The Floor18 stories ›
Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers in $267 million deal
The Australian wagering giant's acquisition of the racing data and technology provider follows earlier informal discussions that did not advance.
iGB · +14 outlets
Philippines Q2 GGR falls 20% as electronic gaming segment weakens
Land-based casinos showed relative resilience even as total industry gross gaming revenue dropped to $1.45 billion in the second quarter.
iGamingToday.com · +6 outlets
Evoke shows tax scars ahead of Bally's Intralot acquisition
The William Hill parent company remains in roughly the same financial position as last year as it awaits its acquisition by Bally's Intralot in late 2026 or ear
SBC News · +2 outlets
Maryland gambling industry hits $1.6B in state funding for fiscal 2026
Sports betting surge helped push Maryland's total gaming tax contribution to a record $1.637 billion for the fiscal year.
sigma.world · +6 outlets
Bally's pauses non-gaming construction in Chicago over VGT dispute
Bally's voluntarily halted work on parts of its $1.7 billion Chicago casino project amid a City Council dispute over video gaming terminal rights.
iGB · +14 outlets
NIGC chair vacancy stalls tribal casino agreements and enforcement in $46B industry
Without a confirmed chairperson, the National Indian Gaming Commission lacks authority to approve new compacts or pursue enforcement actions.
Iredell Free News · +4 outlets
Vegas18 stories ›
Palms turns its 55-story sign into guest photo gallery, '55 Stories of Fame'
The Palms Casino Resort has converted its exterior LED sign into a giant display that cycles photos of hotel guests, visible from the Strip.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
MGM attorneys argue Scott Sibella was made a fall guy in compliance case
Attorneys for former MGM president Scott Sibella claim MGM Resorts shifted blame to him in a long-running anti-money-laundering compliance probe.
CDC Gaming · +1 outlets
Sahara Las Vegas adds Boring Co. Vegas Loop station
Sahara becomes the latest Strip property connected to Elon Musk's underground transit system, linking the resort to the convention center and airport.
AOL.com · +8 outlets
Live Nation and MGM open Vinyl Room, a 1970s Japanese hi-fi lounge at Mandalay Bay
The rooftop listening lounge on Mandalay Bay's 63rd floor features high-end audio equipment and Strip views.
Digital Music News · +5 outlets
Las Vegas taxi driver says earnings cut in half by driverless rides
A local taxi driver reports revenue has dropped sharply as autonomous vehicles compete for fares on the Strip.
FOX5 Vegas · +14 outlets
Nevada's money laundering scandals quiet but unresolved, CDC Gaming reports
A new series examines whether Nevada casinos have truly addressed anti-money laundering deficiencies or simply moved on from high-profile cases.
CDC Gaming · +1 outlets
Global18 stories ›
Galaxy Entertainment 1H profit flat at US$673M, declares higher interim dividend
Galaxy Entertainment reported H1 profit of HK$5.28B (up 0.8%), with EBITDA down 5% in Q2 impacted by the World Cup and StarWorld renovation; the company raised
GGRAsia · +7 outlets
Bally's slows Chicago casino hotel construction amid dispute with city over video gaming terminals
Bally's paused non-gaming work at its permanent Chicago casino due to a disagreement with the city council over video gaming terminal licensing, dividing alderm
Yahoo · +14 outlets
Macau GGR daily run rate up 12% month-on-month in first nine days of August
Citi estimated Macau's gross gaming revenue run rate rose 12% versus July, driven by pent-up demand and a busy concert schedule on Cotai.
GGRAsia · +5 outlets
Philippines gaming industry GGR falls 20.3% to $1.45B in Q2 2026
The Philippines gaming industry's gross gaming revenue dropped 20.3% year-on-year in Q2, though land-based casinos showed relative resilience.
Bettors Insider · +1 outlets
Wynn delays UAE's first casino resort opening to 2027
Wynn Resorts pushed back the projected opening of its integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE's first casino, to 2027.
cardplayer.com · +14 outlets
Galaxy and MGM China lead Macau market share gains in July: UBS
UBS reported that Galaxy Entertainment and MGM China gained the most market share among Macau operators in July.
iGamingToday.com · +3 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
Penn Posts Record Q2 Retail Revenue, iGaming Growth Continues
Penn Entertainment reported record Q2 retail gaming revenue while its online casino segment continues to grow, underscoring the hybrid model's strength.
