Business & M&A

Brazil's betting industry has already seen about 3,500 workers laid off following the implementation of Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026, according to preliminary data from a survey by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL). The first figures from the ANJL survey, with partial dat…

New research by Blask, a gaming market intelligence firm, estimates that the true impact of Brazil’s newly introduced gambling ban could end up driving as many as 21.6 million sports gamblers to offshore platforms, posing a serious risk to their well-being, financial and personal information, and o…

The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise have marked a construction milestone at Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg, with the final commemorative beam raised ahead of the resort's scheduled opening in late 2027. The development is projected to generate $2.8 billion in regional econ…

In this article, 1xBet highlights its double shortlist at the EGR Operator Awards 2026, its focus on product innovation and sports betting, and the technology and user experience developments supporting its international growth. International brand 1xBet has been shortlisted for the EGR Operator Aw…

Kambi’s first day at SBC Summit Lisbon was marked by strong traffic and conversations with operators from across Latin America, with demand centered on reliable technology, regulated-market expertise, and solutions that can help maximize sportsbook margins. As Mateo Lenoble, Head of Sales for LatAm…

A Brazilian court has agreed to grant Stake Brazil a short reprieve from the local betting ban. This will allow the company to operate for a bit longer as the local gaming industry faces a shutdown. Stake Allowed to Remain Operational Until October 25 Brazil just shook the gambling sector to its co…

AffPapa is excited to announce the next edition of AffPapa Conference Madrid, set to take place on May 10-12, 2027. Following the success of its first Madrid event, the conference will bring together over 1,800 affiliates, operators, and B2B providers for three days of networking, business opportun…

Brazil could lose up to BRL73 billion in tax revenue over the next four years following the provisional ban. The study links the projected losses to Provisional Measure No. 1394, which suspended Brazil’s regulated online gambling market. LCA Consultores puts the potential tax loss at about EUR 13.1…

Denis Matthew Lanctot has filed a lawsuit against MGM Grand, alleging that a property security guard tackled him in his hotel room, causing him a mild brain injury. Undisclosed Sum of the Lawsuit The case dates back to July 5, 2024, and the events described involve security guards from the venue en…

Goblin Traffic’s app store optimisation (ASO) campaign for N1 Bet generated 693 first-time depositors (FTDs) at a cost per acquisition (CPA) of €180 (US$202) and a 112% return on investment (ROI) from June to August. Total deposit volume increased fourfold over the same period. The campaign tested…

Hard Rock Bet has become the presenting sponsor of “Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk,” the podcast hosted by Florida Panthers forwards Matthew and Brady Tkachuk and produced by Wave Sports & Entertainment. The partnership brings together Hollywood, Florida-based Hard Rock Digital and the two ho…

HIPTHER has unveiled the agenda for its 2026 Warsaw Summit, with the two-day event set to focus on regulatory change, artificial intelligence, payments, compliance and growth strategies for the iGaming and technology sectors. The fourth annual Warsaw Summit will take place on October 27–28 at the I…

PrizePicks has signed Anthony Edwards to a multi-year partnership that makes the four-time NBA All-Star the first NBA player to serve in a brand ambassador role for the Atlanta-based sports entertainment company. Edwards, a former No. 1 overall pick, will be a face of the PrizePicks brand, and he w…

A High Court ruling involving a copyright dispute between Aviator LLC and Spribe has been overturned by the UK Court of Appeal. The ruling was made on October 2 and is unanimous and relates to earlier court proceedings in Georgia. It does not rule on whether Spribe violated Aviator LLC’s copyright…

Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has strengthened its presence in Denmark through its latest partnership with tier one operator Danske Spil Casino. The collaboration will see Wazdan’s diverse portfolio of slots become available to Danske Spil Casino players, including releases from its award-win…

Games Global, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has extended its footprint in the regulated US market, securing a licence from the West Virginia Lottery Commission to roll out its product portfolio in the Mountain State. The state entry marks a significant milestone in Games Global’s US expans…

At 1win Partners, a competitive traffic rate is only the starting point. The affiliate program takes over the processes that usually eat up time when launching in a new GEO, so partners can stay focused on traffic and scaling. For every GEO, partners get ready-made localized creatives and tools, wh…

Stake has been granted a preliminary injunction by the Federal Court of São Paulo to keep its Brazil website live until 25 October. Judge Cristiane Farias Rodrigues dos Santos issued the ruling, which sets a precedent in the post-gambling ban timeline set in motion by President Lula da Silva. Under…