Business & M&A

FanDuel is defending its responsible gaming practices after three congressional Democrats demanded answers about why a VIP sports bettor struggling with gambling addiction received a personalized Thanksgiving message from MLB superstar Bryce Harper. The sportsbook did not address the controversial…

Booming Games will use QTech’s aggregation platform to connect with casino operators worldwide, broadening its reach and strengthening its global presence. The post Booming Games teams up with QTech Games to boost emerging-market reach first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Premier League side Brentford FC will continue its affiliation with Hollywoodbets despite the South African gambling firm being unable to stay on the front of the club’s shirts. Hollywoodbets has re-signed as the Bees’ official club betting partner, continuing a relationship which is now entering i…

Groove will attend SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, leveraging the industry's flagship event to strengthen strategic partnerships, showcase its award-winning platform, and accelerate expansion across key global markets. The post Groove eyes new partnerships and market expansion at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 fir…

ELA Games continues its European expansion by announcing a new partnership with MaxBet, one of the leading Romanian operators. Through this collaboration, MaxBet players now have direct access to 23 of the studio’s top-performing titles. The strong reception of ELA Games’ portfolio in Romania has a…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Prediction market operator Novig continued its bold entry into the industry by submitting another lawsuit, this time targeting Wisconsin officials. The operator, which launched its prediction markets on Aug.…

Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has announced a new partnership with next-generation live casino provider Imagine Live. Through the agreement, Imagine Live will join Relax Gaming’s Powered By Relax (P2P) programme, gaining access to Relax’s extensive distributio…

A data-led look at how the 2026 FIFA World Cup revealed the accelerating shift towards Bet Builder, player props and live betting, and what it means for acquisition, engagement and retention across the modern sportsbook. The post Key takeaways from World Cup betting: Five trends that could shape th…

Betting and casino product developer The Unit has named the seasoned gaming executive Fiona Power as its new Chief Commercial Officer to support ongoing international expansion. The post Fiona Power joins The Unit as Chief Commercial Officer first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Br…

Citigroup trimmed its Macau August GGR forecast to $2.86 billion, still up 4 percent YoY, after the second-week run rate eased. The post Macau August GGR forecast trimmed to 4% growth: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

CBRE expects Melco’s Macau operating costs to stay near $3.4 million daily, limiting meaningful cuts and slowing deleveraging. The post Melco faces limited scope for Macau cost cuts amid intense competition: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Galaxy’s higher interim dividend points to sustainable cash flow despite weaker 2Q26 EBITDA and continued development spending, CBRE says. The post Galaxy Entertainment dividend growth signals sustainable cash flow: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The Casino Club at The Greenbrier will remain open despite the historic resort’s sale to a private equity group that has not yet received approval to possess a gaming license in West Virginia. The Justice family, led by former Gov. and US Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV), on Friday (Aug. 14) completed a $50…

Bally’s Corporation reported a marked revenue improvement for Q2 2026, with the figure increasing 20.5% year-on-year from $657.53m (£484.98m) to $792.23m. The results relate to the quarter in which the company’s Bally’s Intralot business confirmed it would be proceeding with a transformative takeov…

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. New Jersey sportsbooks returned with a vengeance in July with an 11.9% win rate, the highest this year. Key Takeaways New Jersey operators generated their third-best monthly revenue haul of 2026. Soccer helpe…

Higher UK gambling taxes knocked Bally’s Intralot’s Q2 adjusted EBITDA down nearly 16%, souring an otherwise record-breaking quarter for online revenue. Group revenue reached €276.1 million ($320.1 million), up 3% from Q1. Revenue had totaled €268.1 million ($310.8 million) during the first quarter…

The Ponte 16 casino closure is expected to widen Success Universe’s first-half loss by up to 70% to approximately $7.4M. The post Success Universe sees 1H26 loss widening 50–70% after Ponte 16 casino closure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Vyking Ventures, the investment arm of Vyking, has become an investor in Dopamine Sports Ventures, the specialist early-stage and growth fund for sports technology, backing its mission to identify and support category-winning companies across the sector. The investment reinforces Vyking Ventures’ c…