News
November/December 2026
BETBY powers Elite Move Cup Sports betting
BETBY has been announced as the powering sponsor of the newly launched MOVE Cup, an elite rapid chess tournament set to bring eight of the world’s leading grandmasters to Barcelona on 19 and 20 January 2027. Officially unveiled at a press conference in
Barcelona, the MOVE Cup aims to establish itself as a regular fixture on the international chess calendar, combining elite competition with a strong charitable purpose. Te tournament will feature a €300,000 prize fund, matched by an equal €300,000 contribution to the MOVE Foundation, which supports chess development, young talent, and research around chess and mental health. Magnus Carlsen, BETBY’s global brand
ambassador and widely regarded as the chess GOAT, has been confirmed as the first player in the
First casino in French Guiana Operator News
Te casino-theatre in Cayenne in French Guiana will open its doors on November 5, the COGIT group has announced. Operated by Caysino, a subsidiary of the Martinique-based group, which holds the public service concession for a period of 20 years, it will be the first gaming establishment in French Guiana. Spanning 2,800sq.m, the casino will feature 100 slot
Interactive BETBY polish partnership
BETBY has further strengthened its position in the regulated Polish market through a landmark partnership with Lebull, a Tier 1 B2C betting brand with strong industry recognition. Te agreement will see BETBY power the brand’s sportsbook with its technology, extensive betting content, advanced features and comprehensive managed services offering. Te collaboration marks a major step in BETBY’s expansion in Poland.
line-up. Te remaining seven grandmasters will be announced individually in the coming weeks. BETBY’s support of the MOVE Cup builds on its
growing connection with the global chess community. Carlsen first joined BETBY at ICE Barcelona in 2025, before returning for a second consecutive year in 2026, when the supplier brought together Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and
machines, 20 electronic table games, and three traditional gaming tables: two for blackjack and one for English roulette. It will also include a restaurant, a lounge bar, and a performance hall. Te investment is estimated at approximately
€35m. Gilles Defert, CEO of the COGIT Group said: “Our teams are currently being integrated and trained to be ready to welcome our first visitors in the best possible conditions. Tis is a symbolic project for Cayenne and French Guiana.”
Appointments Issacs joins GLI board
Gaming industry icon Gavin Isaacs has joined GLI’s Board of Directors in an advisory position, with formal appointment subject to regulatory review and approval. Isaacs will serve alongside CVC, represented by Alexander Heerkens Tijssen, Matt Turner, and Zach Kelly, as well as GLI President & CEO James Maida. Isaacs is a seasoned CEO and Board Director with more than 25 years of leadership experience across the gaming industry.
Operations Genting closes Coventry
After concluding a consultation with its staff at its Coventry Casino in the UK, Genting Casinos has closed the venue, further warning that 13 of its 32 British casinos would also be unprofitable and face the same fate if the government brings in a proposed doubling of gaming machine tax. Paul Willcock, CEO of Genting Casinos UK, added that 850 jobs would be at risk if gaming machine duty in the UK doubles from 20 per cent to 40 per cent.
Wynn Al Marjan Island to beat targets Operator News
Wynn Resort’s US$5.7bn Wynn Al Marjan Island, being built in the United Arab Emirates, is being tipped to be even more successful than its owners are predicting. Peter Supino, of research company Wolfe Research, believes Wynn shares could increase by 60 per cent by 2028 due to the potential of Wynn Al Marjan Island. “According to Knight Frank, 43 per cent of the UAE’s
upcoming hotel room supply through 2030 is classified as luxury. One-third of the world’s population lives within a 4-hour flight of the UAE,” he said. “Benchmarking against Singapore, another wealthy
limited license casino market popular with tourists, suggests Wynn’s Al Marjan could beat the UAE GGR targets it laid out in December 2025.” Wynn believes Wynn Al Marjan Island could generate US$1.66bn.
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Levy Rozman for one of its most ambitious brand activations to date. Te MOVE Cup represents the next step in that
journey. Its programme will begin on 18 January with a charity activation at the BETBY stand (5K20) during ICE Barcelona, bringing together leading players, donors and partners in a special hand-and-brain format.
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