Business
August 2, 2024
Betsson to Acquire Sporting Solutions, In Line with M&A Strategy
Betsson is set to acquire Sporting Solutions, a UK-facing B2B firm that provides operators with cutting-edge sports betting technology. The acquisition, Betsson highlighted, will not disrupt the provision of products to the supplier’s existing partners. The Deal Will Reinforce Betsson’s Business Sporting Solutions was founded in 2007 and has a strong presence in the United […]
Industry
August 1, 2024
UKGC’s Q1 2024-25 Report Highlights Strong British Gaming
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published data about the British gambling industry’s performance in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The UKGC’s report compared the industry’s performance in Q1 FY 2024-25 to the results reported in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Results Increased Across the Board Q1, which covers […]
Business
August 1, 2024
RSI Posts Strong Q2 Results Thanks to Operational Efficiencies
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (Q2). In its report, the company highlighted a strong position as revenue skyrocketed and net loss decreased. RSI Posted Favorable Metrics RSI’s Q2 2024 report outlined record-breaking revenue of $220.4 million, up 34% from […]
Business
August 1, 2024
Southwell Racecourse to Reopen After Extensive Refurbishment
Southwell Racecourse, a thoroughbred horse racing venue in Nottinghamshire, England, will finally return to full working capacity. According to the venue’s official announcement, its refurbishment has been completed, allowing it to completely reopen. The Damage Took Almost a Year to Fully Fix Southwell Racecourse, for context, suffered extensive flooding damage in October 2023 when Storm […]
Business
July 31, 2024
Caesars Digital Shines with Record Q2 Revenue
Caesars Digital, the online sports betting and iCasino division of Caesars Entertainment, has been the bright spot in what was otherwise a tepid second quarter for the company. The digital segment reported a company record of $40 million in positive AEBITDA (adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), a significant leap from the $11 […]
Industry
July 31, 2024
Stake Acquires Idealbet, Branches Out into Italian Market
In a bid to boost its global expansion strategy, Stake has acquired Baldo Line s.r.l., the Italy-based sports betting and remote gaming operator behind the Idealbet brand. This acquisition, previously part of the Octavian Group, will bolster Stake’s presence across the Italian market as the company focuses on empowering players worldwide with top-notch entertainment. Combined […]
Business
July 31, 2024
WynnBet Exits New York, Downstate Casino Hopes Remain
WynnBet, one of the pioneers in the New York online sports betting market, will no longer be taking bets, heralding the coming of ESPN Bet to the Empire State. Wynn Is Winding Down Its Online Presence The Wynn-owned sportsbook stopped taking bets on Monday, putting an end to over two years of operation. New York […]
Blockchain
July 31, 2024
DraftKings to Shut Down NFT Marketplace and Reignmakers
American betting giant DraftKings had decided to shut down its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and cease the operation of its NFT-based fantasy sports game, Reignmakers. The decision comes amid legal challenges against NFTs’ status as investable securities. The End of an Era The ongoing challenges the NFT sector faces could have made DraftKings liable in […]
Lottery
July 30, 2024
Massachusetts Online Lottery Eyes Q4 2025 Launch
Massachusetts lawmakers first pondered the concept of an Internet lottery platform in 2012, but it faced significant resistance. Legislators have consistently opposed online gambling for the past 12 years. However, a recent legislative compromise has finally addressed these lingering concerns, leading to the long-expected legalization of iLottery in Massachusetts. iLottery Should Provide Significant Benefits Governor […]
Business
July 30, 2024
IGT Posts Strong Q2 Results as Gaming and Digital Sale Looms
International Game Technology (IGT) has published its Q2 report, highlighting strong financial results. Revenue remained mostly stable during the period, despite a few minor setbacks. IGT’s Financials Were Stable Revenue for the period stood at $1.05 billion, marking a 1% decline from Q2 2023. This comprised $436 million of Gaming and Digital revenue and $613 […]
