The Floor18 stories ›
Brazil opts to suspend online betting before election, drawing operator exits and a surge of unlicensed sites
President Lula's decree halts regulated online betting ahead of the election, with Flutter pausing operations and officials warning that illegal platforms have
Igamingbusiness · +5 outlets
MGM CEO keeps door open to People Inc. bid as casino dealmaking accelerates
Bill Hornbuckle's comments come as Caesars shareholders back Fertitta Entertainment's take-private offer, signaling a more active M&A market.
CNBC · +3 outlets
New Hampshire online casino bill (SB 104) clears first Senate vote, advancing iCasino legalization
The bill survived a close Senate vote, moving New Hampshire closer to becoming the latest US state to authorize online casino games.
Action Network · +2 outlets
IMF sees Macau VIP gaming staying a small share of GGR as mass market leads growth
The IMF expects VIP play to remain a limited slice of Macau revenue amid a structural shift toward mass-market customers.
Casino.com · +4 outlets
Macau September casino GGR falls 1.2% year on year to US$2.2bn
Macau's monthly gaming revenue continued its downward trend, official figures show.
intergameonline.com · +1 outlets
Michigan tribal casino revenue-sharing payments plunge 71% as gambling expansion tests exclusivity deals
Falling payments and growing disputes are testing the compacts that give Michigan tribes exclusivity in exchange for revenue sharing with the state.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
Vegas18 stories ›
Nevada gaming win rises in August as Strip, locals markets outperform; Southern Nevada visitation falls
August gaming revenue grew statewide even as visitor volume declined, with properties outside the Strip outdoing the Strip itself.
KSNV · +2 outlets
Caesars stockholders approve $6 billion merger with Fertitta Entertainment
Shareholder approval moves the Fertitta tie-up forward amid broader acceleration in casino M&A.
ktnv.com · +12 outlets
MGM CEO leaves door open to acquiring top shareholder People Inc. as casino dealmaking heats up
MGM's chief executive signaled possible interest in buying its largest shareholder as consolidation talk intensifies.
CNBC · +7 outlets
G2E 2026: casino CEOs, unions and tribes unite against prediction markets
Industry leaders and labor groups argued at G2E that sports prediction markets should be regulated as sportsbooks, with Caesars and MGM saying they will not ris
Casino.com · +6 outlets
People Inc. rescinds MGM buyout offer over details
The Barry Diller-backed entity withdrew its proposal for MGM, leaving MGM's own counter-ambitions in play.
Card Player · +6 outlets
Strip resort CEOs plan to hold high-end hotel rates despite falling visitor numbers
Las Vegas operators said they will protect premium pricing and premium play even as value-tier visitation declines.
Las Vegas Sun · +3 outlets
Global18 stories ›
IMF says Macau VIP gaming will stay a small share of GGR as market shifts to mass
The IMF's latest assessment backs expectations that Macau's premium-mass and mass segments, not junket-driven VIP, will define medium-term gaming revenue.
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
IMF calls Cambodia's safeguards against criminal casino ownership deficient, urges swift reform
The finding adds international pressure on Cambodia to tighten licensing and ownership vetting amid long-running concerns over scam compounds and casino-linked
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
CLSA warns of consensus downgrades to Macau gaming earnings as investor enthusiasm stays lukewarm
The brokerage note highlights GGR market share and dividend expectations as the main focus for investors holding Macau casino stocks.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
CreditSights: China capital controls may weigh on Macau VIP sentiment but unlikely to hit GGR
Analysts see tighter capital controls as a sentiment overhang on high rollers rather than a direct drag on Macau gross gaming revenue.
