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Swiss4Win Adds Slingo by Gaming Realms

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Gaming Realms has entered into a new partnership with Swiss4Win, the online casino brand of Casinò Lugano, to bring its Slingo game portfolio to Swiss players. The agreement, effective from 16th July 2026, marks the supplier’s second operator launch in Switzerland and extends its distribution through Playtech’s platform. Players at …

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Middlesbrough FC Announces Midnite as Principal Partner

Middlesbrough FC Midnite

Midnite has agreed to become the principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor of Middlesbrough FC for the 2026/27 season, coinciding with the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The partnership was unveiled during a fan-focused event at Riverside Stadium on July 9, titled ‘This Season’s On Us.’ Fans had the opportunity to win …

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Amazon Reaches $201M Settlement in Social Casino Lawsuit

Amazon Social Casino Lawsuit

Amazon has agreed to a proposed $201.3 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of enabling illegal gambling through social casino apps available on its App Store. The settlement, which still requires federal court approval, is intended to provide partial refunds to users who made in-app purchases …

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Swedish Court Confirms Fines for Betsson, ComeOn, and Kindred

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The Swedish administrative court has confirmed fines totaling SEK 22 million (around €1.99 million) against three gambling operators—Betsson, Snabbare (owned by ComeOn Group), and Spooniker (owned by Kindred)—for failing to meet anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. The court upheld penalties imposed by Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, after the operators challenged the …

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Guillermo Ochoa Joins BC.Game as Brand Ambassador

Guillermo Ochoa BC.Game

BC.Game has appointed Mexican football star Guillermo Ochoa, known as ‘Memo,’ as its brand ambassador to strengthen its presence in Mexico’s regulated iGaming market. The move is part of the company’s strategy to foster growth through football-specific campaigns and fan engagement. “We believe that localization is key to building closer …

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Entain Expands Italian Casino Portfolio with Amusnet

Entain Amusnet

Amusnet Italy has entered into a strategic partnership with Entain, making its premium gaming portfolio available on the operator’s leading Italian casino brands, bwin and Gioco Digitale. The collaboration marks a significant expansion for Amusnet in the regulated Italian market, with a fully certified catalog of 174 high-performing slots set …

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GRAI and Danish Gambling Authority Formalize Cooperation

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The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has formalized its partnership with the Danish Gambling Authority through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration aims to strengthen regulatory cooperation, improve information sharing, and enhance enforcement efforts in an increasingly interconnected European gambling market. The agreement follows a productive meeting …

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Southampton FC Partners with Midnite for Another Season

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Midnite has renewed its sponsorship deal with Southampton FC, continuing as the club’s Official Training Kit partner and back-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season. The partnership, which began in 2025/26, included fan-focused initiatives such as the ‘Midnite Express’ away travel package, a tifo marking the 50th anniversary of Southampton’s FA …

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Virginia Eliminates Lottery Win Disclosure: Full Anonymity for All Prizes

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Virginia has become one of the most privacy-friendly states for lottery winners, as it now allows winners of any prize size to remain anonymous starting July 1. The Virginia Lottery will no longer publicly disclose winners’ names on its website or in promotional materials unless they explicitly consent in writing. …

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SBC Summit 2026 Unveils Legendary Panel including Michael Jordan

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The upcoming SBC Summit 2026 will feature a landmark leadership keynote with three of the most influential figures in global sports business: basketball icon and investor Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder, CEO, and chairman of the board Jason Robins. The session, moderated by former …

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Ellis Park Stadium Rebrands as 10bet Ellis Park Under New Five-Year Deal

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Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg has entered into a five-year naming rights partnership with 10bet, rebranding as 10bet Ellis Park. The agreement signifies a new era for the historic venue, known for its rich sporting heritage. Both parties have emphasized their commitment to improving the matchday experience for fans and …

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InOut Games Partners with QTech

InOut Games QTech

QTech has entered into a distribution agreement with InOut Games, granting access to the supplier’s portfolio of nearly 70 titles across emerging markets through QTech’s aggregation platform. The partnership was announced on 3 July 2026, reflecting both companies’ commitment to expanding their global footprint. InOut Games is widely recognized for …

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Stake Becomes Everton’s Official Sleeve Partner

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Everton Football Club has confirmed that Stake will become its new Official Sleeve Partner starting with the 2026/27 season, as part of a multi-year deal. This agreement follows Stake’s four-year tenure as the club’s main partner and represents the next phase of their collaboration. The partnership will see the Stake …

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Octoplay and St8 Strengthen Partnership in Ontario and UK

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St8 and Octoplay have announced an expansion of their content partnership, bringing Octoplay’s full casino game portfolio to operators in Ontario and the UK. The agreement, revealed on July 2, 2026, allows operators in these regulated markets to access Octoplay’s extensive library of games through St8’s single API integration. This …

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XUP Studio Partners with QTech in Latin America and Africa

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QTech has entered into a content agreement with XUP Studio to expand its crash and fast games lineup, focusing on emerging markets such as Latin America and Africa. The partnership aims to provide operators with innovative and high-quality games that stand out in a market often dominated by reskins. XUP …

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Kazakhstan’s Astana to Host IESF World Esports Championship 2027

Astana IESF World Esports Championship 2027

Astana, Kazakhstan, has been selected as the host city for the IESF World Esports Championship 2027 (WEC27). The agreement was signed by the International Esports Federation (IESF), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Qazaq Cybersport Federation. The championship is anticipated to draw participation …

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AGCO Slaps Great Canadian Entertainment With $120,000 Penalty

AGCO Great Canadian Entertainment Penalty

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 for using unauthorized bill validator software at four of its Ontario casino properties. The regulator found 40 instances of revoked or unapproved gaming software deployed between February 20 and March 15, 2025. Bill validators are essential …

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Election Betting Scandal: Former Sunak Advisor Cheating at Gambling

Sunak Advisor Cheating Gambling

Craig Williams, a former private secretary to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling after placing a £100 bet on the timing of the 2024 general election using confidential information. Williams, who was a Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, bet at odds of 5/1 just days …

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‘Shaun Mistery’ Caught: Nevada Takes Action Against Con Artist

Shaun Mistery Caught Nevada

Nevada authorities have extradited Shaun Benward, better known by his stage name Shaun Mistery, to face charges related to a multi-state casino cheating scheme. Benward, a former magician, allegedly used his skills in misdirection to manipulate roulette games across multiple states. He is now facing three felony counts of fraudulent …

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MLB Players Union Pushes for Complete Ban on Player Prop Bets

Major League Baseball Players Association

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is reportedly pushing for a nationwide ban on player prop bets, targeting both retail and online sportsbooks as well as federally regulated prediction markets. This move comes as the union and MLB enter negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), set to …

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