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The Floor18 stories ›

Peter Jackson to step down as Flutter Entertainment CEO in October, Dan Taylor to succeed
Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson will leave his role at the end of September, to be replaced by Flutter International President Dan Taylor, as the compan
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
Macau July casino revenue falls 8.4% to $2.51 billion as World Cup weighs on demand
Macau casino revenue dropped 8.4% in July to $2.51 billion, with the FIFA World Cup and a China crackdown contributing to the slump.
Bettors Insider · +7 outlets
Penn Entertainment posts record Q2 with $1.5 billion revenue, retail gaming strength
Penn Entertainment reported $1.5 billion in Q2 revenue with Segment Adjusted EBITDAR of $517.2 million and a net income loss of $32.6 million, including record
CDC Gaming · +6 outlets
Wynn Resorts Q2 revenue, earnings top estimates; UAE resort to open September 2027
Wynn Resorts beat expectations in Q2, with the Al Marjan Island resort in the UAE now targeting September 2027 opening after its budget rose by roughly $600 mil
iGB · +9 outlets
Utah federal judge lets state enforce anti-gambling laws on Kalshi, prediction markets
A federal judge ruled Utah can enforce strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, while tribal gaming leaders warn prediction m
CDC Gaming · +10 outlets
Light & Wonder Q2 profit jumps 26% even as revenue growth stays flat
Light & Wonder posted a 26% jump in Q2 profits with revenue up 2%, as online casino revenue grows and debt reduction takes priority.
PlayUSA · +3 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Vegas Loop opens Sahara Station, extending Boring Co. tunnel network to the North Strip
The Boring Company's Vegas Loop opened a new station at Sahara Las Vegas, its 12th stop, extending the underground transit network to the North Strip of the Las
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +10 outlets
Kambi signs 10-year deal with Station Casinos for Nevada sportsbook platform
Kambi Group will provide sportsbook and player account management technology to Station Casinos in Nevada under a 10-year partnership.
CDC Gaming · +6 outlets
MGM stock trades above Barry Diller's $48.30 bid; analyst says board should ask for more
MGM Resorts shares are trading above Barry Diller's $48.30 takeover bid, and one analyst argues the board should push for a higher offer.
Stocktwits · +6 outlets
Lucas Jumalon wins 2026 WSOP Main Event title and $10 million
Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event and the $10 million top prize.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Vegas workers hit by tourism slump amid tariffs and high costs
Las Vegas tourism has slowed, putting strain on workers, hotels and housing, with union leaders linking the slump to Trump-era tariffs and high costs.
Good Morning America · +9 outlets
Wynn Resorts posts Q2 revenue and earnings that top estimates
Wynn Resorts reported second-quarter revenue and earnings above estimates, with Las Vegas demand called solid while Macau remained strong.
Casino.com · +14 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Wynn Resorts more than doubles quarterly profit in Q2, UAE Al Marjan opening slips to September 2027
Wynn Resorts beat Q2 estimates on strong Macau performance, while its UAE casino project on Al Marjan Island faces delays and cost increases, with opening now s
Yogonet · +15 outlets
Macau casinos hit by slump as China crackdown on capital outflow rattles market
Macau casino operators face a demand slump amid China's crackdown on capital outflow, rattling the market.
Bloomberg.com · +2 outlets
Macau July casino revenue falls 8.4% to $2.51 billion as FIFA World Cup weighs on gaming demand
Macau's July casino revenue declined 8.4% year-on-year to US$2.51 billion, with the FIFA World Cup cited as a factor weighing on gaming demand.
Bettors Insider · +6 outlets
MGM China declares lower interim dividend representing 50% of 1H26 profits, spending US$121mln
MGM China's board declared an interim dividend of HKD0.250 per share, down from HKD0.313 a year earlier, representing 50% of first-half 2026 profits and payable
GGRAsia · +2 outlets
Light & Wonder net income rises 26% in Q2
Light & Wonder reported a 26% rise in net income, though JP Morgan notes fourth-quarter outright sales pose the biggest risk to full-year 2026 guidance.
GGRAsia · +14 outlets
Bloomberry's founder Razon tops Forbes Philippines rich list as gaming-linked tycoons feature prominently
Enrique Razon Jr, founder of Bloomberry Resorts, topped the Forbes Philippines' 50 Richest list for the first time after nearly doubling his fortune.
GGRAsia · +6 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

