Lottomatica-CIRSA Deal Targets €4.4bn Enlarged Group
Lottomatica’s CIRSA merger targets €4.4bn in income, €2bn EBITDA and €115m in annual synergies, pending approvals by Q2 2027.
Gambling Business News
Star Entertainment Leak Puts Licence Review Under Pressure
Leaked documents allege Star Entertainment cut compliance staff and gambling safeguards as regulators weigh its licence future in NSW and Queensland.
EGBA prepares for leadership change as Haijer steps down
EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer will leave in August, with Pierre Tournier taking over as interim leader on 1 September.
Bally’s Revenue Jumps as Losses and Chicago Pressure Mount
Bally’s Q2 2026 revenue reached $792.2 million, but a $163.98 million net loss and Chicago construction concerns cloud the results.
BetConstruct Ties World Cup 2026 Package to Major Launch Discounts
BetConstruct’s World Cup 2026 package gives new operators free Core Suite access for three months plus discounts through month twelve.
Candle Lake Values Evolution at SEK 131.7bn in Mandatory Bid
Evolution faces a SEK 695 mandatory offer from Candle Lake, valuing the gaming supplier at SEK 131.7bn as Dart’s stake exceeds 31%.
Evolution Shares Face SEK 695 Mandatory Offer From Candle Lake
Candle Lake has launched a SEK 695 mandatory offer for Evolution, with a potential squeeze-out and delisting if its stake exceeds 90%.
Tabcorp Targets Technology Growth With BetMakers Takeover
Tabcorp will acquire BetMakers for $267 million, targeting technology synergies and faster digital growth pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
Gambling Business News
Okada Manila Revenue Falls as VIP Play Weakens in H1
Okada Manila revenue fell 15.9% in the first half of 2026 as VIP win dropped 40%, despite higher visitation and online growth plans.
Gambling Business News
LeoVegas Extends Proprietary Sportsbook Strategy to UK Brands
LeoVegas has rolled out its Tiger sportsbook across three UK brands, adding local features after launches in Denmark, Brazil and Sweden.
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Sportradar Cuts 2026 Guidance as US Growth Slows
Sportradar reports 19% Q2 revenue growth to €378m but cuts 2026 guidance as US growth slows and prediction-market deals are delayed.
Gambling Business News
FanDuel Owner Slashes Guidance as EBITDA Drops 45% and CEO Steps Down
Flutter Entertainment cuts 2026 guidance by $210M and names a new CEO as Q2 adjusted EBITDA collapses 45% amid US margin pressure and higher UK taxes.
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Flutter Drops LSE Listing, Moves to NYSE-Only Trading
Flutter Entertainment's shares were removed from the London Stock Exchange on August 3, 2026, leaving the group solely listed on the NYSE under ticker FLUT.
Gambling Business News
Kentucky Derby Fuels CDI’s Record $980M Quarter and 11% Profit Jump
Churchill Downs hit all-time record Q2 revenue of $980M in 2026, with Derby Week viewership and wagering driving an 11% net income rise year-on-year.
Gambling Business News
Galaxy Gaming Merger Falls Apart as Licensing Delays Force Evolution’s Hand
Evolution AB pays a $5.23M break fee after gaming licence approvals fail to materialise, ending its $85M Galaxy Gaming acquisition ahead of the July 2026 deadline.