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Wed, Oct 7, 5:47 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

Informa to acquire Clarion Events, owner of ICE, in £2.24bn deal
Informa highlighted Clarion's WorldGaming business, which runs the ICE gaming expo, as a market leader that will help build scale across its portfolio.
Sbcnews · +14 outlets
Brazil's licensed operators begin shutting down sites and apps as Lula betting ban takes effect
Previously licensed operators were ordered to take all websites and apps offline from 6 October, and used football advertising hoardings to warn the ban could f
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets
Brazil Attorney General's Office challenges constitutionality of betting laws
The AGU's challenge adds fresh uncertainty to Brazil's betting framework just as licensed operators face a shutdown order.
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets
US online casino revenue reaches $1.02 billion in August
The monthly figure underscores the scale of the regulated US iGaming market amid state-by-state legalization debates.
PlayUSA · +3 outlets
Macau Golden Week visitors surge but analysts remain cautious on casino revenue
Heavy holiday visitation did not convince analysts that gaming revenue will follow, with Seaport forecasting a 5% October decline.
Casino.com · +9 outlets
Study counts labour and tax revenue cost of a Brazil igaming ban
Research quantifies the employment and tax revenue that would be lost under a full prohibition of online gambling in Brazil.
InterGame Online · +1 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

G2E 2026: Prediction markets draw fiery opposition from regulators and gaming executives
As prediction markets expand into sports and event wagering, traditional casino operators and regulators used the Global Gaming Expo stage to press their case a
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
Wynn says Iran war cost its UAE casino project only one day of construction
The disclosure offers a concrete read on how regional conflict has affected the first casino development in the United Arab Emirates, a key growth bet for Wynn.
Northeast Times · +14 outlets
Yokohama likely to sit out Japan's 2027 casino bidding round
The city's expected withdrawal narrows the field for Japan's integrated resort licensing and reshapes the country's long-delayed casino market plans.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
Sphere Entertainment shares sink nearly 14% after Craig-Hallum downgrade
The analyst downgrade wiped a double-digit percentage off Sphere Entertainment's market value, highlighting scrutiny of the Las Vegas venue operator's valuation
Casino.com · +1 outlets
BetMGM partners with Gametime to offer live event tickets through rewards program
The tie-up expands BetMGM's loyalty offering beyond betting into event ticketing, part of broader efforts to deepen customer engagement.
sports.betmgm.com · +7 outlets
G2E panel sees possibilities and challenges in AI-powered table game surveillance
Industry executives weighed the promise and pitfalls of deploying artificial intelligence to monitor table games for cheating and risk.
CDC Gaming

Global18 stories ›

Informa to acquire Clarion Events, presenter of major gaming trade shows, for US$2.97bn
Clarion runs trade shows across sectors including gaming, so the deal reshapes ownership of key industry exhibition brands.
Ggrasia · +7 outlets
Macau Golden Week visitor tally tops 1.05 million in first six days, analysts stay cautious on GGR
Record holiday footfall contrasts with broker forecasts that October casino revenue could fall, with CLSA and Seaport staying flat to negative.
Ggrasia · +10 outlets
Ohio orders 10 prediction market operators and brokers to stop offering sports contracts
State regulators move against event-contract platforms, adding to a widening US state-by-state fight over sports prediction markets.
Casino.com · +7 outlets
Illinois judge rules Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The ruling supports Kalshi's federal-market framing as states including Missouri press orders against its sports prediction contracts.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Bally's closes $560M financing for Bronx casino resort
The financing advances Bally's New York City casino project as it builds out its flagship development pipeline.
World Casino News · +10 outlets
Deutsche Bank upgrades Penn and Boyd on improving US gaming demand outlook
Analyst upgrades signal improving regional casino demand expectations for two of the largest US regional operators.
Yahoo Finance Singapore · +7 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil's Online Betting Ban Takes Effect, but Legal Challenge Leaves Enactment in Doubt
Brazil has moved to ban internet betting, prompting industry pushback and studies quantifying the loss of tax and labor revenue, while political uncertainty aft
Racing Post · +8 outlets
US Online Casino Revenue Reaches $1.02 Billion in August
Monthly iGaming gross revenue across legal US states topped the billion-dollar mark in August, underscoring the segment's steady growth.
PlayUSA · +3 outlets
Quebec Election Opens Door to Ontario-Style Private iGaming Market
A change in Quebec's political landscape could pave the way for a regulated private online gambling market modeled on Ontario's open licensing regime.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
UK Remote Gaming Tax Receipts Jump 108% After Rate Hike
Higher remote gaming duty rates have sharply increased UK tax receipts from online operators, a key data point as the industry debates further tax and advertisi
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Jumpman Gaming Wins £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty Appeal Against HMRC
The operator overturned a substantial HMRC assessment over remote gaming duty, a ruling that could reshape tax treatment for UK online casino companies.
Casino.com · +7 outlets
Macau Golden Week Visitor Surge Fails to Convince Analysts on Revenue
Strong holiday visitation to Macau lifted hopes for the market, but analysts remain cautious and Seaport forecasts October casino GGR could fall 5%.
Casino.com · +1 outlets

