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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we’re breaking down major mergers and acquisitions shaking up the gaming and tech landscape! Bally’s shareholders approve its takeover by Standard General, while Everi Holdings goes private with backing from Apollo Global Management.

Meanwhile, Endeavor’s management takes full control of OpenBet and IMG Arena, signaling a strategic realignment, and Aristocrat’s Pixel United offloads Plarium, shifting focus to new opportunities.

We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.

Be cool, be curious, be in the know!

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🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #206 with Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO at Internet Vikings

Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

🎙 NEXT.io Podcast #206 with Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO at Internet Vikings

Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we’re covering Missouri’s long-awaited legalization of sports betting, marking a big win for the Midwest market. Plus, DraftKings faces a class-action lawsuit in New York, Bally’s sells off its Asian interactive business to double down on US investments, and Elon Musk’s lawsuit heads back to state court, a shift with potential legal ripples for high-profile figures.

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🎙Welcome to episode #17 of Vested Interest, with Pierre Lindh, Lloyd Danzig & Benjie Cherniak.

Dive deep into the latest developments in election betting, the rise of federally regulated prediction markets, their impact on the gaming industry, and the legal battles surrounding sweepstakes operators in the U.S. 

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Sponsors

02:55 - Overview of the prediction markets and their rise in the U.S.

15:23 - Shift to the sweepstakes industry and its legal challenges.

21:01 - Discussion on the broader implications of sweepstakes regulation.

28:04 - Entrepreneurship and decision-making in challenging business scenarios.

42:37 - Closing remarks and strategies for following the election night.

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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, major shifts are underway in the iGaming sector. DraftKings has laid off 101 New Jersey employees, while Caesars Entertainment has cut positions within its Sportsbook creative team, reflecting cost-cutting trends.

Meanwhile, Glitnor Group’s acquisition of OneCasino highlights ongoing consolidation in the industry. These moves signal a focus on streamlined operations as companies adapt to changing market dynamics.

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The consequential US election is just days away. In this episode we catch up with long standing democrat, political expert and gambling veteran Bill Pascrell III on what to look out for during election night, as well as his thoughts on the rise of prediction markets in this cycle.

Bill, aka BP3 also talks about the debate around online sportsbetting and gambling right now and what to expect as we move forward into the next political cycle

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Sponsors 

01:22 - Welcoming Bill Pascrell

05:52 - Election Cycle Expectations

09:22 - U.S. Election Structure & Electoral College Explanation

10:55 - Post-Election Expectations

14:28 - Observations on Political Polarization

17:45 - Betting Markets vs. Traditional Polling

23:31 - Strategies for Election Night

32:57 - Personal Plans for Election Night

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This special NEXT.io episode brings Pierre Lindh together live with Benjie Cherniak and Lloyd Danzig for a powerhouse discussion on startup essentials. 

From mastering fundraising and sidestepping common pitfalls to smart valuation tactics and navigating M&A, they share real-world insights every entrepreneur needs to hear to drive their business forward!

⏰ Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction

00:42 - Sponsors 

02:48 - Biggest Fundraising Mistakes

05:01 - Valuation Focus and Risks

08:00 - Overvaluation Consequences

11:06 - Deciding the Right Time for M&A

15:02 - Personal Factors in M&A Decisions

18:04 - Highlighted Investments

21:32 - Closing Remarks

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This episode of the NEXT.io is brought to you by:

Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

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Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

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This week on NEXT.io Weekly News, we cover significant shifts in the iGaming business landscape. Catena Media is reducing its workforce in response to an expected revenue drop, signaling a strategic adjustment to its operational focus.

Meanwhile, XLMedia has announced the sale of its remaining assets to Sportradar, marking a pivotal move in its ongoing restructuring efforts.

🗞 Read the full stories here:

- XLMedia to sell remaining assets to Sportradar in $30m deal

https://next.io/news/investment/xlmedia-to-sell-remaining-assets-to-sportradar/

- Catena Media cuts jobs, expects revenue to drop at least 30% in Q3

https://next.io/news/people/catena-media-cuts-jobs-expects-revenue-drop/

Hang out with Conor Mulheir and Nico Jansen on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3 PM CET across all our social media channels. We’ll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week.

Join us on NEXT.io Weekly News as we discuss the UK Treasury’s consideration of increasing gambling taxes, and the strong industry backlash it has prompted. Industry leaders, including the Betting and Gaming Council and Flutter's CEO, argue against the hike, citing potential negative impacts. Additionally, we'll cover DraftKings' acquisition of Mustard Golf and Openbox's purchase of Boldplay, highlighting strategic expansions in the sector.