’s platform in the UK.
Flutter plans long-term investment in Milan’s San Siro racecourse
Flutter’s plan aims to strengthen racing and broaden San Siro’s appeal beyond horse racing through long-term development.
Analysts assess Churchill Downs, New York betting and Bally’s
The figures and analyst views inform assessments of operator performance and the funding required for Bally’s planned projects.
The Mill Adventure launches BetCentury casino brand in Sweden
The launch gives BetCentury a Swedish casino brand on The Mill Adventure’s platform, with further brand launches expected.
UCM and ONCE renew responsible-gambling research agreement through 2028
The renewed research collaboration will continue work on communicating gambling risks to users and preventing harm.