The Floor18 stories ›
Entain exits Poland and Croatia, citing UK tax increases
UK gaming tax hikes have prompted Entain to fold its Central and Eastern Europe operations through an existing deal structure with EMMA.
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Aristocrat bets on AI to accelerate game production
Aristocrat is deploying AI technology to turbocharge game development while transitioning Southern Nevada operations to 100% renewable energy.
CDC Gaming · +1 outlets
Banijay Gaming acquires French operator JOA
Banijay Gaming has announced acquisition of JOA, expanding its footprint in France's regulated gaming market.
InterGame Online · +2 outlets
Prediction markets in spotlight as Europe weighs regulatory framework
Gaming experts at European webinars examined whether prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket can operate within local regulatory frameworks.
SBC News · +1 outlets
Denmark gambling revenue jumps 22 pct to May record
Denmark reported a 22% year-over-year increase in gambling revenue for May, reaching a new record level.
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Jefferies analyst flags casinos as least favored gaming segment
Analyst David Katz noted that casinos are the least favored segment in gaming, with Las Vegas and Macau facing increasing headwinds.
CDC Gaming
Vegas18 stories ›
Caesars Entertainment agrees to $18B buyout by Feritta Entertainment
Major casino consolidation as private operator Feritta Entertainment agrees to acquire Caesars in all-cash deal, reshaping Strip ownership.
MSN · +7 outlets
Barry Diller's People Inc. pursues $18B bid to take MGM Resorts private
Billionaire Barry Diller's holding company bids for majority stake in MGM, signaling investor appetite to privatize major Las Vegas operators.
qz.com · +6 outlets
MGM Resorts balances Las Vegas strength with expanding digital gaming strategy
MGM leveraging property-level recovery to grow iGaming and sports betting revenue amid broader digital transformation.
AD HOC NEWS · +11 outlets
VICI Properties expands experiential real estate portfolio as major U.S. casino landlord
REIT landlord deepens footprint in premium Las Vegas leisure properties, including anchor assets like The Venetian.
AD HOC NEWS · +14 outlets
Primm Valley Casino remains closed following ownership transition
Border-town casino stays dark after change of hands; operator cites property as obsolete amid regional consolidation pressure.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +6 outlets
Las Vegas sees strong July 4th weekend visitation and hotel occupancy gains
Holiday period drives measurable lift in room demand and visitor volumes across the market.
CDC Gaming · +4 outlets
Global18 stories ›
Macau gaming revenue slides in June as World Cup draws betting and tourism focus
Macau casino revenue declined in June amid competition from the World Cup and shifting visitor patterns, affecting the region's gaming economy.
MSN · +5 outlets
MGM Osaka enters Phase 2 development; Osaka opens RFP for non-gaming facilities
Osaka authorities launched a request-for-proposal process for non-gaming facilities in Phase 2 of the Yumeshima artificial island development that will host MGM
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Wynn Resorts reports Q1 revenue beat; Las Vegas segment outperforms as margins narrow
Wynn Resorts exceeded first-quarter revenue expectations driven by Las Vegas strength, though overall margins compressed during the period.
Investing.com · +7 outlets
Las Vegas Sands navigates Macau challenges while Singapore and global markets shape demand
Las Vegas Sands maintains operations amid Macau revenue headwinds while Singapore and other international markets provide growth opportunities for the operator.
AD HOC NEWS · +3 outlets
Moody's forecasts Asia gaming GGR rising 5-6 percent over 18 months
Moody's projects moderate growth in Asian gaming gross gaming revenue over the next year and a half, reflecting regional recovery trends.
iGamingToday.com
Singapore unveils 20-year blueprint to double Sentosa Island visitor numbers
Singapore released a two-decade plan to transform Sentosa Island as a tourism destination, targeting a doubling of visitor traffic through new attractions and i
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
Alberta iGaming Launches July 13 With Multiple Operators Pre-Registering
Canadian province opens legal online casino market with BetMGM, Hollywood Casino, and other platforms accepting pre-registration; government expects $76M in fir
USA Today · +14 outlets
Dutch Government Unveils 5-Year Plan to Overhaul iGaming Market Regulation
Netherlands regulatory authority sets multi-year reform agenda for online gaming sector governance and market structure.
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BetMGM Renews MLB Partnership With Co-Branded Casino Game Plans
Sportsbook-casino operator expands sports entertainment crossover with baseball league, developing MLB-themed gaming content.
SportsLine · +5 outlets
Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Forces Operators to Exit Market
State enforcement action against social gambling platforms removes multiple operators from Indiana market.
igaming.org · +11 outlets
AI Fuels Rise in Gaming Fraud, Study Warns
Research documents increasing sophistication of fraud schemes targeting online gaming platforms using artificial intelligence.
The Manila Times · +5 outlets
Aristocrat Leisure Navigates Global Gaming Growth With Digital Strategy Focus
Gaming supplier charts course amid international expansion with emphasis on digital platform development and market penetration.
AD HOC NEWS · +8 outlets
Books10 stories ›
DraftKings beats earnings estimates but guides below expectations
DraftKings reported Q2 profit above forecasts but issued forward guidance below analyst consensus, signaling caution on growth outlook.
