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Fri, Oct 9, 5:46 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

Brazil betting ban takes effect: illegal gambling rises, refunds begin, and legal fight moves to Supreme Court
Operators have gone dark and begun refunding customers while regulators, the attorney general and industry challengers clash over the ban's legality and its fis
Sbcnews · +9 outlets
Four Native American tribes partner with Kalshi on prediction apps as 39 states and NFL oppose it at SCOTUS
The deals mark a break with mainstream tribal gaming opposition to prediction markets while the company fights a Supreme Court battle over their legality.
Gaming America · +12 outlets
Lottomatica boards approve merger plan to absorb CIRSA, with EUR 744m shareholder payout
The combination, first announced in September 2026, would consolidate two major European iGaming and land-based operators under Lottomatica.
Sbcnews · +2 outlets
Informa agrees GBP 2.24bn deal for ICE and iGB Live owner
The acquisition puts the world's largest gaming trade show portfolio under Informa's events division.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Michigan regulators target 33 illegal offshore operators; Coinbase halts sports-event contracts in settlement
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to offshore sites and secured Coinbase's agreement to stop offering new sports-event contracts
Cdcgaming · +2 outlets
Quebec election puts Loto-Quebec online monopoly at risk, opening door to Ontario-style private iGaming
A PQ victory has revived proposals to open Quebec's online gambling market to private operators.
Casino.com · +4 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

A's Las Vegas Strip ballpark dome rises as construction advances; Athletic Club sells out 17 months early
The Athletics' Las Vegas ballpark is progressing toward its planned opening, with premium seating already sold out well ahead of schedule.
KSNV · +8 outlets
Federal judge upholds Clark County ban on stopping or standing on Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges
The ruling keeps in place a contested ordinance aimed at curbing congestion and illegal street vending on the Strip's pedestrian bridges.
KSNV · +4 outlets
Sons of Las Vegas gaming giants advance toward Nevada licensing
Nevada regulators are moving forward on licensing applications from the next generation of prominent local gaming families.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +2 outlets
Macquarie says gaming industry setup looks positive heading into earnings season
The brokerage's bullish note comes as casino operators prepare to report quarterly results.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
The Venetian Resort locks in long-term F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix partnership
The deal extends a major Strip resort's ties to the annual Formula 1 race.
TicketNews · +3 outlets
Las Vegas Grand Prix rolls out $81 single-day tickets and a $100K community giveaway
Organizers are broadening access to the F1 race with lower-priced single-day seats and a local giveback.
TicketNews · +1 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Las Vegas Sands CEO says AI augments service staff, remains bullish on Macau and non-gaming expansion
Sands leadership framed AI as a service enhancer rather than a headcount cutter while reiterating confidence in Macau's outlook and plans to broaden non-gaming
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
Singapore GRA expands AI tools, introduces casino marketing whitelist in annual report
The Gambling Regulatory Authority detailed wider artificial intelligence use for supervision and a new marketing approval whitelist, alongside a decline in loca
Asia Gaming Brief · +4 outlets
Analysts expect Wynn Al Marjan Island to beat financial forecasts on Singapore comparisons
Research coverage points to the UAE project outperforming its own projections, drawing parallels to Singapore's integrated resort market.
Inside Asian Gaming · +3 outlets
Singapore regulator fines Singapore Pools, MBS and RWS S$275,000 for non-compliance
The Gambling Regulatory Authority levied penalties against the state lottery operator and the city's two casino resorts.
The Straits Times · +2 outlets
Cambodia launches nationwide casino inspections to enforce online gambling ban
Authorities began sweeping checks across casinos as part of a crackdown on illegal online gambling operations.
Asia Gaming Brief · +8 outlets
Macau Golden Week visitor arrivals reach 1.14 million with hotel occupancy at 91.3%
Tourism data showed strong holiday traffic and firm hotel demand even as room rates eased.
Ggrasia · +5 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil Enforces Full Ban on Online Betting and Casinos as Sites Go Dark
Operators have moved to court and industry studies warn the shutdown threatens billions in potential tax revenue, while the government begins a refund phase for
Times Of Casino · +11 outlets
NFL and 39 States Urge Supreme Court to Take Up Kalshi Event Contracts Dispute
Sports leagues and state attorneys general are pressing the Supreme Court to let states regulate prediction market event contracts, a case with broad implicatio
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Quebec Election Puts Loto-Quebec's Online Monopoly at Risk, Opening Door to Private iGaming
A post-election shift could move Quebec toward an Ontario-style open iGaming licensing model, ending Loto-Quebec's online exclusivity.
Casino.com · +3 outlets
Stake Alberta iGaming Market Goes Live Oct. 12 With More Than 20 Casino Sites
Alberta's regulated online gambling market launches with a competitive field of licensed operators, and Stake says it sees significant opportunity in the provin
TheSpread.com · +11 outlets
Informa Agrees 2.24 Billion Pound Deal for ICE and iGB Live Owner
The acquisition consolidates ownership of the industry's largest gambling trade show brands under Informa.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
FCA Confirms Prediction Market Talks as Kalshi and Polymarket Eye Britain
UK regulators are weighing how prediction markets fit into existing gambling and financial rules as the major US platforms consider expansion.
Casino.com · +2 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins over alleged illegal Florida sportsbook
The Tribe claims DraftKings' prediction markets and fantasy offerings violate its exclusive rights to Florida sports betting, adding a major tribal challenge to
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
NFL files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to take up New Jersey's Kalshi case
The league argues sports event contracts are not swaps, backing New Jersey's push to bring its fight with Kalshi before the Supreme Court as regulators also wei
Legalsportsreport · +6 outlets
Prediction markets pull back sports contracts in three more states
Coinbase agreed to stop offering new sports event contracts in Michigan and PrizePicks withdrew in Missouri as state regulators escalate pressure on prediction
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
DraftKings shares rise after Bank of America upgrades stock to Buy
Bank of America and Guggenheim see upside in DraftKings after a sharp multi-month selloff, with analysts debating the prediction-markets pivot.
