FIRST.bet Founder and CEO Tom Light Recognized in Emerging Leaders of
Tom Light, founder and CEO of FIRST.bet, has been included in the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.
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Rush Street Interactive Launches BetRivers in Alberta's iGaming Market
Rush Street Interactive has introduced its BetRivers online casino and sportsbook brand to Alberta, opening the platform to eligible players aged 18 and older through ab.betrivers.ca and the BetRivers mobile app.
MGM Forms Special Committee Amid Intensifying Takeover Talks
MGM Resorts International has established a special board committee and appointed advisers to evaluate media mogul Barry Diller’s takeover proposal as negotiations with his People Inc. intensify, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Digitain Names Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region
Digitain has appointed Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region, where he will lead the company's growth strategy across the continent's regulated markets.
PENN Launches theScore Bet in Alberta
PENN Entertainment has launched its theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino app in Alberta alongside standalone theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino apps, expanding its online gaming presence in Canada as the province opens its regulated market to private operators.
Merkur Group Hosts International Compliance Workshop
Merkur Group brought together 43 compliance employees from six countries for a two-day internal workshop focused on cybersecurity, risk management, artificial intelligence, and compliance procedures.
Abdourahmane Baldé Appointed Director General of Senegal’s National
Abdourahmane Baldé has been appointed Director General of the Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE), replacing Toussaint Manga, the Presidency announced after a Council of Ministers meeting chaired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on 1 July.
DraftKings Launches Shared Online Poker Network Across Three States
DraftKings' online poker players in Michigan gained access to a larger, shared table network on July 8 with the launch of the company's cross-border platform linking the state to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Boomerang Partners Showcases Sports Affiliate Strategy at iGB L!VE
Boomerang Partners used its participation at iGB L!VE London 2026 to showcase its sports-focused affiliate expertise, hold meetings with industry partners and strengthen business relationships.
FIFA Partner ADI Predictstreet Accused of Baiting Users With Fake
ADI Predictstreet, the official prediction market partner of the World Cup, is facing accusations of baiting users with ticket giveaways to boost its trading volume.
bet365 Expands Canadian iGaming Presence in Alberta
bet365 has entered Alberta's regulated iGaming market, expanding its Canadian presence beyond Ontario as the online sportsbook and casino operator continues its North American growth strategy.
Galaxsys Promotes Match Day Campaign During FIFA Club World Cup
Galaxsys is highlighting its Match Day promotional tool as the FIFA Club World Cup enters its closing stages, noting that the interactive sports prediction campaign has been helping operators engage players throughout the tournament.