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Daily Brief — 22 October 2026
Betsson's Q3 profit falls despite higher revenue, FDJ United cites Dutch, UK pressure, Ohio warns licensees on prediction markets, BetGoodwin eyes AIM.
By iGG News Desk ·
Today's brief covers quarterly results from Betsson and FDJ United, an Ohio regulatory warning on prediction markets, a reported London IPO plan, and a supplier's response to Brazil's betting ban.
Elsewhere · iGaming Future
Betsson Q3 Revenue Rises 10% as Net Profit Falls 44%
Betsson's third-quarter revenue grew 10% to €326.5m, led by casino, but net income fell 44% to €28.2m and EBITDA margin narrowed. Western Europe hit a record, while CEECA and the Nordics declined.
igamingfuture.com
Elsewhere · CDC Gaming Reports
Ohio: Licensees providing services to prediction markets may impact suitability
Ohio's casino regulator told sports betting and fantasy licensees that supporting unlicensed prediction markets could affect their suitability. Confirmation of compliance is due by October 30, following cease-and-desist letters to ten prediction market firms.
cdcgaming.com
Elsewhere · SBC News
FDJ United's tax bill up €62m in 2026 so far
FDJ United's nine-month revenue fell 5.6% to €2.57bn and gross gaming revenue slipped 2.8%. Weakness in the Netherlands and UK, plus higher gaming taxes, weighed on results. The group is pursuing action plans and a four-pillar recovery strategy.
sbcnews.co.uk
Elsewhere · EGR
Report: BetGoodwin plotting London IPO worth £80m
A Sky News report says online sportsbook and casino operator BetGoodwin may list on London's AIM market in an offering worth around £80m, having approached bankers to help with the process.
egr.global
Elsewhere · SBC News
FIRST.bet CEO reacts to Brazil betting ban and outlines European & African goals
FIRST.bet's chief executive says the supplier is well funded despite Brazil's provisional ban on online betting. The company, a leading Brazilian sportsbook provider, plans to expand into regulated European markets and Africa, targeting sportsbook-focused operators.
sbcnews.co.uk
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