PAGCOR targets October approval to exit Casino Filipino operations by 2027 as losses near PHP7 billion
PAGCOR's decoupling from running its own Casino Filipino properties would hand the state-owned venues to private operators after years of mounting losses.
iGaming.org · +9 outlets
Brazil betting ban draws 99 amendments as licensed site traffic collapses 74%
Brazil's ban on online betting is facing legislative pushback and legal challenges while operators see a steep drop in traffic.
Casino.com
Entain reports Q3 revenue growth despite Brazil betting ban and UK regulatory warnings
Entain's results show the FTSE 250 group holding up without the Brazilian market, which was shut to online betting operators.
Sbcnews · +8 outlets
Nevada gaming tax revenue at risk as CFTC advances prediction markets rulemaking
Nevada's top gaming regulator said the CFTC's move to overhaul prediction market oversight was expected, putting state gaming tax collections in question.
Cdcgaming · +14 outlets
Entain and Rank warn UK gambling tax hikes will cause closures and job cuts
The operators' warnings come as the UK government prepares a Budget expected to raise duties on the gambling sector.
Telegraph and Argus · +4 outlets
CFTC proposes rules classifying sports event contracts as swaps, raising stakes for prediction markets
The proposal follows an appellate ruling that sports event contracts are wagers on sports, and could shape whether the Supreme Court takes up the case.
Igamingbusiness · +13 outlets
Pennsylvania skill games removal deadline arrives after lawmakers fail to reach agreement
Businesses and nonprofits had to remove skill games by the state Supreme Court deadline after a legislative fix fell through.
Cdcgaming · +8 outlets
Matchbook completes acquisition of rival betting exchange Betdaq
The deal consolidates two established betting exchanges as peer-to-peer betting and prediction markets gain global momentum.
Igamingbusiness · +9 outlets
Kaizen Gaming commits to Brazilian staff as KTO Group founder denies company closure
Operators with Brazil exposure are responding to the online betting ban, with Betano's parent pledging to keep staff and challengers disputing reports of closur
Sbcnews · +1 outlets
New Zealand names 11 successful bidders for online casino licences, with Entain and Stake advancing
The auction process moves New Zealand toward a regulated online casino market, with land-based incumbent SkyCity also granted bidding rights.
Igamingbusiness · +13 outlets
Macau daily casino revenue hits $90m as UBS flags October challenge and 2026 forecast holds
Macau's recovery continues to look subdued, with analysts warning of near-term pressure on the market.
iGamingToday.com · +2 outlets
Pennsylvania regulators renew Live! Casino and Westmoreland casino licences, add players to exclusion list
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board moved forward on licence renewals and placed five patrons on the involuntary exclusion list for leaving minors unattended.
Cdcgaming · +4 outlets
Michigan commercial casino revenue rises 5% in September; Detroit posts best September since 2021
Michigan's commercial casinos and Detroit's three properties both reported year-over-year gains for September.
www.gamingintelligence.com · +1 outlets
BetMGM shifts emphasis toward online casino states
The MGM Resorts and Entain joint venture is leaning on iGaming markets where online casino is legal as sports betting growth matures.
Casino Reports · +5 outlets
Italy weighs EUR1bn gambling tax contribution for 2027 budget
Italy's finance ministry projects raising EUR1bn from gambling companies across 2027 and 2028 as part of the Meloni government's budget settlement.
Sbcnews
Illinois gambling revenues surge but Chicago casino trails expectations
Illinois gaming revenues are climbing while the much-anticipated Chicago casino lags the broader state trend.
Bond Buyer
Kalshi launches prediction apps with Native American tribes, dividing Indian country
The prediction market platform's tribal partnerships are drawing mixed reactions from tribal gaming interests.
Madison365
Alberta iGaming deadline: Stake qualifies as PokerStars and 888 exit the market
Alberta's regulated online gaming launch is taking shape with a narrowed list of operators ahead of the province's rollout.
Casino.com · +1 outlets