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The Floor18 stories ›

Brazil's Lula bans licensed betting operators from 6 October as election pledge
Brazil's president has moved to shut down the sector less than two years after it was regulated, citing household debt and gambling losses, drawing industry pus
Igamingbusiness · +8 outlets
Diller's People Inc rescinds $18B MGM takeover bid; report suggests MGM could pursue People instead
The reversal ends months of uncertainty over MGM's ownership direction and shifts attention to whether MGM itself buys People Inc.
Igamingbusiness · +4 outlets
Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension extended until 2027
The extension leaves the Sydney property without independent operating rights nearly four years after they were stripped.
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets
ProPublica: DraftKings made reporter a VIP despite problem-gambling signals
The investigation adds to scrutiny of VIP programs and how operators detect and respond to harmful play.
ProPublica
New Zealand sets licence conditions as online casino regulation nears
New Zealand's incoming online casino regime is drawing comparisons to the UK's two-decade regulatory debate.
casino.com · +4 outlets
Massachusetts regulators to evaluate AI use in sports betting after DraftKings report
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission ordered staff review of operator AI and machine learning following a New York Times report.
Cdcgaming · +14 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Barry Diller's People Inc. withdraws $18B bid to take MGM Resorts private; MGM shares fall about 10%
The withdrawal ends a four-month effort to take the Las Vegas casino operator private at $48.30 a share and leaves MGM to execute its strategy as a standalone c
yogonet.com · +14 outlets
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment's $17.6B buyout of the casino operator
The vote clears the way for Tilman Fertitta to take over Caesars Entertainment, consolidating a major Strip and regional casino portfolio under private ownershi
Hotel Dive · +14 outlets
WSJ: MGM Resorts discussing a bid for Barry Diller's People Inc. after its takeover approach collapsed
A reversal would put MGM on the offensive against the publisher that spent months trying to buy it, with Diller reportedly saying he remains open to other deals
bloomberg.com · +12 outlets
Wynn Resorts closes $900M note offering to refinance debt
The bond sale gives the operator fresh capital to restructure borrowings amid a softer Las Vegas and Macau demand picture.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
BetMGM opens first poolside cabana sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay
The venue expands BetMGM's retail sportsbook footprint on the Strip into a seasonal beach-club setting at an MGM Resorts property.
gamingintelligence.com · +4 outlets
Las Vegas tourism officials launch 5-day citywide sale with 180-plus hotel, show and dining deals
The rare resort-wide discount push aims to lift visitation as Strip operators work to fill rooms in a softer demand environment.
ktnv.com · +8 outlets

Global10 stories ›

People Inc could return with a new bid for MGM Resorts after withdrawing take-private proposal, Seaport says
Seaport Research Partners analyst Vitaly Umansky wrote that the media and internet conglomerate could make another offer for MGM Resorts International despite p
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Fitch projects Genting New York EBITDA reaching about US$450mln by 2028 at Resorts World New York City
The ratings agency's forecast hinges on the performance of the Resorts World New York City casino complex in the New York market.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Cambodia cybercrime crackdown enters new phase scrutinising remaining licensed casinos, minister says
Senior minister Chhay Sinarith said the next stage will check whether legitimately licensed casinos are being used to launder scam proceeds.
Ggrasia
Pagcor and Philippine education department sign accords with 66 local government units for classroom building
The agreements are part of Pagcor's programme to expand classroom infrastructure across the Philippines.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Light & Wonder's Joyup slot makes world debut at Solaire in Manila
The installation at Bloomberry Resorts' Solaire Resort Entertainment City marked the game's first global rollout.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
LT Game's Burstin' Chillies debuts at Solaire Manila as maker eyes online format
Chief operating officer Eddie Au confirmed the slot game's launch at the Bloomberry-controlled complex and the company's interest in an online version.
Ggrasia

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil's Lula signs measure banning online betting and casinos, operators must halt from 6 October
Brazil is moving to shut down its regulated online betting market with immediate effect, citing gambling losses and household debt as the trigger.
Times Of Casino · +7 outlets
ANJL warns Brazil's ban will push over 30 million bettors into the illegal market
Industry association ANJL says dismantling the regulated market would strengthen offshore and illegal operators, and Brazil's top two presidential candidates ag
iGaming Brazil · +12 outlets
Barry Diller-backed group withdraws $18bn BetMGM takeover bid
The withdrawal removes a major potential ownership change at one of the largest US online gambling operators.
casino.com · +2 outlets
Malta imposes tiered gaming tax and new studio levy on casino and online gambling
Malta's tax changes affect a licensing hub used by many international online gambling operators.
Casino Guardian · +1 outlets
Ontario online casino revenue rises in August while sports betting revenue falls 30%
Ontario's regulated market shows online casino growth offsetting a sharp decline in sports betting revenue for the month.
Casino.org · +11 outlets
New Zealand details licensing requirements for online casinos as market prepares to regulate
New Zealand is setting out what operators must provide to obtain a licence, following a lengthy debate over online casino regulation.
thecanary.co · +14 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi, upholding Ohio and Tennessee sports event contract bans
The appellate loss strengthens states' authority to bar Kalshi's sports event contracts, a key legal test for prediction markets nationwide.
Sbcamericas · +12 outlets
New York sues Polymarket over 'illegal gambling operation' as prediction market fights escalate
New York's state court action against Polymarket follows a similar suit against Kalshi, testing whether prediction markets can operate in the state.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
DraftKings shares hit 52-week low after analyst downgrade as prediction market pressure mounts
Investor worry over Kalshi and Polymarket taking sportsbook share has weighed on DraftKings stock despite bullish analyst notes elsewhere.
MarketBeat · +13 outlets
MGM Resorts' $18bn sale to Barry Diller's People Inc. collapses
The deal fell apart one day after Caesars Entertainment shareholders approved a separate $17.6bn takeover.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
ProPublica investigation: DraftKings made a reporter betting like a problem gambler a VIP
The undercover account and Massachusetts regulators' review of DraftKings' AI use on bettors put VIP program practices under scrutiny.
ProPublica · +2 outlets
Survey finds about a third of bettors are cutting sportsbook use as prediction markets grow
Prediction markets are exploiting a regulatory gap that mirrors the one DraftKings itself used, according to the survey coverage.
finance.biggo.com · +5 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

