The Floor18 stories ›
Banijay Gaming acquires Groupe JOA casinos to expand French market presence
Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire the Groupe JOA casino network in France through a put option with Blackstone and Kings Park Capital, significantly expandin
SBC News · +7 outlets
Las Vegas Sands focuses on Asia resorts as gaming demand recovers
Las Vegas Sands is prioritizing its Asia resort portfolio as gaming demand shows signs of recovery in the region.
AD HOC NEWS · +14 outlets
MGM Resorts highlights integrated casino and entertainment model amid investor scrutiny
MGM Resorts International is emphasizing its integrated resort business model as investors evaluate sector trends and company performance.
AD HOC NEWS · +1 outlets
US online casino revenue reaches $1.03 billion in May 2026
U.S. online casino revenue hit $1.03 billion in May 2026, reflecting continued growth in the regulated digital gaming market.
PlayUSA · +4 outlets
Alberta launches regulated online gambling on July 13, projects $76M first-year revenue
Alberta will launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, with projections showing $76 million in revenue during its first year of operation.
SportsHandle · +4 outlets
Macau casinos face VIP rebuild test as non-gaming expansion falls short
Macau casinos are struggling to rebuild VIP gaming programs despite investments in non-gaming amenities, facing revenue pressures from changing customer prefere
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)
Vegas18 stories ›
Caesars Entertainment agrees to go private via Feritta Entertainment buyout
Feritta Entertainment has agreed to take Caesars Entertainment private, part of broader trend of billionaire-led efforts to take Las Vegas Strip operators off p
MSN · +14 outlets
Las Vegas Sands refocuses on Asia resorts as gaming demand recovers
Las Vegas Sands prioritizes Asian resort expansion amid recovering gaming demand globally.
AD HOC NEWS
Wynn Resorts balances Las Vegas luxury positioning with Asia growth
Wynn Resorts emphasizes premium Las Vegas suite offerings while pursuing expansion in Asian markets.
AD HOC NEWS · +3 outlets
MGM Resorts balances Las Vegas strength with expanding digital gaming
MGM Resorts highlights its integrated casino and entertainment model on the Las Vegas Strip while pursuing digital gaming growth.
AD HOC NEWS · +11 outlets
Analysts warn of increasing headwinds facing Las Vegas casino operators
Wall Street analysts cite longer-term uncertainty and rising competitive pressures affecting Las Vegas Strip casinos.
CasinoBeats · +4 outlets
Las Vegas casino gaming revenue soars in May against soft year-ago comparison
Las Vegas gaming revenue jumped significantly in May 2026 due to a weak comparable period in 2025.
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Global18 stories ›
Las Vegas Sands refocuses on Asia resorts as travel demand recovers
Las Vegas Sands outlined strategic priority on Asian properties and global expansion as pandemic-era travel recovery accelerates and regional demand stabilizes.
AD HOC NEWS
Wynn Resorts pursues Las Vegas luxury focus and Asia expansion strategy
Wynn Resorts emphasized luxury positioning in Las Vegas and growth opportunities in Asia markets as Q1 2026 revenue beat forecasts despite margin compression.
AD HOC NEWS · +3 outlets
Singapore unveils $5.3B Sentosa expansion with 20-year tourism masterplan
Singapore announced a major 20-year redevelopment plan for Sentosa Island including new attractions, hotels, transport and Super Nintendo World, designed to dou
GGRAsia · +3 outlets
Macau casinos face VIP customer rebuilding as non-gaming initiatives underperform
Study shows Macau casinos struggling to maintain VIP gaming revenue as non-gaming attractions fail to offset traditional gaming slump, with June revenue declini
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +1 outlets
Macau police announce third proxy gambling investigation in eight days
Macau authorities announced multiple investigations into suspected proxy gambling schemes at casinos, highlighting enforcement focus on illegal wagering operati
GGRAsia
Osaka opens bidding for Phase 2 non-gaming facilities supporting MGM Osaka
Osaka city launched request-for-proposal process for Phase 2 non-gaming attractions at Yumeshima artificial island, home to MGM Osaka resort development.
