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Wed, Oct 14, 5:46 AM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

PAGCOR targets casino exit by 2027 as Casino Filipino losses mount
The Philippine regulator is pursuing privatization or decoupling of its Casino Filipino operations amid projected losses of roughly US$111 million this year.
Philstar.com · +6 outlets
Matchbook acquires rival exchange Betdaq, scaling prediction markets and UK reach
The deal consolidates two betting exchanges as prediction markets momentum grows and reduces the number of major UK operators.
Sbcnews · +2 outlets
Brazil betting ban wipes out 74% of licensed site traffic as layoffs mount
President Lula's provisional measure banning licensed sportsbooks has collapsed traffic and thrown thousands of jobs into doubt.
Igamingbusiness · +1 outlets
BetMGM Q3 EBITDA soars, but Entain stays cautious on full-year outlook
North American strength at BetMGM helped offset headwinds in Entain's other core markets.
Sbcnews · +5 outlets
Nevada gaming tax revenue at risk over prediction markets, report finds
The warning ties the rise of prediction markets to potential losses in state gaming tax collections.
KTNV Las Vegas · +14 outlets
Prediction markets could cost US gaming up to $39.4B, study finds
The study quantifies the potential revenue threat prediction markets pose to established gaming operators.
SBC Americas · +2 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

BetMGM posts higher Q3 revenue and cash flow, reaffirms 2026 outlook; MGM shares move
BetMGM's third quarter showed revenue growth and improved cash flow even as active player counts fell, a signal of the venture's shift from user acquisition to
Seeking Alpha · +6 outlets
Citi slashes MGM Resorts price target to $32 from $48; shares hit 12-month low
Analysts turned cautious on MGM after a failed takeover approach, with the stock sliding and the company drawing a Hold consensus.
TipRanks · +3 outlets
Resorts World Las Vegas pitches North Strip site for potential NBA arena
Resorts World's president is publicly advocating its Strip location as Las Vegas competes to land an NBA franchise and arena.
Yogonet · +13 outlets
AREA15 developer pitches Las Vegas NBA arena within city limits, wins mayor's backing
A rival arena proposal from the AREA15 developer is now competing with Strip casino sites for Las Vegas's NBA ambitions.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +4 outlets
Canadians are staying away from Las Vegas, turning tourism slump into a Nevada election issue
A drop in Canadian visitation is drawing political attention in Nevada as the state's tourism economy feels the impact.
CBC · +13 outlets
Venetian unveils 275-suite luxury hotel-within-a-hotel on the Strip
The Venetian is adding an ultra-luxury tier of suites, part of a broader wave of high-end Las Vegas hotel investment.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Broadcom CEO Hock Tan likens AI investment boom to a casino, warns many investors have 'no clue'
Tan's remarks that AI spending resembles gambling came as semiconductor stocks sold off sharply, drawing a public retort from Elon Musk.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets
CLSA and UBS forecast 11% decline in Macau casino EBITDA as costs outpace revenue
Analysts say rising operating costs and soft gross gaming revenue will compress third-quarter earnings despite more visitors to Macau.
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
Genting shares post biggest one-day drop since 1998 after MYR1.25bn rights issue plan
CreditSights says the Malaysian group will still likely need to sell non-core assets to avoid further credit-rating downgrades.
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
Macau October GGR tracks below consensus, down about 7%: Jefferies
UBS pegs daily gross gaming revenue at roughly US$90mln for Oct 5 to 11, with analysts flagging a challenging full-month consensus.
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
PAGCOR eyes US$318M to US$477M sale of Casino Filipino amid mounting losses
A Philippine government commission is due to recommend this month on whether to decouple the state-run Casino Filipino chain from the regulator.
Ggrasia · +1 outlets
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over prediction markets and DFS in Florida
The tribal operator argues DraftKings' prediction market and daily fantasy products infringe on its Florida gaming exclusivity.
Casino.com · +14 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