PokerStars opens its online poker network to outside operators in landmark B2B shift
The move would let third-party brands plug into PokerStars' player pool, a notable change in strategy for the largest online poker operator.
spadepoker.com · +1 outlets
ClubWPT Gold pulls out of Nevada, dealing a blow to the state's online poker market
The exit removes a rare legal online poker option for Nevada players and raises questions about liquidity and viability in small state markets.
Pokernews · +1 outlets
Sam Soverel wins record-extending 16th PokerGO Tour title at ARIA
The high-stakes pro extends his own PokerGO Tour record with another title at the ARIA high roller series.
USPoker · +3 outlets
Paul Volpe wins Borgata BetMGM Big, Big Championship for $492,415
Volpe takes down the flagship East Coast tournament at the Borgata, one of the largest live events on the fall US schedule.
USPoker · +4 outlets
Daniel Negreanu reaches third WSOP final table of the week but falls short of a ninth bracelet
Negreanu's run of deep online WSOP finishes renews attention on his pursuit of a ninth career bracelet.
Pokernews · +7 outlets
PokerStars Spin & Go jackpots hit fourth time in two months, awarding $4.25M across four draws
The unusually frequent jackpot hits draw scrutiny to the odds and mechanics of the format amid record payouts.
Pokernews · +3 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Kerala Thiruvonam Bumper BR-111 draw held with Rs 30 crore first prize
Ticket TL 360615 took the top prize in Kerala's Onam season bumper draw, the state's largest seasonal lottery.
Onmanorama · +7 outlets
All 90 lakh Thiruvonam Bumper tickets sold, Rs 241 crore to Kerala exchequer
The full sell-out of Kerala's Onam bumper shows the scale of state-run lottery revenue for Kerala's finances.
Mathrubhumi English · +2 outlets
UK ticket-holder wins GBP 111 million EuroMillions jackpot
The win ranks among the largest EuroMillions prizes claimed in the UK.
GB News · +6 outlets
Montana lawmakers question lottery's Intralot contract talks over withheld emails
Legislators are pressing for transparency on the state lottery's contract dealings with vendor Intralot.
Gambling.com · +4 outlets
North Carolina fines bet365 and Underdog over responsible gaming violations
State regulators penalized two operators for breaches of responsible gaming rules.
Sports Betting Dime · +7 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $300 million after no ticket matches all six numbers
The rollover followed Friday's drawing in which no player hit the full combination.
MyNewsLA.com · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

New York sues Polymarket for illegal gambling; Polymarket files countersuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges the crypto prediction market operates an unlicensed sports betting business targeting vulnerable users, and Poly
gamingintelligence.com · +15 outlets
Brazil's Lula moves to ban online betting via provisional measure ahead of election
The government's measure would halt betting and online casino activity with immediate effect, drawing opposition from operators and industry associations who wa
ABC News · +14 outlets
Massachusetts Gaming Commission investigates sportsbooks' use of AI in betting promotions
The inquiry focuses on whether AI-driven targeting of promotions, including at DraftKings, exploits or inappropriately markets to at-risk gamblers.
Yogonet · +14 outlets
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to ban college player prop bets
The decision keeps prop wagers on college athletes legal in Indiana despite NCAA lobbying, underscoring state-level resistance to tighter college betting restri
casino.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi hit with $5M fine notice from Ohio Casino Control Commission
The penalty notice adds to mounting state-level enforcement pressure on prediction market platforms over unlicensed sports event contracts.
Sports Betting Dime · +10 outlets
Bulgaria advances gambling reforms with advertising ban and tax and fee overhaul
The proposed package would ban outdoor gambling advertising, raise online betting fees and introduce real-time monitoring of operators.
Focus Gaming News · +4 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

MGM Resorts stock falls 10.4% after withdrawing People Inc takeover bid
The sharp drop in MGM shares came a day after Barry Diller reversed course, and the company is now reported to be weighing a fresh takeover bid for People Inc.
AD HOC NEWS · +1 outlets
Trump sold Caesars stake as Fertitta's $17.6B deal for the company closed
The disclosure marks the end of a presidential holding in a major US casino operator as Fertitta's leveraged buyout completed.
casino.com · +10 outlets
Massachusetts regulators to examine DraftKings' use of AI on bettors
The inquiry adds state-level scrutiny of how sportsbook operators deploy algorithmic tools to target or manage customers.
Startup Fortune · +14 outlets
Loto-Quebec Q1 revenue rises 2.1% to CA$782.6M ahead of Oct. 5 election
The provincial lottery and gaming operator's results land days before a Quebec election that could reshape gaming policy.
casino.com · +2 outlets
Britain's new 40% online casino duty criticized as a tax on harm, not revenue
UK operators face a sharply higher remote gaming duty, a material margin hit for the online casino sector.
thecanary.co · +5 outlets
Bloomberry projected to return to profit in 2027 on VIP and online growth
The Solaire operator's outlook hinges on an international VIP recovery and expansion of its online gaming arm.
iGamingToday.com · +6 outlets