Business & M&A

US financial services company EDGE Markets is deploying AI agents on its EDGE Pro platform and partners to serve as automated margin guardrails for institutions participating in 24/7 prediction market trading. EDGE Markets Announces Integration of AI Agents According to the company, the new capabil…

Brazil’s Attorney General Jorge Messias has asked the country’s Supreme Court to reject legal challenges from operators after the country’s sudden betting ban, arguing that gambling companies are not entitled to any form of compensation. With the controversial measure now headed to Congress, the fu…

The UK Tote Group has announced a strategic refocus and changes to its leadership. At the same time, the company will scale back its investment in certain products. The Group Is Changing Its Focus According to Tote’s announcement, the group will renew its focus on UK and international horse race po…

AWS Global Games Industry Business Development lead Shayan Sanyal outlined the technology and data strategies operators can use to improve player experiences while managing scale, personalization and compliance during the Player Experience Academy at SBC Summit Lisbon. Held on Tuesday, September 29…

On Monday, Flutter Entertainment’s (NYSE: FLUT) FanDuel was approved as a member of the National Futures Association (NFA), securing a futures commission merchant (FCM) license in the process. That regulatory approval paves the way for FanDuel to gain more economic control over its prediction marke…

A $275 million casino set to open next month needs dealers and supervisors to provide the guest experience it hopes to deliver. To sweeten the deal, the casino is putting money on the table for experienced workers. Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is slated to open next month in Cedar R…

IAGR 2026 Annual Conference, taking place October 19–22, 2026, at the JW Marriott Lima. The post IAGR announces 2026 Annual Conference sponsors for Lima, Peru first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

SiGMA World is expected to attract more than 30,000 delegates to Rome from 2 to 5 November, with more than 1,200 sponsors and exhibitors and over 1,000 stands across nine halls. The four-day event at Fiera Roma will feature more than 550 speakers across five stages, with SiGMA World, Affiliate Gran…

Finland has hit Estonian operator MagicPoro with a prohibition and a conditional fine over the company’s unlawful targeting of players in the country. This is notably the first such order to be issued in Finland since the passing of its new gaming laws last year. MagicPoro Found Itself in Hot Water…

Betano owner Kaizen Gaming has renewed the sponsorship deal between its international sportsbook brand and UEFA, setting the stage for next European Championship. The deal, penned well in advance of the tournament, makes Betano an official sponsor of UEFA Euro 2028, which will be taking place in En…

Las Vegas tourism registered a decline in August despite hotel room prices dropping to their lowest levels of the year. According to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the city welcomed 3.03 million visitors during the month. This represents a 4.3% decrease compared to Augus…

iGaming content provider BGaming has brought its WE CARE. WE ACT sustainability initiative to Portugal, combining recycled materials at SBC Summit with community and environmental projects in Lisbon. As part of the initiative, BGaming used recycled materials in its SBC Summit stand and reduced prin…

FA CHAI Gaming showcased its latest games, refreshed exhibition identity, and interactive experiences at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, held from 29 September to 1 October at Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena. Beyond its exhibition booth, FA CHAI Gaming displayed its latest brand visual film acr…

Proceeds will be used to propel the company’s sports betting and igaming businesses.

Informa is set to acquire Clarion Events from Blackstone for £2.24 billion (US$2.96 billion), expanding its presence in high-growth B2B events markets including gaming. The deal, announced Tuesday, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 at a valuation equivalent to 11.1 times Clarion’s…

The Manchester City cheating scandal has rocked the Premier League, after the Citizens were found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against them. This includes all 79 charges pertaining to financial rule breaches. Unsurprisingly, the club has formally appealed the verdict, which will prolong…

Entain has launched a campaign opposing a potential increase in taxes on British betting shops, as reports suggest Machine Games Duty could double from 20% to 40% in the UK government's Autumn budget at the end of October. The company, which owns Ladbrokes and Coral and holds a 50% stake in BetMGM,…

Skillz has taken steps to block Papaya Gaming’s bid for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The row comes after a legal dispute over Papaya’s use of automated players in mobile games that saw the firm ordered to pay $719 million. Skillz Opposes Papaya’s Bankruptcy Protection in Delaware The…