The Floor18 stories ›
Alberta online gambling takes in CA$2.9B in wagers, CA$122M revenue in first three months
Alberta's regulated iGaming market, launched in July, has posted its first full report, outpacing Ontario's 2022 debut on a per-capita basis.
Covers.com · +8 outlets
Lula's election win strengthens Brazil's push for nationwide gambling ban
Brazil's president has backed a provisional measure restricting betting, and Evolution's CEO criticized the move as its Brazil studio closed.
Sbcnews · +6 outlets
Star Entertainment returns to EBITDA profit as Sydney licence remains suspended
The Australian operator reported a return to positive EBITDA while its Sydney casino licence stays suspended amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Asia Gaming Brief · +9 outlets
Evoke reports 7% Q3 revenue decline as UK retail shop estate shrinks
The UK operator attributed the drop to the increase in remote gaming duty and a shrinking retail footprint.
Tribuna.com · +4 outlets
SkyCity opens structured sale review as it pursues two New Zealand online casino licences
The New Zealand operator is reviewing asset sales while preparing bids for the country's newly available online casino licences.
Asia Gaming Brief · +5 outlets
NBA signs prediction market framework deals with Kalshi and Polymarket
The NBA announced agreements establishing a regulatory framework for NBA-related prediction markets, including a memorandum with the CFTC.
Cdcgaming · +14 outlets
Vegas18 stories ›
Rafael Nadal to headline MGM Slam exhibition at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb 28, 2027
Nadal's first US match since retiring comes via an MGM Resorts-backed exhibition presented by Capital One, giving the Strip a new marquee tennis property.
PR Newswire · +11 outlets
Caesars CEO Tom Reeg to oversee Tilman Fertitta's business empire
The arrangement adds another hospitality and gaming portfolio to Reeg's remit while he continues to run Caesars Entertainment.
Casino.org · +8 outlets
Sands China announces offering of senior unsecured notes
The Macau operator's bond sale is a fresh read on financing costs for Asian casino assets.
TradingView · +14 outlets
Taylor Sheridan partners with MGM Grand to open Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse on the Las Vegas Strip
The Yellowstone creator's permanent restaurant deal deepens the tie between celebrity-brand dining and Strip resorts.
Whiskey Riff · +14 outlets
Steve Wynn recalls $630 million development and 1989 opening of The Mirage at Las Vegas event
Wynn's account of building the Mirage, delivered at a Neon Museum fundraiser, revisits the resort that reset the Strip's economics.
Gambling News · +7 outlets
Jefferies says efficiency is the key driver for casino stocks
The analyst view frames cost discipline, not top-line growth, as the main swing factor for gaming equities in the current cycle.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
Global15 stories ›
Macau visitor arrivals up 8.5% to 32M in first three quarters of 2026
Tourism volume is recovering, but casino revenue growth continues to decelerate, leaving GGR lagging the visitor rebound.
sigma.world · +5 outlets
Macau casinos pledge MOP 20 billion ($1.1 billion) guidance fund for economic diversification
The government and IR operators signed the setup deal for the fund, formalizing casino commitments to non-gaming diversification.
news.lavx.hu · +4 outlets
JPMorgan and other brokerages cut Las Vegas Sands forecasts after Q3 high-end weakness
Analysts trimmed LVS estimates, citing softness in the premium mass segment after the company's third-quarter results.
macau daily times 澳門每日時報 · +3 outlets
Marina Bay Sands 3Q26 EBITDA falls 20.6% on weak mass gaming hold
The Singapore property, Las Vegas Sands' flagship, posted a double-digit EBITDA decline blamed on unfavorable mass hold.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +2 outlets
Wynn Resorts commits MOP 1.37 billion; JPMorgan cuts Wynn target price
The operator's Macau investment commitment came alongside a reduced analyst price target for its shares.
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Hokkaido to skip Japan's next IR application window in 2027, report says
Hokkaido's reported withdrawal from the May-November 2027 window leaves Japan's integrated resort licensing process with one fewer contender.
