Business
April 7, 2026
Optimove Acquires Smartico at a Key Moment for iGaming CRM
Optimove, a premier player engagement solutions provider to the iGaming industry and creator of Positionless Marketing, announced that it has signed a deal to acquire CRM specialist Smartico. The transaction is expected to be completed within a few weeks. Optimove Created One of the Two Leading CRM Platforms and Backed the Other According to the […]
Business
April 7, 2026
Las Vegas Sands Faces Analyst Skepticism
Shares in Las Vegas Sands came under pressure this week after a cautious note from Jefferies cast doubt on the group’s near-term growth story. Despite previously positive results, analyst David Katz downgraded the stock from “buy” to “hold” as the company focuses on attracting premium mass market customers in Macau. While this sector has become […]
Business
April 6, 2026
BetMGM Owner Entain Aims to Capture 50% of Upcoming New Zealand iGaming
Following the growth of BetMGM, Stella David, the CEO of Entain, which co-owns the gaming company, has openly stated that Entain aims to secure as much as 50% of New Zealand’s upcoming iGaming market. Entain Bets Big on New Zealand’s Upcoming iGaming Scene According to David, Entain is the only online operator capable of cross-selling […]
Business
April 6, 2026
Social Betting Startup Eyes UK Gambling License
A new challenger is preparing to test whether UK bettors are willing to engage with a different kind of product. London-based start-up The Game Tribe, founded by a group of former BDO employees, is exploring an innovative system that leans less on odds and more on shared play. According to a recent report by news […]
Business
April 2, 2026
The Star Entertainment Group Wraps Up Its DBC Exit
The Star Entertainment Group announced in an ASX release that it has completed the previously announced disposal of its interest in Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). The deal, which sees The Star sell its stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, has some downsides, but will ultimately reduce The Star’s debt amid a turbulent period. The Star Exits […]
Business
March 26, 2026
Gambling.com Announces Major Leadership Changes Ahead of AGM
Gambling.com Group, a leading gaming affiliate, announced that Charles Gillespie, the company’s co-founder, CEO, and chair, will assume the responsibilities of executive chair. At the same time, Kevin McCrystle, co-founder and current chief operating officer, will step in as CEO. The appointments will be effective at the conclusion of the company’s upcoming AGM. The Company […]
Prediction Markets
March 25, 2026
Polymarket Introduces New Rules Against Insider Trading
Polymarket has introduced updated market integrity rules for both its DeFi platform and its CFTC-regulated US exchange, aiming to curb insider trading amid growing scrutiny over whether some participants use privileged information to gain an advantage when betting on events. Polymarket Hopes to Curb Insider Trading The updated guidelines impose tighter restrictions on insider trading […]
Business
March 25, 2026
Sportradar Launches Playradar as It Seeks to Capture Emerging iGaming Opportunities
Sports technology leader Sportradar announced the launch of a new brand that will deliver a fully-integrated ecosystem of cross-vertical gaming experiences to its clients. The new product is called Playradar and was lauded as the logical next step in the evolution of Sportradar’s online gaming business. Sportradar Combines iGaming and Betting to Create New Experiences […]
Business
March 25, 2026
Allwyn Wraps Up OPAP Merger, Goes Live on Athens Stock Exchange
Lottery giant Allwyn announced the completion of its merger with the Greek company OPAP, creating what the former business called “the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally.” As a result of the transaction, Allwyn is now listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. Allwyn Becomes the Second-Largest Listed Lottery Operator in the World In its […]
Business
March 25, 2026
Codere Considers Sale, Onboards Macquarie, According to Reports
Gambling group Codere is reportedly considering selling its business for as much as $2.3 billion, or more. The news was first reported by the economy and finance-focused newsletter Expansión. Codere Could Sell Its Business by August According to Expansión’s report, the Spanish gaming group is eyeing a potential sale of its business to another party. […]