Ggrasia · +5 outlets
MGM CEO keeps door open to People Inc. bid as casino dealmaking accelerates
Comments from MGM Resorts' chief executive underscore a widening wave of consolidation interest across the casino sector.
cnbc.com · +1 outlets
The Star Sydney casino licence suspension extended as regulator oversight continues
The extension keeps Sydney's second casino under close supervision while remediation of its compliance failures proceeds.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
Brazil's online betting ban takes effect as all sites go offline, Flutter halts operations
Brazil's president ordered a shutdown of online betting ahead of elections, prompting operators including Flutter to suspend local operations and triggering a 1
Casino.com · +14 outlets
US online casino revenue hits $1.02B in August 2026
Monthly aggregated US iCasino gross revenue crossed the billion-dollar mark for August, underscoring steady growth in legal online casino states.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
Prediction markets dominate G2E keynote amid casino-game ban debate
Prediction markets took center stage at G2E Las Vegas as the industry debated whether casino-style games should be allowed on those platforms.
intergameonline.com · +3 outlets
Global Gaming Expo opens in Las Vegas with AI taking a bigger role on casino floors
G2E's opening days highlighted AI adoption on casino floors, crypto use in gaming despite the CLARITY Act's failure, and a packed schedule of sessions and netwo
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Alberta launches new iGaming market with Betway, $2.4M treatment funding
Betway added sportsbook and casino options as Alberta's regulated market took shape, while the province committed CA$2.4M to gambling treatment and named Brick
Casino.org · +5 outlets
Malta gaming tax revenue framework overhaul comes into force
Malta enacted a reshaped tax framework for gaming revenue as its iGaming sector grew to €1.42bn in 2025.
intergameonline.com · +2 outlets
Books18 stories ›
DraftKings shares hit 52-week low as Brazil ban and prediction market fears weigh
DraftKings stock fell sharply after Brazil moved to ban online betting and investors weighed competition from prediction markets, though analysts still see upsi
TIKR.com · +14 outlets
MGM and Caesars say they will not pursue prediction markets, citing casino license risk
Executives warn that entering prediction markets could jeopardize their larger licensed casino businesses, setting them apart from DraftKings and FanDuel.
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
Flutter stock hits record low as Brazil ban compounds global regulatory troubles
The FanDuel parent's shares sank to an all-time low after Brazil banned online betting, adding to mounting regulatory pressure worldwide.
Legalsportsreport · +3 outlets
Michigan regulators reviewing DraftKings AI and VIP program issues raised in NYT, ProPublica reports
The Michigan Gaming Control Board said it is examining the allegations, while DraftKings CEO Jason Robins defended the company's responsible gaming approach at
Legalsportsreport · +8 outlets
Tennessee wins court fight over sports betting on prediction markets
The ruling is the latest state-level legal battle over whether prediction market contracts count as regulated sports wagering.
News Channel 5 Nashville · +14 outlets
Kalshi to end volume rewards program nearly a year early
The exchange's Volume Incentive Program, which paid participants based on volume share, will end per a self-certification filing with the CFTC.
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
Poker18 stories ›
Online poker hit by hole card cheating scandal; players urged to check PCs
Reports allege an attacker saw opponents' hole cards for months, reviving concerns about software security and integrity on major online poker platforms.
Pokernews · +2 outlets
Norway proposes legal online poker under Norsk Tipping with loss caps
Norway's government is proposing regulated online poker operated by state monopoly Norsk Tipping, with player loss limits, as a way to pull activity away from o
news.worldcasinodirectory.com · +5 outlets
Polymarket becomes latest prediction market targeted by New York regulators
New York scrutiny of prediction markets extends to Polymarket amid broader debate over whether casino-style games and contracts should be barred on such platfor
Card Player · +14 outlets
Florida AG warns Google, Meta and TikTok over Global Poker ads
Florida's attorney general put major ad platforms on notice over promotions for Global Poker, a sweepstakes-model poker site, signaling state-level enforcement
Legal US Poker Sites · +12 outlets
Stake to launch licensed casino and sportsbook in Alberta
Stake is moving into Canada's newly opened Alberta market with a licensed casino and sportsbook offering.
Pokerfuse · +14 outlets
Sergio Aido wins third WSOP bracelet and $2.23 million
Aido's third career bracelet came with a $2,228,762 payout, one of the largest scores of the current WSOP Online series.