Ggrasia · +9 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
Alberta Reports First iGaming Revenue, CA$122.1M in Opening Quarter
Alberta's newly regulated market has produced its first revenue figures, a key datapoint for other Canadian provinces weighing open iGaming licensing.
Betting News · +3 outlets
Brazil Re-elects Lula, Extending Negative Outlook for Betting Sector
Lula's re-election keeps Brazil's restrictive stance on betting intact, with licensing and advertising rules now subject to congressional action.
NEXT.io · +8 outlets
NBA Names Kalshi and Polymarket Preferred Exchanges
The league's designation of Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred exchanges signals growing institutional acceptance of regulated prediction markets alongside spor
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Evolution Q3 Revenue Rises 3.7% as CEO Slams Brazil Gambling Ban
The live dealer supplier's modest growth was overshadowed by its CEO publicly criticizing Brazil's proposed gambling restrictions.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
Kalshi Sues Louisiana Over Prediction Market Restrictions
The prediction market's suit against Louisiana is part of a broader legal fight over whether event contracts fall under state gambling law or federal derivative
Gambling Insider · +14 outlets
Italy Tightens Online Gaming Payment Traceability Rules
Italy's tighter traceability requirements for online gaming payments add compliance burden for operators in one of Europe's largest regulated markets.
Casino News Daily · +2 outlets
Books18 stories ›
NBA partners with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, signs CFTC MOU
The league's first prediction-market deals, announced a week into the 2026-27 season, come with prop-limit restrictions and federal oversight questions that cou
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Congress questions VIP programs at six gambling operators
Lawmakers scrutinized VIP perks and customer targeting, adding to federal pressure on retention practices at sportsbooks and prediction markets.
PlayUSA · +14 outlets
New York regulator sues Kalshi over alleged failure to comply with subpoenas
The NYSGC asked a Manhattan court to compel records on Kalshi's sports prediction markets, escalating state-versus-CFETC jurisdiction fights.
Sbcamericas · +8 outlets
Alberta posts first iGaming report: nearly CA$3B wagered, CA$122M revenue in three months
The first numbers since the market opened give a benchmark for Canada's newest regulated online gambling jurisdiction.
Covers.com · +3 outlets
Kalshi pre-emptively sues Louisiana over new illegal gambling laws
The federal complaint argues Louisiana showed clear intent to violate the Supremacy Clause by targeting prediction markets.
Sbcamericas · +11 outlets
DraftKings shares fall 41% this year as prediction-market spending cuts EBITDA 62%
Analysts flag heavy spending on event contracts and customer acquisition as the main drag on the operator's profitability.
TIKR.com · +2 outlets
Poker18 stories ›
India Supreme Court rejects gaming firms' review pleas, upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka online gaming bans
India's Supreme Court left in place state-level bans on real-money online gaming, a blow to operators in one of poker's largest growth markets.
The Economic Times · +2 outlets
CoinPoker and PokerGO launch PGT Online with $250M in guarantees across six series
The year-long series marks the largest guaranteed online poker schedule tied to a crypto operator, with six majors and a $250M total guarantee.
Bitcoinist.com · +6 outlets
Bryn Kenney sues GGPoker parent over commissions and 5% stake
The suit alleges unpaid commissions and a promised 5% ownership interest in the GGPoker parent, drawing scrutiny to player-affiliate deals at a top operator.
iGaming.org · +10 outlets
Canada weighs banning gambling ads during hockey games
The proposal would restrict gambling advertising around hockey broadcasts, a notable test of ad limits in a regulated sports betting market.
Card Player · +6 outlets
High stakes poker regular Lynne Ji charged with attempted murder
The case involves a well-known high-stakes player, with the charge drawing attention across the poker community.
Deadspin · +3 outlets
Adrian Mateos wins Poker Masters jacket as Winter takes finale
Mateos secured the Poker Masters points title while Winter closed the series with a win in the finale.
