More M&A on the horizon for Lottomatica as SKS365 drives online growth in H1 By Robert Fletcher — Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:57:38 +0000 Summary Italian operator Lottomatica posted a strong first half of 2025, with revenue up 13% year-on-year to €1.12bn. Online was the main driver: online revenue hit €463m (up 37%), while […]
LeoVegas CTPO dismisses betting platform integration delay, highlights migration complexities 31 July 2025 | By Kyle Goldsmith Summary LeoVegas’ Chief Technology and Product Officer Adrian Vella says reports of a delay to the Tipico US sportsbook rollout are misplaced. He explains the operator is using a phased, planned approach that prioritises testing, regulatory compliance and […]
888 to re-enter Dutch market via ComeOn Group partnership Summary Evoke has struck a strategic partnership with ComeOn Group to bring the 888 brand back to the Netherlands. Under the deal ComeOn will operate a Dutch-facing 888.nl site under a local licence, offering online casino (slots, exclusive games and live tables) and a sportsbook with […]
Codere Online: We’d need ‘a lot of money’ to replicate our business model in Brazil Summary Codere Online’s CEO Aviv Sher told analysts on the company’s H1 earnings call that, while the operator has successfully replicated its Spanish playbook in Mexico and parts of Central America, entering Brazil would require “a lot of money” and […]
Thailand attorney: No casinos without public support Summary Thailand’s plan to legalise up to five casino resorts has stalled after public opposition and a political scandal toppled momentum. A draft Entertainment Complex Bill that once promised billions in annual revenue has been withdrawn while lawmakers reassess the proposal and seek to rebuild trust with the […]
Weakness in Vegas at MGM Resorts offset by strong second quarter from BetMGM Summary MGM Resorts beat expectations in Q2 despite a marked slowdown on the Las Vegas Strip, driven by a strong showing from BetMGM and solid results from MGM China and regional operations. Net revenue for the quarter was $4.4bn (vs $4.31bn forecast) […]
New-look Playtech expects adjusted EBITDA to reach €90 million in H1 Summary Playtech has forecast at least €90 million in adjusted EBITDA for the first half of its 2025 financial year, substantially lower than the €243 million reported in H1 2024. The decline reflects significant disposals during the period — notably Snaitech and HappyBet — […]
Episode 13: Slovenia casinos, Chile online gambling regulation and Sheffield Wednesday’s woes Summary Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin take listeners through two regulatory snapshots: Slovenia, where land-based casinos still dominate because online licences are tied to physical venues; and Chile, where a bill to regulate online gambling (introduced in 2022 and passed by the Chamber […]
Star Queen’s Wharf partners terminate acquisition agreement Summary Australia’s Star Entertainment Group will keep its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development after its Hong Kong joint-venture partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, abandoned a planned AU$53m (US$34m) acquisition. Star agreed to exit the joint venture in March. Deadlines to complete […]
BetMGM prepares to return cash to JV parents, but has the investment paid off? Summary BetMGM is on course to generate at least $150 million of EBITDA in 2025 — its first profitable year since the joint venture launched in 2018. That performance has put the JV in a position where it could start returning […]