InterGame Online · +9 outlets
Light & Wonder Q2 Results Highlight Week in Gambling
Light & Wonder's quarterly earnings were a top industry story, reflecting ongoing momentum in gaming supplier technology and content.
Casino Reports · +9 outlets
Two Ohio Governor Candidates Back Online Casino Legalization
Both major-party candidates for Ohio governor support legalizing online casinos, potentially unlocking one of the largest unregulated iGaming markets.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Evolution's 20-Year Journey From Webcam to Global Online Casino Brand
A deep look at Evolution's transformation from a small webcam studio into the dominant live-dealer supplier powering most regulated iGaming markets.
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BetMGM and Marriott Expand Rewards Program to Alberta After iGaming Launch
BetMGM and Marriott extended their co-branded loyalty program to Alberta, linking hotel rewards with the province's newly regulated online casino market.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
Genius Sports Signs Kalshi and Polymarket as US Prediction Markets Scale
Genius Sports is providing data and integrity services to prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, signaling further convergence of sports data and event contr
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Books10 stories ›
DraftKings Q2 revenue dips 5% to $1.44B, EPS misses; CEO bullish on predictions growth
DraftKings reported Q2 revenue of $1.44B (down 5% YoY) and an EPS miss ($-0.14 vs. $-0.12 est.) as customer-friendly sports outcomes hurt hold; management toute
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
CFTC warns prediction markets against using American-style sportsbook odds
The CFTC issued guidance telling prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to avoid displaying odds in traditional sportsbook formats, escalating regulatory
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
Flutter (FanDuel parent) lowers 2026 outlook; CEO Peter Jackson to step down
Flutter cut its full-year guidance and announced CEO Peter Jackson's departure, with FanDuel sportsbook revenue also sliding in Q2 due to customer-friendly Worl
Gambling.com · +9 outlets
Genius Sports strikes data deals with Polymarket and Kalshi; adds live sports streaming
Genius Sports partnered with prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi to supply official data and added live sports streaming to Polymarket, positioning its dat
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
Penn Entertainment Q2 earnings: online casino focus; theScore Bet Alberta plans
Penn Entertainment discussed its Q2 results, emphasizing online casino growth and hoping theScore Bet's Ontario success translates to Alberta's newly opened mar
SBC Americas · +13 outlets
Alberta launches regulated betting market; DraftKings, BetMGM, others go live
Alberta's regulated online sports betting market went live with DraftKings, BetMGM, and other operators launching apps, opening a new Canadian province for lega
RotoWire · +14 outlets
Poker18 stories ›
PokerStars Moves UK Poker Onto Betfair Platform, Announces Major Network Restructuring
PokerStars is migrating its UK customer base to the Betfair platform as part of a broader network restructuring, changing how UK players access the site.
PokerNews · +2 outlets
Macau Casino Profits Slow Amid China Crackdown and Economic Pressure
Macau casino operators are seeing slowing profits due to China's ongoing crackdown on gambling and broader economic headwinds.
cardplayer.com · +2 outlets
PokerStars Co-Founder Mark Scheinberg Lists $152 Million Yacht for Sale
Billionaire Mark Scheinberg, co-founder of PokerStars, has put his luxury yacht on the market for $152 million.
PokerNews · +2 outlets
'Goofy' Wins Onyx High Roller Premiere for $1 Million, Upsets Mikita Badziakouski
An unknown player known as 'Goofy' defeated poker crusher Mikita Badziakouski heads-up to win the $1 million top prize in the Onyx High Roller Premiere.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Bally's Chicago Pauses Some Construction Amid VGT Dispute
Bally's has paused parts of its Chicago casino construction due to a dispute over video gaming terminal (VGT) licenses.
cardplayer.com · +7 outlets
Brazilians Dominate GGMillion$ Event, Collectively Bank $1.3M at Final Table
Six of the nine finalists in the GGMillion$ event were from Brazil, collectively winning $1.3 million at the final table.