Casino.com · +15 outlets
DraftKings moves ahead of FanDuel after first month of NFL betting
Early-season data shows DraftKings gaining share on Flutter's FanDuel as NFL handle builds and sportsbook results swing.
Deadspin · +14 outlets
FanDuel reinstates 50-cent per-bet fee in Illinois
Flutter's U.S. brand is bringing back wagering fees in Illinois, one of several states imposing taxes and fees on operators amid tightening budgets.
Deadspin · +9 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Sean Rafael Wins $1.15M Super High Roller Bowl PLO IV, Denying Joao Simao
Rafael led wire to wire in the $100K buy-in PLO event, the latest seven-figure score in a high roller run that has produced over $10 million in cashes for oppon
Pokernews · +3 outlets
DraftKings Sued Over Claims It Uses AI to Target Problem Gamblers
The lawsuit alleges the operator's algorithms steered promotional offers toward at-risk customers, adding to a growing wave of responsible-gambling litigation a
Card Player · +14 outlets
Online Poker Superuser Scandal Draws Podcast Scrutiny After Six-Figure Theft
PokerNews podcast episode details a cyber attack in which a player with superuser access stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from opponents, reviving concern
Pokernews
Ohio Issues Cease-and-Desist Letters to Prediction Market Operators
State regulators moved against prediction market platforms, part of a broader regulatory push over event contracts that overlap with sports betting and gambling
Card Player · +14 outlets
Britney Jing Benched by Hustler Casino Live Pending Review
The streamed cash game sidelined one of its regular players amid an internal review, following a week of controversy around the show's table conduct.
Legal US Poker Sites · +4 outlets
Andrii Novak Wins Record 2026 WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9M
The online bracelet series' flagship event set a new prize record, underscoring the continued growth of WSOP Online's tournament schedule.
Bonus.com · +3 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot climbs to $516M for Saturday after no winner in Wednesday's $485M drawing
No ticket matched all six numbers in the Oct. 7 Powerball drawing, pushing the annuity jackpot past $500 million for the first time in months.
Dickson County Source · +15 outlets
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot
The Illinois win is one of the largest lottery prizes ever awarded in the US and follows a long stretch without a jackpot winner.
IndyStar · +12 outlets
Australian Powerball jackpots to A$100 million, largest prize in 16 months
The Lott's Powerball division will offer its biggest jackpot since mid-2025 after Thursday's draw produced no top-tier winner.
Nine.com.au · +6 outlets
Illinois tax revenue from gambling rose 19% last year, report finds
The increase reflects growth across Illinois' casino, sports betting and lottery channels as the state expands its gambling market.
WTTW News · +7 outlets
Games Global enters West Virginia market to expand US presence
The supplier's West Virginia launch adds another regulated US state to its igaming content footprint.
iGaming Business · +10 outlets
Maryland report: bigger sports betting handle does not always mean more state revenue
The analysis examines how promotional deductions and operator costs can offset gross gaming revenue growth in Maryland.
MarylandReporter.com · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Brazil's betting ban enters refund phase as licensed sites go dark and job losses mount
Brazil's provisional measure halting licensed betting has triggered refunds, site shutdowns and industry warnings over offshore migration and lost tax revenue.
Casino.com · +4 outlets
Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to 33 unlicensed offshore gambling operators
Michigan's gaming regulator is cracking down on offshore sites and warning self-excluded players that protections do not extend to unlicensed operators.
ReadWrite · +6 outlets
Cambodia launches nationwide casino inspections in crackdown on illegal online gambling
Cambodian authorities are inspecting casinos nationwide to enforce a ban on unauthorized online gambling operations.
GGRAsia · +9 outlets
Pennsylvania skill games face Oct. 14 shutdown deadline as lawmakers withdraw court request
Lawmakers withdrew a request for the state Supreme Court to extend the skill games deadline, and venues across the state are preparing to shutter machines.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star · +14 outlets
Nevada Rep. Horsford keeps pressure on Congress to fix gambling loss tax rule
The Nevada congressman is pushing legislation to change how gambling losses can be deducted against winnings for federal tax purposes.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
Congress presses FanDuel for celebrity VIP videos sent to high-value gamblers
Lawmakers want more information from FanDuel about celebrity promotional videos distributed to VIP bettors following the Bryce Harper clip controversy.
Gaming America · +6 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Informa agrees £2.24bn deal for ICE and iGB Live owner (Clarion Events)
The acquisition consolidates ownership of the gambling industry's largest trade-show portfolio, including ICE and iGB Live.
Casino.com · +4 outlets
Rank Group agrees £5m settlement over Grosvenor casino compliance failures
The UK operator settles with the Gambling Commission over anti-money-laundering and social responsibility lapses at Grosvenor casinos.
Casino.com · +9 outlets
Citi upgrades Flutter Entertainment to Buy with $91 price target
Analyst upgrade adds to bullish sentiment on the FanDuel parent ahead of its quarterly results.
AD HOC NEWS · +8 outlets
Bookmaker racing sponsorship falls 17% as UK gambling tax rises bite
Rising gambling duties are cutting into operators' marketing spend on British horse racing.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Macquarie says gaming industry setup looks positive heading into earnings season
The broker's upbeat preview frames a busy stretch of casino and online gaming results.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
DraftKings rating raised to Buy at Bank of America
The upgrade reflects improved confidence in the online sportsbook's outlook.
MarketBeat · +14 outlets