GGRAsia · +3 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
Indiana Sweepstakes Casino Ban Takes Effect; Chumba, Stake.us Exit
Indiana's sweepstakes casino ban has become enforceable, forcing operators like Chumba Casino and Stake.us to cease operations in the state.
SportsHandle · +14 outlets
Alberta Launches Regulated Online Gambling on July 13; Government Projects $76M First-Year Revenue
Alberta begins regulated online gambling operations July 13 with pre-registration now live, with the provincial government expecting $76 million in iGaming reve
SportsHandle · +8 outlets
Banijay Gaming Acquires French Land-Based Casino Operator Groupe JOA
Banijay Gaming enters the French land-based gambling sector with the acquisition of Groupe JOA, marking a significant expansion into physical casinos.
European Gaming · +7 outlets
Ontario iGaming May 2026: $9.48B Handle, 1.26M Active Players
Ontario's regulated iGaming market recorded $9.48 billion in handle during May 2026 with 1.26 million active players.
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Gambling Industry Spent 8.7 Times More on Celebrity Endorsements Than Responsible Gambling
A report finds the gambling industry significantly prioritizes celebrity marketing spend over responsible gambling initiatives.
Gambling Insider · +3 outlets
Entain Exits Poland and Croatia Markets Despite Owning Two Market Leaders
Entain is divesting from Poland and Croatia despite operating two leading market platforms in those regions, signaling a strategic market consolidation.
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Books18 stories ›
Flutter Entertainment prepares to delist from London Stock Exchange
Flutter, parent company of FanDuel, is moving toward removing its shares from London listing in a major corporate restructuring.
Lineups · +7 outlets
Alberta launches regulated online gambling platform July 13
Alberta begins operations of its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, with BetMGM and other operators offering pre-registration.
SportsHandle · +14 outlets
DraftKings stock gains analyst support on New York market expansion
Benchmark and other analysts maintain bullish ratings on DraftKings stock, citing strong growth prospects in New York and broader gaming sector strength.
Investing.com · +14 outlets
Colorado sports betting handle decreases in May to $469M
Colorado sports betting market showed a decline in May 2026 with $469M handle and $44.7M revenue, marking a slowdown in the state's regulated betting market.
Focus Gaming News · +1 outlets
DraftKings launches DKeX prediction market platform
DraftKings introduced DKeX, a new prediction market offering, as the company expands beyond traditional sports betting.
simplywall.st · +14 outlets
Bettors heavily favor USA vs Belgium despite limited sportsbook odds movement
Sportsbooks are experiencing imbalanced betting action on USA vs Belgium with heavy public support for the USA, creating significant potential liabilities.
The New York Times · +2 outlets
Poker18 stories ›
2026 WSOP Main Event Exceeds 8,000 Entries on Day 1d Progression
The World Series of Poker Main Event continued drawing record crowds through multiple starting flights, with Day 1d alone exceeding 4,700 entrants.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Brisbane Online Poker Operator Fined AUD 24 Million for Illegal Operations
A Brisbane-based online poker platform and its operator faced significant regulatory enforcement, including a major monetary penalty.
The Courier Mail · +6 outlets
Justin Fawcett Wins Second WSOP Bracelet, Claims Only Double Board Event
Poker pro Justin Fawcett won his second bracelet at the 2026 WSOP, capturing the unique Double Board Bomb Pot PLO tournament for $322,000.
PokerNews · +5 outlets
Martin Kabrhel Wins Sixth WSOP Bracelet Amid Controversy Discussion
Czech player Martin Kabrhel added his sixth WSOP gold bracelet, with poker community debate ongoing about his table conduct and behavior.
PokerNews · +2 outlets
Toby Price Wins WSOP Summer Celebration Bracelet for $500k Return on $800 Entry
Poker professional Toby Price captured a WSOP bracelet in the Summer Celebration event with a high return on investment.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Annette Obrestad Returns to WSOP Main Event After Eight-Year Absence
Pioneering female poker player Annette Obrestad competed in Day 1c of the WSOP Main Event, marking her first Main Event entry since 2018.
