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MGM Resorts and Marriott Expand Loyalty Integration to Include BetMGM Wagering Credits
MGM Resorts International and Marriott International have deepened their loyalty partnership, allowing Marriott Bonvoy members to convert points into BetMGM wagering credits in eligible US states. The expanded programme aims to drive cross-channel engagement and mark one of the most ambitious hotel-to-iGaming loyalty crossovers to date.
Yggdrasil Launches AI-Driven Player Retention Tool 'PulseIQ' for Operator Partners
Swedish content supplier Yggdrasil has unveiled PulseIQ, a machine-learning platform designed to help operators predict player churn and personalize bonus offers in real time. The tool is being rolled out to tier-one partners across regulated European markets from August.
Evolution Opens Sixth European Live Studio in Bucharest to Serve CEE Demand
Evolution has officially inaugurated a 6,000-square-meter live casino studio in Bucharest, its sixth European facility, creating over 700 local jobs. The new site will primarily stream tables to operators across Central and Eastern Europe, addressing surging demand from newly regulated markets in the region.
Kambi Extends Sportsbook Partnership With LeoVegas Group Through 2031 in €120M Deal
Sports betting supplier Kambi has renewed its long-standing partnership with MGM-owned LeoVegas Group in a multi-year agreement valued at approximately €120 million. The extended deal will see Kambi continue powering LeoVegas sportsbook operations across European markets through 2031, with expanded scope covering emerging jurisdictions.
Relax Gaming Enters Dutch Market Following KSA Supplier Certification
Malta-based studio Relax Gaming has received supplier certification from the Netherlands' Kansspelautoriteit, clearing the way for its full portfolio to launch across licensed Dutch operators starting next month. The move marks a significant expansion for the aggregator in one of Europe's most tightly regulated markets.
Betsson Secures Peruvian License as Lima Prepares for Full Market Rollout
Betsson Group has become one of the latest international operators to receive an online gaming license from Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), positioning the Nordic operator for a Q4 launch as the regulated Peruvian market approaches its first anniversary.
Pragmatic Play Signs Content Distribution Deal With Rush Street Interactive for Colombian Market
Pragmatic Play has secured a multi-vertical content agreement with Rush Street Interactive covering the Colombian market, bringing its slots, live casino, and bingo portfolio to the RushBet.co platform. The deal marks Pragmatic's deepest push yet into Latin America's oldest regulated online gambling jurisdiction.
Ontario iGaming Market Hits C$3.2B in Q2 Revenue as Registered Players Cross 2 Million Mark
iGaming Ontario has reported record quarterly gaming revenue of C$3.2 billion for Q2 2026, marking a 24% year-over-year increase as the regulated market approaches its fourth anniversary. Active player accounts surpassed 2 million for the first time, signaling continued maturation of Canada's most developed online gambling jurisdiction.
Entain Divests Crystalbet in €650M Sale to CVC Capital as Georgian Market Matures
Entain has agreed to sell its Georgian subsidiary Crystalbet to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for €650 million, marking the operator's exit from the Caucasus region. The deal reflects Entain's ongoing portfolio streamlining strategy under CEO Stella David as the group refocuses on regulated Western markets.
Flutter Acquires Brazilian Sportsbook Betnacional in $1.8B Deal to Strengthen LatAm Foothold
Flutter Entertainment has agreed to acquire São Paulo-based Betnacional for approximately $1.8 billion, marking the largest operator M&A transaction in Latin America since Brazil's regulated market launched in 2025. The deal positions Flutter as the second-largest sports betting brand in the country by monthly active users.
BetVictor Launches Voice-Activated Betting Feature for Alexa and Google Assistant Users in UK
BetVictor has become the first UK-licensed operator to roll out fully voice-activated sports betting through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant devices. The feature, developed with fintech partner VoxPay, includes mandatory voice biometric authentication and integrated affordability prompts to satisfy UKGC requirements.
