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Thu, Oct 8, 5:46 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

Informa agrees £2.24bn deal to acquire Clarion Events, owner of ICE and iGB Live
The acquisition folds the world's largest gaming trade show portfolio into Informa's events business, reshaping the trade-show landscape for the industry.
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets
Four Native American tribes partner with Kalshi to launch prediction market apps, splitting Indian country
The tribal-Kalshi alliance undercuts the broad Native American opposition to prediction markets and opens a new front in the CFTC-versus-states regulatory fight
TOKENPOST · +12 outlets
Brazil betting ban: Supreme Court urged to uphold it as sites go dark and refunds begin
The attorney general's office backs the ban while a study warns of up to $14.7bn in lost tax revenue, and the presidential runoff could determine the market's f
Igamingbusiness · +6 outlets
Rank pays £5m Gambling Commission settlement after AML and safer gambling failures
The licence review outcome highlights continuing anti-money laundering risk in UK land-based operations.
Igamingbusiness · +8 outlets
UK remote gaming duty receipts jump 108% following rate hike
Receipts roughly doubled as the higher remote gaming duty took effect, intensifying pressure on UK online operators.
Tribuna.com · +2 outlets
Bally's pauses Chicago casino amenities amid video gaming terminal dispute
The temporary halt adds uncertainty to Bally's flagship Chicago development as it contests VGT rules.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

MGM stock trades above Barry Diller's $48.30 bid as analysts say board could seek more
The analyst commentary signals investor expectations that MGM's takeover bid could be raised, adding pressure on the board as it weighs the offer.
Stocktwits · +8 outlets
Gaming industry setup seen positive heading into earnings season, Macquarie says
The brokerage view sets expectations for casino operators' quarterly results amid a broadly positive sector backdrop.
Yahoo! Finance Canada · +5 outlets
Wynn unions say they have met with company just twice since Encore Boston strike began
The slow pace of talks signals a prolonged labor standoff at Wynn's Boston property during a busy regional gaming period.
Casino.org · +3 outlets
Sphere Entertainment shares sink nearly 14% after Craig-Hallum downgrade
The downgrade hit the Las Vegas venue operator's stock sharply, reflecting analyst concern about its outlook.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Federal judge sides with Clark County in legal fight over Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges
The ruling keeps the county's ban on stopping or standing on Strip pedestrian bridges in effect, resolving a First Amendment challenge for now.
KTNV Las Vegas · +14 outlets
Sons of Las Vegas gaming giants advance toward Nevada licensing
The licensing progress marks a generational handoff in Nevada's casino industry leadership.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +1 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Informa to acquire Clarion Events, owner of ICE and iGB Live, for £2.24bn (US$2.97bn)
The deal consolidates ownership of the major global gaming trade shows ICE and iGB Live under London-listed Informa.
Ggrasia · +14 outlets
Brazil online betting demand falls 78.2% week-on-week after market ban, offshore share rises
Blask data shows the collapse in domestic iGaming activity after Brazil's ban, with unlicensed offshore operators absorbing residual demand.
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
Macau Golden Week visitor tally tops 1.05 million in first six days, but analysts stay cautious on GGR
Record visitor traffic during the October holiday has not translated into confident gaming revenue forecasts for the month.
Ggrasia · +6 outlets
Illinois judge rules Kalshi sports event contracts likely qualify as swaps under federal law
The ruling could bolster Kalshi's federal jurisdiction argument against state gaming regulators.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Rank Group (Grosvenor owner) to pay £5m after Gambling Commission compliance review
The UK operator settles with the regulator over anti-money-laundering and social responsibility failures at its Grosvenor casinos.
Gambling.com · +6 outlets
Seaport forecasts Macau casino GGR may fall 5% in October despite Golden Week crowds
Analyst caution on Macau October gaming revenue contrasts with strong holiday arrival figures.
iGamingToday.com · +3 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil enforces full ban on online betting as sites go dark, enters refund phase
Brazil's shutdown of licensed online betting has forced operators offline and triggered customer refunds, with the market's legal status now headed to court ami
Casino.com · +4 outlets
39 states urge Supreme Court to review Kalshi event-contracts dispute
A multistate coalition is pressing the high court to weigh in on prediction-market event contracts, a case with broad implications for sports and event wagering
Gambling.com · +7 outlets
Brazil betting ban threatens $14.7B in potential tax revenue, study warns
Industry studies estimate the shutdown of Brazil's regulated online market would forfeit billions in tax and labor revenue, underscoring the stakes as legal cha
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Brazil betting industry heads to court after Lula shuts down online market
Operators and industry bodies are mounting legal challenges to the government's closure of the online market, arguing the move destroyed a licensed sector.
Onlinecasinoreports.com · +11 outlets
Informa agrees 2.24bn pound deal for ICE and iGB Live owner
The publishing and events group's acquisition consolidates ownership of major gaming industry trade shows, a significant shift in the sector's events landscape.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Coinbase agrees to halt sports event contracts in Michigan
The crypto exchange's retreat in Michigan adds to a widening state-by-state crackdown on event and prediction-market contracts offered outside gaming frameworks
Gambling.com · +14 outlets

