The GI Newswire: 18 March 2024

Entain reviewing M&A activity amid reports of potential division sales

According to a report in the Financial Times, Entain has hired advisors to oversee the possible sale of several of its overseas brands. Those brands that could be sold include BetCity, Enlabs and CrystalBet, as well as a potential sale in Australia. BetCity is a Dutch online sports betting operator, one Entain completed the acquisition of in January 2023. Read the full story here.

Other stories from Europe:

• New members of The Gambling Commission’s Industry Forum announced (Read)
• BetMGM UK tops charts at Cheltenham debut after rebounding from technical hurdles (Read)
• Dutch football club cancels advertisement plans following KSA warning (Read)
• Light & Wonder launches Squid Game-themed digital slot in UK and Europe (Read)

FanDuel launches in Washington DC through sports wagering subcontract with Intralot

The Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) for the District of Columbia confirmed that FanDuel will launch in the jurisdiction. This will be managed through a new sports wagering subcontract with Intralot. Residents in Washington DC, will be able to access the FanDuel mobile app, the website and retail sports betting platforms. Read the full story here.

Other stories form North-America:

• ESPN Bet, Underdog added to North Carolina market as legal sports betting launches (Read)
• IGT revenue reaches $1.1bn for Q4 2023 (Read)
• DraftKings launches new tool to promote responsible gaming practices (Read)
• BetMGM Casino introduces Buffalo slot in Ontario (Read)

Push Gaming partners with Brazino777 in Brazil

Push Gaming has partnered with Brazino777 to expand access to its games library in Brazil. Game titles including Razor Returns, Big Bamboo and Retro Tapes will now be available to players using the Brazino777 platform. Upcoming titles, including Samurai’s Katana, Shamrock Saints and Wild Swarm 2, will also become available on launch. Read the full story here.

Philippines regulator buoyant on surpassing Singapore

The Philippines is positioned to potentially surpass Singapore as Asia's second-largest gambling destination, trailing only Macau, according to Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor). In an interview with Bloomberg, Tengco commented: “If Singapore doesn’t expand, they will plateau. Don’t be surprised if next year we will surpass them." Read the full story here.

Other stories from Asia-Pacific:

• WPT to host inaugural Macau event with Allied Gaming & Entertainment and Wynn Resorts (Read)
• Tabcorp CEO resigns following use of offensive language (Read)
• Newcastle Hotel fined $7,540 for gaming machine offences (Read)