Playtech Extends Live Dealer Deal With Caesars Digital in Multi-Year North American Renewal
Playtech has renewed its live casino supply agreement with Caesars Digital across regulated US and Canadian markets, expanding the deployment to include dedicated branded tables and Spanish-language dealer streams. The extended partnership signals Playtech's deepening commitment to North America following years of European market focus.
Germany's GGL Blocks 847 Unlicensed Domains in H1 2026 Enforcement Push
Germany's Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde reported blocking 847 unlicensed gambling websites in the first half of 2026, more than double the previous year's figure. The regulator also announced expanded payment-blocking cooperation with major German banks.
Sweden's Spelinspektionen Launches Centralized Self-Exclusion API for Land-Based Venues
Sweden's gambling regulator has extended its national Spelpaus self-exclusion register to physical gambling venues through a new real-time API, closing a long-standing gap between online and retail channels. Operators of state-run Casino Cosmopol venues and licensed betting shops must integrate the system by January 2027.
Light & Wonder Unveils Cloud-Native Cabinet Platform 'Horizon' at Australasian Gaming Expo
Light & Wonder has debuted Horizon, a cloud-native cabinet operating system designed to let land-based venues update game content, denomination configurations and jackpot participation remotely. The platform launched at the Australasian Gaming Expo in Sydney with commitments from SkyCity and Star Entertainment for pilot deployments beginning in Q4.
MGM Resorts Partners With Marriott Bonvoy to Integrate Loyalty Rewards Across BetMGM Platform
MGM Resorts International announced a landmark loyalty integration allowing Marriott Bonvoy members to earn and redeem points through BetMGM's online sportsbook and casino products. The five-year deal expands an existing hospitality partnership into digital gaming for the first time.
Evolution Opens Bucharest Live Casino Studio as Romanian Market Enters Regulatory Overhaul
Evolution has inaugurated a 4,500-square-metre live dealer studio in Bucharest, its first dedicated production facility in Southeastern Europe. The launch coincides with sweeping changes to Romania's gambling framework, positioning the supplier to serve both domestic licensees and neighbouring regulated markets.
DraftKings Rolls Out Biometric Age Verification Across US Sportsbook Apps
DraftKings has deployed facial recognition-based age verification technology across its US mobile sportsbook applications, becoming the first major operator to make biometric checks mandatory for account access. The initiative aims to strengthen underage gambling prevention amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
Kindred Group Rolls Out AI-Powered Affordability Checks Across Nordic Markets
Kindred Group has deployed a new machine-learning affordability assessment tool across its Nordic operations, using open banking data to verify player spending capacity in real time. The system, developed in partnership with fintech firm Tink, will initially cover Sweden, Finland, and Denmark before expanding to other regulated markets.
Bally's Secures Japanese IR Sub-Concession in Osaka Consortium Restructure
Bally's Corporation has been awarded a minority operating stake in the Osaka Integrated Resort project after MGM Resorts restructured its consortium to bring in additional capital partners. The deal values Bally's contribution at approximately $890 million and secures the operator a foothold in Japan's tightly regulated casino market ahead of the resort's targeted 2030 opening.
Netherlands KSA Imposes €500 Deposit Limit for Under-25s Following Youth Gambling Study
The Dutch Gambling Authority has introduced a mandatory monthly deposit cap of €500 for players under 25, citing new research showing disproportionate harm rates in younger demographics. Operators have until October 1 to implement the changes across all licensed platforms.
Pragmatic Play Debuts Megaways Sequel 'Gates of Olympus Infinity' Across European Markets
Pragmatic Play has launched Gates of Olympus Infinity, the highly anticipated follow-up to its flagship Zeus-themed slot, featuring a new cascading grid mechanic and progressive multiplier system. The title goes live today across UK, Italian, and Dutch regulated markets with additional jurisdictions expected by Q4.
