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Sat, Oct 3, 5:46 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

Macau GGR falls 1.2% in September to 2026 low, fourth straight monthly decline
The fourth consecutive monthly drop to about $2.23B raises earnings risk for Macau operators even as nine-month revenue remains 3.2% ahead of 2025.
sigma.world · +8 outlets
Caesars and MGM chiefs say they will stay out of prediction markets
The stance from two of the largest US casino operators sharpens the split between traditional gaming companies and prediction market platforms at G2E.
Northeast Times · +11 outlets
CFTC sends proposed event contract rules to White House for review
The proposal on broadening swaps comes as federal oversight of sports event contracts remains contested.
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets
G2E: prediction markets dominate conversation at Las Vegas trade show
Panels and hallway talk centered on firms that did not exhibit, with responsible-gambling advocates arguing wording leads users to see event contracts as invest
Cdcgaming · +13 outlets
Malta raises tax on local online casino revenue to 15% from 5%
The increase accompanies a new Maltese gaming regime taking effect for one of Europe's largest iGaming licensing hubs.
Tribuna.com · +5 outlets
New Hampshire online casino bill SB 104 advances after Senate vote
The bill's progress puts New Hampshire closer to joining states that regulate online casino gaming alongside its charitable gaming network.
iGamingToday.com · +7 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Nevada gaming win rises to $1.27B in August as Strip ticks up, but visitation falls
State regulators reported higher casino win even as Southern Nevada visitor volume declined and hotel rates softened, a divergence that worries operators depend
KSNV · +3 outlets
MGM and Caesars chiefs say they will stay out of prediction markets, citing licensing risk (G2E)
The stance from two of the largest Strip operators came as prediction markets dominated discussion at the G2E conference in Las Vegas.
Northeast Times · +14 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan Island casino on target in UAE as JPMorgan calls concerns exaggerated
Analysts and executives pushed back on investor worries about the UAE resort's timeline and economics during the G2E conference week.
Casino.org · +4 outlets
People Inc. rescinds buyout offer for MGM Resorts after role-reversal talks
The withdrawal ends a would-be reverse takeover that would have been one of the largest corporate moves involving a Las Vegas casino operator.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
G2E 2026 wraps at Venetian Expo with Gretzky and top industry CEOs on stage
The global gambling industry's largest annual trade show closed after a week of panels on prediction markets, sports events and operator strategy.
indiangaming.com · +2 outlets
Red Rock Resorts loses bid to derail long-running Station Casinos labor cases
The ruling keeps alive litigation over union organizing at the company's Las Vegas locals casinos.
Casino.org · +1 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Macau September GGR falls 1.2% year-on-year to MOP18.06bn, lowest monthly total of 2026
September's decline marks a fourth straight monthly fall and the weakest month of the year, with analysts cutting 2026 forecasts amid soft macro conditions and
Ggrasia · +15 outlets
Macau 2026 gaming revenue forecasts trimmed further on China tax policy, soft macro demand
Analysts and the IMF see Macau's mass gaming segment still driving growth, but flag slowing overall expansion and pressure on the city's diversification targets
Inside Asian Gaming · +4 outlets
CFTC sends new prediction market rules to White House amid jurisdiction fight
The proposed rulemaking adds to the ongoing dispute over federal oversight of event and prediction markets.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
SJM Holdings stock hits 18-year low as weak Macau gambling demand persists
The fall in SJM shares underscores investor concern that Macau's soft demand is hitting the city's smaller concessionaires hardest.
Investing.com
Maverick Gaming plans eight Washington casino closures, putting 850 jobs at risk
The closures would significantly shrink the tribal and commercial casino footprint in Washington state.
World Casino News · +5 outlets
Cambodian casinos halt online gambling operations to meet government deadline
Cambodia is tightening enforcement against online casino betting as operators face a compliance deadline.
Focus Gaming News · +6 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

CFTC moves to define event contracts as swaps
The US derivatives regulator's proposal would bring prediction market event contracts under swaps rules, a closely watched move for gambling and betting markets
Betting News · +14 outlets
Nevada casino win rises 3.1% in August as Strip growth stalls
Statewide gaming win grew modestly while the Las Vegas Strip posted flat results for the month.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
MGM, Caesars say no to prediction markets
The two casino giants declined to enter the prediction market business as the sector faces growing regulatory scrutiny.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Macau casino GGR falls 1.2% in September as downward trend continues
Macau's monthly gross gaming revenue declined again, extending the enclave's recent slump.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan on target as Las Vegas casino CEOs remain bullish at home
Wynn's UAE project remains on schedule while Las Vegas operators express confidence in the domestic market.
Casino Reports · +5 outlets
New Hampshire SB 104 online casino bill advances after Senate vote
The bill would legalize online casino gaming in New Hampshire; it now moves forward in the legislative process.
iGamingToday.com · +8 outlets

Books18 stories ›

DraftKings stock hits three-year low as gambling sector sells off
DKNG shares fell to their lowest level since 2023 amid a broad industrywide selloff, with the company weighing increased prediction market spending.
Legal Sports Report · +14 outlets
Fanatics weighs $1B betting advertising budget to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel
CEO Michael Rubin is considering roughly $1 billion in betting ad spending as Fanatics looks to close the gap with the two market leaders.
FishDuck · +3 outlets
DraftKings faces lawsuit alleging AI was used to target vulnerable bettors
The suit adds regulatory and reputational risk for DraftKings as scrutiny of sportsbook marketing practices grows.
wsn.com · +14 outlets
Prediction markets could cut into New York's $1B-plus gambling tax revenue
New York collects over $1 billion annually from gambling taxes, and the rise of event-contract trading could erode that base.
AOL.ca · +1 outlets
DraftKings misses on Q2 earnings, DKNG slips after hours
CEO Jason Robins said prediction market products are growing faster than expected ahead of the NFL season.
Stocktwits · +4 outlets
NPR: banned bettor turned to Kalshi after sportsbook self-exclusions
The case highlights how prediction markets may bypass the self-exclusion systems used by regulated sportsbooks.
NPR

