Business & M&A

The past week showed a mixed trend for the iGaming industry, with a significant difference between the downturns in large-cap companies and some gains registered by small-cap players. While the two big names in the sector, Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings showed weak performance, some smaller c…

US-based sports firm Underdog is set to shut down its fantasy sports operations in seven states as it looks to be shifting towards a prioritisation of its prediction market operations. Underdog, which entered into an agreement in late July to be acquired by UK-based FTSE 100 fintech IG Group, will…

FIRST.bet has become the exclusive sportsbook technology partner of game aggregator Alea to grow the latter’s product offering. The deal will see FIRST’stier-one sportsbook tech focusing on localisation, trading and player engagement being delivered to Alea’s partnership network. Alea has opted for…

The Alberta entry represents another important step in Games Global’s broader strategy in North America, where it has already gained significant traction through tier-one operator partnerships across Ontario and regulated US states. The post Games Global strengthens North America presence with Albe…

Melco Resorts & Entertainment continues to support the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR (IPIM) and the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in their efforts to promote Macao in overseas markets, increase international visitation, attract tourism spending and reinforce…

Games Global, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has further strengthened its presence in North America, entering Canada’s newly regulated Alberta province. The launch follows the official opening of Alberta’s iGaming market, making it Canada’s second regulated jurisdiction after Ontario and cr…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is poised to revisit whether consumers should have greater access to investments, potentially putting the UK ban on retail binary options back under the spotlight this September and clearing a route for prediction markets to launch. The ban was enforced in 2019…

SBC Summit's dedicated Western Europe track will examine regulatory pressure, technology, black-market competition and changing player behaviour across some of Europe's most mature gambling markets. The track will take place on Sept. 30 on the Global & Emerging Markets Stage, bringing together oper…

iGaming solutions provider Digitain has secured a new regulated agreement with MagicBetting Casino in Belgium. The deal gives the operator access to Digitain's Platform, Player Account Management (PAM), and full Casino suite. The agreement builds on the relationship established between Digitain and…

GR8_TECH will bring its Acceler8 Lab operator education programme to SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, with three days of 30-minute sessions focused on operational, commercial, leadership, and technology challenges in iGaming. The programme will take place at GR8_TECH’s Champions Arena at booth C416 from…

Fitch Ratings on Monday downgraded the long-term issuer default rating of gaming and plantations conglomerate Genting Bhd to ‘BBB-’, from ‘BBB’, with a ‘stable’ outlook, as the rating agency expects its pace of deleveraging to be “slow” due to “substantial” capital commitments to expand key gaming…

Entain has been demoted from the FTSE 100 Index after five years. (Image: Shutterstock) The post Entain Removed From FTSE 100 but Analysts Remain Optimistic appeared first on Casino.org.

Tom Light, CEO at FIRST.bet, explores localisation in the sportsbook sector, explains why not everyone is localising properly, and looks at what FIRST.bet’s operations in LatAm can teach operators about effectively reaching local audiences. Localisation is one of the most overused words in iGaming.…

Intro.community has confirmed a new board and investor line-up spanning iGaming, sports media and Nordic banking ahead of a wider, invite-only opening of its professional network this Autumn. David Flynn, whose career includes board and C-level roles at LCKY Group, Microgaming, NYX Gaming Group and…

Bruna, InsightPlay.ai’s voice and WhatsApp AI agent created for SBC, will serve as a 24/7 digital concierge for delegates while also supporting selected pre-event attendee journeys. InsightPlay.ai has been named the official AI solutions partner of SBC Summit 2026, deepening its partnership with SB…

Two UK bookmakers who were handed a suspension by the regulator last week have confirmed that they have surrendered their operating licences. Bet St George and BresBet have informed the Gambling Commission that they will surrender their licences after they had been given a suspension for “suspected…

The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, promises to be an absolute highlight for everyone who is professionally involved in Germany’s regulated iGaming market. This event offers the perfect mix of highly pertinent topics, relevant attendees & speakers…

American Gaming Association says there will be no notable growth in NFL betting this season due to the rise of prediction markets.