Kolade Abisoye

Allwyn has completed its merger with OPAP, cementing its status as one of the largest publicly listed gambling groups globally. The deal follows an agreement reached in October and builds on a relationship formed through KKCG’s major stake in OPAP, acquired in 2013.  The merger gives Allwyn a listing on the Athens Stock Exchange and […]

Betr is now live in 30 states across the United States. This rollout comes at a time when scrutiny of social casino models is intensifying.  The brand’s co-founder, Jake Paul, has actively promoted the platform across social media. He recently confirmed the latest expansion in a post on X. Betr has already built a multi-product […]

Playtech has launched operations in Connecticut, expanding its presence to a sixth regulated iGaming state in the US. The move follows its entry into Delaware last year and reflects continued growth across licensed markets. The expansion places Playtech in a mature but tightly controlled structure, which involves operating online gaming through tribal partnerships. Although smaller […]

Hacksaw Gaming has launched a new initiative aimed at funding and supporting emerging businesses across the gaming sector. The programme, known as Hacksaw Ventures, invests in early-stage companies while providing operational guidance. The initiative will function as the company’s dedicated investment and acceleration division. It targets startups building products within gaming content, technology infrastructure and […]

A Dutch court has ordered a former employee of BetCity and a player to repay significant damages following a fraud case involving unauthorised free bets. The scheme caused substantial financial losses for BetEnt B.V., which is owned by Entain. The District Court of Amsterdam delivered its ruling on 13 February, with publication following on 19 […]

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis has introduced a ban on political event wagering as part of its revised Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming. The updated framework, released on 17 March, sets out compliance expectations for operators across sports betting, player protection and system integrity. The prohibition covers bets on elections, leadership contests and by-elections. […]

Australia is facing increasing pressure to regulate the fast-growing blind box toy market, as concerns rise about its similarity to gambling mechanics. Blind boxes are sealed packages that contain random figurines, leaving buyers unaware of what they will receive until after purchase. The category has grown into a global billion-dollar business, driven by brands such […]

Bally’s is leading the race to acquire Evoke plc as the group’s strategic review moves toward a decisive stage. Interest has come from multiple parties since the process began in December, but Bally’s stands out for its willingness to purchase the full business. One source close to the discussions said: “They are looking for the […]

Sportradar has extended its partnership with the Deutscher Fussball-Bund, securing exclusive global betting data and audiovisual rights for the DFB-Pokal outside the DACH region. The agreement takes effect from the 2026/27 season and covers all 63 matches of the competition. This marks the first time Sportradar has entered a direct rights agreement with the German […]

Allwyn International announced consistent financial growth for 2025, supported by acquisitions and expansion into new markets, based on preliminary unaudited results. Total revenue reached €8.99bn for the year ending 31 December 2025, a 4% increase from €8.66bn in 2024. Gross gaming revenue followed a similar path at €8.63bn, while net revenue climbed to €4.11bn. Chief […]