Business & M&A

Informa has agreed to buy ICE and iGB owner Clarion Events for about $3 billion, with completion expected in late 2026, subject to approvals. The post Informa agrees to buy ICE and iGB owner Clarion Events for $3B first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Betsson Group has launched its flagship Betsson brand in Belgium, replacing its existing betFIRST operation three years after acquiring the business. The Stockholm-listed operator said the rebrand is aimed at strengthening the global recognition of the Betsson brand and expanding its presence in th…

Fanatics could spend between $800 million and $1 billion on betting and gaming marketing in 2027 as CEO Michael Rubin seeks to narrow the company’s gap with FanDuel and DraftKings and compete with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket. The planned outlay would rise sharply from $350 mil…

A U.S. federal judge has blocked Illinois from enforcing several new rules against prediction-market platforms, finding that sports event contracts offered by companies such as Kalshi likely qualify as swaps under federal law. U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold granted preliminary injunctions in cas…

Oto plans to submit its IR proposal to Fukuoka in October, seeking consideration by the prefectural assembly in December. The post Japan’s Oto town plans October IR submission to Fukuoka, seeks December assembly review first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

President Donald Trump’s super PAC will reimburse taxpayers after the U.S. government used millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote the president through 13 campaign-style advertisements. Facing backlash, including from members of his own party, Trump said Monday (Oct. 5) that the commercia…

Betsson Group has decided to transition its flagship brand, betFIRST, in Belgium to a more uniform brand identity under Betsson. The rebranding is part of a consolidation strategy that has been ongoing globally and is in effect from Monday, October 5. betFIRST joined the Betsson Group portfolio bac…

Jasmine Moreland, Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming at the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), has been named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) 40 Under 40 Class of 2027. The national honor, presented by The Innovation Group (TIG) in partnership with Global Gaming Business…

On October 4, Coliseo General Rumiñahui in Quito became a global center of combat sports as HYPE MMA hosted its first event in Ecuador, with 1xBet as the title sponsor of this historic occasion. Ahead of HYPE Fighting Championship Quito, fighters attended a press conference, answering journalists’…

About 850 casino workers in Washington are expected to keep their jobs after Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson moved to reacquire eight casinos named in recent closure notices. Persson told KIRO Newsradio the properties will remain open during the ownership transition. Persson said that he expects…

The opening week of the NHL season is already stirring front-office chatter, with executives assessing early roster fits, scouting the trade market, and taking the temperature on marquee targets. The Montreal Canadiens Would Love to Secure Dylan Larkin In a season with aspirations for a parade down…

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.…