Business & M&A

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has begun working on new strategies to protect minors and young adults from gambling and gambling harm by compiling the results from three comprehensive national studies. The three sets of studies focus on the age groups from 16 up to 24, anal…

Stake has named undefeated Brazilian boxer Jully "Poca" de Oliveira as a global ambassador, making her the online sportsbook and casino operator's first boxing ambassador as it expands its combat-sports sponsorship activity beyond its existing UFC relationships. The agreement comes ahead of Poca's…

UK high street gaming operator Game Nation has appointed former Paddy Power and William Hill executive Narinder "Nindi" Dhanjal to the role of Compliance Manager. The position covers regulatory compliance, safer gambling, licensing and complaint handling across the company's estate of 43 Adult Gami…

iGaming content provider Wazdan is set to exhibit at the SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October. As the final stop in Wazdan's Voyage of Gain campaign, the conference will bring together four of the developer's latest releases: 25 Magic Plums, Throne of Elements: Platin…

More than $4.6 million is being directed to nonprofit organizations in communities where MGM Resorts employees live and work, according to the company. The casino operator's MGM Resorts Foundation has awarded 211 grants, fueled by contributions from employees and guests. Recipients span communities…

In this analysis, Timeless Tech explores how operators can move beyond feature-heavy gamification strategies by using smarter orchestration, segmentation and timing to drive more sustainable player engagement. The global iGaming conversation in 2026 is becoming more selective. Industry analysis is…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit will tackle rising advertising regulation, emerging market opportunities, and the future of the affiliate model head-on through its Future of Affiliate Strategy track. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, the track will bring together affiliate executives, oper…

Arden Consult says over 60% of Philippine online gaming operators fell below new revenue benchmarks as PAGCOR’s fee floor pressures smaller GSAs. The post Over 60% of Philippine online gaming operators below new revenue floor: Arden Consult first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Bri…

Cyprus gaming tech firm GR8_TECH is as confident as ever in its payment processing abilities, particularly of its cryptocurrency platform. The company has been involved in the crypto scene for a number of years, and sees particular opportunities in the burgeoning crypto betting industry. To test th…

Raketech took a huge hit in Q2 2026 as operating profit fell by nearly 65% year-on-year to €392,000 from €1.12m. Revenue for the Malta-headquartered, Stockholm-listed firm dropped by 17.6% to €5.6m from €6.8m. Despite the huge declines in profit and revenue, reported EBITDA fell by just 1.8% YoY to…

Sands plans to maintain Macau spending to gain market share, while Melco cuts costs elsewhere to offset expenses from its new REM Hotel. The post Sands prioritizes Macau share gains over near-term returns: Seaport first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Internet Vikings, a hosting provider for the European and North American iGaming and online sports betting industry, has announced the appointment of Nicklas Insulander as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The post Internet Vikings bolsters leadership team with Nicklas Insulander as COO first…

First-half Cambodian state revenues derived from duties on casino gaming and gambling fell by 25.8 percent year-on-year to circa US$28 million, reported on Thursday the Khmer Times, citing information from the country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. The news outlet said the information was in a…

DFNN’s gaming commission income plunged 66.9% in 1H26 after e-wallet delinking, while attributable net loss widened to $4.28 million. The post DFNN gaming commission income plunges 67% in 1H26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Sands China Ltd. has been honoured with two PATA Gold Awards 2026, receiving the Gold Award for Printed Marketing Campaign (Industry) for its artbook “Sands China Presents — Dopamine: Fountain of Happiness” and the Gold Award for Sustainable and Inclusive Marketing Campaign for the Sands Shopping C…

Super Group has launched ‘Clubhouse’, the first full brand activation campaign spanning all markets for its flagship sportsbook of Betway. The campaign, which features 27 sports and entertainment stars and is fronted by football legend Thierry Henry, debuted yesterday at the Wolfpack sports bar in…

DATA.BET has expanded its virtual content offering with 24/7 bot-versus-bot matches, adapting a product originally developed for Europe to meet a Latin American client’s specific request before extending it across its wider partner network. The post DATA.BET enhances LatAm portfolio with bot-vs-bot…

The EU has many circles to square before it can impose a unified tax on online gambling. Yet legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet argues that the process itself could open a much-needed debate over an industry that has remained on the sidelines of EU policymaking for far too long… The European Unio…