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ReferOn
ReferOn earns dual nominations for Innovation and Marketing Excellence at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025 ReferOn is shortlisted for the “Affiliate Product Innovation” and “Best Marketing Solution Provider” categories at the SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025.  The nominations
referon earns dual nominations for innovation and marketing excellence at sigma euro med awards 2025
Sports betting handle in New York reaches $1.4B in July New York’s sports betting handle hit $1.4 billion in July 2025, up from $1.26 billion in July 2024 but the lowest monthly
sports betting handle in new york reaches $1.4b in july
The Star signs deal to sell its stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Australian operator The Star announced an agreement with its joint venture partners to sell its stake in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. The Star
the star signs deal to sell its stake in queen’s wharf brisbane
SIGMA
SiGMA Euro-Med 2025 launches with exclusive affiliate retreat in Gozo Ahead of SiGMA Euro-Med 2025, SiGMA Group is inviting 50 VIP affiliates to an exclusive networking retreat on Gozo, Malta’s sister island.
sigma euro med 2025 launches with exclusive affiliate retreat in gozo
Philippines
PlaySafe Alliance forms to fight illegal iGaming in the Philippines Eighteen licensed iGaming companies have joined forces to form the PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, aimed at creating a safer and more responsible
playsafe alliance forms to fight illegal igaming in the philippines
Casino Guru
Casino Guru makes the shortlist for the inaugural Affiliate Leaders Awards Casino Guru has been shortlisted for the first Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025, competing in the “Casino Affiliate of the Year” category. Launched
casino guru shortlisted for inaugural affiliate leaders awards 
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Melco to reopen its Countdown Hotel at City of Dreams Macau Melco Resorts & Entertainment plans to reopen its Countdown Hotel at City of Dreams Macau as a newly branded, all-suite luxury property
melco to reopen its countdown hotel at city of dreams macau
DraftKings
DraftKings CEO questions Trump’s gambling tax rule DraftKings CEO Jason Robins questions the logic behind a new gambling tax rule limiting loss deductions in President Donald Trump's proposed megabill.
draftkings ceo questions trump's gambling tax rule