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The Floor18 stories ›

Tribal casino revenue hit record $46.2B in 2025, up ~15%, but margins tighten on rising costs
The Wipfli report shows tribal gaming revenue growing strongly while operating cost pressures compress net margins, a key profitability concern for the sector.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
Wipfli report finds tribal casino revenue up 16% as margins tighten (duplicate)
The annual Wipfli study shows tribal gaming revenue rising but profitability squeezed by operating cost increases.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
New Jersey online casinos post record $276.9M in July revenue
Monthly iGaming revenue in New Jersey hit an all-time high, lifting the entire online gaming sector in the state.
Elite Sports NY · +1 outlets
Entain H1 NGR rises 5% to £2.5B, Australia powers growth as group exits CEE
Entain's first-half results were led by strong performance in Australia and the UK, with CEO Stella David emphasizing the CEE exit as a capital-return opportuni
iGB · +1 outlets
Dart's Candle Lake makes mandatory takeover offer for Evolution at SEK695/share
Kenneth Dart's investment vehicle triggered a mandatory cash offer after accumulating nearly 32% of Evolution shares, targeting delisting from Nasdaq and Stockh
SBC News · +11 outlets
New York sports betting hits record $214M in monthly revenue
New York's mobile sports wagering market set a new monthly revenue record, underscoring the state's dominance in US sports betting.
Betting News · +3 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Treasure Island ends $200 free slot play promo after three days, long lines
The Las Vegas Strip casino pulled the promotion early after it drew six-hour lines and overwhelmed operations.
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
VICI Properties closes $1.75 billion senior unsecured notes offering
The real estate investment trust refinanced 2026 debt, strengthening its balance sheet and changing its investment profile.
Business Wire · +6 outlets
Nevada regulators lack access to casino AML filings, critics say fines too low
A compliance investigation reveals the state's anti-money-laundering oversight gap, despite $32 million in recent fines.
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
Sphere stock hits record $174.86 as Wizard of Oz attraction soars
Shares of Sphere Entertainment reached an all-time high following strong demand for its new immersive show.
Casino.com
Las Vegas-based casino operator sets opening date for massive UAE resort project
A major Strip operator announced when its planned Middle East megaproject will open.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +10 outlets
Las Vegas hotel accused of catfishing guests with AI-generated photos
A hotel on the Strip allegedly used fake AI-enhanced listings to lure guests to what reviews describe as a substandard property.
Network in Vegas · +6 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Melco Resorts Q2 net income up 32% to US$22.7M but revenue, EBITDA decline as Macau softens
Melco reported mixed Q2 2026 results: net income jumped 31.8% year-on-year to nearly US$22.7 million, while group revenue fell 5.7% to US$1.25 billion, pressure
GGRAsia · +14 outlets
Genting Singapore 1H26 profit down 34% to S$156.1M despite stable revenue
Genting Singapore's first-half net profit fell 33.5% year-on-year, though revenue was flat; the company maintained its dividend and saw its share price rise 6.4
GGRAsia · +4 outlets
Sands China H1 profit down 3.6%, interim dividend doubled to HK$0.5
Sands China reported a 3.6% decline in first-half profit but doubled its interim dividend, signaling confidence in its Macau operations.
finance.biggo.com · +1 outlets
Macau gaming tax revenue rises 9.3% to US$7.22B through July
Macau's gaming tax collected reached US$7.21-7.22 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 9.3%, reflecting steady casino revenue growth.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +2 outlets
Macau accumulates US$7.2B in gaming revenue between January and July
Macau's cumulative gaming revenue for the first seven months of 2026 totaled US$7.2 billion, underscoring the region's continued recovery.
iGaming Brazil
Manchester United signs record £20M Betway training kit partnership
Manchester United secured a record £20 million per year training kit sponsorship with Betway, further deepening gambling industry ties in football.
