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Matchbook has completed its acquisition of Betdaq, uniting two established betting exchange brands. Betdaq’s current service will stop trading on October 21, 2026, while customers can access accounts and withdraw available balances until November 4. Matchbook says combining the exchanges is intended to deepen liquidity and improve pricing, although Betdaq accounts will not automatically transfer to Matchbook.

Hard Rock Casino NL has secured approval from the Dutch Gaming Authority to add online sports betting to its existing casino operations. The licence extension took effect on October 12, 2026, marking a milestone for SpinCore Group and iCasino B.V. However, the sportsbook is not yet live, and the operator has not announced a confirmed launch date. The expansion would broaden the platform's offering in the regulated Dutch gambling market once the remaining preparations are comp