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Gaming solutions provider Ainsworth Game Technology has appointed María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza as Commercial Manager for Peru and Colombia. The company said the appointment aligns with its broader strategy to deepen high-value commercial partnerships, expand its product portfolio, and reinforce growth in key regulated gaming markets. Gonzáles Plaza brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, with a career spanning business development, commercial expansion, and product positioning in competitive gaming markets. She spent two decades at Cirsa before transitioning to the supplier side, where she has worked for the past seven years. Her background combines operational and commercial expertise, with a…

Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed the prediction market giant is considering a potential IPO. However, Mansour ruled out a public listing for 2026, with the executive saying a debut is more realistic around 2027 or 2028. The discussions come amid sustained growth for the company, which recently hit a $22 billion valuation after its revenue tripled to $2 billion. The company is also seeking new capital in a funding round that could value the company at $40 billion, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday, a target that would nearly double its valuation within three months and…

Online casino and sportsbook Stake has unveiled a promotional stunt featuring what it describes as the first football match played on a pitch suspended in the sky. In a newly released campaign video, the online casino and sportsbook showcases six extreme sports content creators competing in a small-sided match on a synthetic pitch lifted above the clouds by a hot air balloon. The match took place at an altitude of around 10,000 feet before participants parachuted from the floating platform. The creators involved include Nathan Roque, Alessio Papia, Nicolo Contrada, Yasmin Xavier, Sara Vidal, and Carol Chafauzer.  According to Stake,…

 June 25, 2026 Meta prediction markets could soon become a reality as the tech giant explores a foray into the rapidly growing forecasting sector. According to industry reports, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is investigating the development of its own prediction markets platform, aiming to capitalize on a massive surge in global interest surrounding decentralized and centralized betting on real-world outcomes. The move comes at a time when the broader prediction market industry is experiencing unprecedented volume, largely driven by political elections, financial trends, and pop culture events. Analysts suggest that by integrating these features into its existing…

Caesars Entertainment has expanded its partnership with three Wabanaki Nations in Maine to include online casino gaming, positioning the parties for a potential iGaming launch in 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Under the agreement, Caesars will partner with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, and the Penobscot Nation to offer three online casino brands in the state: Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino. The expansion builds on the launch of Caesars Sportsbook in Maine in 2023 and comes after the state authorized the Wabanaki Nations to operate online gambling under legislation passed…

Egypt is preparing legal amendments that would explicitly criminalise online betting, addressing a regulatory gap in laws that currently focus on physical gambling venues. Gambling is already prohibited for Egyptian citizens under existing law. The Civil Code voids gambling contracts, the Penal Code criminalises gambling activity, and casino regulations only allow foreign passport holders to gamble in licensed hotels. However, current laws do not specifically address online gambling. Despite the ban, enforcement has been limited, and some users in Egypt still access offshore betting sites using VPNs and foreign payment methods. Lawmakers have also raised concerns about Arabic-language gambling platforms…

Happy Valley Casino Chief Executive and General Manager Eric Pearson has left the Pennsylvania gaming property less than two months after its grand opening, as the casino reported a modest first full month of operations. Majority owner Saratoga Casino Holdings said Pearson’s departure was planned and formed part of the strategy established before the casino opened. “From the outset, the plan included Eric transitioning to new opportunities following the successful launch of the property,” the company said in a statement to Centre Daily Times. Saratoga credited Pearson with helping guide the project through regulatory and legal hurdles and overseeing the…

As Vegas profits fall, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has released its annual abstract report highlighting severe profitability challenges across the state. For the fiscal year ended June thirty, two thousand twenty-five, combined net profits for casinos on the Las Vegas Strip plummeted by eighty-one percent year-over-year. The group of fifty-one licensees on the Strip reported a net profit of one hundred fifty-four point two million dollars, a sharp decline from previous years despite generating twenty-one billion dollars in total revenue. The steep drop shows how acutely the market felt a post-pandemic downturn. Total revenue on the Strip fell by…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already underway, giving sportsbook operators a rare opportunity to engage massive global audiences across multiple platforms and formats over an extended tournament period. In this exclusive interview with Yogonet, Aimée Prendergast, Marketing Director at BOYLE Sports, discusses how the company is approaching fan engagement, creator partnerships, personalization, and long-term customer loyalty during one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For BOYLE Sports, the tournament also represents the first World Cup since its £100 million investment into the UK market, shaping a broader strategy focused on multi-channel experiences, ambassador-led content, and more personalized…