Poker18 stories ›

Lucas Jumalon Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event, $10M Prize
22-year-old Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, taking home $10 million in a wire-to-wire run at the final table, becoming the second-y
PokerNews · +14 outlets
GGPoker Unveils 2026 WSOP Online Schedule with 33 Bracelets, $25M Main Event
GGPoker revealed the 2026 WSOP Online schedule featuring 33 bracelet events and a $25 million-guaranteed Main Event, along with $5 million in added value.
PokerNews · +5 outlets
CoinPoker Announces $50M Global Online Poker Championship with Regional Team Medals
CoinPoker is launching its flagship Global Online Poker Championship this August with a $50 million guarantee and an Olympic-style regional team competition for
nysportsday.com · +5 outlets
Jason Koon Inducted Into 2026 Poker Hall of Fame
Jason Koon has been inducted into the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame, recognizing his career achievements in tournament poker.
Betting News · +10 outlets
Venetian DeepStack Championship Awards $23M Over 121 Events
The Venetian DeepStack Championship series concluded with $23 million awarded across 121 events, drawing 28,595 total entrants.
PokerNews
Trial Date for Rigged Poker Defendants Moved to Nov. 30
The trial date for defendants in the rigged poker case has been rescheduled to November 30, continuing the legal proceedings.
Casino Reports · +14 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $856 Million, Eighth-Largest in Game History, After No Aug. 5 Winner
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot to $856 million ($372 million cash) for the Saturday night drawing.
ABC News · +15 outlets
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $70 Million After Tuesday Drawing Produces No Winner
No ticket matched the winning numbers for the Aug. 4 Mega Millions drawing, pushing the next jackpot to an estimated $70 million.
Yahoo · +14 outlets
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Ohio; Multiple $50,000 Prizes Claimed in Kentucky, California
While no one hit the Powerball jackpot, several states reported significant secondary prizes including a $1 million win in Ohio and $50,000 tickets in Kentucky
IndyStar · +14 outlets
Massachusetts Launches Online Lottery Games Statewide
Massachusetts has begun offering lottery games for purchase online across the state, marking a major expansion of digital lottery access.
Iredell Free News · +14 outlets
North Carolina Lottery Raised $1.14 Billion for Education in Fiscal 2026
The North Carolina Education Lottery reported contributing $1.14 billion to education funding during the 2026 fiscal year.
The State Port Pilot · +3 outlets
Tennessee Lottery Sales Decline Raises Concerns Over HOPE Scholarship Funding
A reported drop in Tennessee Lottery sales has raised concerns about the funding outlook for the state's HOPE scholarship program.
PlayUSA · +6 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

New York sues Kalshi for $36B over alleged illegal sports betting
New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi, seeking $36 billion and alleging the platform operates an illegal gambling operati
PlayNY · +14 outlets
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty sues to block state online sports betting law
The conservative law firm WILL and allied taxpayer groups filed suit against Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers challenging the constitutionality of the state's new
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty · +15 outlets
Tribal leaders push Congress to restrict prediction markets under CLARITY Act
Tribal gaming groups testified before a Senate panel urging lawmakers to amend the CLARITY Act to bring sports prediction markets under existing gaming regulati
actionnetwork.com · +14 outlets
Brazil Supreme Court resumes trial on constitutionality of betting games ban
Brazil's Supreme Court resumed a constitutional review case that could determine the legal future of betting games in the country, including a criminal ban on g
iGaming Brazil · +1 outlets
Australia gambling reform bill faces uncertain future amid political deadlock
Australia's proposed gambling reform, including a ban on betting inducements and ad restrictions, faces an uncertain path amid political opposition and deadlock
focusgn.com · +4 outlets
DraftKings Q2 results dinged by Knicks, World Cup; prediction market momentum building
DraftKings reported Q2 results affected by NBA Knicks season results and World Cup costs, while noting growing momentum in prediction markets.
Casino.org

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