💼 Flutter Entertainment Completes Acquisition of NSX Group.
Flutter Entertainment has successfully completed the acquisition of a 56% stake in Brazilian company NSX Group for \$ 350 million. This deal strengthens the operator’s position in Brazil’s rapidly growing market and opens new opportunities for expansion.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan Bans Chess.
Authorities in Afghanistan have declared chess a form of gambling and banned the game entirely. A spokesperson for the country’s sports department stated that under Sharia law, chess must be immediately prohibited at the legislative level.
🤑 Record Online Casino Revenue in the U.S.
In March, online casino operators across seven regulated U.S. states reported a record gross revenue of \$ 905.6 million — a 26.2% year-over-year increase. All states saw growth of at least 20%, with Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey each generating approximately \$ 240 million. The surge coincided with the NCAA March Madness tournament, which attracted a new wave of users.
🖥 FanDuel Launches Real-Time Check-In Feature.
FanDuel has introduced a new Real-Time Check-In technology that allows user activity within the app to be tracked live. The feature aims to enhance personalization and user engagement while giving operators more tools to analyze player behavior.
Flutter Entertainment has successfully completed the acquisition of a 56% stake in Brazilian company NSX Group for \$ 350 million. This deal strengthens the operator’s position in Brazil’s rapidly growing market and opens new opportunities for expansion.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan Bans Chess.
Authorities in Afghanistan have declared chess a form of gambling and banned the game entirely. A spokesperson for the country’s sports department stated that under Sharia law, chess must be immediately prohibited at the legislative level.
🤑 Record Online Casino Revenue in the U.S.
In March, online casino operators across seven regulated U.S. states reported a record gross revenue of \$ 905.6 million — a 26.2% year-over-year increase. All states saw growth of at least 20%, with Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey each generating approximately \$ 240 million. The surge coincided with the NCAA March Madness tournament, which attracted a new wave of users.
🖥 FanDuel Launches Real-Time Check-In Feature.
FanDuel has introduced a new Real-Time Check-In technology that allows user activity within the app to be tracked live. The feature aims to enhance personalization and user engagement while giving operators more tools to analyze player behavior.