FTC opens probe into online sports betting industry, Kalshi and Polymarket excluded
The FTC has begun a study of the sports betting sector amid growing federal scrutiny of prediction markets, with Kalshi and Polymarket reportedly carved out of
Legal Sports Report · +7 outlets
CFTC moves to classify sports event contracts as swaps, Kalshi cites rule in appeal
The CFTC's proposed classification would pull sports and event contracts into swaps regulation, a change Kalshi is already invoking in its legal fight over pred
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
BetMGM Q3 revenue rises 7%, full-year outlook maintained
The operator reported mid-single-digit revenue growth and left its guidance unchanged, a key read on US online casino and sportsbook economics.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Entain, SkyCity, Stake, Betway among 11 bidders for New Zealand online casino licenses
New Zealand named 11 operators advancing in its online casino licence race as the country opens its regulated iGaming market to a limited pool of bidders.
Gambling News · +8 outlets
Wyoming lawmakers advance bill to criminalize online sweepstakes casinos
A Wyoming committee backed a measure for the 2027 session that would ban and criminalize online sweepstakes casino operations.
Gaming America · +9 outlets
US online casino revenue clears $1 billion again in best-ever August
Monthly US online casino revenue topped $1 billion for another record month, underscoring the segment's steady growth.
The Closing Line · +4 outlets

Books18 stories ›

BetMGM posts higher Q3 revenue and doubled Adjusted EBITDA, reiterates 2026 outlook
BetMGM's Q3 2026 business update showed revenue growth and Adjusted EBITDA roughly doubling year over year, with the joint venture keeping its full-year guidanc
Gaming Intelligence · +6 outlets
BetMGM to retreat from states without iGaming and focus on higher-value bettors
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said the operator is concentrating on higher value, higher staking players and reassessing its state footprint amid competition from
Sbcamericas · +11 outlets
FTC begins preliminary review of US sports betting industry over ads and consumer harm
A reported Federal Trade Commission review would examine online sportsbook advertising practices and consumer harm across the US market.
Covers.com · +9 outlets
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged illegal sports betting in Florida
The Seminole Tribe's lawsuit accuses DraftKings of operating illegally in Florida, where the tribe holds exclusive rights to online sports betting.
wtwcfox · +14 outlets
Report estimates prediction markets could cost tribal and commercial gaming up to $39.4B a year
A KlasRobinson Q.E.D. report warns gaming operators could lose $7.3B to $39.4B in annual revenue if prediction markets keep operating nationwide under federal o
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
New York sports betting handle tops $619M as FanDuel outpaces DraftKings
New York posted its second $600M-plus monthly handle in four weeks, with FanDuel leading the state's online sportsbooks.
Deadspin · +3 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Brandon Wilson Wins Super High Roller Bowl XI for $1.125 Million
Wilson took down the high-stakes invitational event after surviving a brutal bubble, with reporting placing the first prize at $1.125 million.
Betting News · +3 outlets
GGPoker Sets World Record for Largest Poker Tournament of All Time With Ocean KO
GGPoker's new Ocean KO tournament drew a record entry field, the operator says, marking a milestone in online tournament scale.
Pokernews · +7 outlets
Alberta iGaming Deadline: Stake Approved as PokerStars and 888 Exit Market
Alberta's regulated online gambling launch saw Stake secure market access while PokerStars and 888 opted out ahead of the deadline.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
NFL Backs New Jersey in Supreme Court Fight Over Prediction Markets
The NFL filed in support of New Jersey as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of prediction markets, a case with broad implications for betting operators.
Casino.com · +14 outlets
Michigan Orders 33 Offshore Gambling Operators to Cease Operations
Michigan regulators moved against dozens of unlicensed offshore sites, part of an ongoing state crackdown on illegal online gambling.
Casino.com · +9 outlets
Robert Gianquitti Wins WSOP Circuit Pompano Beach Main Event After Worst-to-First Run
Gianquitti rallied from a short stack to take the WSOP Circuit Pompano Beach Main Event title.
Card Player · +1 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot rises to $562 million for Oct. 14 drawing after no winner Monday
No ticket matched all six numbers in Monday's $538 million drawing, pushing the next Powerball jackpot to an estimated $562 million.
Magnolia Reporter · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $403 million after no winner in $385 million Oct. 13 drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot rolled over again after Tuesday's $385 million drawing produced no grand-prize winner, with the top prize now advertised at $403 milli
Magnolia Reporter · +3 outlets
Illinois Powerball player wins $1 billion lottery jackpot
A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois captured a $1 billion jackpot, one of the largest prizes in the game's history.
USA Today · +13 outlets
New York lawmakers vote to ban AI-tailored betting promotions
New York moved to prohibit gambling operators from using AI-generated personalized betting offers, part of a broader push on advertising rules.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
NBA and WNBA announce new responsible gaming initiative
The two leagues unveiled a joint responsible gaming program as sports betting partnerships face growing scrutiny from regulators.
https://www.ingame.com/ · +14 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots combine for more than $900 million this week
Simultaneous rollovers have pushed the two multi-state jackpots above a combined $900 million ahead of this week's drawings.
The Coastland Times · +14 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

