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January 7, 2026
Sportradar Adds Edo Haitin as SVP iGaming Ahead of ICE Barcelona
Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company, announced the addition of the experienced Edo Haitin as its new executive vice president of iGaming. In his new position, Haitin will support the company’s growth as it enters 2026. Sportradar Invited Industry Enthusiasts to Meet Haitin at ICE Barcelona In its official announcement on LinkedIn, Sportradar announced […]
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January 6, 2026
Rank Group Faces Another Leadership Shift as CEO O’Reilly Steps Aside
Rank Group is preparing for a significant leadership transition, as its long-standing CEO, John O’Reilly, has announced his intention to step away from the role later this month. This development marks the end of an eventful chapter in the company’s history. O’Reilly oversaw transformation efforts that helped Rank Group regain its footing and achieve substantial […]
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January 6, 2026
PENN Doubles Down on Digital Strategy with Leadership Overhaul
PENN Entertainment is revamping its management team as it enters 2026, marking another decisive step in the company’s broader recalibration. These shifts follow a turbulent period for its digital betting ambitions after the failure of the ESPN Bet project. The new changes signal a sharper focus on efficiency, tighter integration between retail and online operations, […]
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January 6, 2026
Xtremepush Acquires Scrimmage to Deliver Innovative Loyalty Solutions
Xtremepush, a company that leverages real-time customer data to generate personalized player experiences and improve customer loyalty, announced that it has acquired Scrimmage, a US-based loyalty platform. The acquisition will bolster XP Loyalty, a new product that will empower the company’s operator customers. XP Loyalty Will Transform How Operators Approach Loyalty Nudges In its official […]
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January 5, 2026
Banijay Group Completes Sale of 53.9% Stake in Bet-at-Home
French multinational television production and distribution company Banijay Group has confirmed the sale of its stake in bet-at-home.com AG, in line with an earlier announcement. The group has also confirmed a few leadership changes related to the transaction. The French Group Sold Its Bet-at-Home Stake In its official announcement, Banijay Group confirmed the completion of […]
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January 5, 2026
Playnetic Oboards Ex-Swintt Head David Mann as CEO
Playnetic, a global provider of immersive iGaming content, has onboarded industry veteran David Mann as its new chief executive officer. Mann, who is the former CEO of Swintt, has now been tasked with spearheading a new chapter for Playnetic and pursuing further expansion. Playnetic Aims Higher Mann joined Playnetic as CEO in January 2026, bringing […]
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January 5, 2026
GG.Bet Surrenders License, Prepares to Leave the United Kingdom
The decision did not come lightly, but on December 12, GG.BET, one of the best-known esports betting bookmakers, stopped accepting new players and surrendered its UK Gambling Commission license a day later. A message on the website’s official page reads: “Dear players, GGBET.co.uk is preparing to wind down its operations under the Gambling Commission licence […]
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January 2, 2026
The Star Entertainment Group Parts Ways with Two C-Suite Members
The Star Entertainment Group has parted ways with more members of its leadership team, including its CFO and CCO. The latest set of changes was announced on December 29, coming two weeks after the departure of the company’s chief executive officer. More Executives Leave the Team In its latest ASX announcement, The Star confirmed that […]
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January 2, 2026
Kambi Expands in Mexico Via Turnkey Sportsbook Deal with Pickwin
Kambi Group announced that it has strengthened its LATAM foothold with a major Mexico-facing agreement. The sports betting solutions specialist’s latest deal will see it partner with Pickwin, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing online sports betting companies. Kambi to Power Pickwin with State-of-the-Art Sportsbook Solutions In its official announcement, Kambi said that the agreement with Pickwin […]
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December 23, 2025
Analysts Stay Bullish on Robinhood as AI and Prediction Markets Drive Growth
Wall Street analysts remain bullish on Robinhood’s prospects as the company pushes further into prediction markets and artificial intelligence-driven trading tools. Industry experts believe that Robinhood’s innovative mindset and growing ecosystem could offset the short-term regulatory challenges facing the sector. However, enduring uncertainty remains a pressing issue. Robinhood Continues to Innovate Investors were broadly optimistic […]