Analysts Remain Bullish on Playtech Diversification
Playtech enjoys continued analyst confidence amid improving investor attitudes.
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UFC President Dana White Urges Trump to Restore Gambling Tax Deduction
After lawmakers failed to repeal a controversial provision related to gambling tax deductions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) last year, UFC President Dana White is asking President Donald Trump to remove it.
Bruin Capital Acquires Minority Stake in Matchroom Holdings
Bruin Capital has acquired a minority stake in Matchroom Holdings, backing the Barry and Eddie Hearn-led business as investor appetite grows for scalable sports media, live events and global rights companies.
SBC Summit Americas to Offer Interactive Industry Masterclasses
From prediction market regulation to securing startup investment, SBC Summit Americas 2026 is giving delegates a new way to tackle the region’s biggest challenges, through hands-on masterclasses built around active participation.
Survey: 20% of Brazilians Open to Debt for 2026 World Cup
A Creditas and Opinion Box survey has found that 20% of Brazilians would be willing to take on debt to follow the 2026 World Cup, while younger and already indebted respondents showed a stronger tendency to spend and bet during the tournament.
Ukrainian Post Office Worker Misappropriates Villagers' Funds for
A senior regional Ukrainian post office official stole money set aside for pension and social assistance payments and frittered it away on online casino sites.
UK Gambling Advertising Reformists Face Bigger Challenges Ahead
There is no doubt that discourse around gambling advertising has seemed to increase substantially recently, and with good reason too.
IGT Reports Four Major Slot Jackpots in the US and Canada in April
International Game Technology (IGT) announced that its Megabucks™, Powerbucks™, and Wheel of Fortune™ Slots games awarded four major jackpots in April, totaling over $11.5 million in the U.S. and more than CAD$2 million in Canada.
BlackRock Increases Stake in Flutter Entertainment
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, has upped its stake in Flutter Entertainment to 5.12%.
Super Group Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue in Q1 2026
Super Group reported record first-quarter revenue of $612 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, driven primarily by growth across its Africa operations.
Wazdan Nominated for Three Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2026
Online gaming developer Wazdan has secured three nominations at the Women in Gaming Diversity (WIG) Diversity Awards 2026, encompassing the Diversity & Inclusion, Innovator of the Year, and Marketing Campaign of the Year categories.
Zondacrypto Sponsorship Terminated by Tour de Suisse
Tour de Suisse has terminated its sponsorship agreement with cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto following reports of operational and financial difficulties.