Business & M&A

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…

Blokotech, a leading innovator in iGaming software solutions, has been named Best Casino Platform at the SiGMA North America Awards 2026. The award recognises Blokotech’s continued development of its casino technology and the growing presence of its platform across Latin America and other internati…

Peter & Sons, Barcelona-based creative iGaming studio, has officially introduced its partnership with Novibet, broadening its influence in its unique portfolio in some key international markets. Peter & Sons stands out for its unique style of sophisticated design and compelling game scenarios, offe…

In an all-share merger, Lottomatica and CIRSA announced an agreement to create one of the largest gaming and sports betting groups worldwide with pro forma adjusted EBITDA approximately equal to €2 billion. According to the agreement disclosed on September 2, CIRSA will merge with Lottomatica by cr…

Swedish gaming operator to test welcome bonuses as it looks to address tougher competition.

Maverick Gaming is closing two of its Washington properties in November, eliminating 238 jobs as the casino operator continues its restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Maverick Gaming Cuts 238 Jobs as Washington Retreat Continues The company’s affiliate, Maverick Washington LLC, fi…

TIGCasino has strengthened its casino technology portfolio across platform development, content aggregation, custom game engineering, white-label deployment, and Telegram-based gaming infrastructure, expanding the technology models available to operators building, launching, or scaling online casin…

Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd (GKL), an operator in South Korea of foreigner-only casinos, saw its August casino sales register both a sequential and year-on-year decline, according to a filing it lodged with the Korea Exchange on Thursday. The casino operator’s August casino sales reached nearly KRW3…

Euro Games Technology (EGT), a Bulgaria-based supplier of slot machines and electronic table games, has been granted a gaming-related vendor licence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the firm said in a Wednesday press release. The company has a presence in a number of Asia-Pacific markets, includi…

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with casino complex Newport World Resorts to promote entertainment-led tourism and encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more in the country. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, covers the promotion of live pe…

Stricken Maverick Gaming is closing two more Washington State cardrooms and laying off 238 workers as the casino operator continues to shrink its footprint amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Riverside Casino and Great American Casino, both in Tukwila, just south of Seattle, will close November…

Hong Kong Jockey Club contributed a record $5 billion to the community as wagering turnover reached $42.3 billion despite mounting pressures. The post Hong Kong Jockey Club contributes record $5 billion to the community despite mounting challenges first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gam…