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Key Moments: Underdog has entered a multi-year marketing collaboration with the St. Louis Blues, marking the NHL team’s first partnership with an online gambling platform. Underdog currently awaits approval of its sports betting license application from the Missouri Gaming Commission, in anticipation of Missouri’s potential launch of licensed sports wagering later this year. The agreement grants Underdog rights to the Blues’ trademarks for promotional campaigns and enables various on-site fan engagement activities throughout the NHL season. Strengthening Fan Engagement for the Upcoming Market Underdog has officially forged a multi-year marketing…

Key Moments: 71% of Maryland voters have expressed opposition to legalizing iGaming, based on a new poll from Lake Research Partners Only 17% of respondents reported a favorable view of online casinos, and nearly half were unfamiliar with the concept before the poll Lawmakers are considering renewed efforts for iGaming expansion ahead of the 2026 legislative session, but public approval remains a major hurdle Strong Public Pushback Challenges Maryland iGaming Prospects The debate surrounding the legalization of online casinos in Maryland has escalated as a recent survey conducted by Lake…

Key Moments: The Mauritius Turf Club Jockey Club (MTCJC) has introduced the Middle Stakes and Pinnacle Stakes to revamp local racing. The Middle Stakes uses a compressed handicap and preset rating bands to create fairer and more unpredictable mid-tier races. The Pinnacle Stakes for elite horses debuts 25 October, bridging key Group 1 events and adding a new high-stakes betting market. Introduction of Middle and Pinnacle Stakes The Mauritius Turf Club Jockey Club has taken a significant step toward modernizing the horse racing landscape in Mauritius with the launch of…

Key Moments: Jumbo Interactive completed the AU$109.9 million acquisition of Dream Car Giveaways (DCG), marking its entry into the UK prize draw sector The transaction includes AU$75.2 million upfront, AU$10.2 million in equity, and AU$24.5 million in earn-out payments DCG’s management team, including all three directors and founders, will continue through the earn-out period ending 31 December 2026 Jumbo Interactive Acquires Dream Car Giveaways Jumbo Interactive, an Australian gaming operator, has significantly expanded its international B2C presence by acquiring Dream Car Giveaways (DCG), a digital prize competition platform based in…

Key Moments: Paddy Power has decided to close 28 betting shops in Ireland, potentially affecting 119 employees. Flutter UKI plans to shut down a total of 57 betting shops across the UK and Ireland following a strategic review. Recent leadership changes and shifting consumer habits have driven this restructuring, with job reductions expected at key brands. Retail Downsizing and Restructuring Paddy Power is reducing its presence on Ireland’s high streets, confirming the closure of 28 retail betting locations as part of a wider cost-saving and restructuring initiative led by parent…

Key Moments: Galaxsys has entered a strategic partnership with Wild Wild Apps (WWA) to boost its B2C presence Wild Wild Apps developed over 750 apps and secured more than 40 million installs in 2025 Both companies emphasized the alignment of their strengths in technology and market accessibility Strategic Expansion in B2C Gaming Galaxsys, a provider recognized for its innovative fast and slot games, has unveiled a major partnership with Wild Wild Apps (WWA), a global leader in app rental platforms. This initiative underscores Galaxsys’ ongoing commitment to expanding its reach…

Key Moments: Gamban has reached its 10th anniversary and introduced a semi-permanent iOS app The new iOS app version is currently undergoing beta testing and will be released in several languages Gamban’s platform now blocks about 350,000 gambling domains and apps, with roughly 300 new blocks added every day Expanded Solutions for Problem Gambling To commemorate 10 years in supporting responsible gambling, Gamban has announced the launch of a semi-permanent mobile application for iPhones. This development brings its innovative gambling-blocking technology to a wider range of devices, furthering the company’s…

Key Moments: The Nevada Gaming Control Board has stated that sports event contracts and similar wagers are considered betting under Nevada law. Entities offering such contracts must hold a nonrestricted gaming license with sports pool approval. This approval is required to operate legally in Nevada. Recent legal disputes have emerged between prediction market platforms and Nevada regulators. These disputes focus on how event contracts are classified. NGCB Clarifies Regulatory Scope of Prediction Markets The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued an official notice reaffirming its stance. It clarified that “sports…

Key Moments: Pragmatic Play Sports has introduced new pre-match and live in-play widgets for 18 major sports The updated widgets support nearly 40 languages and span over 30,000 events each month across 4,000+ competitions Pragmatic Play Sports entered a partnership with QuinnBet in the UK and Ireland in February 2025 Expanded Data Visualization Solutions Pragmatic Play Sports has broadened its sportsbook offering by rolling out enhanced data visualization tools, now featuring both pre-game and in-play widgets for 18 of the world’s most popular sports. Operators and users can now access…

Key Moments: Spain’s online gaming market reported a year-on-year GGR increase of 18.6% to €410.3 million in Q2 2025 Online casinos and sports betting represented over 94% of total revenue, with €216.4 million and €171.4 million respectively Player deposits rose by 23.7% and withdrawals by 28.9%, while new registered accounts dropped by 11.6% compared to the previous quarter Market Growth and Maturation Gmonitor.ai has released its latest analysis of Spain’s regulated online gaming sector for the period from April to June 2025. The report, sourced from DGOJ data, highlights ongoing…