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Meridianbet named official partner for UFC’s debut event in Serbia
Meridianbet will be the official partner for UFC Fight Night Serbia on 1 August, marking the UFC's first event in the country. The deal includes Octagon branding, exclusive sports betting sponsor status, and digital campaigns, while the operator celebrates its 25th anniversary in Serbia.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Detroit Lions Strike Five-Year Deal
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and the Detroit Lions have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes a new sports bar at Ford Field and presenting sponsorship of the Lions' mobile app. Separately, Michigan regulators approved DraftKings to launch its online poker platform in multiple states.
Svenska Spel Achieves Best-Ever Q2 as World Cup Drives Sports Betting Surge
Svenska Spel reported record Q2 2026 net gaming revenue of SEK1.96bn, driven by a 135% surge in sports betting during the World Cup, with lottery and online segments also showing strong growth. Operating profit rose 13% to SEK617m as the operator maintained its focus on sustainable growth and customer engagement.
1win Launches Binary Prediction Markets for HYPE, SOL, XRP, and DOGE
1win has expanded its prediction markets with binary forecasts for HYPE, SOL, XRP, and DOGE, allowing users to speculate on price and market-cap milestones in a simplified Yes/No format.
Another UK Gambling Ad Ban Effort Fails as Local Authorities Ramp Up Pressure on Burnham
Proposed gambling sponsorship and advertising bans in the UK's Sports Events Bill were rejected in the House of Lords, but growing pressure from local councils and the Coalition to End Gambling Ads is now targeting new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Aristocrat Interactive Extends Canadian Reach with Loto-Québec iLottery Pact
Aristocrat Interactive has partnered with Loto-Québec to launch its online content in the province, completing its coverage of all regulated Canadian lottery markets. The deal leverages the Fusion aggregation platform and includes a later rollout of NeoGames Studio titles.
Tonybet Offers Free Bet Promotion for All-Ireland Hurling Final Between Limerick and Galway
Tonybet is offering a €10 free bet promotion for the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final between Limerick and Galway, with the match set to decide whether Limerick reclaim dominance or Galway ends an eight-year title drought.
Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Surpasses $7bn in FY2025-26 as June Figures Slip 1.7%
Pennsylvania's total gaming revenue for fiscal year 2025-2026 broke the $7bn barrier for the first time, rising 9.6%, though June revenue dipped 1.7% to $535.3m. iGaming led the annual gains with an 18.4% increase to $2.9bn, while sports wagering surged 36% despite a June slump.
Gordon Moody Secures NHS England Funding to Support Gambling Harm Services
Gordon Moody has signed a funding deal with NHS England to secure continued support for its gambling harm treatment services, though financial terms remain undisclosed. The charity also recently restructured its operations and intends to collaborate with NHS England and other partners to broaden access to care.
Panama Bill Would Criminalize Unauthorized Lottery Sales
Panama's proposed bill would criminalize clandestine lottery sales, with prison terms for large-scale operators, as the LNB ramps up enforcement and seeks tougher sanctions to recover an estimated $200 million in annual revenue lost to the black market.
Former Chilean Casino Regulator Joins New Supplier Association AgruGaming
Francisco Javier Leiva Vega, Chile's first Casino Superintendent, has been appointed Director of Institutional Relations at newly formed supplier association AgruGaming, which aims to help technology providers comply with current and future gambling regulations as online gambling legislation is debated in Congress.
Betano Data Reveals Overwhelming Punters' Support for Messi and Argentina in World Cup Final
Betano data shows 82% of users back Lionel Messi to lift his second straight World Cup as Argentina face Spain in the 2026 final, with Messi also leading scorer bets and Yamal dominating the young player market.