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PolyGun Acquires Polymarket Analytics

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PolyGun, the world’s leading copy trading platform for prediction markets, has acquired Polymarket Analytics, the number one data and intelligence platform in the global prediction market space. PolyGun has earned its reputation as the most powerful and intuitive copy trading tool in the space, enabling users to automatically mirror the trades of the best-performing Polymarket wallets in real time. Polymarket Analytics, meanwhile, has built the most comprehensive prediction market intelligence platform on the internet.

This deal marks a watershed moment for an industry that has rapidly matured into a multi-billion dollar arena.

The Scale of Polymarket Analytics

Polymarket Analytics is the pulse of the entire prediction market ecosystem. The platform currently tracks:

• Over 2,300,000 traders monitored across Polymarket and Kalshi

• 183,871+ active markets tracked in real time

• 119,782,679+ individual positions indexed

• Over 250,000 active users on the platform

• As one of the only platforms in the world that provides deep analytical coverage of both Polymarket and Kalshi, Polymarket Analytics gives users a true 360-degree view of the prediction market landscape.

The platform has uncovered remarkable patterns in prediction market behavior: traders with documented 96% win rates on mention markets, anonymous accounts winning hundreds of thousands during NBA playoffs, and distinct trader archetypes, from speed traders reacting to breaking news, to liquidity providers, to disciplined “bonders” compounding on high-probability markets. This depth of intelligence was a central factor in PolyGun’s strategic decision to acquire the company.

“PolyGun was built on a single belief: that every trader deserves to win. We have obsessed over giving our users the tools they need to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions. Acquiring Polymarket Analytics is the next evolution of that mission. When you combine the best trading execution platform with the best data platform in the world, you don’t just improve the product, you change what’s possible,” said Larry, CMO & CFO at PolyGun.

What the Integration Means for Users

PolyGun plans to deeply integrate the Polymarket Analytics data pipeline directly into the PolyGun platform, giving users access to the fastest and most reliable market and trader intelligence available anywhere. This means PolyGun users will be able to make copy trading decisions backed by institutional-grade data, seeing not just who is winning, but understanding why, across every market and every platform.

Education has always been at the core of PolyGun’s DNA. The platform’s core philosophy is: “We win when our users win”. PolyGun invests in helping every user understand the markets they are trading in, the traders they are copying, and the edge they need to succeed consistently. The acquisition of Polymarket Analytics accelerates the mission to enable user access to position history, trader performance breakdowns, market sentiment data, win rates, and much more, all surfaced natively inside the PolyGun experience.

Polymarket Official Builders Program Partnership

Both PolyGun and Polymarket Analytics are official partners of the Polymarket Builders Program, an initiative designed to support the most innovative builders in the prediction market ecosystem. The Polymarket Builders Program has been instrumental in fostering a community of mission-driven teams who are committed to growing the prediction market space responsibly and ambitiously. This acquisition is in many ways a direct result of the world-class environment that Polymarket has cultivated in the program that empowers builders to dream bigger, move faster, and create products that genuinely serve the community.

As Vainglorious steps back from the CEO role, he leaves with the same mindset that built Polymarket Analytics from the ground up — find a north star, stay consistent, and ship.

“The hardest part wasn’t the code — it was finding a north star, staying consistent, and actually shipping,” said Vainglorious, CEO of Polymarket Analytics.

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FantasySpin and FastDraft Announce Merger to Create the Ultimate Fantasy Sports Platform

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FantasySpin, a premier Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operator, and FastDraft, the rapidly growing Best Ball platform, announced a corporate merger. The strategic combination will create a fantasy sports powerhouse offering sports fans an unparalleled, all-encompassing fantasy experience.

FantasySpin and FastDraft booked over $1M in contest entries in the first year. The stage is now set for massive 2026/2027 growth as FantasySpin contests will be available to an expanded population of 330 million people across 38 U.S. states and Canada.

DFS Innovation Leader

FantasySpin, renowned for its groundbreaking contributions to the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry, strengthens its market position with this merger. The company’s patented DFS products gamify the process of building fantasy lineups to provide immediate gratification. FantasySpin users leverage skill and strategy to build teams in a thrilling, slots-like experience—sitting at the intersection of iGaming and fantasy sports. The merger reinforces FantasySpin’s commitment to delivering hyper-engaging user experiences and fostering innovation within the DFS space.

“This merger is a monumental step forward for the fantasy sports industry. Our community loves the immediate gratification of DFS, and we recognize the explosive popularity of the Best Ball format. By joining forces with FastDraft, we are giving more than 60 million fantasy gamers in North America the ultimate toolkit to play how they want and when they want, fast,” said Steve “Dakota” Happas, CEO of FantasySpin.

Revolutionizing Best Ball

FastDraft’s proprietary, user-friendly best ball format allows drafts to finish in under five minutes. The platform eliminates the need for constant in-season roster management, waivers, and trades. The merger allows FastDraft to instantly expand its NFL products to the NBA, PGA, MLB, NHL, and other major sports. With the addition of FantasySpin DFS contests, FastDraft users may now enjoy sweating the action across all major professional sports 365 days a year.

