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The Floor18 stories ›

Caesars posts $123M Q3 loss as Las Vegas slides again, regionals and digital grow
Caesars' net revenue rose slightly but the company swung to a wider loss as its Las Vegas segment continued to weaken, offset by regional and digital gains.
Igamingbusiness · +2 outlets
UK budget raises machine games duty to 25%, operators dodge feared 40% increase
Chancellor John Healey confirmed a five-percentage-point rise in duty on the most commonly used gaming machines, prompting warnings of illegal-market growth and
Igamingbusiness · +4 outlets
Nevada gaming win flat in September as Strip gains offset statewide declines
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that modest Las Vegas Strip growth was not enough to lift total statewide gaming win into positive territory for the mo
Cdcgaming · +4 outlets
Churchill Downs reports record Q3 revenue of $696M, up 2% year over year
The company posted record quarterly revenue, adjusted EBITDA of $264M, and record net income, with an analyst note later favoring it over Las Vegas Sands in the
Cdcgaming · +1 outlets
MGM Resorts amends voting agreement after People Inc. drops takeover bid
The amendment follows the withdrawal of People Inc.'s previously announced proposal to acquire the gaming company.
Cdcgaming · +7 outlets
Star Entertainment returns to EBITDA profit as Gold Coast and Sydney licence suspensions extend
The Australian operator swung back to positive quarterly earnings, while its Gold Coast licence suspension was pushed to March 2027 and Sydney to June 2027, and
Igamingbusiness · +14 outlets

Vegas15 stories ›

MGM Resorts posts $4.2B Q3 2026 revenue, misses estimates as Las Vegas room rates slip
MGM's quarterly revenue edged down on softer Las Vegas room rates and fell short of expectations, sending shares toward a 52-week low.
WSJ · +12 outlets
Barry Diller's People Inc withdraws MGM takeover bid, signs amended voting agreement capping stake at 30%
The amended pact limits further stake purchases and gives MGM's board control over change-of-control votes after the takeover proposal was pulled.
Reuters · +6 outlets
Caesars reports Q3 Las Vegas declines as revenue rises, Fertitta takeover bid looms
Caesars' Strip results weakened again in the quarter even as overall revenue grew, with Tilman Fertitta's takeover effort still pending.
Hotel Dive · +14 outlets
Caesars CEO Tom Reeg to oversee Tilman Fertitta's business empire
The arrangement ties Caesars' chief executive to the Fertitta organization while its takeover bid for the casino operator remains in play.
Casino.org · +6 outlets
Las Vegas Strip gaming win edges up in September, Nevada results roughly flat
State regulators reported slight Strip growth with statewide casino winnings about even for the month.
KSNV · +5 outlets
Fremont Street Experience chief steps down to become president of The Strat
The downtown Las Vegas tourism district's top executive moves to a Strip resort leadership role.
Casino.org · +4 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Sands China prices US$1 billion in senior notes to refinance US$700 million debt due March 2027
Analysts at CreditSights, Fitch and S&P consider Sands China's debt load manageable despite pressure on Macau casino earnings.
Ggrasia · +5 outlets
MGM China posts record quarterly revenue and all-time high 17.1% Macau market share in 3Q26
Strong gaming hold drove the record quarter for MGM's Macau unit.
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Caesars Q3 loss widens as digital earnings improve and online casino share slips to 6.4%
Caesars Digital profit rose 57% but its estimated US online casino market share declined.
World Casino News · +9 outlets
CreditSights says Macau still able to meet US$29.2 billion 2026 GGR target
The research house said it is too early to conclude that recent softer monthly Macau gaming revenue is structural.
Ggrasia · +5 outlets
Star Entertainment returns to positive EBITDA as Sydney casino licence stays suspended
The Australian operator swung back to positive earnings but financial risks persist with its Sydney licence still suspended.
Asia Gaming Brief · +10 outlets
Brazil Supreme Court sets November hearing on betting ban as Lula win clouds market outlook
Analysts at Blask expect iGaming to remain offshore in Brazil for a long time after Lula's runoff victory.
Ggrasia · +13 outlets

