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The Floor18 stories ›

Flutter CEO Peter Jackson to depart Oct 1, replaced by Dan Taylor, amid Q2 net loss
Flutter Chairman Peter Jackson steps down as CEO effective October 1, replaced by Flutter International President Dan Taylor, following a Q2 that swung to a $29
CDC Gaming · +11 outlets
Wynn Resorts pushes UAE Al Marjan Island opening to Sept 2027, raises budget by $600M
Wynn Resorts pushed back the opening of its Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort in the UAE to September 2027 from spring and increased its budget by an estimate
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
Light & Wonder Q2: revenue up 2%, profit up 26%, debt reduction prioritized
Light & Wonder reported a 2% revenue increase to about $583 million in Q2 while profits jumped 26%, with recurring revenue reaching 70% and management prioritiz
CDC Gaming · +11 outlets
Kambi signs 10-year sportsbook deal with Station Casinos, entering Nevada market
Kambi Group announced a long-term, 10-year arrangement with Station Casinos to provide its turnkey sportsbook and player account management platform solution, e
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
Betway to become Manchester United principal partner as Super Group raises 2026 outlook
Betway will become Manchester United's official principal partner from the 2026/27 season, with branding not appearing on the front of shirts due to the volunta
iGB · +14 outlets
Macau July casino revenue falls 8.4% to $2.51B as World Cup weighs on gaming demand
Macau's July casino revenue declined 8.4% to $2.51 billion, with the FIFA World Cup cited as weighing on gaming demand.
Bettors Insider

