Business & M&A

Francis Lui increased his interests in Galaxy Entertainment through a $16.6 million off-market purchase amid Macau gaming stock weakness. The post Galaxy Entertainment chairman buys $16.6M in shares amid gaming stock weakness first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

EGT Digital CEO Vladimir Dokov has been named Leader of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026, recognising his leadership as the company expanded into new regulated markets and developed its technology and product offering over the past year. Under Dokov’s leadership, EGT Digital has secured regulatory a…

Only 2 weeks remain until the 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, as the Nordic gaming community prepares to meet at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 22 – 23 October. This year’s edition comes at a time when regulatory frameworks and enforcement ap…

The former Chief Technology Officer of Betsson Group has taken on the same role at Allwyn. The Swiss-based multinational lottery company has hired Fredrik Ögren in the c-level role, where he will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn Digital, Kresimir Spajic. Digitisation has beco…

UK gambling and betting duty figures rose by 19% year-on-year at €2.28bn across April-July 2026 as a result of the rise of Remote Gaming Duty. Figures from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) showed that UK gambling and betting duty collected reached €2.28bn across April-July 2026, a 19% incre…

Kangwon Land’s slot business lost $11 million over six years, prompting scrutiny of weak Philippine sales and overseas office costs. The post Kangwon Land’s slot business records six consecutive years of losses: report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Polymarket takes the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to court. The prediction market firm argues that its event contracts should be regulated as financial derivatives rather than gambling products. The lawsuit action follows KSA enforcement action over Polymarket’s availability to Dutch users.…

In this editorial, BNLData editor Magnho José examines how Brazil’s betting ban may have backfired politically, arguing that the government ignored repeated warnings about the electoral risks of alienating millions of bettors ahead of the second round. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelecti…

In this article, iGaming content provider Wazdan explores how game developers can help titles stand out in increasingly crowded online casino lobbies, from distinctive visual identities and accessible gameplay to innovative mechanics, promotional support and long-term player engagement. With hundre…

Hard Rock Bet has released Rival Rinse, a limited-edition collection of football-shaped soaps for fans who temporarily cheer for a rival team because of a wager. The company created the campaign in partnership with 72andSunny New York. According to Hard Rock Bet, the product gives fans a way to cel…

Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Edward Traynor, who will become the group’s interim chief legal officer following the retirement of Don Liu from the position. Liu submitted his retirement on September 28, 2026, and stepped down from the company on September 30. He was working…

Sands China CEO Grant Chum reaffirms the planned conservatory as part of the operator’s continued non-gaming investment. The post Sands China reaffirms commitment to Macau conservatory project first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Brazil’s Blask Index falls 78.2% in a week as licensed betting heads for 6 October shutdown. Brazil’s Blask Index fell 78.2% in the week of 28 September to 4 October, the second weekly fall since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Medida Provisória 1.394 on 25 September. The week before, th…

Gambling Commission acting CEO Sarah Gardner said Allwyn must meet “higher standards” because of the National Lottery’s unique public position. (Image: The National Lottery) The post UK Regulator Urges Allwyn to Maintain ‘Higher Standards’ on National Lottery appeared first on Casino.org.

Nordic gambling firm Paf has revealed that it has agreed terms with Meta to launch a pilot project in a major development in the fight against unlicensed gambling. The Aland Islands-headquartered operator, which delivered record financial results in 2025, is not resting on its laurels as it lands a…

The NFL trade deadline is still a month away, but with it arriving so early in the season, trade conversations are already taking place across the league. We told you the Steelers were eager to trade top corner Joey Porter Jr. before September ended, and sure enough he was a Cowboy before Week 4. N…

The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to be a legitimate championship contender in the West this season. For Byron Scott, that’s not acceptable. The former guard won three championships with the Showtime Lakers in the 1980s and says anything less is a failure. “Every guy that played in that era,…

Dedicated press conference hosted at the Lisbon, Portugal, event for the hybrid product.