According to FastDraft founder Matt Kelley, the partnership is a game-changer for fantasy sports players around the world.

“These two brands teaming up is excellent news for fantasy players worldwide, and I’m thrilled to witness the exciting possibilities that lie ahead as we unite the best daily and season-long fantasy formats on the planet,” said Kelley.

A Unified Platform Vision

The merger signifies a milestone as FantasySpin looks to integrate its engaging free-to-play and real-money game formats across 5 major professional sports, as well as college football and basketball, into FastDraft’s full suite of NFL fantasy sports contest formats. Users will soon be able to deposit and play seamlessly between platforms, marking a significant advancement in fantasy sports offerings. Anticipated integrations include:

• New DFS Markets: 86% of the U.S. population will have access to FantasySpin’s slots-meets-daily fantasy contests.

• Expanded Contest Optionality: Users will have a robust suite of gamified DFS experiences and rapid Best Ball draft formats across major sports.

• Unified Wallet System: A single account and shared bankroll to manage funds across all game types.

• Shared Promotions and Loyalty Rewards: Earn special prizes, promo funds and free-play bonuses regardless of which format you choose to play.

“The sports gaming ecosystem is heading toward a significant consolidation — operators like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Underdog, and Betr are all competing for the same users, many of whom already have accounts across every platform, and the rise of prediction markets (Kalshi, Robinhood) has only accelerated that disruption and pressure on traditional operators. The companies that survive will be those who find ways to differentiate their product or merge with others, and we built FantasySpin around a truly unique experience — where skill meets thrill — precisely for that reason,” said Steve “Dakota” Happas, CEO of FantasySpin.

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Bragg Gaming Group to Acquire Drayton International

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Bragg Gaming Group announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (Term Sheet) to acquire Drayton International (Drayton), a diversified gaming technology and content platform.

In conjunction with the closing of the proposed transaction, renowned gaming entrepreneur Matt Davey, Founder and Chairman of gaming-oriented investment fund, Tekkorp Capital, will join Bragg’s Board of Directors (Board) as Non-Executive Chairman, further strengthening the Company’s leadership as it executes its next phase of growth.

In a demonstration of Mr. Davey’s confidence and view on Bragg’s current and future value, he previously purchased a block of 1 million Bragg common shares in a private transaction with the Company’s CEO, Matevž Mazij, in February 2026. The Company estimates that private stock purchase, combined with Mr. Davey’s current Drayton private stock ownership, will result in him having an approximate 10% ownership stake in Bragg following completion of the planned acquisition.

This acquisition represents a bold step forward from its legacy business, as Bragg doubles down on its commitment to crafting captivating proprietary gaming worlds which deliver proven revenue engines for operators and unforgettable experiences for players, with a particular focus on expansion across North America.

This strategic clarity is complemented by a refreshed brand presence, featuring a vibrant new aesthetic that reflects Bragg’s ‘games-first’ commitment. Being games-first is more than the expression implies — it means changing not only games, but also how they are built, delivered, and monetized.

Bragg already combines battle-tested content and player management expertise with smart technology. But this evolution sharpens the focus on what makes Bragg a unique value proposition in the iGaming sector; a data rich, user experience-obsessed, games-first engineering leader. Bragg not only supplies the games that today’s players demand, but also streamlines everything. This optimizes players’ end-to-end journey, redefining Bragg’s core products into one coherent ecosystem.

Transaction Overview

Pursuant to the Term Sheet and subject to entering into a definitive acquisition agreement and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, Bragg will acquire 100% of the equity interests of Drayton for 4.5 million newly issued Bragg common shares priced at US$2.00 per share. Bragg will also hold rights which will provide it with a contractual path to full ownership of all five of Drayton’s portfolio studios.

Bragg expects that Drayton’s leadership and development teams will continue with the Company post-closing.

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Waterhouse VC takes 3-year option to buy stake in Spinlab Studio

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Waterhouse VC has secured a 3-year option to acquire an interest in Spinlab Studio, a no-code iGaming platform aimed at helping operators launch and scale online betting and casino businesses without building full infrastructure.

Spinlab Studio positions its product as a full-stack platform that streamlines integrations across payments, games, compliance and backend systems. The company says the platform is built to support operators targeting regulated markets, with compliance, payments and responsible gambling tools included in the core product.

Tom Waterhouse, Chief Investment Officer of Waterhouse VC said “Spinlab Studio is one of the fastest-moving platforms we’ve seen in this space, with strong early demand from operators. They are addressing a key operational challenge – helping operators bring products to market more efficiently and quickly without the usual complexity”.

Leon Lanen, Co-Founder of Spinlab Studio said “Launching an igaming operation is still too complex and expensive. Spinlab Studio removes that friction so operators can get to market quickly and focus on building their business. We aim to do for the igaming industry what Shopify did to e-commerce”.

Spinlab Studio said it launched in January 2026 and has onboarded around 30 operators. It offers a free trial and pricing that starts from approximately US$1299 per month, with tiered plans that scale with operator activity. The company also said it recently closed an oversubscribed seed round backed by founders and early investors of “one of Europe’s leading listed igaming technology companies”, with proceeds allocated to sales expansion and platform development.

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