iGaming Business News

Hacksaw Gaming CEO has revealed the business’ intentions to invest in early-stage companies. The company reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue rising 28.1% year-on-year to €57.6m. Its adjusted operating profit reached €47.4m at an 82% margin, representing a 27.3% increase from the prior year.  For the quarter, overall profit […]

Caesars Entertainment reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in group revenue for the first quarter, supported by strong digital growth. Revenue for the three months to 31 March reached $2.87bn, up from $2.79bn in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 0.3% to $887m. The main revenue was driven by the digital segment, which […]

Key Points ITV Win will close before reaching six months in the market, its operator Richmond Atlantic exhausted its funds while efforts to find a buyer collapsed under growing financial strain. The sharp rise in UK Remote Gaming Duty pushed operating conditions beyond reach, driving the shutdown and putting as many as 40 roles at […]

Key Points Bet365 has been granted a five-year gambling license from ANJ, entering the well-regulated and competitive French market right before the beginning of a significant betting period around the world. Bet365 now works in an environment where big brands dominate and where high tax rates and stringent compliance requirements increase user acquisition challenges. Its […]

Kansspelautoriteit has taken action against Holland Casino Online and Vbet over the offering of sports bets linked to own goals. This review was triggered by an external report which found that both operators had repeatedly offered markets on whether a player would score an own goal.  The KSA classified these bets as falling outside permitted […]

The Swedish Gambling Authority has launched a supervisory review into how licensed operators handle players who set higher monthly deposit limits. The regulator confirmed on 27 April that the exercise will focus on whether companies are meeting their duty of care, particularly towards younger players. Under the review, operators are required to contact any customer […]

Sky Betting and Gaming has won a major data protection appeal after it was established that the High Court wrongfully voided a problem gambler’s consent to marketing due to his addiction. The case centred on whether the operator acted unlawfully by using cookies, tracking personal data and sending targeted marketing to an anonymised customer known […]

Key Points Sportradar pushed revenue higher, yet mounting costs and outside financial strain pressed down on profit. Key divisions, including betting technology and gaming content, held firm; still, uneven regional trends and operational shifts produced a mixed outcome. Market unease did not stop the company from projecting confidence, as strategic steps stayed aligned with long-term […]

Key Points Rivalry lost most of its leadership group, including co-founders, board members, and senior executives, which leaves CEO Steven Salz as the only decision-maker now. The exits followed a February shutdown in Ontario, staff cuts, and a strategy shift linked to performance swings and sale talks. Even with earlier growth signs and cost cuts, […]

Key Points The state of Michigan is giving free access to Gamban, an application that blocks access to gambling sites for five years to residents, in its efforts towards responsible gambling practices. While there is no need to participate in self-exclusion programs, the app automatically blocks any gambling sites on all devices without the need […]