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FBM showcases landbased and online novelties on ICE London

FBM starts 2020 bringing new games, gameplays and approaches for the online and landbased markets in ICE London. The titles with the Easy$Link, Mythic Link and Multi Progressive features will be exhibited for the first time in Europe, while the growing online portfolio reveals eight new spin reel games and relevant updates in the video bingo players experience. This and more will be exhibited during the 4, 5 and 6 of February at Excel London – booth N7-450.
The kick-off of the FBM´s international fair calendar for 2020 is ICE Totally Gaming London, with three days of exhibition at the beginning of February. The brand presence in one of the biggest events of the casino gaming industry will bring novelties for both landbased and digital markets. More than 20 titles will be showcased for the first time in Europe. Clients, and stakeholders will also have the opportunity to try new features and relevant modifications in the gameplay experience.
For Renato Almeida, FBM Executive, “Coming to ICE London is always a great boost to start the year. This show is an important centre of contacts for us a global gaming brand since we can easily approach relevant stakeholders and potential clients. That´s the reason why we invested in a strong and innovative offer for the landbased and digital segments”.
“On landbased, visitors can expect surprises trying the Easy$Link, Mythic Link and Multi Progressive features for the first time. The digital segment has eight new spin reel titles to showcase and better game experiences to reveal with the last updates done on the controller bars for the desktop and mobile versions of the video bingos”, refers Renato Almeida.
Catching the debuts and novelties
FBM will bring a pack of 14 spin reel titles to showcase with three innovative features for the first time in Europe: Mythic Link (Eternal Kingdom, Ancient Tropics, Golden Voyage and Nature’s Paradise); Easy$Link (Catch the Gold, RacinGo – Wild, Underwater Riches and Kingdom Gems) and Multi Progressive (Festival – 88, Ka-Ching Baby, Magic Tales, Pharaoh’s Legacy, The Vault Heist and Xing Fú – Fortune).
In the online games portfolio, visitors will have the opportunity to see new games and significant upgrades in the gameplay of FBM DS titles. The FBM brand for the online market brings eight new spin reel games to the event. Catch the Gold, Underwater Riches, RacinGo – Wild and Kingdom Gems will make their debut with a 50 ways version, as well as Monster Trucks, Roman Adventure, Kingdom Gems, Country Style with the 243 ways versions.
In the video bingos collection, FBM presents a new controller bar for desktop and mobile, improving the player’s experience. Besides this, Arctic Blast has a new polar scenario with an updated background to show.
FBM is a global gaming brand that started its path in the gaming industry in 2001 and since has established its footprint by developing innovative and high-quality gaming solutions. After conquering the leadership of the video bingo market, FBM took its expansion campaign to Europe and Central America markets and expanded its portfolio of landbased titles. With the recently created FBM DS brand, FBM also reaffirms its commitment and intent of creating a strong presence in the online market.
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FDJ UNITED Confirms Strong Half-Year Progress and Maintains 2025 Guidance

FDJ UNITED, a leader in lottery, betting and gaming in Europe, announced its results for the first half of 2025.
• First-half revenue of €1867m: up +31% compared with H1 2024 reported and down -2% on a restated basis
• Buoyant performance by the French lottery and retail sports betting BU with revenue of €1290m, up +4% on a restated basis
• Lottery revenue rose by +6% to €1065m. This performance can be attributed to the whole range of games and all distribution channels, particularly digital, which rose by +16% to €160m
• Point-of-sale sports betting revenue fell by -6% to €225m. This change reflects unfavourable sports results for the operator, despite stakes boosted by an attractive football offering (+4%)
• Online betting and gaming BU2 revenue of €466m, down -12% on a restated basis
• This change reflects a very unfavourable 2024 comparison base, due in particular to the Euro football tournament, as well as tax and regulatory impacts in 2025, particularly in the Netherlands and the UK. Excluding these two markets, revenue would be up 5% thanks to the performance of other countries, including France
• Second-quarter revenue came to €235m, up +2% compared with the first quarter of 2025
• Recurring EBITDA of €441m, representing a margin of 23.6%, or 24.4% excluding the cost of the employee share ownership plan (€14m)
• Adjusted net income of €222m
• This reflects the impact of the financing of the Kindred acquisition on the financial result and the one-off tax contribution on the profits of large French companies
• 2025 objectives reiterated: stable revenue versus 2024 pro forma, with a recurring EBITDA margin of over 24%
• Successful employee share ownership plan bringing the share of capital held by employees to 4.6%
• Taken up by more than half of employees and largely oversubscribed
“2025 stands as a transition year for FDJ UNITED, with the integration of Kindred well on track. In this context, our first-half performance is in line with the expected full-year trajectory. Besides, we are pleased by the success of the employee share ownership plan launched by the Group, reflecting our long tradition of sharing FDJ UNITED’s value creation with all stakeholders,” Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ UNITED.
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EGT Launches Linked United Platform