Books18 stories ›

DraftKings surges as BofA upgrades to Buy, sees prediction markets adding $400M in fees
The upgrade reframes prediction markets from an existential threat to sportsbooks into a potential new revenue line for DraftKings.
Yahoo Finance Singapore · +14 outlets
Fanatics plans up to $1B sports betting marketing push in 2027
A nine-figure ad budget would make Fanatics one of the largest spenders in the US market and intensify pressure on DraftKings and FanDuel.
Yogonet · +9 outlets
AGA, tribal leaders and casino giants use G2E to attack prediction markets
The intensity of industry rhetoric against event contracts became the defining theme of the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
Sbcamericas · +1 outlets
Ohio expands prediction markets crackdown, sends 10 cease-and-desist letters
The action follows a Sixth Circuit win and signals regulators are moving aggressively against event contracts operating without state licenses.
Sbcamericas · +8 outlets
Federal court grants CFTC and Kalshi preliminary injunctions against Illinois
A rare 2026 court win for prediction markets against state regulators as the CFTC defends its registrants in Illinois.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Michael Burry more than doubles Flutter stake, calls it a 'fat pitch', sells DKNG ahead of Q2
The disclosure highlights divergent institutional views on Flutter versus DraftKings after a sector-wide selloff.
Stocktwits · +3 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Online poker hit by new superuser scandal as malware exposes players' hole cards
A cheating tool that let a user see opponents' hole cards has triggered account bans and warnings to operators, reviving debate about cross-site information sha
Casino.org · +7 outlets
Illinois judge rules Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The classification could subject prediction market sports contracts to federal derivatives oversight rather than state gambling law.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Ohio orders 10 prediction market operators and brokers to stop offering sports contracts
Ohio joined other states in ordering prediction market firms to halt sports-based event contracts within its borders.
Casino.com · +6 outlets
Hustler Casino Live benches Britney Jing as collusion allegations escalate
The streamed cash game took one of its regulars off the lineup while it investigates claims of soft play between players.
Poker.org · +1 outlets
Florida pushes to shut down popular sweepstakes casino sites
State action against sweepstakes operators adds to a widening regulatory crackdown on the model across the US.
South Florida Reporter · +4 outlets
Norway's online poker plans open rare opportunity for international networks
Draft Norwegian regulation would end a long-standing monopoly and give cross-border operators a regulated market to target.
Poker Industry PRO

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot hits $485 million for Wednesday drawing after no winner Monday
No one matched all six numbers in Monday's $467 million drawing, rolling the Powerball jackpot to an estimated $485 million for Wednesday night.
The Economic Times · +15 outlets
Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion jackpot
The winning ticket was sold in Illinois, making it one of the largest lottery prizes awarded in the US.
Treasure Coast News · +13 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $485 million after no winner in Oct. 6 drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's $345 million drawing, pushing the Mega Millions jackpot to an estimated $485 million.
Magnolia Reporter · +15 outlets
UK regulator warns Allwyn that National Lottery status demands higher standards
The Gambling Commission said Allwyn must commit more money and effort to running the National Lottery, signaling tighter oversight of the operator.
WellPlayed · +5 outlets
Kerala Onam Bumper winner claims Rs 30 crore jackpot anonymously
The Kerala State Lotteries bumper prize was claimed by a winner who chose not to be identified.
ETV Bharat · +1 outlets
North Carolina sports betting handle tops $520 million in August
The North Carolina Lottery Commission reported August sports wagering revenue figures as the state's betting market continued to grow.
Betting News · +10 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Brazil's regulated iGaming market shuts down as betting ban advances through Congress
Brazil's provisional measure banning online betting has halted the regulated market and triggered a wave of amendments and litigation, with the AGU defending th
Gambling News · +14 outlets
Study links online sports betting boom to surge in gambling disorder ER visits
Research tying the expansion of online sports betting to a rise in emergency department visits for gambling disorders has drawn wide coverage, intensifying scru
AOL.com · +14 outlets
UK Lords report recommends comprehensive ban on gambling advertising
The Lords report proposes a full advertising ban, with industry groups challenging the evidence behind the recommendation.
Lewis Silkin · +9 outlets
Illinois judge rules Kalshi sports contracts likely qualify as swaps
The ruling is a key test of whether prediction market sports contracts fall under federal derivatives rules, as Kalshi also faces scrutiny over a self-excluded
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Swedish regulator temporarily revokes Charm Entertainment's casino licence
Spelinspektionen suspended Charm Entertainment AB's licence following an investigation, one of the regulator's most significant enforcement actions against a li
iGaming Business · +6 outlets
Stake secures Alberta igaming licence to enter Canadian market
Stake's Alberta approval marks its first regulated Canadian entry, as the province opens to private online operators.
www.gamingintelligence.com · +7 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

DraftKings shares jump 7.8% after Bank of America upgrade to Buy
The upgrade offered a reprieve for DraftKings, whose stock had slid to a three-year low on competitive pressure from prediction markets.
MarketBeat · +1 outlets
DraftKings falls to three-year low as Flutter also slides
The selloff reflected investor concern over prediction market competition, with Kalshi's 76% NFL share cited as a drag on the sportsbook names.
Bonus.com · +5 outlets
Las Vegas Sands hits 52-week low ahead of Q3 results
The Macau and Singapore operator weakened into its quarterly report as investors weighed the outlook for its Asian properties.
AD HOC NEWS · +4 outlets
Sphere Entertainment shares sink nearly 14% on Craig-Hallum downgrade
The sharp drop marked a notable single-day reversal for the venue and MSG Networks operator after the analyst downgrade.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Paradise Co posts record quarter with casino revenue of US$64.5M
The South Korean casino operator's record result came despite a broader September slowdown in the market.
iGamingToday.com · +2 outlets
Rush Street Interactive insiders sell shares, including CEO and CFO
The disclosures covered CEO Richard Schwartz, CFO Kyle Sauers and executive Mattias Stetz, who collectively sold more than 150,000 shares.
MarketBeat · +12 outlets