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Betano returns to FIFA with Club World Cup sponsorship

FIFA Club World Cup website

Betano has become the official partner of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025 for the South American region. As the Kaizen Gaming-owned operator continues to sponsor top-level football competitions, the new deal will look to deliver entertainment initiatives to fans whilst also showcasing its branding during DAZN broadcasts. Having begun yesterday (15 June) and running until 13 July, the …

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MIXI on course for PointsBet Aus takeover as Betr bid rejected

A hand knocks a king chess piece of a board, symbolising M&A battles like the one between Betr and MIXI over PointsBet Australia

PointsBet’s board has firmly rejected the proposal made by Betr, the trading name of BlueBet, setting the stage for MIXI to become the new owner of the Australian betting group. The decision comes after MIXI made a AU$1.20 per share offer for PointsBet earlier this month, valuing the Melbourne-based enterprise at AUS$402m (€226m), $42m higher than a proposal received from …

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BetMGM set for H1 success as Entain confirms continuous growth

BetMGM's website

Entain and MGM Resorts International have maintained profitable momentum with their BetMGM joint venture going into Q2. According to the financial preliminary for the period ending 13 June, the North America-facing operator has kept an upwards trajectory in terms of net revenue growth. Contributing to this were strong net revenue developments across both the operator’s iGaming and online sportsbook platforms …

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Kambi retains JACKS.NL in European portfolio via mulit-year renewal

Peter-Paul de Goeij reappointed to NOGA leadership

Kambi has secured a much needed win in Europe via an extended partnership with JVH Group, one of the Netherlands’ biggest online gaming operators, coming after US headwinds bit into Q1 earnings. The B2B betting solutions provider will continue to provide JVH’s JOI Gaming, and its flagship sportsbook property JACKS.NL with its turnkey sportsbook platform and Kambi Engine, the latter being …

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West Ham to secure betting deal ahead of sponsorship ban

West Ham stadium

BoyleSports has formed an alliance with West Ham United to appear on the Premier League side’s shirts for the upcoming 2025/26 season, according to reports. The move would signal the end of West Ham’s decade-long front-of-shirt sponsorship with Betway, switching out the Super Group-owned brand for BoyleSports in a £12m deal for one season.  The Dundalk-based sports betting operator now …

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Kambi: Filling the summer football betting gap

club world cup

Ahead of FIFA‘s revamped Club World Cup that kicks off in Miami this weekend (14 June), Danny Skelton, Head of Soccer at Kambi, explains whether the midsummer club competition can provide crucial revenue opportunities in a summer lacking international football. With no men’s FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, or Copa América on the summer calendar, sportsbooks would normally expect …

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Sportradar nets exclusive betting data rights at FIFA Club World Cup

DAZN app

Sportradar has secured the exclusive rights to distribute betting data and non-exclusive media content during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 through a partnership with DAZN – broadcaster of the upcoming tournament. Beginning on Saturday (14 June), Sportradar will deliver live odds across all 63 tournament matches from DAZN to its global network, which now includes over 800 betting operators …

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Sweden clamps down on influencers promoting illegal gambling on Twitch

Phone with Twitch on screen

The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has officially stopped influencers from promoting illegal gambling on Twitch. A number of influencers were placed under supervision within an ongoing initiative to curb illegal gambling marketing – particularly content directed at Swedish audiences through digital platforms. Marketing of gambling services to Swedish consumers is prohibited unless the operator holds a valid licence, as detailed …

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Flutter’s new single-tech platform strategy puts over 200 jobs at risk

Huge Flutter sign on building

More than 200 jobs have become at threat at Flutter Entertainment, owner of well-known Irish betting brand Paddy Power. The move would come as part of a broader strategy to bring its brands on to a single tech platform, although it has not yet been confirmed whereabouts in Britain and Ireland the redundancies will directly impact. The Racing Post has …

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