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A Swell of Support Helps Expand the Online Betting Industry
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The sports betting market continues to gain popularity among people of all generations, especially as online betting is gradually becoming more mainstream. To illustrate the importance of this segment, data provided by a Zion Market Research report indicates that sports betting holds about 70% of the global gambling revenue, which is more than any other sectors, including those of lotteries, casinos, and poker, among other forms of gambling. As for which sports are the most popular, various games around the world are common among the sport betters, but European football attracts the greatest betting revenue, and is then closely followed by baseball. Of course, it has to be noted that numerous technological developments have helped propel the market to new highs. The stronger presence of online betting has completely transformed the process of sports betting, making it easier, faster and more convenient to place bets. On the other hand, the strict regulations by various governments are still an obstacle for the online market. Nevertheless, according to the report, the global sports betting market was valued at around USD 104.31 Billion in 2017 and is expected to reach approximately USD 155.49 Billion by 2024 while growing at a healthy CAGR of 8.83% between 2018 to 2024. FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (CSE: FANS), GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN), Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD), International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT), Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS)
Despite legal restrictions, regionally and country wise, in 2018 the market had already produced more than USD 48.9 Billion in worldwide revenue and is projected to expand past USD 134.5 Billion by 2027, according to data provided by Transparency Market Research. After the landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2018, in which the court struck down the ban on sports betting, all states got the option to pursue legalization. The state of New Jersey was the first to make sports betting legal. Other states followed, but California remains a legal battle ground for this gambling segment. However, a change might be possible this November. State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) and Assembly Member Adam Gray (D-Merced) have been working on an amendment to the state’s constitution that will go on the ballot in November, if it can get through both houses. “I think the leagues themselves are really the experts when it comes to keeping integrity of the games,” Assembly Member Gray explained in a report by NBC Sports Bay Area. “Obviously, in our proposal we’ve banned any high school sports betting and as we put the finishing details on this over the next few weeks it’s going to be important that those leagues engage with us on those final details to make sure that we have the highest quality product with the highest quality standards. And although they have been a little timid, I know that many out there in the sports world know that the future of the sports economy could be integrally tied to the success of sports wagering, fantasy sports and other activities.
FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (CSE: FANS) and Askott Entertainment Inc. just announced breaking news that two companies, “have entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement (the “Agreement”) to create one of Canada’s leading online gaming companies, focused on sports betting, esports wagering and casino games. Under the terms of the Agreement, FansUnite will acquire all of the outstanding securities of Askott by way of a three-cornered amalgamation (the “Transaction”) pursuant to which Askott and a newly incorporated subsidiary of FansUnite will amalgamate under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and continue as one corporation.
Combined Company Highlights
Expanded Consumer Base. The combined FansUnite and Askott will have four live business-to-consumer (“B2C”) platforms that have generated over CDN$350 million in wagers since inception and will have over 300,000 registered members;
Expanded Business Base. FansUnite and Askott will have four executed business-to-business (“B2B”) contracts, two of which are currently live and generating revenue with leading esports companies;
Expanded Betting Offerings. Two esports themed casino games which will be released on multiple casino games aggregators platforms this year with more games currently in development;
Increased Gaming Licenses: Applications have been completed for gaming licenses for B2C and B2B;
Established History of Operations: Askott has been in business since 2013, working closely with tier 1 partners around the world; and
Highly Accomplished and Experienced Team: The completion of the Transaction will add a team with decades of experience in esports, sports betting, casino, poker, licensing, government relationships and transactions to develop shareholder value.
According to a recent report by Grandview Research1, the global online gambling market size was valued at USD 53.7 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% from 2020 to 2027.
‘As the online gambling market continues to grow, the amalgamation with Askott is a significant milestone and transforms us into one of Canada’s premier iGaming companies,’ said Darius Eghdami, CEO of FansUnite Entertainment. ‘Combining with Askott provides us with a fully integrated gaming asset that offers multiple B2C platforms for users in a variety of betting offerings, B2B technology that can be licensed to all types of sportsbooks, and a seasoned team of executives that have led and grown multiple organizations on a global scale. This combination creates a leading online igaming company, and positions us strongly for significant growth with new offerings and market opportunities.’
