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LeoVegas reports that patriotic betting hype for the World Cup is exceptionally high in Sweden, driven by the national team's strong squad featuring top Premier League strikers.
Industry executives from Altenar, Codere Online, Abelson Sports, and others shared early predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The roundtable discussed potential outcomes and betting implications for the tournament.
Bally's Intralot has agreed to acquire Evoke in an all-share deal valued at £243 million. The transaction ends Evoke's months-long strategic review process.
LSports has signed a landmark deal with Caliente Interactive to provide sports data for one of Latin America's largest sportsbooks. The partnership underscores LSports' growing presence in the region as the betting market evolves.
Bally's Intralot has confirmed a £243.1m bid for evoke, the parent company of William Hill, Mr Green, and 888 brands, at 52p per share. The offer follows weeks of negotiations and media speculation about a potential takeover.
FIRST.bet has launched UltraCup, a player-engagement sportsbook engine for the World Cup. The product integrates tournament standings, brackets, and betting into a single platform.
Allwyn reported Q1 2026 group revenue of €2.39bn, up 8% year-on-year, with net revenue rising 21% to €1.2bn and adjusted EBITDA up 24% to €443m. North American revenue surged 408% despite a dip in the UK.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board forecasts a record £110m in levy receipts for 2025-2026, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. However, betting revenue per race has declined, raising industry concerns about the sustainability of the funding model.
Barry Diller's People Inc. has made an offer to acquire MGM Resorts, following Tilman Fertitta's bid for Caesars Entertainment. Analysts question whether the offer is sufficient, highlighting consolidation pressures in the US casino sector.
1xAffiliates hosted a booth at the MAC Affiliate Conference in Yerevan from May 25-27, giving away a Rolex Datejust 41 and a 12,000 USDT draw. The event gathered affiliate managers, media buyers, and iGaming specialists.
