Business & M&A

The competition between prediction markets and sportsbooks is intense and there is some evidence that the former is encroaching on the latter’s customer base. A survey by Fullstory, a behavioral data analytics company, says that amid the evolution of yes/no exchanges, 60% of bettors said prediction…

Prediction market volume could soar to $10 trillion per year by 2035, compounding at a staggering annual rate of 70%, according to new research by Bernstein analysts. Analyst Gautam Chhugani and team are forecasting $410 billion in yes/no exchange turnover this year, implying that if the $10 trilli…

A former Connecticut funeral director who stole clients’ prepayments to fund his excessive gambling habit will spend the next seven and a half years in state prison. Philip Pietras, 52, admitted to stealing from more than 170 people, many of whom are senior citizens who sought to limit the emotiona…

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has revealed that it has arrested four people overnight following reports of illegal gambling operations. Four warrants and enforcement activity were conducted in Manchester City Centre last night, which resulted in two men being arrested on suspicion of immigration…

A Philippine lawmaker says Roque's Austrian asylum case is neither approved nor denied, clashing with the interior chief's rejection claim. The post POGO-linked Harry Roque’s Austrian asylum bid remains unresolved after six months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Bally’s Intralot shareholders have approved the company’s proposed acquisition of William Hill and 888 owner evoke, moving the £243.1 million ($324.7 million) transaction closer to completion as the companies await remaining regulatory clearances. At the Athens-listed company’s annual general meeti…

Caesars Entertainment has joined the “Vegas 5-Day Sale,” slashing prices on casino hotel rooms and premium show tickets starting at just $50. For a second year, the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is organizing the city-wide “Vegas 5-Day Sale.” Officially running from today (Sept.…

Betfred founder Fred Done has warned that further tax increases on gambling could lead to widespread betting shop closures, job losses, and a further decline of the UK high street. Speaking to the Financial Times over the weekend, the 83-year-old businessman said a potential doubling of Machine Gam…

Hancock to take up senior marketing brief, with Harry Heynes, formerly of Inspired Entertainment and SIS, also joining.

Yahoo Finance has ended its prediction market partnership with Polymarket less than a year after the companies began working together, with the dedicated hub removed from the financial news platform in April, as reported by Bloomberg. The partnership began in November 2025, when Polymarket said it…

Igaming investment in central and eastern Europe is not guaranteed, but the overall picture is healthy, as editor Jonny Whitfield reports.

Jamul Casino Resort will mark the 10th anniversary of its original casino floor in October, a decade after the property officially opened in October 2016 in San Diego County. The anniversary comes after a period of expansion that has extended the property beyond its initial gaming operations. Jamul…

GR8_TECH is making the most of its partnership with football legend José Mourinho, an ambassador of its iGaming systems and solutions. The company partnered with the now-reinstated Real Madrid manager and former Porto, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Roma head coach back in March. Since…

Online betting & gaming technology provider OpenBet has announced a major leadership transition. According to the company, its current chief executive officer, Jordan Levin, will transition to the role of chairman. At the same time, the experienced Nikos Konstakis will step in as CEO. OpenBet Choos…

OpenBet’s Chief Product Officer, Nikos Konstakis, will step up to become the gambling tech firm’s Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2026. Acting Group CEO Jordan Levin will instead transition to a Chairman role, maintaining his commitment to help shape the company’s long-term strategy. Konstaki…

SlyBet has added Wazdan's game portfolio to its online casino in Bulgaria, and the operator plans to expand its content offering further in the coming months. The partnership went live on August 10, 2026, with the integration completed through EGT Digital. The addition gives SlyBet players access t…

Plans for measures in Italy’s gambling industry are underway, which could add a boost of €400m-€500m to its 2027 state budget. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ordered the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to consider possible measures meant to generate income for the 2027 budget. However, no init…

IGT has named Jamie Knight as Chief Studios Officer. Knight will lead IGT's combined studio organization with Everi, effective January 1, 2027, placing her in charge of game design, content development and studio operations for a division built out by outgoing Chief Studios Officer Jean Venneman. T…