Kolade Abisoye

Gentoo Media-owned marketing company Atlas SEO is preparing to shut down, placing the jobs of over 50 employees at risk. The decision follows mounting financial strain and unsuccessful efforts to stabilise operations after a leadership transition. Gentoo Media acquired Atlas SEO in 2024 for €3.2m, four years after founders Charles Hodge and Lee Tadd launched […]

Mississippi lawmakers have voted unanimously to advance the legislation targeting online sweepstakes casinos, sending Senate Bill 2104 to the House of Representatives. The proposal introduces new legal definitions and penalties to restrict the operation and promotion of these platforms within the state. Mississippi Senate unanimously advances sweepstakes casino ban bill The Senate passed SB 2104 […]

Genius Sports has seen its share price plunge after unveiling its planned $1.2bn acquisition of sports media group Legend. The company’s stock fell almost 28% on Thursday, marking one of the sector’s worst market responses to a major merger or acquisition in recent years. Market concerns centre around Genius purchasing a large affiliate business at […]

Crypto gambling billionaire Tim Heath is reportedly close to selling Yolo Group’s flagship brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io. According to reports from The Australian, Heath is expected to conclude the sale and step away from crypto-gambling operations as Yolo Group pivots toward regulated markets. The move follows Heath’s decision in 2025 to shut down both brands […]

Genius Sports has agreed to acquire sports media business Legend in a transaction worth up to $1.2bn. The deal includes $900m payable at closing, made up of $800m in cash and $100m in stock, with a $300m earnout split equally across the next two years. According to industry sources, Legend employees have been informed of […]

Betsson has closed out 2025 with reduced profitability, though boasting higher revenue. This is due to rising gaming taxes and increased investment in product and technology. The Swedish operator reported full-year revenue of €1.2bn, representing an 8% increase year-on-year and a 13% organic boost. EBITDA declined by 1% to €313.7m, pushing the EBITDA margin down […]

Winners Inc, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Moneyline Sports, has made an official foray into prediction markets with the launch of MeVu. This mobile-first trading platform gives users access to sports-related event contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket. It also simplifies prediction markets trading for sports audiences. A single platform for Kalshi and Polymarket MeVu is expected […]

Illinois lawmakers are weighing the future of online casino gaming after Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. introduced House Bill 4797, a proposal to legalise and regulate iGaming under a new Internet Gaming Act. The bill follows previous failed attempts by the legislator. HB4797 would allow online casino activity through licensed operators in Illinois, including existing casinos […]

Betsson has been linked with a potential move for Yolo Group’s crypto casino brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, following a report by The Australian. The operator declined to comment on what it described as “rumours or speculative reporting”, but recent remarks from its leadership suggest a cautious interest in the long term potential of regulated crypto […]

Paraguay’s gambling sector generated PYG18.7bn in January, according to official figures published by the National Commission of Games of Chance, CONAJZAR. The data, released through the updated portal of the National Directorate of Tax Revenues, DNIT, reflects growth in the country’s regulated market within 2026. The total represents more than $2.7m in gambling related fees […]