NBA and WNBA launch responsible gambling campaign ahead of 2026-27 season, targeting sports betting and prediction markets
The leagues are airing PSAs and expanding awareness messaging as legal sports betting and prediction markets continue to grow in US sports.
NBA.com · +7 outlets
New Zealand names 11 entities, including Entain, SkyCity and Stake, cleared to apply for online casino licences
The auction marks New Zealand's first regulated online casino licensing round, with in-person casino operator SkyCity and offshore brands among the contenders.
SCCG Management · +10 outlets
Kalshi and Polymarket reportedly excluded from FTC sports gambling probe
The FTC's inquiry into sports betting marketing practices is said to focus on traditional operators, leaving prediction markets outside its initial scope.
Protos · +6 outlets
Pennsylvania skill games become illegal as legislative fix fails to beat deadline
Lawmakers failed to pass a tax-and-regulate framework before the deadline, leaving thousands of skill game machines and their operators in legal limbo.
Casino.org · +14 outlets
Brazil's sports betting ban wipes out 74% of licensed site traffic, provisional measure amendments deadline passes
Operators and associations are pressing Congress for legal certainty as the provisional measure banning sports betting moves through the legislature.
Casino.com · +2 outlets
Wyoming lawmakers advance bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos, with felony penalties proposed
The bill would criminalize sweepstakes casino operations in a state with no legal online casino market, ahead of the 2027 session.
Gaming America · +13 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

BetMGM doubles quarterly profit even as active players decline and 2026 growth slows
MGM Resorts published its Q3 2026 business update for the BetMGM joint venture, which reported higher profit alongside a shrinking user base and slower growth p
iGamingToday.com · +6 outlets
Macau maintains 2026 gaming revenue forecast despite current slump
Macau authorities are holding their full-year gaming revenue projection even as monthly gross gaming revenue has softened, a signal of confidence in the market'
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Betfred turnover approaches £1bn as online closes the gap on retail shops
The UK bookmaker's combined turnover neared the £1bn mark, with digital channels growing faster than its betting shop estate.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
Maarten Haijer to lead new World Gaming and Betting Alliance
The former EGBA secretary general will head a newly formed industry body, adding another trade association to European gambling advocacy.
Casino.com · +8 outlets
Betano confirmed as Euro 2028 sponsor for UK and Ireland tournament
The Kaizen Gaming brand will sponsor the UEFA European Championship hosted by the UK and Ireland, expanding betting operator presence in top-tier football.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
Hacksaw Gaming revenue growth slows in third quarter
The slots studio reported decelerating top-line growth for Q3, tracking a broader cool-down among iGaming content suppliers.
World Casino News · +4 outlets