Vegas

Trump Holds Rally at Red Rock Casino, Promotes Tax Cuts in Las Vegas Visit
Former President Donald Trump held a rally at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, pushing for tax cuts and criticizing Democrats, drawing thousands.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +14 outlets
Vail Resorts Appoints Las Vegas Casino CEO to Board, Sparking Public Feud
Vail Resorts named a Las Vegas casino CEO to its board, drawing sharp criticism from rival Matthew Prince, escalating a public battle.
SnowBrains · +1 outlets
New Sportsbook Operator and Hotel Rooms Coming to Downtown Las Vegas Casinos
A downtown Las Vegas casino property is adding hotel rooms and changing sportsbook operators in a renovation push.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +14 outlets
Atlantic City Competes Head-to-Head with Las Vegas for Top Industry Award
Atlantic City is vying directly against Las Vegas for a major tourism or gaming industry award.
WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM · +13 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Wynn Resorts Q2 revenue rises to $1.86B, Macau tops $1B; UAE Al Marjan opening delayed to Sept 2027, cost swells $600M
Wynn Resorts reported strong Q2 results driven by Macau's premium-mass segment, but announced delays and a $600M cost increase for the UAE Wynn Al Marjan projec
GGRAsia · +14 outlets
Macau July casino revenue falls 8.4% to $2.51B as FIFA World Cup weighs on demand
Macau's gross gaming revenue for July 2026 declined 8.4% year-on-year, with the FIFA World Cup cited as a factor dampening visitation and play.
Bettors Insider · +1 outlets
Four Cotai casino security staff in pre-trial detention over 'cash for protection' allegations
Macau's Public Prosecutions Office confirmed four security officers employed by a Cotai casino operator are detained amid claims they took bribes in exchange fo
GGRAsia
Light & Wonder names Mike Smith managing director for Asia from October 1
The gaming technology firm promoted its VP of global commercial strategy to lead its Asia business, effective October 1.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Light & Wonder faces Q4 sales execution risk to meeting 2026 guidance: JP Morgan
JP Morgan flagged Q4 outright sales as the highest execution risk for Light & Wonder hitting full-year targets, given a tough comparison with 2025.
GGRAsia
Kambi partners with Station Casinos in Nevada
Sportsbook technology provider Kambi has inked a partnership with Station Casinos, expanding its footprint in the Nevada market.
World Casino News · +7 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Federal Judge Rules Utah Can Enforce Gambling Ban Against Kalshi
A federal ruling allows Utah to apply its state gambling prohibition to Kalshi, a prediction-market platform, reinforcing state authority over online wagering.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Betsson Re-Enters Ontario iGaming Market via $74M Rhino Entertainment Deal
Betsson returns to Ontario's regulated online gambling market by acquiring Rhino Entertainment for $74 million, signaling confidence in the province's framework
Casino.org
Louisiana Enacts Tough Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Laws
Louisiana passes stringent legislation targeting sweepstakes casinos, joining a growing wave of state crackdowns on unregulated gaming models.
Betting News · +3 outlets
Bally's Completes $30M Acquisition of Sam's Town Shreveport
Bally's Corp. finalizes its purchase of the Sam's Town property in Shreveport, Louisiana, expanding its regional casino footprint.
Casino.com
Setbacks Delay Wynn's UAE Casino, Which Now Costs $5.7Bn
Wynn Resorts faces delays on its UAE integrated resort project with the budget rising to $5.7 billion, underscoring the complexity of building the region's firs
Casino.com
Alberta iGaming Market Attracts More Global Gaming Brands
Major operators are launching online casinos in Alberta's newly regulated market, drawing comparisons to Ontario's successful framework.
Betting News · +14 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Flutter CEO Peter Jackson Steps Down; Q2 Profit Falls 45%, FY Guidance Cut
Flutter reported Q2 revenue of $4.33B but profit fell 45% and FY profit guidance was cut by $210M as taxes and World Cup costs hit. CEO Peter Jackson will step
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
Around $3B Wiped Off Major US iGaming Stocks as Shares Plunge
A broad selloff hit US gaming stocks, with Flutter and DraftKings among those declining sharply after Flutter's earnings miss and guidance cut.
egr.global · +3 outlets
DraftKings Stock Slumps Ahead of Q2 Earnings Amid Prediction Market Pressure
DraftKings shares fell sharply before its Q2 report as analysts flagged prediction market competition and a potential World Cup drag on sportsbook revenue.
Benzinga · +5 outlets
Flutter Moves All FanDuel Predicts Sports Contracts to Crypto.com, Ramps Market Making
Flutter is shifting all sports and novelty prediction contracts to Crypto.com's exchange, signaling deeper commitment to prediction markets despite earnings pre
DeFi Rate · +4 outlets
Tribal Leaders Urge Senate to Act on Prediction Markets at Senate Roundtable
Senior tribal gaming leaders and Ohio's Solicitor General called for swift federal action to curb sports prediction markets at a Senate Committee on Indian Affa
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
Polymarket Partners with Genius Sports for Live Streaming on Prediction Platform
Polymarket will integrate live game streaming into its US prediction markets through a Genius Sports deal, adding real-time data to trading.
Legal Sports Report · +14 outlets

