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BetBlocker expands to offer French language support
Internationally recognised safer gambling charity, BetBlocker, today announces the expansion of their support for vulnerable players to include a French language feature for the app.
UK and US charity organisation, BetBlocker, provides free and anonymous blocking software, supporting users to manage their interactions with gambling in a safe and sustainable manner.
BetBlocker has been rapidly expanding their support to include new languages over the last 12 months, with the inclusion of French raising the total languages supported to 20. With an estimated 34 million gamblers in France alone, alongside Canda in North America and many countries on the African continent using French as their official language, this launch ensures that a valuable new tool is accessible within a substantial worldwide community.
Duncan Garvie, Founder and Trustee of BetBlocker was thrilled when asked about the most recent language addition: “I’m really pleased to open up BetBlocker to French speaking communities. With the recent launch of the US arm of our charity, raising our profile in North America is a strategic priority. This launch helps us support our French Canadian friends.
Beyond this, I’m always keen to do whatever we can to support the emerging markets in Africa. This is an underserved community where a free and anonymous service like BetBlocker can make a meaningful difference to a lot of lives.
I want to personally thank Xavi D. and Christina Theophilos for their tireless work supporting us to deliver this translation. BetBlocker could not have done this without them.”
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Caesars Entertainment
NetGaming Goes Live on Caesars Online Casinos Across Key North American Markets

NetGaming, an emerging force in online casino content development, is proud to announce the official launch of its premium casino titles on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms across Michigan, New Jersey, and Ontario. As part of this launch, NetGaming’s engaging portfolio, including fan-favorite titles Wicked Wins – Fortune Pick, Zeus’s Thunderbolt 5000, and American Wonder Reels are now live with Caesars in Michigan, New Jersey, and Ontario, with additional jurisdictions to follow soon.
This partnership brings together NetGaming’s creative game design and Caesars’ expansive online casino presence, giving players across North America access to immersive and high-quality slot experiences. The integration of NetGaming titles into Caesars’ online casino platforms represents a significant milestone for the studio as it accelerates its growth in North America.
Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming, said: “We are delighted to see our games live with Caesars, one of the most iconic names in the gaming industry. The launch in three major markets is just the beginning, and we’re excited about expanding further across North America. Our games are designed to entertain, and we’re confident they will resonate well with Caesars’ diverse player base.”
Matthew Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital added: “We’re grateful to our partners at NetGaming for supporting our ongoing mission to deliver an enhanced gaming experience on our online casino platforms. We have consistently been impressed by the creativity of their game portfolio and look forward to continuing to offer innovative content that enriches our players’ experience through this partnership.”
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Reading Football Club Announces PricedUp as its Official Betting Partner

Reading Football Club announced a new two-year partnership with PricedUp, who become the club’s Official Betting Partner ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The UK-based online sports betting and gaming brand will feature prominently across matchday assets at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, as well as on Reading FC’s training wear for both the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.
As part of the agreement, PricedUp will collaborate with the club to deliver exclusive offers and rewards designed to engage and benefit Royals supporters, while also working closely with Reading FC to promote and support responsible gambling practices.
Founded in 2024, PricedUp are committed to delivering a first-class betting experience for customers, placing emphasis on fairness, safety, and enjoyment. Through this partnership, they will also contribute to a series of safer gambling education initiatives, delivered in conjunction with the club throughout the term of the deal.
Importantly, the revenue generated through this partnership will directly support investment into matchday operations and infrastructure – enhancing the supporter experience at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Luke Beach, Operations Manager at PricedUp, said: “We’re thrilled to embark on this partnership with Reading, a club with tremendous history at the start of a new and exciting chapter. We want to build positive relationships with Reading fans, and hopefully bring them new opportunities, rewards and content to elevate their enjoyment in supporting The Royals. We wish Noel, the team, and everyone at the club the best of luck in the 2025/26 season.”
Tim Kilpatrick, Head of Commercial at Reading FC, added: “We are naturally pleased to welcome PricedUp as our Official Betting Partner – in what is an important financial agreement for the club. To work with a UK company, who are forging their own story in their industry, aligns with our own growth ambitions and we’re looking forward to supporting each other in reaching our goals.”
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Financial reports
ZEAL continues its path of success in the first half of 2025 and records growth in customer base and profitability

