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The Floor18 stories ›

Macau July GGR Falls 8.4% Year-on-Year to MOP20.3B, but Tops June
Macau's casino gross gaming revenue dropped 8.4% year-on-year to MOP20.26 billion (US$2.51 billion) in July, though the figure was up from June; analysts at Sea
GGRAsia · +5 outlets
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling, Seeks $36B in Damages
New York took prediction market Kalshi to court, seeking billions in damages, while the NFL joined other leagues urging the CFTC to establish minimum age standa
iGB · +9 outlets
Churchill Downs Hits Record Q2 Revenue, Lists Nine Casino Properties for Sale
Churchill Downs reported record Q2 revenue before announcing it is listing nine casino properties for sale, signaling a portfolio reshuffle.
SCCG Management · +3 outlets
VICI Properties and Caesars Working on Las Vegas NBA Arena Plans
VICI Properties and Caesars Entertainment are collaborating on plans for a new NBA arena in Las Vegas, joining a growing list of bidders for a potential expansi
iGB · +14 outlets
IG Group to Acquire Underdog in $1.3 Billion Deal
IG Group has agreed to acquire fantasy sports and betting platform Underdog for $1.3 billion, a major M&A transaction in the sector.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Third Circuit Revives Atlantic City Casino Antitrust Suit Over Shared Pricing Software
A federal appeals court revived an antitrust lawsuit against Atlantic City casinos alleging they used shared pricing software to collude on room rates.
SCCG Management · +6 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

GLPI CEO declares gaming revenue 'bulletproof' despite regional concerns
Gaming and Leisure Properties CEO expressed confidence that gaming revenue remains resilient even amid regional market headwinds.
SNJ Today
VICI Properties Q2 earnings call highlights and raised 2026 guidance
VICI Properties discussed quarterly results and raised 2026 guidance, drawing analyst attention on valuation.
MarketBeat · +8 outlets
MGM looks 3.8% undervalued as market weighs Macau factors
GF Value analysis suggests MGM Resorts may be undervalued with Macau performance a key variable for investors.
GuruFocus
Chuck Norris memorial draws 5,000 to Las Vegas casino ballroom
A memorial for Chuck Norris was held at a Las Vegas casino ballroom four months after his death, drawing thousands of attendees.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Famed LA taqueria opening August 15 at Durango casino
A well-known Los Angeles taqueria is scheduled to open at the Durango casino resort in mid-August.
CDC Gaming · +4 outlets
Barrett-Jackson returns to Las Vegas Sept. 10-12
The collector car auction Barrett-Jackson will hold its Las Vegas event in September.
ClassicCars.com Journal · +4 outlets

Global9 stories ›

Macau July GGR falls 8.4% YoY to US$2.51 billion, but tops June; forecast to rebound in August and September after World Cup drag
Macau's casino gross gaming revenue declined for a second consecutive month in July as the FIFA World Cup weighed on demand, but brokerages expect a return to g
iGamingToday.com · +5 outlets
Seaport, other brokerages forecast Macau GGR growth of 4.5% in August and 11% in September
Multiple brokerages project Macau's casino revenue will return to year-on-year growth in August after the World Cup disruption, with Seaport Research forecastin
GGRAsia · +3 outlets
Twelve Korean tourism organizations issue joint statement against proposed casino industry reform
A coalition of South Korean tourism bodies has publicly opposed proposed changes to the country's casino regulatory framework, signaling industry resistance to
IAG · +1 outlets
MGM China's US$1.1 billion quarter masks margin squeeze from higher branding fee
MGM China reported strong quarterly revenue but faced margin pressure from increased branding fees, highlighting cost challenges for Macau operators.
macau daily times 澳門每日時報
Jeju Dream Tower casino sales hit 2026 monthly record in July at US$36 million
Lotte Tour Development's foreigner-only casino at Jeju Dream Tower posted its best month of 2026 in July with KRW51.59 billion (US$36.06 million) in sales.
GGRAsia · +4 outlets
Lotte Tour to redeem US$24.5 million in convertible bonds after put option exercised
Lotte Tour Development will redeem KRW35 billion in convertible bonds after a bondholder exercised an early repayment option, impacting the company's debt profi
GGRAsia

