The Floor18 stories ›
Paul Gauselmann, Merkur Group founder, dies at 91; tributes pour in
The German gaming pioneer who built Merkur Group into a global gambling technology powerhouse over nearly seven decades is being remembered by industry figures
iGB · +1 outlets
Reno wildfires force evacuations; casinos shelter displaced residents
Thousands of Reno residents under evacuation orders from the wind-driven Hawk Fire have taken shelter in area casinos as gaming operators mobilize support.
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
Evolution board urges shareholders to reject Candle Lake mandatory takeover offer
Evolution's board says the SEK695 per share offer from Candle Lake substantially undervalues the live casino giant and advises shareholders not to tender.
iGB · +1 outlets
Boyd Gaming reportedly considering partnership with Bally's on former Tropicana site
Jefferies analyst David Katz notes a Vital Vegas report that Boyd may partner with Bally's on the Las Vegas Strip site near the Athletics' future stadium.
CDC Gaming
Romania's ONJN president Vlad-Cristian Soare abruptly dismissed
The chief of Romania's gambling regulator was removed just over a year into his tenure amid an ongoing period of high-profile regulatory turnover.
SBC News
Nevada cites North Carolina tax in appeals court fight against prediction markets
Nevada's attorney general argues that Kalshi's acceptance of a North Carolina tax on trading revenue admits states can regulate the prediction market, undermini
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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
Global10 stories ›
SJM Holdings 1H loss widens 62%, adjusted EBITDA up 3%
Macau casino operator SJM reported a wider H1 loss of HKD294.7 million but saw a 3% rise in adjusted EBITDA, signaling ongoing recovery challenges.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Melco Resorts Finance to redeem $600M in senior notes due 2027
Melco's finance subsidiary will fully redeem $600 million in 5.625% senior notes in September, reducing its debt burden.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Japan's Sasebo business chamber pushes to revive casino IR plan
A business group in Nagasaki prefecture is calling for a renewed push for an integrated resort with casino, after the national government rejected the prefectur
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Pagcor to launch app directing players to licensed online gaming sites by year-end
Philippine gaming regulator Pagcor will release a mobile app before year-end to help consumers identify legitimate, regulated online gaming platforms.
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Aristocrat launches 'Buffalo Mega Stampede Grand' slot game
Aristocrat Gaming expands its popular Stampede slot family with a new Buffalo Mega Stampede Grand title offering a $1 million jackpot.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Crane NXT names Jason Lund president of Crane Payment Innovations
Crane NXT appointed Jason Lund to lead its CPI unit, which supplies payment and cash-processing technology to casinos and other industries.
GGRAsia · +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 ›
Fabrod Nazari Wins WPT Cyprus Championship
Nazari defeated 519 opponents to capture the WPT Cyprus title.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
Ari Engel Wins WPT Series Cambodia Championship Event
Engel continues his hot streak with another WPT title in Cambodia.
PokerNews
Stefan Schillhabel Wins Second WSOP Bracelet in Online Event
Schillhabel secures his second career WSOP gold bracelet, both won online.
PokerNews
Jason Wheeler Wins PokerStars Open Barcelona for €731,000
Wheeler calls the victory nearly as meaningful as his WSOP bracelet win.
PokerNews · +1 outlets
BetMGM Poker Returns to Borgata With $6M Guaranteed Big Big Series
BetMGM's live poker series at Borgata features a $3M championship and over $6M in total guarantees.
PokerNews
John Juanda Among Survivors on Day 3 of EPT Barcelona Main Event
Poker legend John Juanda remains in contention at the EPT Barcelona Main Event as the festival continues through August 29.
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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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