PokerNews
Lottery18 stories ›
Powerball jackpot reaches $1B for Wednesday drawing, biggest US lottery jackpot of 2026
No ticket matched Monday's $905M Powerball drawing, rolling the jackpot to an estimated $1 billion for Wednesday Aug. 12, the first time the prize has reached t
Yahoo · +15 outlets
Mega Millions results for Aug. 11: $80 million jackpot, no grand prize winner
No ticket matched all six Mega Millions numbers in the Tuesday Aug. 11 drawing, leaving the jackpot at $80 million.
MyNewsLA.com · +15 outlets
Virginia Lottery reports record fiscal 2026 sales of $914M
The Virginia Lottery posted its highest-ever annual sales total for fiscal year 2026, driven by strong scratch-off and draw-game demand.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
North Carolina sports wagering ends fiscal 2026 with $7.62 billion handled
North Carolina's legal sports betting market processed $7.62 billion in wagers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
North Carolina Sports Betting · +1 outlets
Maryland gaming contributed $1.64B to state programs in 2026
Maryland's gaming industry generated $1.64 billion in contributions to state programs including education and public safety.
Gambling News · +1 outlets
California player wins $1.4M Powerball prize as jackpot climbs
A California lottery player won a $1.4 million Powerball prize while the jackpot rolled to $1 billion; other Match 5 winners were reported in New Jersey, Tennes
Sacramento Bee · +7 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
CFTC Invokes Emergency Powers to Block New York Shutdown of Kalshi
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission used emergency authority to prevent New York state from ordering Kalshi to cease offering prediction markets, escalatin
finance.biggo.com · +8 outlets
Prediction Market Turf War: CFTC vs States Over Kalshi
A multi-front battle over prediction market regulation pits the CFTC against state regulators and tribes who want Congress to ban gaming-like contracts.
Crypto News · +14 outlets
Nevada Problem Gambling Council Breaks With NCPG Over Kalshi Partnership
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling severed ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over NCPG's controversial partnership with prediction market K
Casino.com · +8 outlets
Andy Burnham Scraps 'Aim to Permit' Rule to Give Councils Veto Over Betting Shops
The UK Prime Minister removed the 'aim to permit' planning rule, handing local councils stronger powers to block new betting shops and vape shops on high street
European Gaming · +7 outlets
Bally's Chicago Pauses Casino Construction Amid Video Gambling Terminal Dispute
Bally's halted nongaming construction on its River West Chicago casino project as a dispute with the city over video gaming terminal rights divides the City Cou
ABC7 Chicago · +14 outlets
Australia Labor Moves Toward Tighter Gambling Rules as Senate Deal Takes Shape
Australian Prime Minister Albanese is advancing gambling reform legislation with bipartisan support, though the coalition remains divided on advertising restric
iGamingToday.com · +6 outlets
Biz18 stories ›
Bally's halts Chicago casino construction amid dispute over video gaming terminals
Bally's pauses parts of its Chicago casino project as a dispute over video gaming terminals divides aldermen, threatening project timeline.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
Delta Corp posts ₹212 crore Q1 loss on ₹306 crore GST provision
A massive goods and services tax provision drives Indian casino operator Delta Corp to a deep quarterly loss.
scanx.trade · +2 outlets
DoubleDown Interactive Q2 revenue rises, beats EPS estimates
The social casino operator reports higher quarterly revenue and beats analyst expectations on earnings per share.
GlobeNewswire · +8 outlets
DraftKings shares jump 8% as investors focus on prediction market growth after Q2 miss
Despite a Q2 earnings miss, DraftKings stock rises sharply as the market looks ahead to its prediction markets expansion.
playusa.com · +10 outlets
Flutter Entertainment shares up 6.1% on no specific news catalyst
Flutter shares gain more than 6% in a session, reflecting broader investor sentiment in the online gambling sector.
MarketBeat · +1 outlets
PhilWeb Q2 revenue jumps 96% YoY, swings to profit on digital growth
The Philippine online gaming operator nearly doubles revenue year over year and returns to profitability driven by digital segment strength.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +2 outlets