Business & M&A

Polymarket is raising $1 billion in a new funding round that values the prediction market platform at $21 billion, according to Bloomberg, which cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter. 1789 Capital, a venture fund where President Donald Trump's eldest son serves as a partner, is reportedly…

The Dutch Lottery (Nederlandse Loterij) has initiated a lawsuit against an illegal gambling operator. The legal action targets Skyhills, a Curaçao-based company that does not possess a Dutch gaming license. The Dutch Lottery Remains Bullish on Weeding Out Illegal Operators The Dutch Lottery’s lawsu…

SiGMA Group and Google Mexico highlighted opportunities in Mexico's growing gaming market and the importance of regulatory compliance at a networking reception in Mexico City ahead of this week's SiGMA North America summit. The event, co-hosted by SiGMA Nexus Elite and Google Mexico at Google's Mex…

Zitro is set to bring its largest-ever product showcase to G2E Las Vegas, highlighting new games across its FANTASY and CONCEPT cabinets as part of its “Serious About Fun” campaign. The gaming technology provider will showcase its latest portfolio at its expanded booth 3258 on Fremont Street from S…

Kendoo’s presence at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 will centre on Locomotoro, one of its standout releases of 2026, which will serve as the starting point for a journey through the studio’s expanding lineup. The post Kendoo highlights “Locomotoro” and expanding game portfolio at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 fir…

Relax Gaming has launched JPX, a jackpot solution that gives operators a new gamification tool through an optional side-bet across their existing casino offerings. The post Relax Gaming debuts JPX to enhance side-bet jackpots first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Ahead of a high-profile political debate about the future of gambling in the Netherlands, Dutch online trade body VNLOK has urged policymakers not to underestimate the illegal gambling sector. The House of Representatives will discuss potential reforms this Thursday, 3 September, which could see fu…

PopOK Gaming continues to expand its Prag portfolio with the launch of Clover Tree x30000 Prag, following the strong performance of previous titles Money Tree Ultra Spin Prag and Tornado Prag. The post PopOK Gaming expands Prag portfolio with Clover Tree x30000 first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…

The forecasted pent-up demand for high-stakes casino gambling that was temporarily put on hold during the World Cup never came, as August marked yet another difficult month for the six casino operators in Macau. Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reports that August gross gaming reve…

Jeju Dream Tower set a table drop record in August, but lower hold pulled casino sales down 10.4% MoM. The post Jeju Dream Tower sets table drop record in August, casino sales fall 10.4% MoM first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

SkyCity Entertainment Group announced on September 1, 2026, that it has completed the sale of its Auckland properties. The sale aligns with the company’s ongoing asset monetization program. SkyCity’s Efforts to Generate Cash and Reduce Its Debt Continue In its announcement, SkyCity confirmed the pr…

In this article, 1xBet highlights five reasons why the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2026 in Antwerp is an event worth following, from its fast-paced format and elite national teams to its unpredictable matches and festival atmosphere. From September 11 to 13, Antwerp hosts the European 3x3 basketball tourna…

CT Interactive’s Diamond Tree Jackpot has gone live on MagicBet in Bulgaria, adding the supplier’s latest progressive jackpot solution to the operator’s casino portfolio and extending the cooperation between the two companies. The system is linked to 12 CT Interactive slot titles, including 20 Mega…

Caesars Entertainment has launched Ball Rush Jackpots, a proprietary ball-and-peg online casino game developed by its in-house studio Empire Creative, across its New Jersey online gaming platforms. The game is available on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Onli…

Hard Rock International placed seven venues in six states on Pollstar's 2026 Top 25 US Casino Venues ranking, with properties in Florida, New Jersey, California, Indiana, Illinois and Virginia all earning national recognition. Two Florida venues appear on the list. Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard R…

Sportsbook provider Altenar has released its latest industry report, 'World Cup 2026: How Bettors Really Bet', analysing betting activity across all 104 matches of football’s biggest global tournament. Rather than looking at which matches attracted the most bets, the report explores what bettors we…

BetMGM is introducing a series of sportsbook product changes ahead of the upcoming football season, with updates covering bet management, live wagering, betting data, rewards and platform performance. The changes are intended to give customers additional ways to find, create and manage wagers acros…

Prediction platform Kalshi has permanently banned George Santos, a former US congressman, from trading on its platform. This decision follows an in-depth investigation and is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Santos. It also aligns with a renewed push by Kalshi and the Commodity F…