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David Bartram
26 stories by David Bartram
Flutter Considers up to 100 Paddy Power Shop Closures as BGC Warns of Racing Impact
Flutter Entertainment could close up to 100 Paddy Power betting shops across the UK and Ireland before the end of 2026, potentially removing around a fifth of the brand’s retail estate. Flutter Entertainment said that...
Lottomatica and Cirsa Agree to Merge in Deal Creating Global Gaming Giant
Lottomatica and Cirsa have agreed an all-share merger that would create a gaming group with around €2 billion ($2.32 billion) in pro forma adjusted EBITDA. Lottomatica's proposed merger with Cirsa would create the world's second...
Dutch National Lottery Escalates Offshore Crackdown With Skyhills Lawsuit
The Dutch national lottery, Nederlandse Loterij, has taken legal action against gambling site Skyhills—marking its third lawsuit as local operators intensify their crackdown on the unlicensed market. Nederlandse Loterij has brought legal action against another...
EGBA Secretary General Maarten Haijer to Step Down After 13 Years
Maarten Haijer will step down as secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) after 13 years leading the Brussels-based online gambling trade body. Maarten Haijer's 13-year tenure as secretary general of the...
Allwyn Q2 Revenue Surges 27% to €1.25B as PrizePicks and Europe Drive Growth
Allwyn reported a 27% increase in Q2 net revenue to €1.25 billion ($1.46 billion), helped by the acquisition of PrizePicks and continued growth across its core European lottery operations. UK National Lottery Allwyn saw revenue...
Tabcorp Eyes BetMakers Deal to Drive Next Phase After AU$2.64B FY26 Revenue
Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) reported a slight rise in full-year revenue to AU$2.64 billion ($1.89 billion), framing its proposed BetMakers acquisition as the cornerstone of its next growth phase. Tabcorp reported FY 2026 revenue of AU$2.64...
GiG Enters €16.4M Deal for 888Africa in ‘Transformational’ B2C Comeback
GiG Software has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in 888Africa for €16.4 million ($19.2 million)—a deal CEO Richard Carter hailed as a “transformational acquisition.” The announcement came alongside GiG's second-quarter financial results, which fell...
BGC Warns UK Black Market in Premier League Betting Could Hit £1B
Unlicensed operators are on track to siphon £1 billion ($1.36 billion) in Premier League wagers from the UK market next season, according to new data from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). BGC CEO Grainne...
Midnite Hires FanDuel Executive Dale Tang to Lead Canada Launch
Midnite has appointed former FanDuel Canada executive Dale Tang to lead its launch into the Canadian market, as the operator pushes ahead with its first international expansion beyond the United Kingdom. Midnite has appointed Dale Tang...
Evoke Shareholders Back $328M Bally’s Intralot Takeover
Evoke shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company’s proposed £243 million ($328 million) acquisition by Bally’s Intralot, clearing a major hurdle for the deal. Evoke shareholders have approved the company's proposed takeover by Bally's Intralot. (Image:...
