Gaming news and trends

DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Expand Into Prediction Markets
Acquisitions // October 21, 2025

Digital gaming company DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies and its wholly owned subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, which is a federally licensed exchange designated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and focuses on event-based contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Trustly Launches Instant Payout Partnership With JOI Gaming 
Payment Methods // September 22, 2025

JOI Gaming has picked Trustly as its main payment provider for the Dutch market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Cross River and Sightline Team on Gaming-Focused Debit Card
Partnerships // August 27, 2025

Cross River Bank and Sightline Payments are collaborating on a new gaming industry payment solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market
Economy // August 21, 2025

If you’ve been planning to buy Sony’s PlayStation 5, expect to pay a bit more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Overlooked Industries May Hold the Future for Payments Innovation

April 15, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of FinTech, where innovation can often race ahead of regulation, emerging markets present both an opportunity and a challenge for business-to-consumer (B2C) payment providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

Real-Time Data Gap Puts Gaming Platforms on Competitive Notice

March 17, 2025
Irony exists everywhere, and the gaming industry is no different. Just take the fact that the gaming industry has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, yet many companies...

Data Readiness Means Playing Powers Engagement and Monetization for Gaming Businesses

March 05, 2025
Gaming is no longer just about entertainment; it’s about precision, personalization and profit. In the pursuit of these three pillars, few industries have harnessed the power of data as effectively...

45% of Non-Recurring Transactions Now Use Instant Payments

February 17, 2025
The gig economy and gaming industries have driven a rise in ad hoc transactions, payments made outside of regular invoicing and payroll. Businesses are relying on instant payments to streamline...

Quick Reads
DraftKings Acquires Railbird to Expand Into Prediction Markets

October 21, 2025
Digital gaming company DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies and its wholly owned subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, which is a federally licensed exchange designated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and focuses on event-based contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Trustly Launches Instant Payout Partnership With JOI Gaming 

September 22, 2025
JOI Gaming has picked Trustly as its main payment provider for the Dutch market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cross River and Sightline Team on Gaming-Focused Debit Card

August 27, 2025
Cross River Bank and Sightline Payments are collaborating on a new gaming industry payment solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sony Raises PlayStation Prices in Tough Market

August 21, 2025
If you’ve been planning to buy Sony’s PlayStation 5, expect to pay a bit more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...