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The Floor18 stories ›

Brazil bans online betting and gaming with immediate effect, hitting Entain and Flutter outlooks
President Lula signed a provisional measure halting online betting and gaming outright, prompting Entain and Flutter to warn of revenue hits in a market that ha
Sbcnews · +14 outlets
Entain cuts online revenue outlook after Brazil enacts sudden online gambling ban
Entain said the Brazilian ban directly reduces its full-year online revenue expectations, making the operator one of the first to quantify the impact of the mar
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +6 outlets
US commercial gaming revenue rises 8.6% in July as World Cup lifts betting, AGA says
The American Gaming Association's July figures show broad growth across land-based and online channels, with sports betting boosted by World Cup wagering.
sigma.world
Pennsylvania gaming revenue drops in August as online casino tops $328.6M
Pennsylvania's overall gaming revenue fell year over year in August even as iGaming revenue remained the state's growth engine, with new market entrants cited a
PlayPennsylvania · +2 outlets
VICI Properties signs 20-year triple-net lease for two Alberta racetracks
The REIT's deal with Highfield Investment Group covers the real estate at Century Mile & Downs and starts at CAD$10.7 million in annual base rent.
Cdcgaming · +4 outlets
Sixth Circuit rules against Kalshi in prediction market case
A federal appeals court decision against Kalshi adds fresh legal uncertainty to the event-contract sector, alongside Brazil's betting ban in the same weekly rou
Gambling Insider · +14 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

MGM Resorts shutters some computer systems after cyberattack
The operator took parts of its IT environment offline in response to an intrusion, the latest security incident to hit a major Strip casino company.
The Daily News · +3 outlets
Barry Diller drops bid for MGM Resorts, leaving casino operator independent
The withdrawal ends a takeover attempt and reverses the unusual scenario in which MGM had weighed buying the publisher that sought to acquire it.
bonus.com · +12 outlets
VICI Properties signs new lease with Highfield for Alberta racetracks
Two Alberta tracks are expected to change operators while the REIT's total rent stays unchanged under the new arrangement.
citybiz · +7 outlets
G2E 2026 opens in Las Vegas amid a heavy week of industry events
The Global Gaming Expo anchors a packed calendar that also includes the SBC Summit and fresh regulatory fights over prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos.
CDC Gaming · +6 outlets
Pennsylvania Gaming Board fines MGM Resorts and CountR over licensing breaches
State regulators issued penalties tied to licensing violations, adding to compliance scrutiny of the operator in a key market.
yogonet.com · +4 outlets
BetMGM opens Las Vegas Strip's first poolside sportsbook at Mandalay Bay
The venue extends sports wagering into the resort's pool complex, part of the operator's push to differentiate its Strip footprint.
Casino.org · +7 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Lula bans sports betting in Brazil days ahead of national election
Brazil's president moved to suspend sports betting shortly before the vote, a major regulatory shock for one of the world's fastest-growing regulated markets.
Macau Business · +14 outlets
Florida AG targets tech companies over sweepstakes casino ads
Florida's attorney general is pressing technology platforms over advertisements for sweepstakes-style casino products, extending US state scrutiny of the sector
Casino.com · +5 outlets
Caesars takeover clears key regulatory approval
The deal involving Caesars Entertainment has secured a required approval, moving the transaction closer to completion.
GamblingHarm.org · +9 outlets
Genting Singapore's finances improve but it keeps losing ground to Marina Bay Sands
Genting Singapore's results are recovering even as rival Marina Bay Sands retains the dominant share of the city-state's casino market.
The Business Times · +12 outlets
Japan's IR race: Osaka casino may need 1,645 foreign workers, dealer visa unclear
Osaka's planned integrated resort faces a staffing and immigration policy gap as Japan's casino licensing timeline runs into 2027.
sigma.world · +2 outlets
Paradise Entertainment swings to H1 loss after prior-year profit
The Macau gaming equipment and services supplier posted a first-half loss, reversing the prior year's profit.
Macau Business

