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The Floor18 stories ›

Brazil's Lula bans online betting and casino games nine days before election; Entain cuts outlook
The abrupt federal ban reverses a market Brazil only launched in 2025, prompting operators such as Entain to revise revenue guidance and raising questions about
Cdcgaming · +14 outlets
MGM shares slide 11% after $18bn takeover offer is withdrawn
The retreat of a reported $18 billion bid leaves the casino operator's valuation under pressure amid broader sector volatility.
GamesHub · +1 outlets
New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed prediction market gambling
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James allege the platform operates an unlicensed sportsbook-style product in the state, intensifying the legal fight over e
SCCG Management · +13 outlets
Investigation alleges Softswiss network of 55 companies laundered billions from unlicensed online casinos
Reporters link founder Ivan Montik and nominee owners to a corporate web allegedly used to move money from unlawful gambling operations.
Розслідувач.інфо · +2 outlets
UK betting industry lobbies on jobs and community impact ahead of Autumn budget
Trade bodies and major operators are pressing ministers against further tax rises on betting shops before the budget is published.
Sbcnews · +1 outlets
Bulgaria plans near-total gambling advertising ban, opening market and media dispute
Lawmakers are weighing sweeping restrictions on gambling ads, with publishers and operators warning about the impact on media revenue.
Latest Casino Bonuses · +2 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

MGM Resorts weighs takeover of the publisher that previously bid to acquire it
The reversal follows MGM's own rejected $18bn approach for the target company earlier in the week.
Stocktwits · +6 outlets
MGM Resorts shares slide 11% after $18bn takeover offer is withdrawn
The pullback erased a double-digit slice of MGM's market value, with analysts still assessing what sent the deal into reverse.
GamesHub · +2 outlets
MGM Resorts shuts down some computer systems after a cyber attack
The company is working to bring affected systems back online as it investigates the intrusion.
The Daily News · +13 outlets
Civil war brewing between north and south Strip over NBA arena location
Competing proposals for the Las Vegas arena site are drawing sharp pushback from Strip interests.
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
Caesars' takeover by Fertitta reaches a key milestone, though analysts counsel caution
The take-private of Caesars Entertainment is advancing to a next stage after the earlier buyout agreement.
Seeking Alpha · +1 outlets
Resorts World wants to bring a south Strip-style expansion to the north Strip
The proposal would extend the resort corridor northward, echoing earlier development pushes at the south end.
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Global18 stories ›

MGM shares fall 11% after $18bn takeover offer for the casino operator is withdrawn
The pulled bid and sharp share drop mark a major reversal in consolidation expectations for a US casino operator.
GamesHub · +2 outlets
Brazil's Lula bans sports betting days before the country's presidential election
The move affects one of the world's fastest-growing regulated betting markets and is likely to hit operators with Brazilian exposure.
Macau Business · +14 outlets
Genting Singapore's finances improve but it keeps losing ground to Marina Bay Sands
Genting's Singapore IR still anchors its Malaysian parent's results even as rival MBS pulls further ahead.
The Business Times · +13 outlets
Huawei unveils what it calls the world's slimmest and largest foldable smartphone
The launch extends Huawei's push in premium foldables despite ongoing pressure on its handset business in global markets.
Macau Business · +14 outlets
LT Game debuts new slot title Burstin'Chillies at Solaire in Manila
The launch places a new electronic table and slot product in one of the Philippines' largest integrated resorts.
IAG · +2 outlets
EBANX partners with NetEase Games Club on local payment methods in Latin America
The deal targets payment localization in one of the fastest-growing regional video game markets.
Macau Business · +2 outlets

iGaming12 stories ›

Brazil's Lula bans online betting and casino games, ordering sites shut down from October 6
The reversal of Brazil's newly regulated betting market ahead of the October election wipes out operator revenue and pushes players toward unlicensed sites, ana
Gambling News · +14 outlets
Entain cuts revenue outlook after Brazil enacts sudden online gambling ban
Entain is the first major listed operator to quantify the earnings hit from Brazil's abrupt market shutdown.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +2 outlets
Analyst warns black market will be 'by far the biggest winner' of Brazil's online gambling ban
Industry analysts argue prohibition will divert Brazilian punters to offshore and unlicensed operators rather than eliminate betting.
Racing Post · +14 outlets
Wisconsin fights to protect its online sports betting deal
State officials are defending the tribal compact framework that underpins online sports betting in Wisconsin.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Imperious selects LuckyStreak as casino partner
The supply deal adds LuckyStreak's live casino content to Imperious's platform offering.
InterGame Online · +1 outlets
Where next for AI in igaming?
The piece examines how operators are applying AI across personalisation, compliance and player protection.
InterGame Online · +13 outlets

Books13 stories ›

DraftKings shares under scrutiny as untaxed prediction markets pressure its sportsbook business
Multiple analyst notes weigh whether DraftKings is fairly valued as Kalshi-style prediction markets take share from regulated sportsbooks.
finance.yahoo.com · +7 outlets
Report projects prediction markets will capture over 20% of NFL betting handle
The estimate adds to industry debate over how quickly event contracts will pull volume from traditional sportsbooks.
sigma.world · +2 outlets
Alberta opens regulated online sports betting market; DraftKings and other apps now live
Alberta's launch makes it the latest Canadian province to allow private licensed sportsbooks.
RotoWire · +14 outlets
CBS Sports examines whether prediction markets are legal in New York and where to trade
State-by-state legal questions around Kalshi and Polymarket remain unresolved as trading volumes grow.
CBS Sports · +4 outlets
Gen Z increasingly treats sports betting as an investment, Morning Brew reports
The framing raises concerns among regulators about how younger customers view wagering risk.
Morning Brew · +2 outlets
RG.org publishes sports wagering revenue report for August week 2
The data release tracks monthly state-level handle and revenue trends across regulated US markets.
RG.org · +1 outlets

