Business & M&A

HIPTHER will bring together iGaming, compliance, technology and regulatory leaders to Warsaw on October 27-28 for two days of discussions on the changing landscape of regulated digital industries across Europe. The HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 will take place at the InterContinental Warsaw by IHG, wi…

Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has signed a global distribution deal with PlugNPlay, a leading aggregation platform, bringing its award-winning titles to regulated markets. Under the agreement, operators with access to PlugNPlay’s curated online casino portfolio can now i…

Evenbeter (formerly EvenBet Gaming), a leading B2B developer of online gaming solutions, together with international recruitment agency Headshot, has announced the launch of a major joint project – an independent industry study titled “The State of iGaming Teams 2026–2027: Why People Stay. Why They…

Promotional spending by Macau casino operators is likely to remain elevated in the second half of 2026 amid intense competition for higher-spending customers, says CBRE Equity Research. The Macau market “competitive environment remains intense, particularly for higher-spending premium customers,” w…

BETBY has published “10 World Cup Insights for the Next 10 Months of Football,” an in-depth analysis exploring how football betting habits evolved between the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, and detailing the actionable takeaways for sportsbooks in the current season. The post BETBY unveils 10 strategic…

Flutter Entertainment has become the latest UK gambling giant to show its scars from the recent remote gaming duty (RGD) rise as the business confirmed that up to 100 Paddy Power shops are “under review”. The now-solely-NYSE-listed firm stated that “approximately 400 roles could potentially be put…

BetMGM has leaned on the personality, image, and likeness of Jon Hamm to boost its NFL credentials and raise awareness for its relevant sector products. The collaboration with the EMMY and Golden Globe Award-winning actor will allow BetMGM to strike home with NFL fans and issue a strong engagement…

The FTSE Russell has confirmed that Entain will drop off the FTSE 100 Index following a stark drop in its market cap. City analysts had expected this to happen as the Ladbrokes Coral owner’s £3.31m market cap is now the lowest on the FTSE 100. Entain, alongside housebuilding company Persimmon, will…

As Kambi unveils a refreshed logo, visual identity and website under its new “Powerful Network. Proven Edge.” tagline, Chief Executive Officer Werner Becher tells SBC News how the brand evolution stays true to the company’s roots while reflecting the product direction shaping its next phase. SBC Ne…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated “Platforms & Performance” conference track. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September, the track will bring together leading affiliat…

With September here and NHL training camps just weeks away, several major storylines remain unresolved ahead of the league’s first 84-game regular season, which begins when the Carolina Hurricanes raise their Stanley Cup banner. Interview Updates for the Red Wings GM Job The Detroit Red Wings have…

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has announced its schedule of events for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, where the organisation will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of networking, educational, fundraising and community-focused initiatives designed to support women throughout…

Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has been named Best Casino Platform at the SiGMA North America Awards 2026. The award recognises Blokotech’s continued development of its casino technology and the growing presence of its platform across Latin America and other internati…

Peter & Sons, Barcelona-based creative iGaming studio, has officially introduced its partnership with Novibet, broadening its influence in its unique portfolio in some key international markets. Peter & Sons stands out for its unique style of sophisticated design and compelling game scenarios, offe…

In an all-share merger, Lottomatica and CIRSA announced an agreement to create one of the largest gaming and sports betting groups worldwide with pro forma adjusted EBITDA approximately equal to €2 billion. According to the agreement disclosed on September 2, CIRSA will merge with Lottomatica by cr…

Swedish gaming operator to test welcome bonuses as it looks to address tougher competition.

Maverick Gaming is closing two of its Washington properties in November, eliminating 238 jobs as the casino operator continues its restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Maverick Gaming Cuts 238 Jobs as Washington Retreat Continues The company’s affiliate, Maverick Washington LLC, fi…

TIGCasino has strengthened its casino technology portfolio across platform development, content aggregation, custom game engineering, white-label deployment, and Telegram-based gaming infrastructure, expanding the technology models available to operators building, launching, or scaling online casin…