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil bans online betting and casino games with immediate effect, halting the regulated market
Brazil's abrupt ban ahead of the presidential election has shut down the regulated market, drawing industry warnings that the black market will be the main bene
Tribuna.com · +14 outlets
Entain cuts revenue outlook after Brazil enacts sudden online gambling ban
Entain's lowered guidance is the first listed-operator earnings impact quantified from Brazil's shutdown of regulated betting.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +3 outlets
Industry associations petition Brazil's Supreme Court to suspend Lula's provisional measure
The legal challenge seeks to overturn the emergency measure banning online betting before it takes lasting effect on licensed operators.
iGaming Brazil · +3 outlets
Gambling Commission sets out enforcement action, industry data and regulatory updates
The UK regulator's caseload and data release frame compliance expectations for licensed operators.
instituteoflicensing.org · +13 outlets
UK Gambling Industry Reaches £17.5 Billion as Online Casinos Drive Growth
The UK market's £17.5bn scale underscores how online casino growth is outpacing other verticals.
finchannel · +9 outlets
Boyd Interactive gives Evolution Gaming exclusivity in Canada
The exclusive content deal ties a Canadian operator's online casino offering to a single supplier.
TheLines.com · +3 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Flutter and Entain warn of hit from Brazil's online betting ban as Flutter hits 52-week low
Brazil's crackdown on online betting is forcing Flutter and Entain to book losses just as Flutter prepares for a CEO change, pressuring sportsbook shares broadl
KELO-AM · +14 outlets
6th Circuit ruling reshapes prediction markets in Ohio and Tennessee as Tennessee wins court fight
The appellate decision clarifies the legal footing for sports event contracts in two states, a key test of how prediction markets fit alongside regulated sports
sportshandle.com · +13 outlets
Michael Burry doubles Flutter stake, exits DraftKings ahead of Q2 report
The investor's disclosed repositioning in the two betting giants drew fresh attention to valuation gaps after a sector selloff.
Stocktwits · +4 outlets
Florida AG targets Google, Meta, Reddit, Snap and TikTok over sweepstakes casino ads
The escalation widens Florida's sweepstakes casino crackdown from operators to the platforms that carry their advertising.
Sbcamericas · +8 outlets
Report projects prediction markets to take more than 20% of NFL betting
The forecast sizes the threat event contracts pose to traditional sportsbook NFL handle.
sigma.world · +14 outlets
NCPG executive director Heather Maurer resigns amid Kalshi deal fallout
The departure less than a year into the role comes as the problem gambling nonprofit faces scrutiny over its ties to the prediction market operator.
Sbcamericas · +6 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Ossi Ketola wins record $20 million heads-up match, claims $16 million in three days
The Finnish entrepreneur's high-stakes victory over a Poker Hall of Famer ranks among the largest single poker results ever recorded.
The Blast · +7 outlets
Star Sydney casino licence suspension extended to June 2027 under NICC manager
Australian regulators extended the suspension of The Star's Sydney licence while the property continues operating under an appointed manager.
Pokernews · +14 outlets
WPT returns to Commerce Casino, reviving LA Poker Classic Championship in 2027
The tour's return to the historic Los Angeles venue restores one of the longest-running stops on the tournament calendar.
Pokernews · +3 outlets
Alexandra Botez wins ClubWPT Gold Poker Champs heads-up title for $250,000
The streamer and chess personality's win at the ClubWPT Gold event marks another high-profile crossover result in televised poker.
Pokertube.com · +4 outlets
Daniil Kiselev wins Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event for $1 million
Kiselev topped a field of 972 entries to take the seven-figure first prize at the MPP Main Event.
Pokernews · +3 outlets
Josh Turner, poker pro with $2.4 million in cashes, dies at 46
Turner was a well-known regular at The Lodge Card Club and on the tournament circuit.
Pokernews · +1 outlets

Lottery11 stories ›

Powerball jackpot climbs to $409 million after no winner takes Monday's $389 million drawing
Powerball rolled over again as the jackpot moved toward $400 million and Mega Millions sat near $300 million, keeping combined US jackpots near $700 million.
The Economic Times · +15 outlets
Anonymity claim arrives for $1.04 billion Powerball winner nearly a month after Illinois drawing
Illinois allows large lottery winners to claim through a trust, so the claimant's identity stays shielded while the prize is processed.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Kerala Onam Bumper BR-111 result announced with Rs 30 crore first prize
Kerala's annual Thiruvonam Bumper is among India's largest state lottery draws, with tax rules cutting the headline Rs 30 crore prize.
Goodreturns · +2 outlets
Allwyn pushes FastPay adoption for UK National Lottery retail network
Allwyn took over as UK National Lottery operator in 2024 and is rolling out faster digital payment and prize collection options across retailers.
Lottery Daily · +1 outlets
Maryland contract appeals board sanctions lottery agency over 'roadblocks' to investigation
The ruling adds scrutiny to procurement conduct at the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency during an ongoing contract dispute.
Maryland Matters · +2 outlets
UK ticket holder wins GBP 111 million EuroMillions jackpot
EuroMillions jackpots above GBP 100 million draw heavy ticket demand in the UK and require the winner to come forward to claim.
aol.co.uk · +9 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Brazil's Lula signs provisional measure banning online betting and casino gambling
The emergency decree halts a fast-growing market days before the election and throws licensing, tax revenue and operator planning into legal limbo.
SCCG Management · +14 outlets
Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated as gambling
The Sixth Circuit ruling upholds state and federal authority over event contracts and reshapes the legal footing for prediction-market operators.
KXAN Austin · +13 outlets
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling operation
The state action escalates the jurisdictional fight over who regulates prediction markets, with Polymarket disputing New York's authority.
WRFA-LP 107.9 FM · +14 outlets
Flutter suspends Brazil operations as Lula issues provisional online gambling ban
Flutter's withdrawal makes it the largest listed operator to halt Brazilian activity under the decree.
Irish Independent · +5 outlets
Pennsylvania skill game bills arrive as court-ordered pause looms
Lawmakers, veterans groups and the American Legion are mobilizing as a court deadline threatens to shut down thousands of unregulated machines.
Casino Reports · +7 outlets
Blumenthal and Tonko renew push for federal gambling reform
Democratic lawmakers are reviving proposals for national rules covering sports betting and online gambling advertising and taxation.
bettingnews.com · +7 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Century Casinos to sell two Alberta gaming venues for $16.4 million, cutting annual rent by about $7.5M
Century Casinos is offloading two Alberta racetrack casinos as the properties change operators, with landlord VICI Properties' total rent unchanged.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Flutter Entertainment shares fall 6.4%
The FanDuel parent's stock decline comes amid a broader pullback in listed gaming equities.
MarketBeat · +3 outlets
Boyd Gaming shares hit new 12-month low
The regional casino operator touched a fresh 52-week low amid weakness across gaming stocks.
MarketBeat · +7 outlets
Churchill Downs shares set new 12-month low
The Louisville-based racetrack and casino operator fell to a fresh 52-week low, prompting sell-or-hold commentary from market analysts.
MarketBeat · +8 outlets
MGM Resorts to report third-quarter results Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. Eastern
The Las Vegas Strip operator set the date for its Q3 earnings call.
Stock Titan · +3 outlets
BGC campaign spotlights betting shop workers in fight against UK tax rise
The Betting and Gaming Council is centering retail betting staff in its lobbying against higher taxes on the sector.
casino.com · +1 outlets