PokerNews · +3 outlets
Lottery18 stories ›
Powerball expands to UK later this month with £1 billion jackpots
Powerball, the world's largest lottery game, will launch in the UK on July 21 with rolling jackpots potentially reaching £1 billion, marking the game's first in
KVUE · +14 outlets
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million after no winner in July 4 drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing, pushing the jackpot to $416 million for Monday's drawing; several smaller prize winners were
Treasure Coast News · +15 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $576 million ahead of Tuesday drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $576 million (and in one source climbs to $625 million) for Tuesday's drawing, with winners reported in multiple states i
Williamson Source · +13 outlets
Mega Millions and Powerball combined jackpots exceed $1 billion
Combined jackpots across Mega Millions, Powerball, and other state games are projected to exceed $1 billion in upcoming drawings, a rare convergence of high-val
Boston 25 News · +14 outlets
Wawa location in Bucks County, Pennsylvania sells $3 million Mega Millions ticket
A convenience store chain in Pennsylvania sold a winning Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million as jackpots continue to grow across the nation.
PhillyBurbs · +8 outlets
Casino lobbyists and Maryland copy letter attacking prediction markets to federal regulators
Casino industry lobbyists wrote a letter attacking prediction markets, which Maryland state officials then forwarded to federal regulators; this prompted accusa
Reason Magazine · +2 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
Alberta Launches Regulated Online Gambling Platform on July 13
Alberta becomes first Canadian province to launch a regulated iGaming market, with multiple operators pre-registering ahead of July 13 launch.
SportsHandle · +14 outlets
UK Raises UKGC Gambling License Fees by 25 Percent
United Kingdom regulators increase licensing costs for betting operators as part of tighter regulatory framework.
iGaming Brazil · +4 outlets
Ohio Lawmakers Pursue Legislation to Ban Online Sports Betting
Multiple Ohio bills seek to restrict or eliminate online sports betting while capping in-person wagers at $100.
Sports Betting Dime · +14 outlets
EU Illegal Online Gambling Market Grew 14 Percent in 2025
European Parliament roundtable hears that unregulated gambling market reached 91.6 billion euros amid regulatory gaps.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Entain Sells Polish and Croatian Operations Due to UK Tax Pressure
Major UK betting operator divests profitable European operations citing tax burden from regulatory increases.
tribuna.com · +3 outlets
North Carolina Budget Authorizes Prediction Market Betting with Tax
North Carolina includes prediction market betting authorization and tax provision in approved state budget.
WRAL · +11 outlets
Biz18 stories ›
Caesars skips earnings call as Fertitta merger approaches close
Caesars Entertainment opted not to hold an earnings conference call amid final stages of pending acquisition by Fertitta.
Stock Titan · +2 outlets
Wynn Resorts Q1 2026 revenue beats, Vegas strong but margins dip
Wynn Resorts posted first-quarter earnings exceeding revenue expectations driven by Las Vegas strength, though operating margins compressed.
Investing.com
Casino stocks hit 52-week lows despite strong foreign visitor count
Casino equities reached year-low valuations despite robust international tourism and record earnings in some markets, signaling investor concerns about outlook.
finance.biggo.com · +1 outlets
Caesars, Flutter, MGM named to Forbes Global 2000 list
Three major gaming and entertainment companies received recognition on Forbes' annual list of largest publicly traded firms globally.
PlayUSA
Wynn Resorts focuses on Las Vegas luxury and Asia expansion
Wynn Resorts prioritizes high-end Las Vegas properties and renewed focus on Asian markets for growth.
AD HOC NEWS · +14 outlets
Las Vegas Sands outlines growth plans as travel demand rebounds
Las Vegas Sands detailed expansion initiatives capitalizing on recovered travel and leisure demand.
AD HOC NEWS