5 February 2026
GameTimeTec signed a distribution deal with QTech Games to scale its casino portfolio across emerging markets. The rollout will hinge on operator uptake and staged launches
MLS signed a multi-year deal naming Polymarket its official, exclusive prediction market partner. The next test is how prediction insights get integrated into MLS digital experiences.
Illinois regulators suspended Hawthorne’s harness racing license after the track failed to provide financial records showing it could operate assigned 2026 dates. The move deepens uncertainty for the state’s harness calendar.
SOFTSWISS has appointed Denis Romanovskiy as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer to centralize AI governance and deployment. The company says an enterprise AI platform rollout will be the key execution test in 2026.
BGaming is launching in Ecuador through a distribution partnership with LatAm operator PlayGreen. The deal adds a selection of BGaming slots to PlayGreen’s Ecuador-facing platform.
The betting regulator in Brazil has released the first year’s figures in full, with the country’s gross gaming revenue coming in at BRL37 billion ($7 billion). The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) revealed the numbers on the first anniversary of market legalization in the South American country.
Santa Anita has sued California after the DOJ seized its new Racing on Demand machines, setting up a court fight over pari-mutuel wagering and gambling enforcement.
Allwyn completes its $1.53 billion investment in PrizePicks, taking control of one of the largest daily fantasy operators in the US.
bet365 has expanded its iGaming content partnership with Gaming Corps, adding the supplier’s portfolio to its global casino platform through Light & Wonder’s aggregation network.
FanDuel has taken its prediction market platform nationwide, giving users in all 50 states access to event contracts spanning sports, financial benchmarks, and economic outcomes.