Ontario iGaming Market Hits CA$3.2 Billion in Q1 as Registered Players Cross 1.9 Million
iGaming Ontario's latest quarterly report shows the province's regulated online gambling market generated CA$3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue between April and June 2026, up 18% year-on-year. Active player accounts have now surpassed 1.9 million, reinforcing Ontario's position as North America's second-largest regulated iGaming jurisdiction after New Jersey.
Entain Exits Georgian Market Citing New 20% Turnover Tax on Foreign Operators
Entain has confirmed it will wind down its Georgian operations by September following the Caucasus nation's introduction of a punitive turnover-based tax targeting offshore-licensed operators. The withdrawal makes Entain the third major European operator to exit the market in 2026.
Flutter Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Operator NSX Group for $2.1 Billion
Flutter has finalized its long-anticipated purchase of Brazilian sportsbook and casino operator NSX Group, giving the FanDuel parent immediate scale in Latin America's largest regulated market. The deal values NSX at approximately $2.1 billion and closes just seven months after Brazil's federal licensing regime went live.
Aristocrat Interactive Launches Cross-Platform Jackpot Network Across Regulated US Markets
Aristocrat Interactive has debuted its 'Cascade Jackpots' network, a multi-operator progressive system spanning New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The launch marks one of the first cross-operator jackpot pools in US regulated iGaming, with six operators signed on at go-live.
Playtech Signs Content Supply Deal With Caesars Digital for New Jersey and Michigan
Playtech has secured a multi-year content distribution agreement with Caesars Digital, bringing its full slots and live casino portfolio to the operator's regulated US platforms. The deal marks Playtech's most significant US expansion to date and includes plans for exclusive branded titles launching in Q4 2026.
Bragg Gaming Acquires German Studio Gamomat in €185M Deal to Strengthen DACH Footprint
Bragg Gaming Group has announced the acquisition of Berlin-based slot developer Gamomat for €185 million, marking one of the largest content studio deals of 2026. The transaction is expected to significantly expand Bragg's proprietary content library and accelerate its growth across regulated German-speaking markets.
Sweden's Spelinspektionen Revokes Licenses of Three Operators Over Bonus Abuse Violations
The Swedish Gambling Authority has stripped operating licenses from three online casino operators following an extended investigation into systematic breaches of the country's strict bonus offering rules. The decision marks the largest single enforcement action by the regulator since the regulated market launched in 2019.
Light & Wonder Acquires Spanish Studio MGA Games in €240M Push Into Latin American Markets
Light & Wonder has confirmed the acquisition of Valencia-based content studio MGA Games for €240 million, strengthening its position in Spanish-speaking markets across Europe and Latin America. The deal includes MGA's portfolio of over 300 culturally tailored titles and its certified operations across Colombia, Peru, and Mexico.
Evolution Reports Record Q1 2026 Revenue as Live Casino Demand Surges
Evolution Gaming has posted record first-quarter revenues of €512m, driven by explosive growth in live dealer across regulated US and Asian markets.
UK Gambling Act Reform: What Operators Need to Know Before October
The UKGC has finalised its new affordability check framework, with mandatory real-time financial verification for players spending over £500 per month taking effect in October 2026.
Pragmatic Play Launches Gates of Olympus 2 With Buy Bonus Feature
Pragmatic Play has dropped the long-awaited sequel to its highest-grossing slot, featuring a new Fury Mode mechanic and a permanent buy-bonus option across all markets.
Ontario's iGaming Market Turns Two: $2.1B in Revenue and Still Growing
Two years since Ontario opened its regulated iGaming market, AGCO figures show $2.1bn in total GGR — but problem gambling rates remain a concern for regulators.
Malta Tightens Crypto Casino Rules as MGA Introduces AML Threshold Changes
The Malta Gaming Authority has updated its AML framework to require enhanced due diligence on all crypto transactions above €2,000, a significant drop from the previous €10,000 threshold.
BetMGM Expands Pennsylvania Live Casino Studio With 12 New Tables
BetMGM has opened a dedicated live dealer studio in Philadelphia, adding 12 new tables servicing Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey players simultaneously.