Casino.com · +14 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

BetMGM, Borgata launch live-streamed physical slots in New Jersey
BetMGM and Borgata have partnered with Awager to stream real physical slot machines online, allowing remote players to trigger plays on actual casino floor mach
PlayNJ · +14 outlets
Alberta iGaming market marks strong first month, eyes growth
Alberta's regulated online gaming and sports betting market posted encouraging initial results in its first month of legal operation.
Iredell Free News · +4 outlets
New Jersey online gaming revenue rises in July 2026
New Jersey's online gaming market saw broad revenue growth in July 2026, with all major operators reporting gains.
casinoreports.com · +14 outlets
Caesars Casino Alberta launch set for August 2026
Caesars Entertainment is preparing to launch its online casino platform in Alberta later this month, entering Canada's newest regulated iGaming market.
bookies.com · +14 outlets
New Jersey gaming tax revenue tops $925 million in FY 2026
New Jersey collected over $925 million in tax revenue from gaming in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the state's expanding online and land-based casino sector.
PlayUSA · +1 outlets
Vicky Foxcroft appointed gambling minister after DCMS reshuffle
Vicky Foxcroft has been named the new gambling minister following a reshuffle at the UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Casino.com · +4 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Baltimore sues Kalshi, Polymarket for offering unlicensed sports betting
Baltimore city has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket alleging they operate as unlicensed sportsbooks, as regulatory and
NBC News · +14 outlets
New York sports betting handle hits $214M revenue record for July
New York set a new sports betting revenue record of $214M in July, while other states like Tennessee ($413M handle), DC ($64.2M handle), Oregon (DraftKings up 8
Betting News · +8 outlets
FanDuel Predicts aims to capture share in prediction market race after slow start
Flutter CFO acknowledged FanDuel Predicts got off to a slow start but sees potential to grab a large share of the prediction market space, as operators race to
SBC Americas · +6 outlets
Sportsbook promo spending war heats up before NFL season, Penn sits out
Sportsbooks are ramping up promotional spending ahead of the NFL season, though Penn Entertainment's ESPN Bet is sitting out the promo war this year as predicti
SportsHandle · +3 outlets
Entain H1 earnings: resilient growth amid tax headwinds
Entain reported resilient first-half growth in its earnings call despite facing increased tax pressures across several markets.
TipRanks · +2 outlets
DraftKings simplifies rewards to dollars, steady revenue guidance outweighs losses
DraftKings is shifting its loyalty rewards to a simpler dollar-based redemption model, as analysts weigh its steady 2026 revenue guidance against widening quart
simplywall.st · +3 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Raoul Kanme wins Onyx High Roller Series Main Event for $1.25 million
Kanme took down the $25,500 Main Event at the Onyx High Roller Series in Cyprus for a seven-figure score.
Spadepoker · +1 outlets
Solana processed $23 million in payments at the 2026 WSOP
The blockchain network handled a significant volume of transaction processing during this summer's World Series of Poker.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Ren Lin wins Player of the Series as King Poker Cup concludes in Jeju
Ye Wang won the Main Event while Ren Lin's seven cashes earned him the Player of the Series title at the King Poker Cup.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
CoinPoker reveals 37-day GOPC schedule with $50 million prize pool
CoinPoker's upcoming online poker championship series offers a massive guaranteed prize pool across more than a month of events.
freetips.com
EPT Barcelona returns with big fields and Pick 3 fantasy game
The European Poker Tour's Barcelona stop is back, drawing large fields and introducing a Pick 3 fantasy format for fans.
poker.org
David Coleman wins second tournament of 2026 in high roller event
Coleman's latest victory on the Onyx High Roller Series comes months after his USPO win in April.
