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Tue, Oct 13, 5:46 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

Broadcom CEO likens AI investors to gamblers as chipmaker targets $230B in sales
Hock Tan's casino comparison triggered a global AI stock selloff and renewed debate over how much capital is chasing AI infrastructure.
investingLive · +5 outlets
New York regulators move to ban AI-tailored betting promotions and set intervention limits
The New York State Gaming Commission proposals would bar operators from using AI to personalize promos and wagering recommendations.
Cdcgaming · +5 outlets
CFTC proposes rules defining prediction market event contracts as swaps
The proposal would formalize federal oversight of prediction markets while prohibiting traditional gambling products, a key question for platforms like Kalshi.
Cdcgaming · +14 outlets
Study estimates prediction markets could cost US gaming up to $39.4B
The forecast adds to industry pressure on prediction market platforms, with IG Group's CEO questioning their volume and expecting Supreme Court review.
SBC Americas · +3 outlets
Britain's casinos and bingo operators warn of 3,800 jobs at risk from tax hike
The Betting and Gaming Council says raising Machine Games Duty to 40% would force closures across the retail estate ahead of the UK budget.
SportsBoom UK · +1 outlets
Macau keeps 2026 gaming revenue target at 236 billion patacas (US$29.2B)
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said October performance is key to hitting the government's full-year forecast.
The Macau Post Daily · +3 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

Canadians staying away from Las Vegas as tourism slump becomes Nevada election issue
A decline in Canadian visits is hitting Las Vegas tourism and has entered Nevada campaign politics.
CBC · +8 outlets
MGM Resorts cut to Hold and 12-month low after Citi slashes price target to $32 from $48
Analyst downgrades and a sharp target cut sent MGM shares to a 12-month low amid softer Las Vegas Strip demand.
TipRanks · +2 outlets
Storm Rachel brings historic rainfall and flooding to Las Vegas, cancels outdoor festival
Post-tropical cyclone Rachel dumped record rain on the Las Vegas valley, flooding roads near the Strip and forcing event cancellations.
https://travelhost.com/ · +14 outlets
Wynn Resorts hits 1-year low on analyst downgrade even as Citigroup sets $103 target
Mixed analyst views on Wynn reflect uncertainty over Macau and Las Vegas demand trends.
MarketBeat · +1 outlets
Area15 developer pitches Las Vegas NBA arena within city limits, wins mayor's support
The proposal would place an NBA arena downtown, competing with other Las Vegas arena plans.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +3 outlets
Resorts World president says site is ideal for a Las Vegas NBA arena
The Resorts World executive's comments add to competing proposals for a Las Vegas NBA arena.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan likens AI investing to a casino, warns of capital hurdle to growth
The remarks from a major AI chip supplier, followed by a chip-stock selloff including a 6% Korea rout, highlight investor concerns about the sustainability of A
Reuters · +11 outlets
Macau gaming tax revenue hits US$9.2bn in first nine months of 2026, up 5.9% y-o-y
Gaming remains Macau's largest source of government revenue, though tax growth has slowed from earlier in the year.
Ggrasia · +6 outlets
Macau 3Q26 casino EBITDA seen down 11% y-o-y as visitor growth fails to lift GGR
CLSA attributes the expected decline to weak gross gaming revenue and rising costs, a signal of margin pressure for Macau operators.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Genting Bhd shares slump to near two-decade low on US$306mln rights issue plan
CreditSights says the Malaysian casino group will likely still need to sell non-core assets to avert further credit-rating downgrades.
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
Macau daily GGR averaged US$90mln Oct 5 to 11, full-month consensus challenging: UBS
Channel checks point to softness in high-end play, with Macau gaming revenue tracking below expectations in October.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Singapore's GRA fines Pools, Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World Sentosa over regulatory breaches
The combined S$175,000 in penalties reflects continued regulatory scrutiny of Singapore's two casino resorts and the national lottery operator.
Retail News Asia · +7 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