Books18 stories ›

DraftKings upgraded to Buy at Bank of America, shares climb from recent slide
The upgrade reflects Wall Street's view that prediction markets and iGaming optionality offset a sharp multi-week selloff in DKNG shares.
Legal Sports Report · +14 outlets
Nebraska online sports betting campaign spending tops $14.65M ahead of referendum vote
Major gaming operators are funding the campaign as Nebraska voters weigh legalizing online sports betting at the ballot.
RG.org · +3 outlets
Prediction markets squeeze sportsbooks as customer acquisition costs rise
Kalshi and Polymarket-style event contracts are competing for the same bettors and driving up marketing costs for traditional operators.
Bonus.com · +5 outlets
Coinbase agrees to stop offering sports prediction markets in Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board said Coinbase will not list new sports event contracts in the state, extending the regulatory crackdown on prediction markets.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Fanatics plans up to $1B betting marketing push in 2027 to chase FanDuel and DraftKings
Fanatics is preparing a massive spend to convert its fan base into a top-tier sportsbook, per CEO Michael Rubin.
Yogonet · +7 outlets
Gaming regulators groups press Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's Kalshi case
IAGR and NAGRA filed a joint amicus brief supporting New Jersey's challenge to Kalshi's sports event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

CoinPoker bans superuser account as online poker malware scandal widens
The malware and cheating case has prompted operators to ban accounts and warn rivals, raising questions about shared security practices across online poker.
Legal US Poker Sites · +4 outlets
Andrii Novak wins record 2026 WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9 million
The prize is the largest in the history of the WSOP Online Main Event.
Bonus.com · +1 outlets
JOPT faces backlash over condoms and lube as Ladies Championship prizes
The Japan Open Poker Tour's choice of prizes for its Ladies Event has drawn criticism from players and calls for a boycott.
Pokernews · +4 outlets
Renee Xie becomes first female Main Event champion on the Grosvenor UK Tour
The result is described as a first for the long-running UK tour's Main Event.
https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/ · +4 outlets
Norway's online poker plans draw interest from international poker networks
A proposed Norwegian online poker framework could open a rare new market for cross-border network operators.
Poker Industry PRO · +2 outlets
PokerStars on FanDuel bucks trend as US online poker market stagnates
The brand has posted strong growth in New Jersey even as the wider US online poker segment stalls.
Pokernews · +1 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball player in Illinois wins $1B lottery jackpot
The billion-dollar Powerball win is one of the largest US lottery prizes ever awarded and a major event for state lottery revenue and jackpot rollover dynamics.
ABC7 Chicago · +13 outlets
Powerball jackpot crosses $500M after no winner in Oct. 7 drawing; climbs to $516M
No ticket matched all six numbers, pushing the next Powerball jackpot past the half-billion-dollar mark and drawing broad national coverage of prize tiers.
Yahoo News Singapore · +15 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $364M after no winner in Oct. 6 drawing
No player hit the Mega Millions jackpot, and second-tier tickets sold in New Jersey and Florida took $2M and $3M as the top prize rolled over.
Detroit Free Press · +15 outlets
UK regulator warns Allwyn must meet higher standards on National Lottery oversight
The Gambling Commission's warning signals heightened scrutiny of the National Lottery operator's performance and compliance obligations.
Casino.org · +5 outlets
Powerball jackpot surges to $485M for Oct. 5 drawing; rolls to $485M
With no jackpot winner in the Oct. 5 draw, the Powerball top prize rolled to $485 million ahead of the midweek drawing.
The Stockton Record · +6 outlets
Kerala Onam Bumper winner claims Rs 30 crore jackpot anonymously
The claimed Onam Bumper prize is among Kerala's largest state lottery payouts, a key revenue driver for the state's lottery program.
ETV Bharat · +1 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Brazil's regulated betting market goes dark as provisional ban takes effect
Brazil's regulated iGaming market went offline after a provisional measure, with sites entering a refund phase as operators and analysts warn of offshore migrat
Casino.com · +13 outlets
Study links legal online sports betting to rise in gambling disorder diagnoses and ER visits
New research ties the expansion of legal online sports betting to higher rates of gambling disorder diagnoses and related emergency room visits across states.
6abc Philadelphia · +14 outlets
Lawmakers and advocates press FanDuel for details on celebrity VIP videos
Congressional lawmakers are demanding more information from FanDuel about personalized athlete videos, following scrutiny of a Bryce Harper clip sent to high-va
RG.org · +4 outlets
NCPG leadership in turmoil as new gambling reform group launches
The National Council on Problem Gambling faces internal upheaval over ties to prediction market Kalshi, while a new advocacy group, Families and Friends of Gamb
Casino.org · +5 outlets
Kalshi faces scrutiny over self-excluded user losing more than $25K
Kalshi drew fresh criticism after a self-excluded user lost over $25,000, while an Illinois judge ruled its sports contracts likely qualify as swaps.
GamblingSites.com · +1 outlets
Stake secures Alberta iGaming licence, targets October 12 launch
Stake Canada obtained an Alberta online gambling licence and plans a mid-October launch, calling the province a significant market opportunity.
Gambling.com · +8 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

UK remote gaming tax receipts jump 108% after rate hike
The sharp rise in receipts shows the fiscal weight of the UK's increased remote gambling duty on operators.
Casino.com · +2 outlets
Bank of America raises DraftKings to Buy
The upgrade adds to a run of positive sell-side calls on online sportsbook operators ahead of earnings season.
MarketBeat · +13 outlets
Citi upgrades Flutter to Buy with $91 price target
Analyst upgrades on Flutter signal continued sell-side confidence in the gambling group's share performance.
AD HOC NEWS · +7 outlets
Gaming industry setup seen positive into earnings season, Macquarie says
A broad broker view on the sector frames how operators and suppliers are likely to report in the coming weeks.
Yahoo! Finance Canada · +4 outlets
Las Vegas Sands stock hits 52-week low before Q3 results; Zacks upgrades to Hold
The Macau-focused operator's shares slid to a yearly low even as a broker moved its rating up to Hold.
AD HOC NEWS · +2 outlets
Wynn Resorts hits new 52-week low
The Macau and Las Vegas operator's shares touched a yearly low as investors position ahead of results.
MarketBeat · +14 outlets