The vote moves the largest casino deal of the year closer to closing, though federal antitrust review remains outstanding.

Barry Diller's People Inc. dropped its takeover approach but said it still sees a strong future for MGM, leaving its existing stake in play.

The government is opening public consultation on Gambling Act amendments that would sharply restrict advertising and raise online operator costs.

A licensing lawyer warned fragmented lobbying weakens the industry's position as ministers weigh higher gambling taxes.

The bank expects bricks-and-mortar operators to absorb a bigger hit than online from any increase in UK gaming machine duty.

Fred Done's warning adds retail voices to the UK debate over higher gambling taxes ahead of fiscal decisions.

The withdrawal ends a four-month take-private effort and leaves MGM's board committed to executing its strategy as a standalone company, with the stock falling

The vote clears a key hurdle for Fertitta Entertainment's deal to take Caesars private, one of the largest casino transactions in recent years.

Tourism officials are using the citywide promotion to stimulate fall travel after a soft 2025, with strong operator participation across Strip resorts, shows an

Competing site proposals have split local and resort interests as Las Vegas pursues a permanent NBA franchise.

Caesars Entertainment is the highest-profile operator to attach specific offers to the LVCVA promotion, spanning hotel rates and entertainment pricing.

The earnings shortfall added to pressure on MGM shares ahead of the take-private bid withdrawal.

The collapsed bid leaves MGM focused on its Osaka development and BetMGM, with analysts noting it avoided a politically risky China wager.

The regulator is moving toward requiring smart table technology nationwide, a significant equipment and surveillance shift for Philippine integrated resorts.

Analysts flagged weak premium mass play and cautioned about the Golden Week outlook, with JP Morgan projecting a 2% to 4% October decline.

Authorities say the crackdown shut large operations tied to casinos, though operators are moving to harder-to-detect locations.

The Macau operator cleared debt due in 2027 while posting higher quarterly profit, and its Morpheus hotel earned Macau's first Three MICHELIN Keys.

The restriction removes the offshore operator from most of Nigeria's state-level licensing framework.

The vote moves the largest casino M&A deal of the year toward closing, with Fertitta taking over Caesars' Las Vegas and regional portfolio.

Industry groups say a ban would push regulated operators out while illegal sites keep serving Brazilian players.

The intergovernmental watchdog flags gambling as an expanding channel for illicit finance as more markets regulate online play.

A hacker claims to hold data identifying beneficial owners behind Curaçao-licensed operators, raising fresh questions about the jurisdiction's oversight.

The regulator sets out non-binding governance expectations for operators adopting AI, one of the first such frameworks in igaming.

The lawsuit tests whether sports prediction markets infringe on league and betting rights as US regulators weigh the sector.

Stockholders met at the Eldorado Resort & Casino in Reno on Sept. 22 to vote on the transaction, which still faces regulatory steps.

Investors questioned whether heavier investment in prediction markets will pressure DraftKings margins, with Flutter slipping and Robinhood ticking up in the sa

Jason Robins told a Wells Fargo conference that DraftKings benefits whether or not prediction markets survive court challenges, and cited NFL handle growth thro

The Utah Republican asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to examine whether presidential family relationships were used for private financial benefit or prefere

Derek Longmeier's letter affirmed the National Council on Problem Gambling's stance after partner groups exited over the relationship with the prediction market

New market share estimates show sportsbooks retaining the bulk of NFL wagering while prediction market platforms expand their share of the category.

Bruschi's four wins this series move him to 13 career WCOOP titles, all earned in a four-year span.

The deep run and final-table exit in the $25K High Roller kept Negreanu one bracelet short of nine.

The 2026 WSOP Main Event title carried a nearly $4 million first prize.

Volpe adds another Borgata title during the venue's BetMGM-backed championship series.

The Texas stop produced the largest prize pool in WSOP Circuit Main Event history.

The Triton Jeju festival passed $100 million in total prizes ahead of the next Triton ONE stop in North Cyprus.

The $332 million Powerball draw produced no grand prize winner, pushing the top prize higher while smaller tier prizes were claimed across several states.

The Mega Millions jackpot rolled over again after the Sept. 22 drawing, with a single $2 million Match 5 ticket sold in Colorado.

Massachusetts launched its online lottery offering and took in almost $140 million in first-month sales, a notable test of digital expansion for state lotteries

The prediction market platform ended its legal fight with Montana regulators, a case that tested state authority over event-based wagering.

The Kentucky man who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in 2025 was arrested again, drawing wide coverage of his post-win legal troubles.

Virginia legislators are again weighing a framework for online casino gaming after prior attempts stalled.

The National Council on Problem Gambling is publicly defending its decision to admit Kalshi, prompting exits and internal division as prediction markets face gr

Bulgaria's government unveiled an overhaul that would sharply restrict gambling ads and impose new fees with NRA oversight, tightening one of the EU's looser be

A nine-month hack of Curaçao's gaming authority portal has exposed the beneficial owners behind offshore casino brands, drawing regulatory scrutiny across Europ

Missouri regulators moved against prediction market operators, adding to a widening state-by-state conflict over whether event contracts are gambling or financi

The proposed measure would mandate monthly account statements for New York sports bettors as part of a broader responsible gambling push awaiting the governor's

The federal commodities regulator warned about manipulation in event contracts while a Mexican football league pursued litigation against Kalshi.

The withdrawal ends a potential change of control at MGM Resorts, though the report says the proposal was never framed as a majority stake purchase.

The FanDuel parent's lowered guidance is weighing on the stock and on sentiment across the listed online gambling sector.

The policy change widens state-backed financing to casino developments, a boost for Korean integrated resort buildouts.

Disclosed trades by the president in casino equities draw scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest in the gambling sector.

The racetrack and gaming operator's shares hit a 52-week trough, extending a weak stretch for the name.

Wynn shares touched a fresh annual low, reflecting pressure on Macau and Las Vegas exposed operators.