Poker16 stories ›

Lucas Jumalon Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event for $10 Million
Lucas Jumalon defeated Lauri Saaskilahti heads-up to win the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event title and the $10 million first-place prize.
PokerNews · +14 outlets
GGPoker Unveils 2026 WSOP Online Schedule With 33 Bracelets, $25M Gtd Main Event
GGPoker announced its 2026 WSOP Online schedule featuring 33 bracelet events, including a $25 million guaranteed Main Event and $5 million in added value.
PokerNews · +4 outlets
CoinPoker Announces $50 Million Global Online Poker Championship With Regional Team Medals
CoinPoker will launch a $50 million guaranteed Global Online Poker Championship in August, featuring an Olympic-style regional team competition format.
nysportsday.com · +5 outlets
Jason Koon Inducted Into 2026 Poker Hall of Fame
Jason Koon has been selected for induction into the Poker Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
bettingnews.com · +10 outlets
Trial Date for Rigged Poker Defendants Moved to November 30
The trial date for defendants in the rigged poker case has been rescheduled to November 30.
Casino Reports · +9 outlets
ACR Poker Combines Dual Venoms and Run Up Main Events on August 16
ACR Poker will bring together its Dual Venoms and Run Up Main Events on the same day, August 16.
WebWire · +2 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot climbs to $856 million after no winner in Wednesday drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $856 million ($372 million cash) for Saturday, the eight
ABC News · +15 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $70 million after no Tuesday winner
No ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $70 million for the next draw.
Central Oregon Daily · +14 outlets
Ohio lottery player wins $1 million Powerball prize in Wednesday drawing
A ticket sold in Ohio matched five numbers to win the $1 million Powerball second-tier prize in the no-jackpot Wednesday drawing.
IndyStar · +14 outlets
Massachusetts launches online lottery games statewide
Massachusetts has rolled out online lottery games across the state, expanding digital access to lottery products.
Iredell Free News · +14 outlets
Michigan player wins $1 million Powerball prize on Allen Park ticket
An Allen Park, Michigan man won a $1 million Powerball prize after a friend's text tipped him off to check his ticket from the Aug. 5 drawing.
Michigan Lottery Connect · +14 outlets
Tennessee Lottery sales decline raises concerns for HOPE scholarship funding
Declining Tennessee Lottery sales are raising concerns about funding for the state's HOPE scholarship program.
PlayUSA · +7 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sues to block state's new tribal online sports betting law
A conservative law firm filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's recently enacted online sports betting framework on constitutional grounds.
gamingintelligence.com · +15 outlets
Tribal leaders and senators push to add prediction market restrictions to the CLARITY Act
Tribal gaming representatives testified before a Senate committee that unregulated prediction markets like Kalshi threaten Indian gaming revenue and bypass IGRA
Action Network · +14 outlets
New York sues prediction market KalshiEX, charging illegal gambling operation
New York state filed a lawsuit against KalshiEX, and a Minnesota senator urged the NCPG to end its partnership with the platform.
Rockland County Business Journal · +14 outlets
Austria submits draft iGaming legislation to European Commission, targets 2027 market opening
Austria's proposed gambling reform would open the market with up to 13 licenses under EU review.
gamingintelligence.com · +9 outlets
Brazil Supreme Court resumes trial that could determine future of betting games
Brazil's Supreme Court is hearing a case that could reshape the betting market, while the Finance Ministry prepares new restrictions and a city council moves to
iGaming Brazil · +1 outlets
Louisiana enacts prohibition on sweepstakes casinos, threatens racketeering charges
Louisiana passed tough new anti-sweepstakes casino laws that carry potential racketeering charges for operators.
Iredell Free News · +3 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Flutter Entertainment Q2 revenue $4.33B, shares fall on earnings miss and leadership change
Flutter reported $4.33B in Q2 revenue but shares dropped sharply on an earnings miss and another key leadership change, overshadowing the top-line growth.
cnbc.com · +1 outlets
Wynn Resorts Q2 revenue $1.86B, earnings beat on Macau hold despite Las Vegas and Boston slide
Wynn Resorts beat Q2 estimates as strong Macau performance from high-end demand offset declines in Las Vegas and Boston, sending shares higher.
WSJ · +10 outlets
Super Group posts record Q2 revenue of $684M, lifts full-year outlook
Super Group reported record Q2 revenue at $684M (up 18%) with a 30% EBITDA margin, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance.
AffPapa · +5 outlets
PENN Entertainment beats Q2 EPS but misses revenue, stock gets lift from improved regional outlook
PENN beat earnings per share estimates while revenue came in slightly below, with analysts citing an improved regional casino outlook and narrower interactive l
Business Wire · +6 outlets
Light & Wonder Q2 revenue edges up to ~A$828M ($556M), adjusted EBITDA $383M, profit surges 26%
Light & Wonder posted 2% revenue growth with online casinos gaining, margins expanding as recurring revenue hit 70%, and debt reduction taking priority.
Business Wire · +6 outlets
Red Rock Resorts delivers second-strongest Q2, plans up to $425M in spending as Las Vegas expansions advance
Red Rock Resorts reported its second-best Q2 gaming performance with multiple analysts setting price targets as the company advances Las Vegas property expansio
Yogonet · +4 outlets