Flutter Q2 revenue up 16%, income hit by acquisition costs and Fox option devaluing Summary Flutter reported group revenue of $4.19bn in Q2, a 16% increase driven largely by strong iGaming growth in the US and steady international performance. FanDuel remains the engine of growth, contributing 43% of group revenue with $1.8bn for the quarter. […]
Super Group eyes crypto to cut costs in key African markets Summary Super Group is exploring the rollout of crypto payments across its core African markets to reduce high banking and processing costs and to attract a different, tech-savvy customer segment, CEO Neal Menashe said on the group’s Q2 earnings call. The company sees digital […]
Celebrating new voices, fresh perspectives, bold partnerships for Women’s Month in SA Summary iGB has launched a new monthly column in partnership with Women in Gaming Africa, curated by Lois Bright, to highlight the people shaping Africa’s gaming ecosystem. The inaugural piece, timed for South Africa’s Women’s Month, profiles five influential women across regulation, marketing, […]
Back from the dead, Bally’s Bronx makes its New York casino pitch Summary Bally’s Corp presented its proposed $4 billion integrated resort at Ferry Point in the Bronx to the local community advisory committee (CAC), pushing a bid that many see as a long shot. The project — backed twice by Mayor Eric Adams through […]
Wynn avoids Vegas slowdown in Q2 earnings, but profits dive amid Macau softness Summary Wynn Resorts largely sidestepped a wider summer slowdown in Las Vegas during Q2 2025 by leaning on premium customers, stronger ADR and healthy casino demand — but the company still posted a sharp drop in profit driven by weakness in Macau […]
MIXI Australia submits ‘best and final’ improved bid in PointsBet takeover saga 8 August 2025 | By Richard Mulligan Summary MIXI Australia has lodged a “best and final” all-cash offer of AU$1.25 per PointsBet share, valuing the deal at an enterprise value of AU$419 million. The offer is now unconditional after approval from Australia’s Foreign […]
Nigeria regulator sets live ‘SafePlay’ national self-exclusion tool Summary On 6 August 2025 the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) launched SafePlay, a statewide self-exclusion portal allowing players to voluntarily block access to all licensed gambling platforms in Lagos. The rollout, discussed at an industry event in Ikeja, positions well-being and player protection at […]
Report: Retrospective grey market taxes could generate $2.3 billion for Brazil government Summary The Brazilian government is reportedly considering retrospectively taxing betting operators for activity during the lengthy grey market period prior to full regulation. A working group (GTI-Bets), formed by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) and the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), is […]
Weekend Report: Las Vegas ‘too expensive’ for tourists, Betano scores Sporting extension Summary This Weekend Report rounds up several short industry items: a poll says Las Vegas has become too pricey for tourists; Betano has extended its sponsorship with Sporting CP through the 2028-29 season; Gaming Corps will double monthly game output under an expanded […]
Philippines iGaming operators establish PlaySafe Alliance, a responsible gambling initiative Summary A coalition of 19 PAGCOR‑licensed iGaming operators in the Philippines has formed the PlaySafe Alliance to promote responsible gambling, step up player protections and tackle illegal online operators. The group set out commitments on compliance, marketing controls, strengthened know‑your‑customer (KYC) checks, age verification, self‑exclusion […]
