Business
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, […]
Business
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 […]
Business
January 7, 2026
Kalshi Launches VIP Program for Its High-Trading Customers
Elisabeth Diana, head of communications at the popular prediction markets provider Kalshi, confirmed that the company is now offering “Platinum” status to high-volume sports traders, essentially mimicking rewards plans offered to big bettors by more traditional sportsbook operators. Kalshi Launches Platinum According to Diana, Kalshi is taking steps, similar to other financial markets, brokerages, and […]
Business
January 7, 2026
Polymarket Enters Real Estate with New Prediction Markets Offerings
Earlier this week, prediction markets giant Polymarket announced a partnership with Parcl, a crypto-backed housing data firm, to bring betting on home-price movements in major US cities. Polymarket and Parcl Announce Collaboration With this rollout, Polymarket expands its roster of real-world markets, which already includes elections, sports, and macroeconomic indicators. Thanks to the new integration, users can […]
Business
January 7, 2026
Betlabs Secures Funding from SCC, Plans to Scale the Distribution of Dynamic Parlays
Betlabs, a company seeking to redefine sports betting worldwide, has secured crucial funding for its mission via its seed funding round. Betlabs was fully funded by SportsContentCo (SCC), a top-flight US sports betting provider whose presence spans most regulated states. Betlabs to Expand the Reach of Its Dynamic Parlays While the announcement didn’t disclose the […]
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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 […]
Business
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 […]
Business
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, […]
Business
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 […]
