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Playtika retains guidance as Q2 revenue climbs but user base shrinks
Investment
iGaming

Playtika retains guidance as Q2 revenue climbs but user base shrinks

Mobile games group Playtika reported higher Q2 revenue and profit but points to lower-end of full-year guidance amid cautious consumer outlook.

06 Aug 2026
UK scraps 'aim to permit' rule in retail gambling crackdown
Regulation
iGaming

UK scraps 'aim to permit' rule in retail gambling crackdown

UK PM Andy Burnham has announced plans to scrap the 'aim to permit' rule for retail gambling, giving local councils new powers to block betting shops and adult gaming centres.

06 Aug 2026
LeoVegas takes Tiger sportsbook to UK market as in-house strategy matures
M&A
iGaming

LeoVegas takes Tiger sportsbook to UK market as in-house strategy matures

LeoVegas Group launches its proprietary Tiger sportsbook in the UK across three brands, marking the latest step in a two-year strategy to control its tech stack.

06 Aug 2026
Cirkewwa Marine Park management plan sets new rules for divers, boats and fishing
Regulation
Hospitality

Cirkewwa Marine Park management plan sets new rules for divers, boats and fishing

Malta's first marine park now has a management plan, introducing regulations for divers, fishermen and vessels in a zone that attracts over 100,000 dive tourists annually.

06 Aug 2026
Chinese liner enters car carrier market with Mediterranean service
Economy
Maritime

Chinese liner enters car carrier market with Mediterranean service

Ningbo Ocean Shipping launches its first roro service to Europe, carrying 5,400 EVs to Italian and Spanish ports.

06 Aug 2026
Malta's gaming sector pivots to B2B as licences fall and economic contribution rises
Regulation
iGaming

Malta's gaming sector pivots to B2B as licences fall and economic contribution rises

The MGA's 2025 annual report reveals a strategic shift toward B2B services, with 24 of 38 new applications in that segment, even as total licensed entities declined.

05 Aug 2026
Prediction markets upend sports betting as Flutter CEO departs amid strategic turmoil
Investment
iGaming

Prediction markets upend sports betting as Flutter CEO departs amid strategic turmoil

Flutter's CEO exit and slashed guidance highlight how prediction markets are reshaping the iGaming landscape, with implications for Malta's sector.

05 Aug 2026
Flutter CEO exits as new chief signals international pivot – what it means for Malta
iGaming

Flutter CEO exits as new chief signals international pivot – what it means for Malta

Peter Jackson steps down after nine years; Dan Taylor takes over amid US slowdown. The shift could refocus attention on Malta's iGaming hub.

05 Aug 2026
Dubai crypto exchange linked to $4bn Iranian gambling network
Regulation
iGaming

Dubai crypto exchange linked to $4bn Iranian gambling network

A Dubai-based crypto exchange processed $4 billion for Iranian gambling sites, raising red flags for regulators and licensed operators worldwide.

05 Aug 2026
Finnish MP visits SiGMA Malta HQ as iGaming regulation draws political attention
Regulation
iGaming

Finnish MP visits SiGMA Malta HQ as iGaming regulation draws political attention

Finnish MP Sinuhe Wallinheimo visited SiGMA's Malta headquarters, underscoring the island's role as a global iGaming hub under regulatory scrutiny.

05 Aug 2026
Betway’s £18m Man Utd deal shows post-ban sponsorship pivot
Regulation
Finance

Betway’s £18m Man Utd deal shows post-ban sponsorship pivot

Betway signs multi-year Man Utd deal worth over £18m, but the Premier League shirt-front ban forces a new sponsorship model.

05 Aug 2026
Wynn Resorts Confirms Sept 2027 UAE Opening, Budget Up $600M on Iran Conflict
Investment
iGaming

Wynn Resorts Confirms Sept 2027 UAE Opening, Budget Up $600M on Iran Conflict

Wynn Resorts has pushed back the opening of its Al Marjan Island integrated resort to September 2027, blaming Middle East conflict for a $600 million budget increase.

05 Aug 2026