PokerNews · +6 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Single ticket in Illinois wins $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, 8th-largest in U.S. history
A single ticket purchased at a Quincy, Illinois Hy-Vee gas station matched all numbers to win the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot, the year's largest lottery pr
cincinnati.com · +15 outlets
Justice family reaches deal to keep Greenbrier casino open amid $300 million debt restructuring
The Justice family and a New York lender finalized a partnership arrangement resolving the Greenbrier Resort's $300 million debt, with the casino operations pre
wvgazettemail.com · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $100 million after Aug. 14 drawing with no winner
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $100 million after the Friday, Aug. 14 drawing produced no grand prize winner, with state lottery outlets reporting results.
Magnolia Reporter · +15 outlets
Illinois town of Quincy buzzing over identity of $1 billion Powerball winner
Quincy residents and the manager of the Hy-Vee store that sold the winning ticket speculate about the winner's identity; Illinois law allows the winner to remai
foxnews.com · +9 outlets
Supreme Court ruling creates fragmented gaming regulation across Nigeria's 36 states
A Nigerian Supreme Court decision led to each state issuing separate rulebooks for digital gaming operators, dramatically increasing compliance costs.
Head Topics · +3 outlets
Massachusetts Megabucks jackpot hits record $26.95 million
The Massachusetts Megabucks game reached its highest-ever jackpot of $26.95 million, drawing increased player interest.
WWLP · +1 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Colorado enacts credit card ban, deposit caps in new sports betting safeguards
A package of consumer protection measures including a ban on credit card funding and deposit limits took effect in Colorado.
Gambling.com · +5 outlets
UK's Burnham announces end of 'aim to permit' rule for betting shops
The Greater Manchester mayor's policy change could accelerate betting shop closures and trigger further UK gambling reform.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Nevada lawmakers introduce legislation to ban prediction markets
Nevada moves to prohibit prediction market operations, drawing criticism from NCPG which accuses the state council of misrepresenting Kalshi-related exit.
Lodinews.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi ordered to curtail Washington operations; CFTC moves to keep it in New York
A Washington state court ordered Kalshi to sharply reduce operations over illegal gambling claims while the CFTC instructed Kalshi to continue in New York.
GamblingSites.com · +14 outlets
Vicky Foxcroft appointed UK gambling minister after DCMS reshuffle
A new gambling minister takes charge as the UK government continues its review of gambling legislation.
Casino.com · +4 outlets
FanDuel defends VIP program in letter to Congress over Harper video
FanDuel is defending its VIP player program after a video featuring a lawmaker sparked congressional scrutiny.
Covers.com · +12 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Bally's Corp reports Q2 results, halts Chicago casino construction amid heavy debt load
Bally's reported Q2 earnings missing estimates by $1.33 EPS and disclosed pausing construction on its Chicago River West casino project, with total debt around
gambling911.com · +4 outlets
Melco Resorts Q2 net income jumps 32% but revenue and EBITDA dip; shares gap down
Melco Resorts posted higher net income year-over-year but saw revenue and EBITDA decline amid margin pressure in Macau and Manila, causing shares to drop.
GGRAsia · +4 outlets
Genting Singapore H1 profit falls 33.5% to S$156.1 million despite stable revenue
Genting Singapore's first-half net profit declined sharply on stable revenue; Maybank cut its FY26 earnings forecast by 17%, calling the 2Q recovery a normaliza
The Business Times · +1 outlets
Bloomberry swings to P470M H1 net loss but cuts Q2 loss by 75% on cost controls
Bloomberry Resorts narrowed its losses significantly in the second quarter as cost-cutting measures and improved casino earnings helped the Solaire operator.
Inquirer.net · +3 outlets
Studio City International Q2 revenue slips to $164.6M; net loss widens to $15.6M
Studio City's quarterly revenue fell and losses deepened as Macau's recovery remained uneven, though the stock price rose modestly.
Stock Titan · +2 outlets
TransAct Technologies returns to profit in Q2, evaluating sale of casino business
TransAct reported improved margins and software growth in Q2 2026 while confirming it is exploring a sale of its casino equipment segment.
Casino.org · +3 outlets