Investing.com · +7 outlets
DraftKings launches DKeX prediction market platform
DraftKings introduced DKeX, a new prediction market offering, as the company expands beyond traditional sportsbook operations.
simplywall.st · +14 outlets
Flutter Entertainment prepares to delist from London Stock Exchange
FanDuel's parent Flutter Entertainment is moving toward delisting from the LSE, streamlining its public listing structure.
Lineups · +7 outlets
Colorado sports betting handle reaches $469 million in May with $44.7 million revenue
Colorado's legal sports betting market posted strong May volume and tax revenue, reflecting sustained operator performance and participation.
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Ohio sports betting tax revenue surpasses $87 million through May
Ohio's sports betting market generated over $87 million in tax revenue by the end of May, bolstering the state's share of online betting proceeds.
igaming.org · +4 outlets
World Cup betting surge expected to boost summer sports wagering activity
The 2026 World Cup tournament is poised to drive significant betting volume during a traditionally slow summer period for sportsbooks.
Portland Press Herald · +10 outlets
Poker18 stories ›
2026 WSOP Main Event underway; Obrestad returns after 8 years
The World Series of Poker Main Event progressed through multiple Day 1 flights in early July, with notable returns and big stacks forming.
PokerNews · +4 outlets
Paul Mizrachi, Viktor Blom among Day 1d big stacks in WSOP Main Event
Multiple poker professionals bagged large stacks on Day 1d of the 2026 WSOP Main Event.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Brisbane man, company fined AUD 24M for illegal online poker platform
Australian authorities issued significant penalties for operating an unlicensed online poker site.
The Courier Mail · +1 outlets
Joshua Mammen wins BetMGM Poker Championship after five-way chop
Mammen claimed victory in the BetMGM Poker Championship tournament after a deal with fellow finalists.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Myles Mullaly wins WSOP $5K super turbo bounty with 1,213-player field
Mullaly bested a large field to win a super turbo event, generating a 5.5M prize pool.
PokerNews · +2 outlets
Justin Fawcett wins rare double-board bracelet event at 2026 WSOP
Fawcett claimed victory in WSOP's only double-board bomb pot PLO event for the year.
PokerNews · +2 outlets
Lottery18 stories ›
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416M after winnerless drawing on July 4
No tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball draw, pushing the jackpot to $416 million for the next drawing.
Patch · +5 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $625 million with no winner on July 3
Friday's Mega Millions drawing produced no jackpot winner, with the prize growing to $625 million for the next drawing.
MSN · +13 outlets
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, July 4, 2026 drawing announced
Official winning numbers released for the Saturday, July 4 Powerball drawing with jackpot at $396-403 million.
USA Today · +15 outlets
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, July 3 drawing released
Official winning numbers released for the Friday, July 3 Mega Millions drawing with jackpot at $542 million.
MLive.com · +11 outlets
Player wins big Mega Millions prize in California as jackpot hits $576M
A California player won a significant prize in Mega Millions drawing as the jackpot climbed to $576 million.
AOL.com
Powerball Money officially launches in UK with world's biggest rolling jackpots
The UK lottery operator Allwyn began offering Powerball this month, bringing US-style large rolling jackpots to British players.
Allwyn UK · +8 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
Prediction markets face regulatory scrutiny amid state injunctions and hearings
Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are generating significant trading volume but face legal challenges and regulatory uncertainty across US
Gambling Insider · +6 outlets
Ohio pushes for legislation to ban online sports betting
Ohio lawmakers are pursuing restrictions on online sports betting, counter to the national trend toward legalization.
AffPapa · +14 outlets
Brazil removes restrictions on online gambling advertising
Brazilian government has lifted advertising limits on online gambling operators.
BNLData · +13 outlets
GambleAware closure presents new compliance challenges for UK gambling firms
The planned closure of GambleAware, a problem-gambling funding mechanism, affects UK operator compliance and harm-prevention obligations.
World Casino News · +1 outlets
NSW Labor toughens pokies regulations as momentum builds for reform
New South Wales Labor government is moving toward stricter poker machine policies amid growing community support.
The Guardian
Alberta government to collect $76M from iGaming in first year of regulation
Alberta's regulated iGaming market is projected to generate $76 million in government revenue in its inaugural year.
Casino.org · +4 outlets
Biz11 stories ›
Wynn Resorts Q1 revenue beats forecast as Las Vegas strength offsets margin pressure
Wynn topped revenue estimates in the first quarter with strong Las Vegas performance, though operating margins contracted.
Investing.com · +2 outlets
VICI Properties expands experiential real estate portfolio anchored by Venetian, Borgata, Bellagio
The casino landlord is highlighting its model of owning high-profile resort properties and their cash flow characteristics to investors.
AD HOC NEWS
Codere Online reports 13% Q1 revenue growth driven by Spain and Mexico operations
The online gaming operator grew first-quarter revenue 13% with balanced expansion across its Spanish and Mexican markets.
Investing.com · +3 outlets
Affinity Interactive completes takeover of Primm Valley Casino Resorts operations
The gaming operator successfully transitioned management and control of the Primm Valley property in Nevada.
Yahoo! Finance Canada · +7 outlets
Institutional investors boost positions in casino, gaming stocks amid market activity
Pension funds and asset managers increased holdings across Boyd Gaming, DraftKings, Las Vegas Sands, Flutter, and Red Rock Resorts.
MarketBeat · +5 outlets
Boyd Gaming receives hold rating from broker consensus, drawing mixed investor views
Wall Street analysts assigned an average hold recommendation to the regional casino operator.
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