Betting News · +7 outlets
Lottery18 stories ›
Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot
The largest Powerball prize in the current cycle was claimed in Illinois, a rare outcome after a long stretch of rollovers.
The Des Moines Register · +13 outlets
Powerball ticket sold in New York wins $150,000 as jackpot rolls to $716 million
No ticket matched all six numbers in the Oct. 26 drawing, pushing the next jackpot to an estimated $716 million.
MyNewsLA.com · +14 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots climb to over $1.1 billion ahead of drawings
Combined rollover jackpots in the two national games crossed $1.1 billion, drawing heightened player interest.
Huron Daily Tribune · +14 outlets
Illinois Lottery posts record $3.87 billion in sales, sends $792 million to K-12 schools
The Illinois Lottery reported its highest annual sales, with the bulk of proceeds directed to public education funding.
RiverBender.com · +2 outlets
Texas Lottery transfers over $1 billion to public schools and veterans fund
The Texas Lottery reported more than $1 billion in transfers to state education and veterans programs under new leadership.
KXAN Austin · +14 outlets
Americans spent $110 billion on the lottery in 2024, analysis finds
A new analysis puts US lottery spending at $110 billion in 2024, underscoring the scale of state-run games.
KXAN Austin · +2 outlets
Regulation18 stories ›
Finland approves 12 operators out of 79 iGaming licence applications ahead of 2027 market opening
Finland is awarding its first competitive online gambling licences as it dismantles the Veikkaus monopoly for a regulated multi-operator market in 2027.
iGaming Business · +6 outlets
New York Gaming Commission asks court to enforce subpoenas against Kalshi
The dispute tests whether state gambling regulators can compel prediction market platforms to hand over records as legal battles over their status multiply.
Focus Gaming News · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania bipartisan bills would ban online casino VIP programs, micro bets, and cap losses
Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing some of the most restrictive US online casino player-protection measures yet, including mandatory loss limits.
CDC Gaming · +6 outlets
Louisiana class action targets FanDuel and DraftKings over app design and addiction claims
The lawsuit adds to growing legal exposure for major US sportsbooks over allegedly addictive product features.
Gaming America · +14 outlets
Brazil betting market faces legal uncertainty as federal licence revocation looms
Political and judicial uncertainty threatens Brazil's newly regulated betting market, with analysts warning of a possible blackout.
iGaming Brazil · +3 outlets
Canada bill S-211 would restrict gambling ads including during hockey broadcasts
Federal legislation would curb sportsbook advertising during hockey games, following similar restrictions in other markets.
iGamingToday.com · +14 outlets
Biz12 stories ›
Star Entertainment returns to EBITDA and quarterly profit as Sydney licence stays suspended
The Australian casino operator swung to positive earnings on cost cuts and stronger casino revenue, though its Sydney licence remains suspended, and the shares
Asia Gaming Brief · +11 outlets
Boyd Gaming Q3 profit falls about 91%, though Citigroup sets $76 price target
A steep drop in quarterly profit contrasts with Citigroup's new $76 target and analyst views that the selloff creates an opportunity.
MarketBeat · +2 outlets
Evoke revenue falls 7% following UK gaming duty increase
The UK-licensed operator reported a revenue decline tied to higher gaming duties, adding to margin pressure across the sector's regulated markets.
AffPapa · +12 outlets
Evolution Q3 revenue returns to growth as Brazil studio closes
The live casino supplier posted renewed revenue growth while shutting a Brazil studio, a signal of the region's shifting operating footprint.
iGaming.org · +12 outlets
Agilysys beats Q2 fiscal 2027 estimates, but shares fall after hours
The hospitality and gaming software vendor topped estimates on the quarter yet saw its stock decline in post-market trading.
Investing.com · +6 outlets
Bernstein forecasts upside in Coinbase and Robinhood prediction market revenue
The analyst note projects growth in prediction market revenue for the two retail trading platforms as event-contract betting expands in the US.
Casino.org · +6 outlets