Pokernews · +1 outlets
Lottery18 stories ›
Powerball rolls over again after Sept. 30 drawing; jackpot climbs to $440 million
No ticket matched all six numbers in the Sept. 30, 2026 drawing, pushing the next Powerball jackpot to an estimated $440 million.
Magnolia Reporter · +12 outlets
Iowa Lottery moving headquarters from Clive to downtown Des Moines' Hoover Building
The Iowa Lottery confirmed a relocation of its headquarters to the Hoover State Office Building in Des Moines, consolidating state offices.
Radio Iowa · +1 outlets
NC sports betting handle tops $500 million for 12th straight month
North Carolina's regulated sports wagering market continued to clear $500 million in monthly handle, a year and a half after launch.
WRAL · +2 outlets
West Virginia Lottery turns off 172 video lottery machines at Parkersburg operator pending required filings
State regulators deactivated the machines until the Parkersburg-based operator submits information required under licensing rules.
WV MetroNews
Anonymous winner claims $1.04 billion Powerball prize in Illinois
The winner of a $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot came forward in Illinois nearly a month after the drawing, remaining anonymous.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Mega Millions rolls to $321 million after no jackpot winner in Sept. 29 drawing
No ticket hit the Sept. 29, 2026 Mega Millions jackpot, and the top prize grew to about $321 million for the next drawing.
Magnolia Reporter · +15 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
DraftKings targeted ads pushed losing, addiction-prone bettors to wager more, ProPublica finds
A ProPublica test of DraftKings' VIP program and personalized marketing is drawing scrutiny from Michigan regulators over whether the operator steered high-risk
Malwarebytes · +4 outlets
Brazil suspends online betting market ahead of election, all sites offline Oct. 6
Brazil is shutting down online betting operations during its presidential election period, a move Flutter is complying with while lobbying to preserve the regul
Casino.com · +6 outlets
Casino CEOs and Nevada tell G2E prediction markets are unlicensed sportsbooks, warn on licenses
MGM and Caesars executives said at G2E they will not risk casino licenses by entering prediction markets, joining Nevada regulators in arguing platforms like Ka
Casino.com · +11 outlets
New York sues Polymarket over unlicensed gambling operation, seeks shutdown
New York's suit against Polymarket escalates the state-level legal fight over whether prediction markets are gambling products subject to licensing.
thecooldown.com · +14 outlets
New Hampshire Senate advances online casino bill 13-11, sending it to finance committee
New Hampshire's SB 104 survived its first Senate vote, moving the state one step closer to legalizing online casino gaming.
Focus Gaming News · +4 outlets
Michigan regulators to review concerns raised in ProPublica's DraftKings AI reports
Michigan's gaming regulator said it will examine the allegations that DraftKings used AI-driven marketing to target vulnerable bettors.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
Biz18 stories ›
DraftKings shares hit 1-year low as sports betting stocks slide
DraftKings' decline comes as several listed gaming operators touch multi-month or 52-week lows, reflecting broad investor caution on the sector.
MarketBeat · +8 outlets
Flutter Entertainment shares reach 1-year low - Should You Sell?
Flutter's shares have fallen to a 52-week low as one institutional holder trims its position in the FanDuel parent.
MarketBeat · +8 outlets
Las Vegas Sands sets 52-week low after weaker second quarter
LVS shares touched a new 52-week low as the market continues to digest the company's softer quarterly results.
AD HOC NEWS · +6 outlets
Bally's 'going concern' warning prompts growing industry concern
Bally's disclosure that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern has drawn heightened scrutiny from industry observers.
casinoreports.com
The Star Sydney casino licence suspension extended
Australian regulators extended the suspension of The Star's Sydney licence as oversight of the troubled operator continues.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Dutch gambling authority takes Meta to court over illegal betting ads
The Dutch regulator is pursuing legal action against Meta for allegedly carrying unlicensed gambling advertising, part of a broader European enforcement push.
Casino.com · +14 outlets