Business
September 22, 2025
Allwyn Ventures into the DFS Space with PrizePicks Majority Stake Acquisition
Global lottery giant Allwyn International announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in North America-facing daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator PrizePicks. Allwyn to Buy a Majority Stake in PrizePicks In its announcement, Allwyn said that it will purchase a 62.3% stake in PrizePicks for an initial cash consideration […]
Business
September 19, 2025
Catena Media Launches Subaffiliation Platform MRKTPLAYS
Casino affiliate Catena Media announced the launch of a new proprietary subaffiliation platform in North America. The new platform is called MRKTPLAYS.com and is designed to help Catena’s affiliate partners expand their footprint in the New World. MRKTPLAYS Is Now Live According to Catena’s official press release, MRKTPLAYS.com’s launch comes in the wake of a […]
Business
September 19, 2025
Genius Sports Bolsters Innovation with Sports Innovation Lab Acquisition
Genius Sports Limited, an official data, technology and broadcast partner to the sports, media and sports betting sectors, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sports Innovation Lab, a data, analytics, and insights leader. The acquisition will empower Genius Sports, pairing its global footprint of official league data with Sports Innovation Lab’s deterministic fan […]
Business
September 18, 2025
Macbet Pulls Betting on Arena Racing Tracks over Data Fee Dispute
Independent bookmaker Macbet has announced it will no longer offer its customers the ability to bet on Arena Racing Company (ARC) tracks. The company motivated its decision by ARC’s shift to a turnover-based data charging model. This decision, announced via Macbet’s social media channels, aligns with broader unrest among the horse racing industry following the […]
Business
September 18, 2025
Rank Group Chair Alex Thursby to Step Down in October
The Rank Group, a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group, announced a new directorate change, confirming that its chairman, Alex Thursby, will step down from the board. The company is currently on the lookout for a suitable replacement. Thursby to Exit Following the AGM On September 18, Rank Group unveiled a change in leadership, […]
Business
September 17, 2025
PayNearMe Secures $50 Million to Supercharge Expansion and Product Innovation
PayNearMe, a California-based fintech specializing in streamlining payments for non-commerce businesses, has completed a $50 million Series E funding round led by Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP) through its Growth Fund I. This fresh capital will help speed up PayNearMe’s entry into other markets as the company leverages its technology to continue transforming the customer payment […]
Business
September 16, 2025
Entain Reports Improvements Across the UK, US, and Brazil
Global sports betting and gaming leader Entain announced that it has accelerated its product innovation strategy by rolling out several new features and updates across three key markets. Entain Continues to Enhance the Fan Experience In its official announcement, Entain announced that it has launched a series of new features and enhancements across the United […]
Business
September 16, 2025
Evoke Adds Siddharth Dixit as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings), a leading betting and gaming group, has unveiled a new leadership appointment, confirming Siddharth Dixit as its new chief strategy and transformation officer. In this position, the new appointee will be tasked with leveraging his robust experience to deliver further developments within the company. Evoke Reinforces Its C-Suite Evoke, which is […]
Business
September 16, 2025
MIXI Consolidates Its PointsBet Shareholding, Increasing It to 66.43%
MIXI Australia, the Australian arm of the Japanese tech giant MIXI, has continued to grow its shareholding in PointsBet, highlighting its unwavering intent to acquire the Australian sportsbook despite opposition from rival bidder Betr. The Japanese Tech Giant Continues to Gain Ground MIXI Australia, which recently secured a majority stake in PointsBet, has continued to […]
Business
September 16, 2025
Kaizen Gaming Hires HR Powerhouse as Chief HR Officer
Kaizen Gaming, a fast-growing GameTech leader, announced the appointment of the experienced Vassilis Gavroglou as its new chief human resources officer. The appointee will therefore be responsible for coordinating Kaizen’s multinational team as the company’s growth journey continues. Gavroglou to Underpin Kaizen’s Continued Growth On September 16, Kaizen Gaming announced that Gavroglou will join its […]
