Business & M&A

Conflicting rulings by several courts have forced New Jersey to petition the US Supreme Court to resolve the evolving fight over who should regulate prediction markets. This is the first time that the dispute has reached the country’s highest court, and a ruling could have massive implications for…

Soft2Bet will bring its Player Experience Academy back to SBC Summit 2026 on September 29, focusing on strategies to improve player engagement while aligning user experience with regulatory and responsible gaming requirements. The half-day programme, now in its second year, will take place at Sala…

Superbrands, an independent organization for brand evaluation, has awarded NOVOMATIC the “Business Superbrand Austria” seal for the years 2026/2027. The autonomous panel of experts evaluates consumer and business brands in approximately 90 countries on the basis of a set of internationally standard…

SOFTSWISS will host its Tech Race Summit on September 10, bringing together more than 40 speakers from the iGaming and wider technology sectors, with selected sessions to be streamed live to an international audience. The one-day event, organised by SOFTSWISS, will take place in Warsaw across three…

Euro Games Technology (EGT) has been granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the United Arab Emirates, authorizing the company to supply its portfolio of land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators in the country. The license ma…

In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson of Fast Offshore explores the key factors operators should consider when choosing an iGaming licensing jurisdiction, from regulatory credibility and market access to banking, taxation and long-term business strategy. Selecting the right iGa…

HIPTHER will bring together iGaming, compliance, technology and regulatory leaders to Warsaw on October 27-28 for two days of discussions on the changing landscape of regulated digital industries across Europe. The HIPTHER Warsaw Summit 2026 will take place at the InterContinental Warsaw by IHG, wi…

Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has signed a global distribution deal with PlugNPlay, a leading aggregation platform, bringing its award-winning titles to regulated markets. Under the agreement, operators with access to PlugNPlay’s curated online casino portfolio can now i…

Evenbeter (formerly EvenBet Gaming), a leading B2B developer of online gaming solutions, together with international recruitment agency Headshot, has announced the launch of a major joint project – an independent industry study titled “The State of iGaming Teams 2026–2027: Why People Stay. Why They…

Promotional spending by Macau casino operators is likely to remain elevated in the second half of 2026 amid intense competition for higher-spending customers, says CBRE Equity Research. The Macau market “competitive environment remains intense, particularly for higher-spending premium customers,” w…

BETBY has published “10 World Cup Insights for the Next 10 Months of Football,” an in-depth analysis exploring how football betting habits evolved between the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, and detailing the actionable takeaways for sportsbooks in the current season. The post BETBY unveils 10 strategic…

Flutter Entertainment has become the latest UK gambling giant to show its scars from the recent remote gaming duty (RGD) rise as the business confirmed that up to 100 Paddy Power shops are “under review”. The now-solely-NYSE-listed firm stated that “approximately 400 roles could potentially be put…

BetMGM has leaned on the personality, image, and likeness of Jon Hamm to boost its NFL credentials and raise awareness for its relevant sector products. The collaboration with the EMMY and Golden Globe Award-winning actor will allow BetMGM to strike home with NFL fans and issue a strong engagement…

The FTSE Russell has confirmed that Entain will drop off the FTSE 100 Index following a stark drop in its market cap. City analysts had expected this to happen as the Ladbrokes Coral owner’s £3.31m market cap is now the lowest on the FTSE 100. Entain, alongside housebuilding company Persimmon, will…

As Kambi unveils a refreshed logo, visual identity and website under its new “Powerful Network. Proven Edge.” tagline, Chief Executive Officer Werner Becher tells SBC News how the brand evolution stays true to the company’s roots while reflecting the product direction shaping its next phase. SBC Ne…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine the technologies, engagement strategies and content models underpinning modern affiliate performance through the dedicated “Platforms & Performance” conference track. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September, the track will bring together leading affiliat…

With September here and NHL training camps just weeks away, several major storylines remain unresolved ahead of the league’s first 84-game regular season, which begins when the Carolina Hurricanes raise their Stanley Cup banner. Interview Updates for the Red Wings GM Job The Detroit Red Wings have…

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has announced its schedule of events for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, where the organisation will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of networking, educational, fundraising and community-focused initiatives designed to support women throughout…