Poker17 stories ›

Finnish entrepreneur Ossi Ketola beats poker Hall of Famer in record $20 million match
The reported $20 million heads-up result would be among the largest recorded poker matches.
AOL.com · +2 outlets
Russell Westbrook charity poker night at Fontainebleau raises $912,500
The NBA star's charity event at the Fontainebleau brought in nearly $1 million for his foundation.
Pokernews · +4 outlets
Daniil Kiselev wins 2026 Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event for $1 million, topping 972 entries
The seven-figure first prize highlights the growth of the Mediterranean Poker Party's flagship tournament.
Pokernews · +2 outlets
PokerStars cash games launch on FanDuel platform
The integration brings micro and high stakes cash tables to FanDuel's US customers.
Poker.org · +14 outlets
ClubWPT Gold may have a path back into Nevada
The online poker site's potential re-entry would expand its US footprint if regulators approve.
Pokernews · +2 outlets
Violent punch thrown at poker player in Minnesota card room caught on video
The altercation raises questions about security and safety in live poker rooms.
Pokernews · +1 outlets

Lottery13 stories ›

Powerball jackpot climbs to $389M for Monday drawing after Saturday's $360M rollover
Another rollover with no grand-prize winner pushed the multi-state jackpot toward $400 million, drawing broad national coverage.
USA Today · +15 outlets
Kerala Onam (Thiruvonam) Bumper BR-111 first prize of Rs 30 crore won by ticket TL 360615
Kerala's flagship festival lottery resolved its top prize, with the winning ticket sold in Taliparamba and the claimant still unidentified.
goodreturns.in · +6 outlets
$1.04 billion Powerball winner in Illinois claims prize anonymously after nearly a month
The delayed claim closes out one of the largest US lottery jackpots, with the winner shielding their identity under Illinois law.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $300 million after Friday's $277 million drawing
A no-winner Mega Millions draw rolled the top prize higher, extending the game's run of jackpot growth.
Magnolia Reporter · +12 outlets
UK ticket holder wins GBP 111 million EuroMillions jackpot
The win ranks among the largest EuroMillions prizes claimed by a UK player, with details of the claim still emerging.
AOL.co.uk · +10 outlets
Friday's Florida Lottery jackpot wins came from stores three miles apart
Two separate top-prize tickets sold in close proximity highlighted a rare cluster of Florida Lottery wins.
Miami Herald · +6 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

New York sues Polymarket, alleging it runs an illegal gambling operation without a license
The suit tests whether prediction markets count as licensed sports betting under state gambling law, a question with implications for the whole event-contract s
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
Brazil pulls plug on its regulated betting market in sweeping reversal
Operators and licensees face an abrupt shutdown of a market that had just been brought under a federal licensing framework.
NEXT.io · +2 outlets
Vast Casino Secrets leak exposes inner workings of offshore gambling firms
The leak adds to scrutiny of offshore operators' ownership, marketing, and regulatory arrangements in unlicensed markets.
The Guardian · +3 outlets
Curacao gambling regulator hacked, with sensitive data leaked
A breach at the licensing authority that oversees much of the offshore online gambling industry could expose operator and applicant records.
TheLines.com · +8 outlets
Senate blocks CLARITY Act from advancing in 49-50 vote
The procedural defeat stalls federal market-structure legislation that would have clarified oversight of digital assets and adjacent products.
tokenpost.com · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania lawmakers near deadline to regulate skill game machines as court date looms
A court deadline is pressuring the legislature to set rules for thousands of unregulated skill-game terminals operating across the state.
The Etownian · +14 outlets

Biz11 stories ›

Micron Q4 earnings due Wednesday, analysts project 350%+ revenue jump on AI memory demand
Micron's quarterly results land as retail bulls bet on a fresh buyback and options markets price a wide swing in the stock.
Stocktwits · +11 outlets
Genting Singapore narrows gap with Marina Bay Sands as financials improve
The Business Times examines why Genting Singapore is still losing ground to rival Marina Bay Sands despite a stronger financial position.
The Business Times · +1 outlets
Sweepstakes and online gaming growth opens new commercial opportunities for South African firms
Business Day reports that the widening gaming market in South Africa is creating new business avenues for local companies.
Business Day
Bank of America cuts Carnival stock target as key cost surges
The downgrade of the cruise operator's price target follows a sharp rise in a major cost line.
thestreet.com · +4 outlets
Full House Resorts rated Moderate Buy by sell-side brokerage consensus
The regional casino operator's consensus rating reflects aggregated analyst views on its stock.
MarketBeat
PLAYSTUDIOS to execute reverse stock split on Thursday, October 1
The gaming loyalty platform is consolidating shares, a move often used to lift a low per-share price.
MarketBeat · +1 outlets