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Sun, Oct 4, 5:46 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

Maverick Gaming bankruptcy to close eight Washington casinos, putting 1,200 jobs at risk
The closures mark one of the largest single-operator retrenchments in US regional casino gaming.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
Macau gaming revenue falls for a fourth straight month in September, Q3 down 4%
The extended decline signals persistent weakness in the world's largest gaming market despite steady visitor volumes.
thebambooworks.com · +4 outlets
Pennsylvania online gambling backlash grows as self-exclusions rise 18% and revenue hits record
Pennsylvania is the largest US online casino market, making its addiction and revenue trends a bellwether for state expansion debates.
Deadspin · +1 outlets
CFTC sends proposed event contract rules to White House as prediction market fight widens
Federal rulemaking on sports event contracts could reshape how prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket operate in the US.
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets
Czech government orders ISPs to block Kalshi in prediction market crackdown
The order shows European regulators moving to shut out US prediction market operators rather than license them.
Sbcnews · +1 outlets
UK casino operator warns it will shut more than one in three sites over Labour tax raid
UK land-based operators say planned tax increases make large parts of their estate unviable.
AOL.ca · +14 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Las Vegas Strip tourism slump deepens: hotel rooms go dark, occupancy falls despite cheapest 2026 rates
Convention and high-roller demand is propping up parts of the Strip while air passenger volumes and leisure visitation keep sliding, pressuring operators on occ
igaming.org · +4 outlets
Wynn CEO splits with Strip peers on prediction markets as MGM, Caesars say no
The disagreement among Las Vegas operators signals an unresolved industry stance as regulated prediction-market products push into sports and event wagering.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
G2E 2026 wraps at The Venetian Expo with casino investment and industry pressures in focus
The global gaming trade show put capital allocation and margin pressure on casino operators at the center of this year's agenda.
Casino.com · +2 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan Island casino on target as Las Vegas CEOs stay bullish on home market
JPMorgan called concerns about Wynn's UAE project exaggerated, with the company's Las Vegas peers also signaling confidence in the domestic market.
Casino Reports · +9 outlets
UNLV seeks to sell land near the Strip for almost $40M
The university's land sale adds a potential development parcel close to the resort corridor.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +2 outlets
The Venetian Resort locks in long-term F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix partnership
The multiyear tie-up extends Strip resort integration with the Formula 1 race weekend.
TicketNews · +4 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Macau gaming revenue falls 1.2% in September, the lowest monthly GGR of 2026
September was the fourth straight monthly decline for Macau, though nine-month revenue remains 3.2% ahead of 2025 and Q3 GGR was down 4%.
sigma.world · +9 outlets
SJM Holdings shares hit 18-year low on weak Macau gambling demand
The slide in the Macau operator's stock tracks a soft September for citywide gross gaming revenue and pressure on the mass and VIP segments.
Investing.com · +1 outlets
IMF flags Macau's continued reliance on gaming despite economic resilience
The fund urged diversification as Macau authorities press a non-gaming tourism strategy alongside casino concession commitments.
Macau Business · +1 outlets
White House reviews CFTC prediction market rule changes
The review concerns proposed CFTC rules for event contracts, a market that has drawn gambling regulators' scrutiny.
World Casino News · +14 outlets
New Zealand publishes draft testing rules for licensed online casinos
The draft sets out compliance testing standards as New Zealand builds out its regulated online gambling market.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
Cambodia expands enforcement against online casino betting
Authorities broadened a crackdown on unlicensed online gambling operations as regional pressure on scam-center-linked betting grows.
World Casino News · +14 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil sues 17 betting firms for R$1 billion in damages
The lawsuit adds to mounting legal and political pressure on Brazil's betting sector as lawmakers weigh a gambling ban.
Casino News Daily · +4 outlets
Brazil gambling ban debate could divert investment to other Latam markets
Operators and investors are weighing the fallout if Brazil moves ahead with restrictions championed by President Lula.
next.io · +3 outlets
Alberta iGaming crackdown: unlicensed sites face action after Oct. 13
Alberta's regulator is moving against unlicensed operators as the province's regulated online market forges ahead.
RG.org
Eight Washington casinos closing as Maverick Gaming goes bankrupt
The bankruptcy removes a significant operator from Washington's card room and casino market.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
UK Gambling Commission bans turbo spins, adds real-time tracking for gaming machines
The rules tighten machine design and monitoring requirements for UK operators.
Tribuna.com · +2 outlets
Czech Republic blocks Kalshi over unlicensed gambling
The action marks another European regulator pushing back on prediction-market platforms operating without gambling licences.
igamingtoday.com · +8 outlets

