The Floor18 stories ›
Nevada regulators approve $7.2M fine for Venetian in Mathew Bowyer bookmaking case
The Nevada Gaming Commission approved a settlement fining The Venetian's current owners, Apollo Global Management, for anti-money-laundering failures linked to
CDC Gaming · +8 outlets
Australia passes broad gambling advertising restrictions
The Australian Labor government secured parliamentary approval for sweeping gambling ad reforms under the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill, the country's mos
SBC News · +14 outlets
Bally's shares fall 26% as doubts grow over US casino projects, company affirms Chicago opening
Bally's stock dropped sharply amid investor concerns over its US casino developments, though the company reiterated its early 2027 target for the Chicago casino
Casino.com · +5 outlets
Florida AG sues sweepstakes casino operators Stake and VGW over alleged illegal gambling
Florida's Attorney General filed suit against sweepstakes casino platforms Stake and VGW, alleging they operate illegal gambling under state law.
SNJ Today · +13 outlets
Australia gambling reform bill passes, leaving neither side fully satisfied
The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill passed parliament but drew criticism from both reform advocates and industry groups over its scope and provisions.
SBC News · +2 outlets
Premier League front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship ban begins, other deals remain
The Premier League's voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors starts for the 2026-27 season, but sleeve sponsorships and other betting partnerships con
SBC News · +14 outlets
Vegas18 stories ›
Bally's faces survival doubt, restructures A's ballpark development into three phases, may sell rights
Bally's stock tumbled after its auditor flagged 'substantial doubt' about the company's ability to continue, while the firm revised its Las Vegas ballpark distr
Casino.com · +7 outlets
Boyd Gaming reported as mystery bidder for Bally's Tropicana Las Vegas site
Boyd Gaming is rumored to be the unnamed buyer interested in acquiring the Tropicana site on the Las Vegas Strip from Bally's.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Boomer's Sportsbook continues rapid expansion across Nevada
The locally-focused sportsbook chain is growing quickly with multiple new locations in Nevada.
Northern Nevada Business Weekly · +1 outlets
Las Vegas Strip room rates sagged in Q3 but analyst sees October turnaround
Truist analyst reports room-rate momentum is choppy but improving, with a stronger recovery expected in October.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
MGM Resorts stock trades below buyout offer as investors weigh $48.30 bid
Shares remain below a previous takeover proposal, signaling market skepticism about the deal closing.
Ad-hoc-news.de · +5 outlets
Clark County approves fines for unlicensed Airbnb, VRBO listings
Regulators move to penalize short-term rental platforms and hosts who advertise without proper county licenses.
Casino.com · +6 outlets
Global18 stories ›
Singapore: Marina Bay Sands extends lead as Resorts World faces licence renewal test
Bloomberg, SCMP and local outlets report Marina Bay Sands is outperforming Resorts World Sentosa, which faces a critical licence-renewal decision by Singapore's
New Fortune Times · +2 outlets
Macau unveils five-year plan targeting non-gaming GDP at 60% of economy
Macau's government released a new economic-diversification blueprint aiming to reduce gaming's share of GDP, with targets for fintech and modern finance.
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +4 outlets
Macau casino tax revenues reach $7.2B in first half of 2026, up 9%
Tax income from Macau's casinos rose despite government efforts to reduce reliance on gambling, as officials outlined a three-year diversification plan.
SCCG Management · +1 outlets
Citigroup cuts Macau August GGR forecast to 4% growth
Analysts lowered expectations for Macau's monthly gross gaming revenue growth in August, citing slower-than-expected recovery momentum.
iGamingToday.com · +4 outlets
Sands China doubles interim dividend to HK$0.50 as H1 profit dips 3.6%
Sands China boosted its shareholder payout despite a slight decline in first-half profit, contrasting with other Macau operators conserving cash.
Focus Gaming News · +2 outlets
CBRE: Galaxy lifts dividend as Melco delays debt paydown
A CBRE research note contrasts Galaxy Entertainment's dividend increase with Melco Resorts' limited capacity for cost cuts and debt reduction amid Macau competi
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +1 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
New Jersey Online Casinos Post Record Revenue of $276.9M in July
New Jersey's online casino market hit an all-time monthly high as the rising tide of iGaming lifts all operators across the state.
Elite Sports NY · +2 outlets
Washington Judge Orders Kalshi to Halt Sports and Election Contracts
A federal judge blocks Kalshi from offering event contracts on sports and elections, dealing a blow to the prediction market's U.S. operations.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Fanatics Cleared to Launch iGaming Operations in Ontario After AGCO License Approval
Fanatics receives regulatory greenlight to enter the Ontario iGaming market, expanding its North American footprint.
foreignpolicyjournal.com · +1 outlets
More Than 540 UK High-Street Betting Shops Closed Since Last Budget, Sector Says
The UK betting industry reports accelerating physical shop closures driven by tax and regulatory pressures from the government's budget.
Focus Gaming News · +10 outlets
SkyCity Proposes 200 Job Cuts as Casino Spending Falls
SkyCity Entertainment Group plans significant staff reductions in response to declining consumer spending at its casino properties.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
Vicky Foxcroft Appointed UK Gambling Minister Following DCMS Reshuffle
The government names Vicky Foxcroft as the new gambling minister, overseeing regulation and the ongoing Gambling Act review.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Books18 stories ›
DraftKings stock surges on prediction market adoption after Q2 loss
DraftKings shares rose sharply as the company's expansion into prediction markets gains traction with users, offsetting a Q2 revenue decline.
TipRanks · +5 outlets
Kalshi ordered to halt sports and election contracts in Washington state
A Washington judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering its most popular markets, the latest state-level legal setback for the prediction market operator.