‘We are recognized globally as a leader and pioneer in esports betting technology,’ said Scott Burton, CEO of Askott Entertainment. ‘As an early entrant in the sector we have already had a number of milestones, including, the launch of the first ever daily fantasy site dedicated to esports, the first esports betting site to receive an Isle of Man license gaming license in 2017 and more recently being shortlisted by EGR Magazine for the Esports Betting Supplier of the Year Award. This year, part of our growth strategy was to round out our offering with traditional sports and casinos to make us a complete iGaming solution. Merging with FansUnite accelerates our growth strategy and will bring us the scale and offerings to make our combined group the leading iGaming entity in the Canadian public markets.’…
GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN) is a business-to-business supplier of internet gambling software-as-a-service solutions to the U.S. land-based casino industry. The Company has developed a proprietary internet gambling enterprise software system, GameSTACK
, which it licenses principally to land-based U.S. casino operators as a turnkey technology solution for regulated real-money internet gambling, encompassing internet gaming, internet sports gaming and virtual Simulated Gaming. Recently GAN had announced that Cordish Gaming Group, the global gaming division of The Cordish Companies, has engaged GAN as their enterprise software Platform provider to power their new “PlayLive!” branded Internet gambling business in the State of Pennsylvania, complementing the development of two new Live!-branded gaming facilities in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and FanDuel Group recently announced the debut of FanDuel Sportsbooks at four Boyd Gaming properties: Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa in Michigan City, Indiana; Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, Iowa; Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, Iowa; and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana. “Together, Boyd Gaming and FanDuel Group continue to successfully capitalize on the historic opportunity afforded by the legalization and expansion of sports betting in new states across the country,” said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming. “The FanDuel Sportsbook is off to a great start in Pennsylvania, contributing to solid growth in visitation and profitability at our Valley Forge Casino Resort near Philadelphia. We are confident our partners at FanDuel will deliver excellent results in Iowa and Indiana as well, further expanding Boyd Gaming’s customer base and enhancing our long-term competitive appeal.”
International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced earlier this month that its PlaySports platform will power retail and mobile sports betting at Wild Card Saloon and Sasquatch Casino in Black Hawk, Colo. Owned and operated by privately held gaming company, Ed & Shirley’s Inc., both casinos will leverage IGT PlaySports kiosks, platform and mobile technologies to give their patrons choice and convenience for how, when and where they place sports bets. “Offering omni-channel sports betting via the IGT PlaySports solution will introduce an exciting new dimension of gaming to Wild Card Saloon and Sasquatch Casino that sports fans throughout Colorado are ready to embrace,” said Ed Smith, Ed & Shirley’s Inc. President.
“We’ve leveraged IGT’s expertise and trusted technology to create a sports betting program that gives players choice and convenience for wagering on their favorite teams.”
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) announced earlier in March that it had partnered with Vaix.ai to offer sports bettors personalized recommendations and tailored betting choices through the OpenMarket
branch of the OpenSports
product suite. Vaix.ai will offer an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model through OpenSports that enhances the sports betting experience. By providing sports, league, team, event, and market recommendations to bettors in real-time, the companies aim to further personalize sports betting through Scientific Games’ OpenMarket solution. OpenMarket is the industry’s first one-stop content marketplace, giving Scientific Games’ partners access to top-tier sports betting intelligence, data feeds and tools without the need for complex integrations and financial agreements.
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- Team Vitality kicks off the new season with renewed energy and strong ambitions, both on the European and international stage.
- With the addition of renowned players like Chronicle and an experienced coaching staff, the club is fielding an exceptional team.
- The young prodigy Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu will officially join the team after March 2026.
- All the stars are aligned to kick off this new year in VALORANT, starting with Project Blender 2025 on December 3rd.
Paris, 24th November 2025 – Team Vitality, an international esports club, is proud to present its new VALORANT roster for the 2026 season. While 2025 had started strongly with the VCT EMEA Kickoff title and a Top 4 finish at Masters Bangkok, the remainder of the journey did not meet the expected goals.
In 2026, VALORANT remains a priority for the club, with international events taking place across the globe. The integration of new talent also marks the beginning of a new chapter, highlighted by the highly anticipated addition of young prodigy Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu and Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov, one of the world’s top players, to the roster.
A STAR-STUDDED ROSTER READY TO DOMINATE
The VALORANT scene is ready, and Team Vitality returns more determined than ever. Centred around Derke, this team of exceptional talents promises to be a true powerhouse for the 2026 VCT season.
Roster composition
- Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov (Russian) – 23 years old: One of the leading figures on the circuit, Chronicle brings to Team Vitality his game intelligence, composure, and experience in major victories. He reunites with his former teammate Derke. After a 2025 marked by three consecutive international finals – Masters Toronto, Esports World Cup, and Champions Paris – finishing second in all three, he now aims for victory on every stage in 2026.
- Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen (Finnish) – 24 years old: The second Finnish star of the 2026 roster alongside Derke, Jamppi comes off an impressive 2025, narrowly missing qualification for Champions Paris. A key player in BBL Esports’ rise, he demonstrated both leadership and skill throughout the season. In 2026, Jamppi will take on the crucial role of In-Game Leader (IGL), tasked with guiding Team Vitality to victory.
- Dawid “PROFEK” Święć (Polish) – 21 years old: Alongside his former coach and teammate, PROFEK joins The Hive bringing his sharp game sense and calm, thoughtful playstyle—perfect for the role of Controller. Noticed as a rookie in 2025, he helped elevate BBL Esports from 6th to 3rd place between the Kickoff and Stage 2, delivering decisive performances against Fnatic and Team Heretics.
- Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu (Moldovan) – 17 years old: Sayonara has already made his mark in the Spanish Challengers League, becoming the youngest winner and MVP in the league’s history. His outstanding performances in Split 2 confirm his status as a must-watch young talent for 2026. Having already been a part of the organisation since early 2025, Sayonara has made a statement in the French Challengers League. He will make his official VCT EMEA debut after celebrating his 18th birthday in March.
- Nikita “Derke“ Sirmitev (Finnish-Russian) – 22 years old: A former Counter-Strike player turned VALORANT competitor, Derke is considered one of the top three duelists of all time, renowned for his exceptional skills and decisive impact in matches. After winning the VCT: 2023 LOCK//IN and the VCT Masters Tokyo in the same year—a feat never achieved before—Derke has been contributing his strategic vision and talent to the team since last season, leveraging his extensive international experience. Derke was also instrumental in Team Vitality’s VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 victory earlier this year.
Coaching staff
- Gregor “PAL” Morton (Scottish) – Head Coach: PAL joins after an impressive year leading BBL Esports, guiding the team to a Top 3 finish at VCT EMEA Stage 2. Renowned for his strategic vision and leadership, he arrives at Team Vitality alongside his two trusted allies, Jamppi and PROFEK, determined to unlock the full potential of the 2026 roster.
- Benjamin “Scuttt” Hutchinson (Irish) – Strategic Coach: A former member of the Fnatic VALORANT team, he brings solid experience and an impressive track record. In 2025, he contributed to Fnatic’s VCT EMEA Stage 1 title as well as three consecutive international finals—Masters Toronto, Esports World Cup, and Champions Paris—finishing in second place each time. A former collaborator of PAL at BBL Esports, they now reunite to form a formidable coaching duo.
This talented duo will bring a fresh strategic vision aimed at strengthening the team’s competitiveness and laying the foundation for a new chapter in VALORANT.
A familiar and experienced face will be stepping in to support Team Vitality through the opening stretch of the season, until Sayonara officially joins the team in March 2026. Fans can expect someone who already knows the scene well and will slot in seamlessly when the first matches begin.
”This team is built with a vision of collaboration between subject-matter experts in mind. Everyone is here to make everyone else’s lives easier, and it is the pre-existing trusting relationships we have that will let us build and build throughout the year, focusing on the everyday actions that compound over time and give us the best chances of success. We are here to achieve things that we are proud of, but ultimately, with the people we have involved, our goals for the team are as high as the standards we set for ourselves.” explains Gregor “PAL” Morton, Head Coach of the team.
ON THE ROAD TO 2026
In 2026, Team Vitality approaches the VALORANT scene with a clear ambition: to establish itself permanently at the top of the global esports landscape. The new roster embodies a renewed approach, placing team culture at the heart of the project. Guided by their coaching staff and a shared set of values: trust, high standards, and cohesion, the players are building a strong collective dynamic designed to last.
This stability is paired with a strong commitment to the development of Sayonara, a young prodigy on the scene, whom the organisation aims to support under the best conditions to unlock his full potential. Focused on performance development, Team Vitality has chosen an approach rooted in club culture, team cohesion, and long-term vision, with a single ambition in sight: to conquer the heights of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) and the VALORANT Champions.
“VALORANT is an essential scene for us. For 2026, we wanted to build a roster combining proven leaders and promising young talent, capable of performing at the highest level, and that’s exactly what we’ve achieved. All the stars are now aligned for us to perform. We also rely on an experienced coaching staff, among the best in the scene, with a detailed and comprehensive understanding of the challenges of performance: a solid theoretical approach inherited from their academic backgrounds, combined with practical experience demonstrated by the results achieved in recent years. All of this is perfectly consistent with Team Vitality’s DNA,” says Fabien ’Neo” Devide, President and co-founder of Team Vitality.
The new-look roster will compete together for the first time on December 3rd, for the 2025 Project Blender – kicking off a new season with renewed energy and strong ambitions.
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