OGQ-Magazine (Online Gambling Quarterly)

Out now - New Spring 2026edition of the OGQ Magazine. Focus on Eastern Europe. Access the new edition here: OGQMagazine.com

UK bettors strongly resist proposed financial risk checks. Data and info: ogqnews.com/uk-65-of-betto… • 65% of betting customers said they would not share bank statements or payslips, showing clear resistance to these checks 📊

Raketech prepares a leaner board ahead of its AGM. Data and info: ogqnews.com/raketech-propo… • 📌 Raketech plans a leadership refresh, with Peter Ekmark proposed as new Chair and new Board members set to be voted on at the AGM on 20 May 2026.

NBA partners with PrizePicks to boost digital fan engagement. Data and info: ogqnews.com/nba-signs-mult… • Multi year deal adds PrizePicks as official daily fantasy partner with rights to use NBA and team branding across its platforms 🏀

Federal oversight strengthens Kalshi’s position in event contracts. Data and info: ogqnews.com/us-court-backs… • ⚖️ A US appeals court backed Kalshi, saying its event contracts are likely covered by federal derivatives law rather than New Jersey gambling rules.

BETBY strengthens esports position with another industry award. Data and info: ogqnews.com/betby-wins-bes… • Recognition highlights strong esports growth in South America 🌎

Greek clubs deepen sponsorship ties with Superbet. Data and info: ogqnews.com/panathinaikos-… • Panathinaikos agreed a three year deal with Superbet, which becomes the club’s main shirt sponsor until 2029, with branding across all competitions plus fan engagement and social responsibility initiatives ⚽

Regional Balkan gaming alliance strengthens cooperation and industry voice. Data and info: ogqnews.com/balkan-gaming-… • Seven national associations across the Balkans have joined forces to form the Balkan Gaming Federation, aiming to coordinate policy, share expertise and strengthen regional collaboration 🎯

CFTC challenges state actions over prediction markets authority. Data and info: ogqnews.com/cftc-sues-3-st… • The CFTC argues prediction markets fall under federal law and should not be regulated separately by individual states ⚖️

LALIGA expands fan engagement through a North America prediction market partnership. Data and info: ogqnews.com/laliga-signs-m… • The deal brings broadcast integration, digital content, VIP hospitality and virtual meet and greets to fans in the US and Canada ⚽

BETBY expands sportsbooks with fixed odds prediction markets. Data and info: ogqnews.com/betby-launches… • BETBY Predictions lets operators add betting on crypto, finance, tech and entertainment through the same sportsbook interface 🙂 ⠀

Gaming conference in Germany returns with regulatory focus. Data and info: ogqnews.com/gaming-in-germ… • Event in Berlin gathers industry and regulators to discuss compliance and market developments 📊

Gaming Realms grew steadily in 2025. Data and info: ogqnews.com/gaming-realms-… • Licensing remained the main growth driver, helping revenue reach GBP 31.4m and adjusted EBITDA rise to GBP 15.0m 📈

Strategy meets discipline in GR8 Tech partnership. Data and info: ogqnews.com/jose-mourinho-… • GR8 Tech teams up with José Mourinho to connect football discipline with iGaming strategy, focusing on preparation, structure and execution ⚽

Virgin Bet expands into South Africa for the first time. Data and info: ogqnews.com/virgin-bet-ent… • This launch is Virgin Bet’s first step outside the UK and also strengthens LiveScore Group’s presence in Africa alongside its Nigeria operations 🌍

🏆Top 10 online revenue growth rates in Q4/2025 (YoY). See here for more data: view.publitas.com/mecn/online-ga… Total revenue YoY 🥇Gaming Corps led revenue growth (YoY) with an increase of +94%. 🥈Bally's Interactive N. America comes in 2nd spot. 🥉Penn Interactive Gaming comes in 3rd spot. ✅The avg. YoY growth in the quarter of all companies analysed was +16%.

Banijay sets a clear path toward EUR 10bn revenue. Data and info: ogqnews.com/banijay-target… • 📈 After the Tipico acquisition and planned All3Media combination, Banijay said the enlarged group would reach about EUR 7.4bn in revenue, EUR 1.6bn in adjusted EBITDA, and around EUR 1.2bn in free cash flow on a proforma basis.

EGBA warns illegal gambling fraud is expanding across Europe. Data and info: ogqnews.com/egba-warns-eur… • Illegal operators are estimated to have taken 27% of Europe’s online gambling GGR in 2025, around €18bn, while fake sites, apps and phishing campaigns continue to copy licensed brands ⚠️

Gambling.com is reshaping leadership while keeping continuity. Data and info: ogqnews.com/gambling-com-n… • Kevin McCrystle will become CEO after the May 2026 AGM, while co founder Charles Gillespie moves to Executive Chairman and stays involved in strategy and M&A. 📌

Hacksaw scaled strongly in 2025 while preserving high margins. Data and info: ogqnews.com/hacksaw-report… • Revenue rose 44% to EUR 197.5m, while adjusted EBIT reached EUR 161.4m and net profit totalled EUR 142.8m 📈