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
DraftKings, FanDuel invest $200-300 million into prediction markets ahead of NFL season
The two largest US sportsbooks are pouring significant capital into prediction-market products as the sector heats up.
Bettors Insider · +2 outlets
Washington judge orders Kalshi to halt sports and election contracts
King County Superior Court ruling forces Kalshi to suspend key markets in Washington, adding to multi-state regulatory pressure.
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
Baltimore sues Kalshi and Polymarket over unlicensed sports betting
Baltimore joins New York and other jurisdictions in legal action against prediction market platforms, alleging they operate as unlicensed sportsbooks.
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
IRS warns bettors to use licensed platforms ahead of football season
The IRS issued guidance urging consumers to stick with state-licensed sportsbooks as the regulatory battle over prediction markets escalates.
Northeast Times · +2 outlets
Poker12 stories ›
Tom Fuchs wins EPT Barcelona Super High Roller for $1.3 million
Fuchs claimed the title and top prize at the EPT Barcelona Super High Roller event.
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Wheeler wins PokerStars Open Main Event at EPT Barcelona as EPT Main Event begins
EPT Barcelona continues with Wheeler taking the PokerStars Open Main Event and the flagship EPT Main Event underway.
Spadepoker · +4 outlets
Thomas Eychenne wins second EPT trophy in Barcelona
Eychenne collected his second career EPT title during the Barcelona festival at Casino Barcelona.
PokerNews · +4 outlets
PokerStars announces WCOOP 2026 schedule with 350 tournaments and $40 million guaranteed
The World Championship of Online Poker returns with a massive schedule and prize pool guarantees.
Spadepoker · +3 outlets
Han Feng blames poker announcer's 'curse' for WSOP Main Event bad beat
The poker pro cited a superstition involving commentator Jeff Platt after a tough elimination in the WSOP Main Event.
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Daniel Vicente wins first WSOP bracelet after near miss in 2025
Vicente secured his first World Series of Poker bracelet, redeeming a close runner-up finish the prior year.
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Lottery18 stories ›
Illinois player wins $1.04B Powerball jackpot, the cheapest billion ever
A ticket sold in Illinois matched all Powerball numbers to win the $1.04 billion jackpot, noted as the smallest billion-dollar prize in Powerball history given
PlayUSA · +10 outlets
Powerball jackpot rolls to $48M after no winner in Aug. 17 drawing
No one matched all six numbers in Monday's Powerball drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $48 million for the next draw.
Detroit Free Press · +15 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $113M after Tuesday drawing produces no winner
No ticket matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Tuesday's $100 million Mega Millions drawing, raising the jackpot to $113 million for the next draw.
Gambling News · +15 outlets
Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler steps down; ex-William Hill exec named as successor
Andria Vidler is leaving as CEO of Allwyn UK, the operator of the National Lottery, and a former William Hill executive will take over the leadership role.
Lottery Daily · +6 outlets
Gallup poll finds Americans are buying fewer lottery tickets
A new Gallup poll shows gambling participation among Americans has dropped to a new low, with lottery ticket purchasing declining.
Lottery Daily · +13 outlets
Hoosier Lottery to send estimated $350M surplus to Indiana state coffers
The Hoosier Lottery expects to transfer approximately $350 million in surplus revenue to the state, boosted by large Powerball jackpot runs that increased ticke
Indiana Capital Chronicle · +1 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
Illegal US online gambling reaches $97.4B as international regulators refine oversight
SCCG report estimates the size of unlicensed US online gambling and tracks regulatory tightening by UK, Dutch and Ukrainian authorities.
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Fanatics receives AGCO license to launch iGaming in Ontario
Fanatics has been cleared by Ontario's regulator to enter the province's regulated online casino and sports betting market.
foreignpolicyjournal.com · +9 outlets
FanDuel defends VIP program in letter to Congress members over Harper video
FanDuel is pushing back on criticism of its VIP loyalty program after a video featuring Derek Harper drew congressional attention.
Covers.com · +12 outlets
Kalshi faces $36B legal threat as CFTC orders prediction market to keep operating
A legal battle escalates for Kalshi after the CFTC directed the platform to continue operations amid a massive financial claim.
Altcoin Buzz · +5 outlets
Trump Media scraps Truth Predict launch, opts for Crypto.com marketing deal
Trump Media abandons its planned Truth Predict prediction-market product and instead strikes a marketing agreement with Crypto.com.
Casino.com · +7 outlets
Senators warn prediction market trading on wildfires could encourage arson
US senators raise concerns that allowing prediction-market contracts on wildfire events may incentivize arson for financial gain.
Times of San Diego · +14 outlets
Biz10 stories ›
Bally's Reports $792M Revenue, Halts Chicago Casino Construction
Bally's Q2 results show revenue improvement and a pivot away from its high-cost Chicago casino development amid $4.5 billion in debt.
gambling911.com · +3 outlets
Mohegan Reports Q3 Revenue of $450.6M, Closes Connecticut Sun Sale
Mohegan's quarterly earnings reflect operational performance and the completion of the Connecticut Sun WNBA team sale.
Bettors Insider
Inspired Entertainment Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Published
Inspired Entertainment's latest earnings call transcript provides detail on its quarterly financial performance and outlook.
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Melco Resorts Stock Edges Up Despite Margin Pressure
Melco Resorts shares hold steady as investors weigh margin challenges against broader recovery trends in Macau.
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Studio City Shares Rise Even as Losses Widen
Studio City's stock gains despite deepening losses, reflecting mixed investor sentiment around the Macau operator.
simplywall.st · +1 outlets
Flutter Entertainment Gets Consensus 'Moderate Buy' Rating From Analysts
Analyst ratings consolidate around a moderate buy for Flutter, the parent of FanDuel, as the online betting leader expands.
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