London-listed online bingo-led operator JPJ Group has reported an 8 per cent increase in revenue to £77.8m for the third quarter of 2018, despite a decline from its core Jackpotjoy segment.

French national lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) has agreed a new multi-year partnership to serve as the NBA’s first official gaming partner in Europe.

Shares in New York-listed casino operator Empire Resorts jumped over 30 per cent in value Wednesday morning as the company announced a sports betting partnership with an affiliate of leading international sports betting company bet365.

The UK government has brought forward the implementation date for the reduction in stakes on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to April 2019.

Playtech founder Teddy Sagi continues to reduce his ownership of the company, with his holding now falling below 5 per cent of its issued share capital.

Sydney-based slot developer Big Time Gaming is launching its new Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? slot with operator LeoVegas, before a wider rollout of the game later this month.

Athens-listed lottery supplier Intralot has agreed a two-year extension to its existing online systems contract with the New Mexico Lottery, with the partners set to launch a new sports lottery game under the extended partnership.

London-listed sports betting provider Sportech has confirmed that Andrew Gaughan will be stepping down as chief executive at the end of February.

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Erica Anderson, marketing director at Paysafe Group’s Income Access, says affiliates will be just as important in the US as in Europe.