iGaming18 stories ›

Macau's July Casino GGR Falls 8.4% Year-on-Year, but Edges Above June
Macau's gross gaming revenue slipped in July compared to last year but showed a modest sequential improvement over June.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
LuckyLand Slots Shutting Down
The sweepstakes casino platform LuckyLand Slots is ceasing operations, with key closing dates announced.
rg.org · +14 outlets
Alberta Online Casinos Go Live With BetRivers and Caesars Palace
Alberta's regulated online casino market launches with major operators including BetRivers and Caesars Palace going live.
Bookies.com · +14 outlets
Flutter Accelerates AI Strategy Across Betting, Cybersecurity and Responsible Gambling
Flutter is ramping up its AI initiatives as the industry's AI maturity level is measured at 45 out of 100.
SCCG Management · +1 outlets
Ohio Governor Candidates Back Online Gambling Expansion, Ramaswamy Silent
Candidates in the Ohio governor race support expanding online gambling, while candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has not taken a position.
Cleveland.com
South African Bookmakers Call for Ban on Prediction Markets
South African bookmakers are urging regulators to ban prediction markets, arguing they operate outside traditional gambling frameworks.
Casino.com · +14 outlets

Books14 stories ›

BetRivers, DraftKings, BetMGM Go Live in Alberta as Regulated Market Opens
Multiple operators including BetRivers, DraftKings, and BetMGM launched sports betting apps in Alberta following the end of the Play Alberta monopoly on July 13
Bookies.com · +14 outlets
RSI Raises 2026 EBITDA Outlook After Q2 Casino Revenue Growth
Rush Street Interactive lifted its full-year EBITDA guidance following a strong second quarter driven by iCasino revenue growth.
igaming.org · +14 outlets
GLPI CEO Calls Gaming Revenue 'Bulletproof' Despite Regional Headwinds
Gaming and Leisure Properties CEO expressed confidence in gaming revenue resilience despite regional market challenges.
SNJ Today
DraftKings to Report Q2 Earnings Post-Market on August 6
DraftKings is set to release its quarterly financial results after market close on August 6, with investors watching for revenue and user growth.
Moomoo · +14 outlets
Former Congressman George Santos Settles CFTC Probe Over Kalshi Trading for $35,000
George Santos agreed to pay more than $35,000 to settle CFTC allegations of illegally profiting by gaming a Kalshi prediction market on his State of the Union a
SBC Americas · +7 outlets
Arkansas Casino Net Win Rises 2.8% in Q2; Mobile Betting Surges 98%
Arkansas casinos posted a 2.8% net win increase in Q2, while mobile betting volume nearly doubled versus 2025.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Poker15 stories ›