- Revenue increases by 32 percent to € 101.5 million
- EBITDA rises by 76 percent to € 35.4 million
- Number of monthly active customers for lotteries grows by 12 percent to 1.515 thousand
- Gross margin from lotteries improves to 17.3 percent
ZEAL Network SE, Germany’s leading online provider of lottery products, recorded substantial and sustainable growth in key performance indicators in the first half of 2025. Group revenue increased by 32 percent to € 101.5 million in the first six months of the year (2024: € 76.8 million). EBITDA rose by 76 percent to € 35.4 million (2024: € 20.1 million).
“We once again achieved strong results in the first half of 2025. ZEAL’s continued growth path proves that our business model is highly robust and scalable over the long term,” commented Helmut Becker, CEO of ZEAL. “We are in an excellent position to further expand our market leadership in a growing industry.”
Andrea Behrendt, CFO of ZEAL, added: “Our half-year results are a true team success – especially given that the jackpot situation was rather weak compared to the previous year. Challenging market conditions particularly underscore our operational excellence. The significant increases in revenue and EBITDA were driven by further expansion of our customer base and profitability.”
Lottery Business Revenue Grows by 34 Percent
The strong performance of the lottery business was the key driver of ZEAL’s significant revenue growth in the first half of the year. Despite lower average jackpot levels for LOTTO 6aus49 and Eurojackpot compared to the prior-year period, lottery billings increased by 4 percent to € 527.3 million (2024: € 507.1 million).
Thanks to continued successful marketing initiatives, the average number of active customers per month (MAU) rose by 12 percent to 1,515 thousand (2024: 1,353 thousand).
Additionally, ZEAL was able to improve the gross margin by 3.8 percentage points to 17.3 percent (2024: 13.4 percent), driven by a price increase implemented in the previous year and a changed product mix.
The simultaneous increase in billings and gross margin resulted in a significant 34 percent rise in lottery business revenue to € 91.0 million (2024: € 68.0 million).
Games Segment Grows by 49 Percent
The Games segment also continued its strong development in the first half of the year. ZEAL expanded its B2C games portfolio to more than 480 titles and increased revenue in the Games segment by 49 percent to € 6.7 million (2024: € 4.5 million).
Significant Increases in EBITDA and EBIT
Challenging jackpot conditions in the first half of 2025 made new customer acquisition more difficult. Nonetheless, ZEAL continued to invest heavily in sustained growth, acquiring 499 thousand new customers (2024: 592 thousand).
Intensive marketing efforts led to an increase in acquisition costs per new customer (Cost per Lead, CPL) by 41 percent to € 46.93 (2024: € 33.20).
Other operating expenses rose by 15 percent to € 49.4 million (2024: € 42.8 million).
In addition to strategic marketing spend—which increased by 14 percent to € 29.1 million (2024: € 25.5 million)—this was primarily due to higher direct and indirect operating costs. The ongoing development of the product mix led to an increase in direct operating costs by 14 percent to € 9.8 million (2024: € 8.6 million). Indirect operating costs increased by 20 percent to € 10.4 million (2024: € 8.7 million), driven in particular by external consulting services, freelance personnel, and software expenses.
Through efficiency gains and the scalability of its business model, ZEAL was able to increase EBITDA disproportionately to revenue—by 76 percent to € 35.4 million (2024: € 20.1 million). EBIT nearly doubled year-on-year, reaching € 31.1 million (2024: € 16.1 million).
Based on the strong results of the first half of 2025, ZEAL confirms the forecast published on March 26, 2025.
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