Brazil's online gambling ban triggers mass layoffs as Stake loses temporary lifeline
Brazil's crackdown on online gambling is costing thousands of jobs, with Kaizen Gaming insisting it remains committed to the market even as Stake lost a one-day
Gambling News · +1 outlets
BGC warns UK casino tax hike puts 3,800 jobs at risk
Britain's casino trade body calls the proposed tax increase an existential threat to the sector ahead of the UK budget, while the bingo industry issues its own
iGamingFuture · +6 outlets
Wyoming and Pennsylvania advance bills to ban online sweepstakes casinos
State legislatures are moving to criminalize or prohibit sweepstakes casino operations, adding to a widening US regulatory crackdown on the format.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over Florida sports betting dispute
The tribe that controls Florida's gaming compact is taking legal action against DraftKings, escalating a fight over the state's sports betting market.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
New York advances ban on AI-tailored betting promotions and at-risk bettor rules
New York regulators moved forward on rules targeting AI-personalized betting offers and protections for problem gamblers.
Gambling.com · +5 outlets
US online casino revenue clears $1 billion again in best-ever August
Monthly US iGaming revenue topped the billion-dollar mark for another record-setting month.
The Closing Line · +3 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged illegal Florida sports betting
The Florida tribe that holds the state's exclusive gaming compact claims DraftKings' online sportsbook operates unlawfully there, escalating compact enforcement
92.5 maxima · +14 outlets
Report: prediction markets could cost tribal and commercial gaming up to $39.4B a year
A KlasRobinson Q.E.D. report warns federally overseen prediction markets could drain $7.3bn to $39.4bn in annual gaming revenue from tribal and commercial opera
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board accuses the unlicensed sites of offering online casino, sweepstakes-style and sports betting products to state residents.
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
IG Group CEO questions prediction market volumes, expects Supreme Court to weigh in
The CEO of the listed derivatives and sports betting group said reported prediction market activity looks overstated and that courts will likely settle the regu
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Poll: 60% of Americans oppose prediction market election bets
Survey results land as regulators and courts debate whether event contracts on elections should fall under federal or state gambling oversight.
RG.org · +6 outlets
DraftKings Sportsbook goes live in Alberta as province opens regulated market
DraftKings' Alberta launch follows the province's move to a regulated online sports betting framework, adding a new market for Canadian operators.
RotoWire · +14 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Brandon Wilson wins Super High Roller Bowl XI for $1.1 million
Wilson outlasted a stacked final table and recovered from near the bubble to take the $100K buy-in event, defeating Nick Petrangelo heads up.
Pokernews · +8 outlets
GGPoker sets record for largest poker tournament of all time with Ocean KO
The operator's new Ocean KO tournament drew an unprecedented number of entries, resetting the record for the largest field in poker history.
Pokernews · +8 outlets
WSOPC Pompano Main Event won by player who came from last to first
The World Series of Poker Circuit stop in Pompano Beach closed with a champion who recovered from the shortest stack to win the Main Event.
Poker.org · +7 outlets
Mike Leah misses two WSOP bracelets in one day by a single card
Leah fell one card short of winning two WSOP bracelets on the same day, one of the closest near-misses of the series.
Play USA · +1 outlets
PokerNews Online Championship returns to 888 in October
The PokerNews-branded online series is running again on 888, adding a major schedule to the operator's fall calendar.
Pokerfuse · +2 outlets
Battle of Malta fall edition returns with €2 million guaranteed
The Malta festival is back with a €2M guarantee as organizers target another record turnout.
Pokernews · +8 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot hits $562M after no ticket matches all six numbers in Oct. 12 drawing
With no grand prize winner, the Powerball jackpot rolls over to $562 million, one of the largest current US lottery prizes.
MyNewsLA.com · +3 outlets
NY Gaming Commission advances ban on AI-tailored betting promotions and at-risk bettor rules
New York regulators move forward with rules targeting personalized gambling advertising and player-protection measures.
RG.org · +3 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots combined top $900 million
Two multi-state draw games carry unusually large prizes at the same time, driving higher ticket sales.
NC Education Lottery · +14 outlets
Lagos gaming authority orders telecom and VAS providers to comply on unlicensed betting within 30 days
Nigeria's Lagos State pushes licensing and tax compliance for betting services delivered via telecom and value-added service platforms.
Head Topics · +2 outlets
Alabama lottery bill gains support as Tuberville backs voter-approved measure
A federal senator's backing adds momentum to Alabama's long-running effort to create a state lottery via referendum.
Bonus.com
Allwyn UK defends National Lottery position amid calls to expand self-exclusion
The National Lottery operator responds as campaigners push for broader self-exclusion access for players.
SBC News

Regulation18 stories ›

New Zealand selects 11 entities for online casino licences, including SkyCity, Entain and Stake
New Zealand's first regulated online casino licensing round moves forward with 11 approved applicants, a landmark shift from its previously state-monopoly iGami
IAG · +4 outlets
Wyoming lawmakers advance bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos and criminalise unlicensed operations
Wyoming is moving toward a full prohibition of sweepstakes-style online casinos, part of a broader state pushback against unregulated dual-currency operators.
Gaming America · +5 outlets
Sports betting rules face Supreme Court test over Kalshi event contracts
A Supreme Court challenge over Kalshi's contracts could reshape the legal line between regulated sports betting and financial prediction markets.
CasinoBeats · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania advances HB 2801 to ban sweepstakes games with fines up to $500,000
Pennsylvania legislators are pursuing steep penalties against sweepstakes casino operators as the state tightens its gambling statutes.
RG.org · +7 outlets
New York Gaming Commission advances ban on AI-tailored betting promotions and at-risk bettor rules
New York regulators moved to restrict AI-generated betting marketing and formalise identification of problem gamblers, setting a template other states may follo
SCCG Management · +7 outlets
Michigan orders 33 offshore gambling operators to cease operations
Michigan's regulator escalated enforcement against unlicensed offshore sites, warning players they lack self-exclusion and consumer protections.
Casino.com · +10 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Betfred turnover nears £1bn as online revenue closes gap on retail shops
Betfred's latest figures show online growth narrowing the gap with its traditional betting shop estate as group turnover approaches the £1bn mark.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Citigroup cuts DraftKings price target and PENN Entertainment expectations
Citigroup trimmed its target on DraftKings and lowered its outlook for PENN Entertainment, weighing on US sports betting and regional casino names.
MarketBeat · +2 outlets
Wynn Resorts hits new 1-year low after analyst downgrade; Citi sets $103 target
Wynn shares touched a 52-week low following a downgrade, while Citigroup issued a $103 price target on the Macau and Las Vegas operator.
MarketBeat · +1 outlets
Citigroup initiates coverage on Las Vegas Sands and Melco Resorts
The bank launched coverage on two Macau-exposed casino operators, setting fresh analyst views on the sector's China-facing names.
MarketBeat · +2 outlets
Evolution repurchases 447,327 shares; Pareto downgrades the stock
The live casino supplier continued its buyback program while a Pareto analyst cut its rating, signaling mixed sentiment on the B2B gaming supplier.
ad-hoc-news.de
Kangwon Land non-casino losses approach 1.7 trillion won
The South Korean casino operator's non-gaming divisions continued to drag on results, with accumulated losses nearing KRW 1.7 trillion.
Seoul Economic Daily