Illegal online gambling revenue in the US reached $97.4 billion in 2025, growing nearly twice as fast as the regulated market according to a new report.

The new minister, who has previously supported reforming high-street gambling venues and banning gambling ads during live sport, takes over gambling policy at a

Electronic gaming declines and geopolitical factors weighed on results, though land-based casinos showed relative resilience.

Entain reported a 5% increase in H1 trading, with its UK&I arm driving Q2 gaming revenue growth, but warned of a challenging tax environment.

Evoke's results were hit by UK tax increases as the Bally's Intralot acquisition remains on track.

Outgoing Flutter CEO Peter Jackson said the company will press its advantage in the UK market despite tax increases.

The off-Strip Palms Casino Resort is adding a fully enclosed smoke-free casino space, responding to growing player demand for cleaner air on gaming floors.

Attorneys for former MGM executive Scott Sibella claim the company scapegoated him in the illegal bookmaking case involving gamblers including Ippei Mizuhara an

The investment firm disclosed a 23.9 million share position in MGM Resorts, a significant passive stake that comes as the casino operator navigates takeover int

Sahara becomes the latest Strip resort to connect to Elon Musk's underground tunnel transit system, expanding the Loop's reach north of the main Strip corridor.

MGM Resorts shares have surpassed the price of Diller's takeover offer, suggesting the market expects either a higher bid or that the deal may fail.

A veteran taxi driver reports that the expansion of autonomous vehicle services on the Strip has slashed his income, highlighting tensions between gig/robotaxi

Galaxy Entertainment reported a 0.8% rise in first-half profit to HKD5.28 billion and announced a higher-than-expected interim dividend, with Q2 EBITDA down 5%

Macau government collected MOP58.34 billion in gaming tax revenue through July, up 9% year-on-year, reflecting continued recovery in the market.

Citi estimates Macau's daily GGR averaged MOP733 million in early August, indicating a 12% sequential improvement from July's run-rate.

Philippine regulator's minimum guaranteed fee structure for gaming system administrators took effect July 1, following a public consultation.

Macau's highest court held that a casino operator bears no responsibility for deposits placed with non-gaming junket intermediaries, a key legal clarification f

Philippine Gaming Industry GGR dropped in Q2 2026 amid online sector declines, though land-based casinos showed relative resilience.

PENN Entertainment reported strong Q2 2025 results with retail segment hitting record performance.

A new report estimates the US illegal gambling market has reached over $97 billion, growing faster than regulated channels.

Fanatics has obtained its Ontario gaming license and is preparing to launch online sports betting and casino in the province.

The $46 billion tribal gambling industry faces a leadership vacuum at the National Indian Gaming Commission with no chairman appointed.

LeoVegas has rolled out its proprietary Tiger Sportsbook platform under multiple UK-facing brands.

Detroit's three commercial casinos reported $111.6 million in July revenue, a recovery milestone for the market.

Three members of Congress are calling on MLB and FanDuel to explain how a personalized Bryce Harper video was used to incentivize a VIP gambler, raising concern

FanDuel parent Flutter saw its stock decline amid slowing sportsbook growth, while CFO Rob Coldrake acknowledged prediction markets are a key focus and said can

The CFTC issued a letter drawing a regulatory line, warning prediction markets that displaying American odds could blur the line between event contracts and spo

PENN is betting $20 million on its Alberta launch through ESPN Bet, part of a broader Canada strategy to drive online profitability while sitting out the US spo

Both DraftKings and Flutter are increasingly focusing on prediction market products as sportsbook growth slows, with analysts viewing the pivot as the next majo

New York mobile sports betting generated a record $214.4 million in gross revenue in July, driven by a tight hold and strong World Cup results that favored the

The 2015 WSOP Main Event champion takes down the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open championship, one of several high-profile winners at the Florida series.

Flutter Entertainment is restructuring PokerStars' global operations outside the US into a unified network, signaling further corporate consolidation in the onl

An unknown player using the alias 'Goofy' wins the Onyx High Roller Premiere for $1 million, upsetting Mikita Badziakouski heads-up.

PokerStars is migrating its UK poker player base onto the Betfair platform, another step in Flutter's integration of its poker brands.

Singh wins four events at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, extending his career Seminole Hard Rock title record to 20.

CoinPoker reports a massive prize pool payout for its online Battle of Malta series, a major event for the cryptocurrency-based poker platform.

A single Powerball ticket purchased in Illinois matched all numbers for the $1.04 billion jackpot, the eighth-largest lottery prize in US history and the larges

The Virginia Lottery reported record sales of $914 million for fiscal 2026, highlighting strong growth in the state's lottery business.

North Carolina's sports betting market handled $7.62 billion in wagers for fiscal 2026, reflecting the state's growing sports wagering industry.

Tennessee lottery revenue failed to cover scholarship expenses for the first time, raising questions about the program's long-term sustainability.

Maryland's gaming industry generated $1.64 billion for state programs, underscoring the sector's fiscal importance.

A Powerball ticket matching five numbers sold at a Sacramento County ARCO gas station won over $820,000 in the same drawing as the $1.04 billion jackpot.

The CFTC ordered Kalshi to continue operating in New York despite a state lawsuit, escalating a federal-state turf war over prediction markets.

The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling left the National Council on Problem Gambling, citing its partnership with Kalshi as a conflict.

The UK government confirmed Vicky Foxcroft as the new minister responsible for gambling policy.

New Colorado rules cap sports-betting deposits at six per day and prohibit credit card funding.

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham announced legislation enabling local authorities to restrict betting shops on high streets.

Lawmakers are probing FanDuel's use of a Bryce Harper video to thank a gambling addict and questioning MLB's sportsbook partnerships.

Bally's pauses its Chicago casino build due to a dispute involving video gambling, raising uncertainty about the project's timeline and the company's relationsh

TransAct reported a narrower second-quarter loss and has begun a formal strategic review of its casino and gaming segment, including a potential sale.

India's Delta Corp recorded a steep quarterly loss after booking a large GST provision, highlighting ongoing tax pressure on the gaming sector.

Galaxy Entertainment's second-quarter results were influenced by the World Cup, though specific financial details are not yet fully available.

PhilWeb's quarterly revenue nearly doubled year-on-year, driven by strong growth in its digital gaming solutions and swinging to profit.

DoubleDown Interactive reported higher second-quarter revenue and earnings growth of 50%, driven by strong direct-to-consumer channel performance.