Books18 stories ›

DraftKings stock hits three-year low amid industrywide selloff
The selloff reflects investor concerns about rising spending on prediction markets and softer betting economics across the sector.
CDC Gaming · +11 outlets
DraftKings faces lawsuit alleging AI was used to target bettors
The claim adds legal scrutiny to how sportsbooks use automated tools to identify and market to high-value customers.
WSN.com · +14 outlets
Fanatics CEO targets $1B betting ad budget to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel
Fanatics is signaling it will spend aggressively in 2027 to build share against the two market leaders.
FishDuck · +5 outlets
Americans wagered $166B on sports, making betting bigger than movies, music and museums combined
The figure underscores how quickly legal sports betting has grown into a mainstream US consumer activity.
fortune.com
Prediction markets threaten New York's $1B-plus gambling tax revenue
New York relies on more than $1 billion in gambling taxes, and prediction market growth could shift handle and revenue away from taxed sportsbooks.
AOL.ca · +4 outlets
Michael Burry more than doubles Flutter position, sells DraftKings ahead of Q2 report
The disclosed trades highlight divergent investor views on Flutter and DraftKings after a broad betting stock selloff.
stocktwits.com · +1 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Poker Sites Were Warned About Suspicious 'Paul Gregg' Account Before Superuser Scandal
New reporting indicates operators received prior warnings about the account at the center of poker's latest superuser cheating scandal.
Pokernews · +2 outlets
Norway Moves Toward Legal Online Poker Under Norsk Tipping Proposal
A new Norwegian bill would allow state operator Norsk Tipping to offer online poker, though critics say the proposal falls short of a full market opening.
Pokernews · +14 outlets
Eric Persson's Maverick Gaming to Close Eight More Washington Casinos in November
The poker player's casino group is further shrinking its Washington footprint with a new round of closures.
USPoker · +5 outlets
ACR Poker CEO Issues Statement on Cheating Scandal, Unveils Screen Shield
ACR Poker responds to player concerns over cheating with a public statement and a new anti-cheat feature.
Poker.org
Calvin Anderson Wins Eighth Career World Series of Poker Bracelet
The veteran pro added another bracelet as Nick Palma multi-tabled his way to a $15K PLO final.
Card Player · +6 outlets
Alejandro Lococo Wins World Championship of Online Poker Main Event
The Argentine pro, already known for deep WSOP Main Event runs, takes down online poker's largest annual title.
Card Player · +8 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots combined top $750 million as drawings roll on
Both national jackpots are growing simultaneously, with Powerball at $440 million and Mega Millions climbing past $300 million, drawing elevated player interest
NC Education Lottery · +14 outlets
Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion lottery jackpot
A single ticket sold in Illinois captured a $1 billion Powerball prize, one of the largest lottery wins of the year.
FOX 32 Chicago · +13 outlets
Powerball jackpot reaches $440 million for Saturday, Oct. 3 drawing
The Powerball jackpot grew to $440 million for the Saturday drawing, with results published across multiple outlets.
Dickson County Source · +9 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $345 million after no winner in Oct. 2 drawing
With no ticket matching all numbers in the $321 million Friday drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot rolled up to an estimated $345 million.
INQUIRER.net USA · +7 outlets
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Oct. 3 drawing
National and regional outlets published the Powerball winning numbers and prize results for the Oct. 3 drawing.
USA Today · +14 outlets
Mega Millions winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 2 $321 million jackpot
Multiple state and regional outlets reported the Oct. 2 Mega Millions results for the $321 million jackpot, which went unclaimed.
Democrat and Chronicle · +15 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Trinidad and Tobago Senate unanimously passes remote gambling order, licensing to start January 2027
The order formalizes an online gambling licensing regime in the twin-island state, with licensed operations set to begin in January 2027.
SCCG Management · +5 outlets
Brazil's Attorney General asks Supreme Court to declare fixed-odds betting laws unconstitutional
The challenge adds legal uncertainty to Brazil's regulated betting market as Justice Luiz Fux takes over as rapporteur and federal police build an anti-match-fi
BNLData · +4 outlets
Ohio Gov. DeWine says Kalshi sports contracts are illegal gambling and state law will be enforced
DeWine's stance follows a court ruling and signals state-level enforcement against event contracts as prediction markets face scrutiny nationwide.
RG.org · +4 outlets
Pennsylvania online gambling backlash grows as addiction and losses draw political attention
Pennsylvania, the largest US online casino market, faces rising self-exclusion registrations and new bills on monthly betting statements and skill games.
Inquirer.com · +7 outlets
Wynn CEO breaks with other Strip leaders on prediction markets
Wynn's chief executive offers a different view on prediction markets while MGM and Caesars rule out entering the space.
The Nevada Independent · +1 outlets
Mormon leader decries explosion of sports gambling and prediction markets
The church leader's remarks add a prominent voice to US debates over the spread of sports betting and event contracts.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +14 outlets

Biz16 stories ›

VICI Confirms Caesars Regional Master Lease Rents Ahead of $17.6 Billion Go-Private Deal
VICI says rent terms on the Caesars regional master lease are unchanged as the REIT moves toward a $17.6 billion take-private transaction.
SCCG Management · +1 outlets
DraftKings Shares Near Three-Year Low as Company Weighs More Prediction Market Spending
DraftKings stock is trading near multi-year lows as investors weigh the cost of expanding into prediction markets.
Northeast Times · +14 outlets
Wynn's Al Marjan Island Project On Target as Las Vegas CEOs Stay Bullish on Home Market
Wynn Resorts says its UAE development remains on schedule while Las Vegas operators express confidence in the domestic market.
Casino Reports · +7 outlets
Paradise Co. Q3 Casino Revenue Rises 23.4% Despite Weaker Chinese VIP Play
The Korean casino operator posted strong quarterly revenue growth even as high-roller Chinese VIP volume declined.
Asia Gaming Brief · +1 outlets
G2E 2026 Puts Casino Investment and Industry Pressures in the Spotlight
The annual Global Gaming Expo framed capital allocation and margin pressure as core themes for operators and suppliers.
Casino.com
Genting Singapore vs Marina Bay Sands: Who Leads Singapore's Casino Market?
A comparison of the two Singapore integrated resort operators' positions in one of Asia's wealthiest gaming markets.
VnExpress International · +14 outlets