Hedge funds report $2bn gains on short positions against Flutter
The reported short-sale gains and share-price declines indicate investor pressure on major listed gambling groups.
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ONCE and Complutense renew responsible gambling research chair for two years
The renewal extends research into gambling-risk communication and loot boxes, areas relevant to operators and responsible-gambling policy.
Atlaslive partners with Onabet on Brazilian gaming technology
Onabet gains platform infrastructure, operational systems and ongoing support for its online gaming activities in Brazil.
Bally’s Intralot signs lottery technology deal with Hellenic Lotteries in Greece
The agreement sets the technology and support terms for Hellenic Lotteries’ new 12-year state lottery concession.
JACKS.NL launches casino app for iOS and Android in the Netherlands
The app adds mobile access to JACKS.NL’s sports betting, slots and live casino products.
Better Gambling Forum and SBC Events & Media partner on player protection
The partnership creates planned forums for operators and regulators to discuss player-protection frameworks and implementation.
Stifel sees possible sale options for Churchill Downs gaming unit
The analysis sets out potential strategic options for Churchill Downs’ gaming assets without confirming that a deal is under discussion.
Easybet adds football prediction markets ahead of the World Cup
Easybet’s football prediction markets add an exchange-style offering through a platform licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
TaDa Gaming supplies more than 240 games to ZonaGioco in Italy
ZonaGioco expands its catalogue with TaDa Gaming titles, including fish-shooting games for the first time.
Playnetic launches games with Stake
Playnetic’s games are now part of Stake’s online casino offering.
Paf reports €55.5m in social fund distributions for 2025
Paf’s reported distributions, revenue and profit offer investors and operators a view of its 2025 results.
TaDa Gaming partners with ZonaGioco to supply games in Italy
The agreement expands TaDa Gaming’s distribution in Italy and adds a new game category to ZonaGioco’s offering.
CFTC and NHL agree to share information on hockey event contracts
The agreement establishes information-sharing between the regulator and league on risks involving hockey event contracts.
Altenar presents sportsbook technology at SiGMA Asia in Manila
The event gives Altenar an opportunity to discuss sportsbook supply with operators considering Asian market entry or expansion.
Ainsworth forecasts 24% revenue decline for six months to June
The forecast signals weaker sales and profit for a gaming supplier, particularly in North America.
CFTC and NHL sign prediction-market integrity agreement in the US
Information-sharing gives the CFTC and NHL a way to address integrity risks in professional hockey event contracts.
Kambi signs multi-year sportsbook deal with Canadian Bank Note
Kambi’s technology will support CBN’s planned sportsbook launches across Central America and the Caribbean.
Acquisition
Betr acquires Ascent Capital to speed prediction market launch
The deal gives Betr a route into prediction markets as operators seek new product lines beyond sports betting.
CFTC agrees data-sharing deal with NHL on prediction markets
The agreement gives regulators and the league a channel to share information and protect hockey event-contract integrity.
Crystal Palace plans to replace NET88 with Temporal as shirt sponsor
The reported change illustrates how the planned shirt-advertising ban is affecting clubs’ sponsorship arrangements.
CFTC and NHL agree to share information on sports integrity
The agreement gives the CFTC and NHL a channel to share information relevant to sports integrity.
MGCB adds 100 free Gamban licences for Michigan residents
The additional licences expand access to an online-gambling blocking tool for Michigan residents seeking support.
Crystal Palace replaces NET88 with Temporal as front-of-shirt sponsor
The switch removes a gambling brand from a top-flight shirt and adds to the list of clubs replacing betting sponsors before the voluntary ban takes effect.
Light & Wonder holds Portomaso Casino event with Tumas Group
The event signals Light & Wonder's continued supplier relationship with Tumas Group across land-based and online operations in Malta.
iBankroll partners with MonkeyTilt on shared-risk sportsbook and casino service
The arrangement lets MonkeyTilt offer high betting limits without holding reserves to cover its portfolio, according to the announcement.