Can Fanatics compete with DraftKings and FanDuel in New York? Key Points In September 2025, the New York State Gaming Commission reported on commercial gaming and sports betting results. Commercial gaming delivered varied results. Sports betting handle became the second-highest ever at $2.29bn. DraftKings exceeded FanDuel for handle, but FanDuel collected GGR almost $11 million […]

The UK government could increase gambling taxes in November’s Budget. Reports to The Sunday Times of the companies’ plans. It owns 888 and William Hill has 1,300 stores in Great Britain. Between 120 and 200 of those stores are at risk of closure. This is 9% to 15% of their total outlets. Entain CEO Stella David warned […]

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has raised concerns about the growing size of illegal online gambling in the Netherlands. In its recent autumn report, the authority shared findings from its research covering the past six months of the online gambling market. The report confirms that more money is being directed to illegal operators while […]

Allwyn International and OPAP have agreed to merge in a deal worth €16 billion. The boards of these companies have agreed to merge shares to create one of the world’s largest lottery and gaming companies. The new company will become the second-largest listed lottery and gaming group globally. It will stay listed on the Athens […]

Realistic Games has announced a new partnership with QuinnBet. This is a move that will help the developer widen its reach in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The partnership is another major step in Realistic’s growth across major European markets The deal takes place as the company keeps growing stronger in online gaming after a successful […]

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has placed a temporary suspension on the Russian-based esports team which is Team SENZA and also known as Rosy. The suspension comes as ESIC begins an investigation into possible violations of its Anti-Corruption Code and Code of Conduct. The suspension is a preventive step and does not mean that the […]

A new chapter has opened in the esports world as DATA.BET, a leading sports betting solutions provider, introduced betting coverage for Riot Games’ latest title called 2XKO. The company has taken the first step in bringing the new competitive format into the global betting market, offering fans and players an exciting way to participate in […]

The €2.7bn ($3.12bn) purchase of Bally’s technology unit closed today. July 2025 marked the initial announcement of this merger. Main Details Intralot transferred €1.53bn ($1.77bn) cash and €1.14bn in new shares to Bally’s Corp. Bally’s Corporation now controls 58% of Intralot’s equity. October 8 saw Intralot complete a €429m share offering. July 2025 brought the […]

Evolution achieved victory in America when investors failed to appeal a dismissed securities fraud case. Sonja Lindenberg and Zak Thomas-Akoo report. A Pennsylvania federal court threw out the lawsuit on 5 September. The case targeted investors who bought unsponsored American Depository Receipts (ADRs) connected to Evolution’s Stockholm shares. Thirty days passed without any appeal filing. The lengthy legal […]

Esportes da Sorte has signed a new partnership with the City of Salvador to sponsor several major events on the city’s official calendar. The deal was announced on October 8 and will run for 12 months starting in December 2025. Among the main highlights are the Virada Salvador Festival and Salvador’s world-famous Carnival which are […]