EGT has launched Linked United, an innovative platform aiming to redefine profitability and immersion in gaming establishments in Spain. This product marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to enhance the performance of bingo and gambling halls across one of the most important European markets.
Linked United enables the seamless interconnection of numerous products at a single station, thus creating a more dynamic and engaging entertainment network. The platform enables operators to integrate popular titles from EGT’s portfolio, such as Bell Link Plus, Gods & Kings Link and Sands Princess, along with exciting new offerings. The company plans to include all releases launched on the local market from now on in Linked United.
A key differentiator of the platform is its innovative shared Grand Jackpot system: a single, progressive level, involving all interconnected games within a group. This way, players’ chances of hitting enormous winnings increase manifold, which generates unparalleled vibrancy in the gaming hall.
Along with enriching the gaming journey, the product also contributes to increasing operational efficiency through space optimization, allowing a greater variety of games to be offered in a smaller area. Linked United also stands out with its impressive flexibility in terms of installation, as it enables venues to adjust the game mix based on performance and tailor it to the specific preferences of their customers.
Linked United brings a number of advantages for operators. First, it increases perceived value for players thanks to the wider diversity of game offerings and the irresistible appeal of the unified GRAND Jackpot, which results in enhancing the overall experience and building loyalty. Second, this leads to extended playing sessions, as more dynamic and connected entertainment encourages players to prolong their visits. Third, it allows for maximum leveraging of existing hardware investment, as Linked United integrates with current infrastructure, which optimizes costs while extending equipment lifespan. Finally, operators benefit from significant cost savings by proposing more games per station and utilizing space efficiently.
Diego Scotti, Sales Director of EGT Spain, said: “We are at a turning point in our market strategy. With Linked United, we are not just connecting games; we are opening the doors to an ecosystem of unlimited possibilities. It’s a strategic response to our operators’ demand for solutions that not only captivate their clients but also maximize their return on investment in a tangible way.”
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Main Street Sports Group Appoints Jim Keller as EVP of Advertising and Sponsorship Sales

Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, announced the appointment of Jim Keller as Executive Vice President of Advertising and Sponsorship Sales. In this new role, Keller will lead the entire ad sales portfolio for FanDuel Sports Network, overseeing linear, digital, and programmatic efforts. He will report directly to Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer of Main Street Sports Group.
Keller brings more than two decades of experience driving innovation, operational excellence, and revenue growth across every layer of the media ecosystem, from national networks to digital-first platforms. Most recently serving as Chief Revenue Officer at Fuse Media, Keller previously held executive roles at Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu, and NBC Universal, leading cross-platform sales teams through industry-shifting transformations and high-growth phases. His background includes oversight of digital, streaming, mobile, addressable, and data-driven advertising, as well as advanced monetization strategies across premium content portfolios spanning sports, entertainment, and news.
“Jim is a proven leader with an exceptional track record across linear, streaming, and digital platforms. As FanDuel Sports Network redefines what local sports media can be – more dynamic, more engaging, and more impactful – Jim’s leadership will be key in creating smarter advertising experiences that deliver real value to our brand partners and local fans alike,” said Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer of Main Street Sports Group.
“There’s nothing more powerful than the connection a fan has with their local team, and FanDuel Sports Network is building a platform that truly honors that connection. From my earliest days as a sports seller at NBC Sports, to leading some of the industry’s most innovative ad strategies, I’ve always believed that the strongest media experiences are rooted in content and community. FanDuel Sports Network’s focus on building relevant, local, multiplatform fan experiences is exactly what the industry and advertisers need right now, and I couldn’t be more excited to help drive the next phase of growth,” said Keller.
Keller’s deep expertise in building modern ad operations, forging high-impact partnerships, and unlocking value across multiplatform products will be instrumental as FanDuel Sports Network continues to evolve into the future of local sports media. Main Street Sports Group’s continued transformation is rooted in reimagining local sports coverage, not just distributing games, but uniting the brands, features, and experiences fans want, tailored to each market.
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