Letter From America 55
Ceasefires may be on the political agenda this week in Washington but, as our latest Letter From America reports, there’s no sign…
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Betsson’s Record Revenue Amid iGaming Growth in 2025
Driven by a surge to regulated markets and focus on Latin America, Swedish playmaker Betsson has reported record iGaming revenue in its…
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Kambi reported a decline in igaming revenue and earnings for 2025, reflecting regulatory pressures, partner changes and a softer operating environment, while…
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In defiance of growing moral outrage, but perhaps in keeping with the debased spirit of the age, controversial predictions market Polymarket–already under…
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Entain plc has reported its Full-Year 2025 results, with the iGaming and sports betting group delivering growth in net gaming revenue and…
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MLB Signs Dual Deals With Polymarket And CFTC
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Illegal operators were estimated to have taken up to £60m in bets during the Cheltenham Festival, highlighting the continued presence of the…
Letter From America #54
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Stake Names Eden Hazard Global Ambassador
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Still Booming: U.S. Gaming Revenue Hits Six-Year Streak As Tensions Rise
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Entain Rising And Looking To Join £500m Club
British risen-from-the-dead iGaming giant Entain is looking to join the £500 million club, following a superb FY25, which has seen growth in…
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iGaming operator DraftKings Inc. has received approval from the Arkansas Racing Commission to obtain licensure to launch its online sportsbook in the…
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