Polymarket has become the exclusive prediction market partner of the Bundesliga in the U.S., adding another major sports property to its growing list of commercial agreements across sports, media, and technology. The deal brings prediction-based products to another major soccer competition following similar agreements across Europe and North America. Polymarket confirmed on Tuesday that official event contracts tied to the German soccer league and its clubs are now available exclusively on its platform. The company described the arrangement in a social media post as an exclusive partnership for the US market: “We’re honored to be named the Exclusive Prediction Market Partner…

Sportsbook solutions provider DATA.BET reported 39.7% growth in gross gaming revenue (GGR) from its sports betting vertical during the first year after launch, driven by rising betting activity and a sharp increase in active users. The company, which originated as an esports-focused supplier, released performance data from clients acquired since the official launch of its sports betting offering, highlighting growth across revenue, turnover, and player engagement metrics. According to DATA.BET, turnover increased 30.7% quarter-on-quarter over the period, while the number of bets and total stake volume rose 83.5%. Combo bets, which allow players to combine multiple selections, increased 160.5%. The…

How great are Las Vegas immersive experiences? Well, you can tour the new Vegas baseball stadium before it ever opens! Visit the Sistine Chapel without needing a passport! And soar through the skies without ever leaving the ground! Sin City is full of immersive experiences, and we’re telling you all about them… This Week in Gambling! Las Vegas is more than gambling and neon lights. They have some of the most amazing immersive experiences anywhere. From breathtaking flyovers to interactive tours of stadiums that haven’t even been built yet! And you don’t need a VR headset to enjoy them! So,…

Momentum is building ahead of SiGMA North America 2026, with organizers announcing a growing roster of industry leaders appointed as summit ambassadors for its inaugural Mexico City edition. The event, organized by SiGMA Group, will run from September 1 to 3, 2026, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City. The summit is expected to bring together around 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators, more than 150 speakers, and over 200 exhibitors and sponsors, with more than 40% of the audience expected at C-suite level. The newly announced ambassador cohort includes several prominent figures from across gaming, technology, legal, and investment sectors. Among them…

BOYLE Sports has announced a new initial three-year partnership with Galway Races, including a major milestone for the brand as it marks the opening of its 400th betting shop at Ballybrit.  Under the agreement, BOYLE Sports will increase its presence at Galway Races through a dedicated on-course betting shop and expanded branding throughout the venue. The arrangement covers the Galway racing calendar and adds to the operator’s existing relationship with the racecourse. The partnership also includes BOYLE Sports’ title sponsorship of the Saturday program during the Galway Races festival. The race card features the €110,000 (US$125,400) BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle and…

Charles Schwab is working with Cboe Global Markets to introduce binary options contracts that allow customers to place yes-or-no wagers on the performance of the S&P 500, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The products, known as binary options, are expected to be made available to Schwab customers in the coming months, according to the report. The contracts provide either a fixed cash payout or no payout at all, depending on whether a specified market outcome occurs. A person familiar with the matter confirmed to WSJ that Cboe is working with Schwab on the…

The Gold Spike Las Vegas has been sold to local real estate investors Huan Jeff Mai and Qing Zhong for $11.38 million. According to Clark County property records, the transaction closed on June tenth through the estate of the late Tony Hsieh. Hsieh, the former chief executive officer of Zappos, had acquired the downtown property and its related parcels in 2013 for nearly twenty-seven million dollars. The current purchase price of the Vegas casino represents a significant decrease, coming in at less than half of what was paid for the location more than a decade ago. The real estate acquisition…