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Gambling Market Stocks Snapshot: September 1-7, 2026

The past week showed a mixed trend for the iGaming industry, with a significant difference between the downturns in large-cap companies and some gains registered by small-cap players. While the two big names in the sector, Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings showed weak performance, some smaller companies such as High Roller Technologies and Sports Entertainment Gaming

National Gambling Board warns South Africans against using betting as quick fix for financial issues

With unemployment on the rise in South Africa during Q2, the NGB has called for bettors to view gambling as entertainment rather than a source of income. The National Gambling Board (NGB) of South Africa has warned betting shouldn’t be viewed as a solution for financial issues, after a study revealed rising unemployment in the

Gambling.com Group Is Now Grandstand

New Name Captures Company’s Evolution into the Intelligence Layer of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment. Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Company”) today announced that it has changed its name to Grandstand Limited. Beginning with the market open tomorrow, July 23, 2026, the Company’s ordinary shares will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol

Gambling Commission asks for feedback on perceived burdens for UK industry

Time to read: 2 min Gambling Commission asks for feedback on perceived burdens for UK industry June 26, 2026 The British Gambling Commission has extended a formal invitation to all licensed operators to outline what they see as the biggest burdens currently affecting the sector. This comes as part of the Commission’s 2026-2027 business plan

Gambling Market Stocks Snapshot: June 23-29, 2026

The iGaming industry had another strong week, with almost all major operators reporting gains. There were also a sizeable increases noticed among investors, as both large and medium companies had increased value through share trades. The market was led by industry leaders Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings but also saw benefit from a number of smaller operators , as investors

Romania’s gambling overhaul caught in populist fallout

ShutterStock_Ille_Bolojan On 5 May 2026, Romania saw the collapse of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government after losing a vote of no confidence. The fallout was engineered through the alignment of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians. With little warning, PSD withdrew from the ruling coalition rather than

Gambling Market Stocks Snapshot: May 4-11, 2026

In the iGaming sector, there was a good week for some companies with some larger level of companies doing well and then there were some smaller level companies that there were only a few that did well for that reason. iGaming Sector: Weekly Stock Analysis Large-Cap Leaders Flutter Entertainment (-0.01%) – Remains as the biggest

Albanese’s gambling reform is social ruin as public policy

In times of crisis, the city of Carthage would start feeding children to a bronze god. Carthage had a Baal Hammon. We have Sportsbet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Image: Private Media) Angus Taylor is right about migrants — there are some things we never quite understand about Australia. I’ve been here 14 years and I

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Investors Cash Out Fast of Bitcoin ETFs but Price Remains Stable

American investors have reversed course, cashing out of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds after a hot run at the beginning of August.  Data from Farside Investors shows that investors pulled over $385 million from the U.S. funds last week. The week before, the funds had received fresh cash every day, bringing in more than $865 million

African investment entity planned by Egypt as it seeks expanded BADEA funding

Egypt plans to establish a new investment entity to coordinate its investments in Africa and is urging the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to expand its backing for continental infrastructure and trade initiatives, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday. Abdelatty, who serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates

Wealthy House candidates eye payoffs in Florida Republican primaries

More than a dozen House candidates in Florida have poured over $1 million into their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections, a CQ Roll Call analysis of fundraising reports shows. The investments — by 14 Republicans running for eight different House seats — come after the GOP-led state Legislature approved a new congressional map this

US Treasury Asks For Public Input on Landmark Genius Act Crypto Legislation 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is moving fast with crypto regulation, with the government body asking for public comment on the landmark GENIUS Act.  In a Monday announcement, the Treasury said that it was welcoming input from stakeholders on a proposed rule that would provide clarity to industry regarding who needs a license to

Hedge Fund Billionaire John Overdeck’s Wife Seeks $6.2 Billion in Divorce Settlement

Eweeeeee!!! The divorce showdown between hedge fund billionaire John Overdeck and his wife Laura Overdeck has intensified, with Laura now demanding a staggering $6.2 billion settlement. The case, unfolding in a Newark courtroom, has been described as the biggest contested divorce in New Jersey history. Laura is asking for 35% of John’s stake in Two