Business
January 12, 2026
Prediction Markets in the US to Grow to $1 Trillion, Report Says
According to a report by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research and consulting firm based in California, prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry in the US despite the increasing pressure from states on companies offering such products. Eilers & Krejcik Report Paints an Optimistic Picture In a report called “U.S. Prediction Markets: How Big, […]
Business
January 9, 2026
Accel Entertainment Prepares to Launch in Chicago if VGTs Are Regulated
Accel Entertainment is eyeballing Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) opportunities in Chicago after a recent announcement suggesting the possible introduction of such machines in licensed locations. City officials say that the change could generate additional tax revenue, while Accel Entertainment believes this could represent a significant opportunity for its business. Accel Monitors Chicago’s Strides Toward a […]
Business
January 9, 2026
Polymarket Joins Forces with MSG Sports, Becomes New York Rangers Partner
Prediction markets leader Polymarket has formed a new partnership with Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., positioning itself as the official prediction market partner of the New York Rangers. This agreement highlights the continued growth of prediction markets and their gradual integration into the popular mindset. Polymarket Joins the Rangers Family Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., […]
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January 9, 2026
Zitro Welcomes Michael Bauer as Digital CEO Ahead of ICE Barcelona
Zitro, a leading B2B provider of content to the gaming industry, has unveiled a new leadership addition just in time for ICE Barcelona, one of the world’s largest gaming industry trade fairs. According to the company’s announcement, the experienced Michael Bauer has joined its team as chief executive officer of the Zitro Digital division. Zitro […]
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January 9, 2026
Bragg Gaming Group Prepares to Reduce 12% of Workforce in Q1
The Toronto-based provider of iGaming solutions and content has outlined plans to reduce costs while incurring short-term expenditures related to personnel termination. Bragg Gaming Group is one of the best-established iGaming technology companies, author of original titles, gamification features, and platforms. Now, though, the company is beginning 2026 on a piece of ill news, with […]
Business
January 8, 2026
Kalshi Claims Annualized Trading Volume of $100B, Critics Doubt That
Earlier this week, prediction markets giant Kalshi announced that it had crossed $100 billion in annualized trading volume, but industry experts criticized that, saying the figure was derived from taking data from a strong week and projecting it across the full year. Critics Dispute Kalshi’s $100B Claim If Kalshi’s claims of $100 billion in annual […]
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January 8, 2026
OPAP Shareholders Give the Thumbs Up to Allwyn Merger
OPAP has held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) during which its shareholders voted on the planned merger with Allwyn. The deal has secured the necessary shareholder go-ahead to advance, although it remains subject to additional conditions. Allwyn and OPAP Want to Merge into a European Powerhouse In October last year, European lottery giant Allwyn set […]
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January 8, 2026
IGT & Rhode Island Lottery Extend Partnership by Two Years
International Game Technology (IGT) has confirmed an extension of its agreement with the Rhode Island Lottery. This development seems to imply that a multi-operator market isn’t coming to Rhode Island anytime soon. Rhode Island’s Gaming Framework Remains an Outlier Rhode Island has cemented itself as a state with a somewhat unique stance on gambling […]
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January 8, 2026
FashionTV Gaming to Inject Dazzling Games into BetMGM Casino
FashionTV Gaming Group unveiled an era-defining partnership with leading sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM. The arrangement will pair FashionTV’s flagship luxury aesthetic with BetMGM’s expertise in delivering entertaining experiences to players, allowing both parties to grow their North American footprint. BetMGM Adds FashionTV-Branded Games to Its Lineup According to FashionTV Gaming Group’s official announcement, […]
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January 8, 2026
Polymarket Signs Data Partnership with Dow Jones, WSJ
A new high-stakes deal has been announced between a prediction market platform and a financial, media, and intelligence company. In this case, Polymarket has teamed up with the Wall Street Journal’s parent, Dow Jones, with the companies leveraging the platform’s data to enhance the quality of real-world reporting. Polymarket Executes Another Business Coup to Solidify […]