Poker18 stories ›

Calvin Anderson Wins Eighth WSOP Bracelet, Clinching It While Playing Slots in Las Vegas
Anderson joined an exclusive group of players with eight or more WSOP bracelets, reportedly winning while playing slots at a Las Vegas casino.
Pokernews · +2 outlets
Alejandro Lococo Wins WCOOP 2026 Main Event as Series Closes
Lococo closes out online poker's most prestigious series with a Main Event title, joining the ranks of recent WCOOP champions.
Pokernews · +5 outlets
ACR Poker CEO Issues Statement on Cheating Scandal, Unveils Screen Shield
ACR's CEO addressed the latest industry cheating scandal and outlined new third-party software protections, as affected vendors issued their own statements.
Poker.org · +2 outlets
New Jersey Bill Would Decriminalize Underage Gambling
A New Jersey bill advances a measure that would treat underage gambling as a non-criminal offense, adding to the state's evolving gambling regulation debate.
Card Player · +6 outlets
Nevada Gaming Revenue Climbs in August
Nevada reported a year-over-year rise in gaming revenue for August, a key barometer for the US casino and poker market.
Card Player · +9 outlets
WSOP Circuit Breaks New Ground With First-Ever Stop in Spain (Madrid)
The WSOP Circuit expands to Madrid with 11 rings on the line, marking its first stop in Spain and further international growth.
Pokernews · +1 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

NC sports betting handle tops $500 million for 12th straight month despite August revenue dip
North Carolina's regulated sports wagering market continues to show mature, high-volume handle even as operator revenue declines and state agencies weigh change
CDC Gaming · +8 outlets
Powerball jackpot rises to $440 million after no winner in Wednesday's drawing
A rollover with no jackpot winner drives the multi-state game's top prize higher ahead of Saturday's drawing.
dicksoncountysource.com · +15 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $321 million, then rises to $345 million after Friday drawing
The multi-state draw rolls over again, pushing the advertised jackpot higher as states report their local results.
delawareonline.com · +14 outlets
Ohio Lottery under pressure as governor candidate Amy Acton urged to pursue reforms
Advocates want the incoming administration to overhaul the state lottery's operations and oversight.
cleveland.com
Kerala Lottery: Karunya KR-770 results declared with Rs 1 crore first prize
Kerala's state-run weekly draw publishes its winning numbers and top prize for the October 3 round.
News18 · +3 outlets
New Hampshire charitable gaming system faces calls for more oversight
Critics and operators disagree on how to tighten regulation of the state's charitable gaming venues.
Concord Monitor

Regulation18 stories ›

Brazil's Attorney General asks Supreme Court to declare fixed-odds betting laws unconstitutional
The move escalates legal uncertainty over Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market, which has already been constrained by a provisional measure restricting
BNLData · +2 outlets
Brazil sues 17 betting operators for R$1 billion in damages
The civil action adds to mounting enforcement and legal pressure on licensed operators in Brazil's betting market.
Casino News Daily · +4 outlets
MGM and Caesars chiefs say they will stay out of prediction markets over licensing risk
Major casino operators are distancing themselves from event contracts as state and federal regulators weigh whether such products constitute gambling.
Northeast Times · +12 outlets
Ohio's DeWine says Kalshi is illegal gambling and state law will be enforced
The Ohio position follows a court ruling on event contracts and signals widening state-level conflict over prediction market platforms.
The Statehouse News Bureau · +13 outlets
Brazil's Pix payments fall 10% following online betting ban
Payment data illustrates how the crackdown on online betting is spilling into Brazil's broader consumer payments system.
Casino.com · +6 outlets
Maine regulators monitoring AI use by sports betting apps after DraftKings allegations
A class action alleging AI-driven promotional targeting has drawn state regulatory scrutiny of how operators use automated tools on bettors.
ReadWrite · +3 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Macau GGR falls 1.2% in September as analysts flag rising earnings risk
A monthly decline in Macau gross gaming revenue adds pressure on the concessionaires heading into third-quarter results.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
DraftKings shares near three-year low as company weighs more prediction market spending
Investor concern over the cost of competing in prediction markets has weighed on DraftKings shares, with BTIG cutting its price target.
Northeast Times · +11 outlets
Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue drops 45% in September despite record visits
Falling gaming revenue at the South Korean integrated resort contrasts with rising visitation, highlighting weak spend per visitor.
Asia Gaming Brief · +1 outlets
Accenture Q4 FY2026 results beat estimates, revenue reaches $18.7B as shares jump
Strong quarterly revenue and profit lifted Accenture stock by double digits, with coverage citing gains of 16% to 22%.
qz.com · +4 outlets
VICI gives update on Caesars regional casino master lease situation
The REIT addressed the status of its master lease covering Caesars regional properties, a key item for its rent roll.
Casino.org · +9 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan Island project on target as Las Vegas casino CEOs stay bullish on home market
Wynn's UAE development remains on schedule while operators express confidence in the Las Vegas Strip outlook.
Casino Reports · +14 outlets