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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fitch flags high leverage risks for Asia-Pacific gaming operators
Rating agency warns balance sheets across the region remain stretched as operators fund development and refinance debt.
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Brazil iGaming demand falls 78.2% in the week after ban, offshore brands pick up share
Blask data shows regulated-market demand collapsing while offshore operators absorb part of the residual traffic.
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Wolfe Research sees significant upside for Wynn Resorts on UAE opportunity
Analysts point to the Gulf development pipeline as a key driver for Wynn beyond Macau and Las Vegas.
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Galaxy Entertainment chairman buys $16.6M in shares amid gaming stock weakness
The insider purchase by Francis Lui comes as Macau-linked gaming equities trade under pressure.
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Singapore locals' casino visits fall 3.2% in 2025, third straight post-Covid decline
Regulator data shows continued erosion in domestic visitation at the city-state's two casino resorts.
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Marina Bay Sands reports near-full hotel occupancy for F1 weekend
The Las Vegas Sands property cites strong demand around Singapore's Formula 1 race, including a SGD100,000 Ferrari-linked hospitality package.
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UK remote gaming duty receipts jump 108% after rate hike
The surge in receipts reflects the higher Remote Gaming Duty rate, raising cost pressure on UK-licensed online operators.
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Jumpman Gaming wins £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty appeal against HMRC
The tribunal win for the UK operator could set precedent on how remote gaming duty is assessed.
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Sphere Entertainment shares sink nearly 14% after Craig-Hallum downgrade
The downgrade drove a sharp one-day decline in the venue operator's stock.
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Malta introduces revised gaming tax structure for operators
The licensing hub adjusts its tax framework as competition among European iGaming jurisdictions intensifies.
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Melco previews suites at new City of Dreams Macau hotel REM ahead of grand opening
The new hotel tower adds premium room inventory as Macau operators compete for higher-spending visitors.
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theScore Bet lands NFL partnership across Canada
The Penn Entertainment-owned brand deepens its Canadian sports marketing footprint with a national league deal.
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