WSOP Main Event Final Table Set, 9 Players Compete for $10M
The 2026 WSOP Main Event reaches its final table with nine players vying for the $10 million top prize, headlined by a 22-year-old Ferris High School graduate a
PokerNews · +12 outlets
Damon Burch-Hyson Wins Record-Breaking 2026 Goliath for £365,520
The 2026 Goliath tournament set a record with 14,663 entrants and a £2,228,780 prize pool, won by Damon Burch-Hyson.
PokerNews · +2 outlets
Supreme Court Lawyer Sentenced to 6 Years in Poker Tax Scheme
A prominent Supreme Court lawyer received a six-year prison sentence for a poker-related tax fraud scheme.
thesentinel.com · +10 outlets
CoinPoker Launches Monthly $1M Guaranteed Sunday CoinMillion Tournament
CoinPoker announces a new monthly guaranteed tournament promotion with a $1,000,000 prize pool.
FootItalia.com · +3 outlets
FullHouseCrypto Launches $5 Million Summer Slam Series
FullHouseCrypto introduces a new online poker series with $5 million in guaranteed prizes.
Card Player · +1 outlets
Carlos Chadha-Villamarin Wins Borgata Summer Poker Open
Carlos Chadha-Villamarin took down the Borgata Summer Poker Open title.
Card Player · +2 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $748M After No Winners in Saturday's $707M Drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday night's $707 million Powerball drawing, rolling the estimated jackpot to $748 million for Monday night's drawing.
The Eastern Herald · +14 outlets
UK National Lottery License Appeal Lost by Desmond Companies
Companies linked to Richard Desmond failed in their legal appeal against the loss of the UK National Lottery license, clearing the way for Allwyn's takeover.
ReadWrite · +14 outlets
No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner for July 31 Drawing, Jackpot at $50M
A $50 million Mega Millions drawing passed without a jackpot winner on Friday, July 31; a separate $803M Mega Millions jackpot won earlier in Florida remains un
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Kentucky's Record Powerball Winner Arrested on New Charge
David Lee Edwards, who won Kentucky's largest Powerball jackpot, was arrested again on a new charge, continuing a pattern of legal troubles since his big win.
gamblingnews.com · +14 outlets
Illinois Lottery Player Wins Over $3M, Second-Biggest FastPlay Prize
An Illinois Lottery player claimed over $3 million on a FastPlay ticket, the second-largest prize in the history of that instant-win game.
People.com · +1 outlets
USPS Worker Accused of Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket From Mail
A USPS employee in Florida was accused of stealing a winning lottery ticket from the mail and cashing it in.
WCJB · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

New York AG Letitia James Sues Kalshi for $36B, Calling It Illegal Gambling Operation
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued prediction-market platform Kalshi, seeking up to $36 billion in penalties for operating what she calls an unlicense
Northeast Times · +15 outlets
Pennsylvania High Court Rules Skill Games Are Slots
Pennsylvania's highest court classified skill-game machines as slot machines, a decision with sweeping implications for regulation and tax treatment of unlicens
GGB Magazine · +14 outlets
44 State AGs Challenge CFTC Authority Over Sports Event Contracts
Forty-four state attorneys general jointly challenged the CFTC's authority to regulate sports event contracts, a move that could reshape federal versus state li
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
UKGC Raises Gambling Software Suppliers to Medium Money Laundering Risk
The UK Gambling Commission elevated the risk rating for software suppliers in its 2026 AML assessment, signaling closer scrutiny of the supply chain in online g
iGamingToday.com · +2 outlets
Church Leaders and Child Advocates Press Australia Senate Inquiry on Gambling Ad Bill
Religious, child-welfare and broadcasting groups intensified their push for Australia's Senate to pass a bill restricting gambling advertisements.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +1 outlets
UK Lords Renew Call for More Gambling Reforms
Members of the UK House of Lords are again pushing for additional gambling regulation reforms beyond the 2023 white paper.
Focus Gaming News · +3 outlets

Biz

Rush Street Interactive reports record Q2 with Latin America users surging 62%, revenue per customer up 83%
Rush Street Interactive posted a record Q2, driven by its online casino business and strong growth in Latin America, where users rose 62% and revenue per custom
Pulse 2.0 · +8 outlets
Gaming and Leisure Properties posts record revenue for Q2 2026
The real estate investment trust reported record quarterly revenue, gaining attention across the Nasdaq composite.
gamingintelligence.com · +11 outlets
Codere Online reports record quarter driven by growth in Spain and Mexico
The online gambling operator posted a record quarter fueled by strong performance in its core Spanish and Mexican markets.
iGamingToday.com · +14 outlets
Ontario's legal iGaming market revenue rapidly growing
Ontario's regulated online gambling market continues to expand, generating rapid revenue growth.
WN Hub · +14 outlets
Cyrus Capital Partners invests $37.8 million in Caesars Entertainment
Cyrus Capital Partners LP disclosed a $37.8 million investment in Caesars Entertainment, a bet on the casino operator.
MarketBeat
POET Technologies raises $400M capital, announces departure of long-time CFO as stock cools after 47% weekly run
POET Technologies raised $400 million in capital and disclosed the departure of its long-time CFO, as its stock took a pause following a 47% weekly surge.
Stocktwits