iGaming18 stories ›

UK Gaming Operators Avoid Feared 40% Tax Shock as MGD Rate Rises to 25%
The UK's remote gambling duty increase came in well below the 40% rate operators had feared, easing pressure on the country's online gaming sector.
iGaming Business · +1 outlets
Alberta's Regulated iGaming Market Tops $2B in Wagers in Its First Quarter
Alberta's newly launched regulated online gambling market posted strong opening numbers that compare favorably with Ontario's early performance.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
MGM Resorts Posts $17M Q3 Loss but Sets Record Macau Market Share
MGM's quarterly loss came alongside a record share of the Macau market, a key gauge of the company's Asia exposure.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
Caesars Digital EBITDA Rises 57% in Q3 as Group Reports $123M Loss
Strong digital segment profitability contrasted with a group-level quarterly loss for Caesars, reflecting the shifting mix of its casino and online businesses.
Gambling.com · +1 outlets
Brazil's Lula Re-Elected, Keeping Online Betting Ban in Place
The election result preserves Brazil's online betting prohibition, a major setback for operators that had targeted the market.
Casino.com · +13 outlets
Churchill Downs Reports Record Q3 Revenue of $696M
The racetrack and gaming operator posted record quarterly revenue as its casino and historical racing segments expanded.
Gambling.com · +2 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Caesars posts $123M Q3 net loss as Las Vegas weakness offsets digital gains
Caesars' Q3 2026 results, its first without earnings calls during the Fertitta acquisition process, showed a doubling net loss and Digital EBITDA up 57 percent
Sbcamericas · +4 outlets
NBA signs partnership deals with Kalshi and Polymarket, citing safeguards
The NBA is partnering with prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, adding a major sports league to the event-contract sector.
The Straits Times · +14 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri over cease-and-desist, says compliance is impossible
Kalshi is challenging Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's cease-and-desist notices to six sports event contract platforms.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
CFTC sues Utah over prediction market crackdown, citing irreparable injury
The DOJ and CFTC took Utah to federal court over its attempts to shut down event contracts after the state targeted Kalshi.
Sbcamericas · +2 outlets
New York sports betting handle sets September record at $2.4B, revenue falls
New York set a September volume record even as sportsbook revenue dropped 17.7 percent amid rising prediction market competition.
The Closing Line · +4 outlets
Polymarket shuts off sports contracts in Michigan, fourth platform to exit
Polymarket US agreed to stop offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers, following Kalshi, Robinhood and Coinbase.
Sbcamericas · +4 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Sammy Farha shoves Texas poker dealer, who says he lost his job after the altercation
The WSOP Main Event runner-up's confrontation with a dealer at a Texas card room drew police attention and cost the dealer his job, intensifying scrutiny of unr
Pokernews · +9 outlets
CoinPoker and PokerGO Tour partner for $250 million guaranteed season across six majors
The PokerGO Tour is moving a portion of its high-stakes schedule onto the crypto-based site CoinPoker with a $250M guarantee, a notable link between online oper
Card Player · +6 outlets
NBA partners with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket
The league's tie-up with regulated prediction markets extends the convergence of sports betting, event contracts, and mainstream sports properties.
Card Player · +14 outlets
Stake Poker signs Farid Jattin as its first poker ambassador
The online poker brand's first signing of a sponsored pro signals its push for player-facing visibility against larger crypto poker rivals.
Pokerfuse · +4 outlets
Borgata Fall Poker Open returns with more than $4 million in guaranteed prize pools
The Atlantic City series returns with a multi-million-dollar guarantee slate, a key barometer for East Coast live tournament demand.
Pokernews · +6 outlets
PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Main Event won by IOwnU888 for $25,522
The champion took the largest share of the $254,203 prize pool after beating Aaron Barone heads-up in the online series finale.
Pokernews · +1 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot climbs to $760M after no winner in Wednesday's $716M drawing
The jackpot grows again after the Oct. 28 drawing produced no grand prize winner, extending a run of 30-plus rollovers.
Forbes · +6 outlets
Powerball's $716M Oct. 28 drawing produces no jackpot winner
The drawing drew nationwide coverage as state outlets reported local prize hits while the top prize rolled over again.
WCNC · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $463M for Friday after no winner in Oct. 27 drawing
No ticket matched all Mega Millions numbers Tuesday, pushing the jackpot to $463 million for the next drawing.
MyNewsLA.com · +15 outlets
Powerball jumped to $716M for Oct. 28 after Florida ticket won big in prior drawing
A Florida winner in the preceding drawing pushed the Powerball jackpot to $716 million, one of the largest in game history.
Treasure Coast News · +14 outlets
Combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots top $1.1 billion for the week
The two national draw games offered more than $1.1 billion in combined prizes ahead of their midweek and Friday drawings.
MassLive · +14 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds revocation of Andy Sanborn's Concord Casino license
The ruling affirms state regulators' decision to strip the former senator's charity casino license and reject its sale, a notable enforcement outcome for charit
New Hampshire Union Leader · +7 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Rutgers studies find 42.7% of US teens, 52.5% of young adults gambled in past year
The Rutgers survey results add fresh evidence to the US debate over youth exposure to sports betting and online casinos as legalization spreads.
RG.org · +7 outlets
Pennsylvania bill would cap online betting, ban microbets and VIP programs
The bipartisan proposal follows roughly $6.8 billion in reported online casino losses in the state and would add new player-protection limits.
World Casino News · +14 outlets
Georgia passes law allowing international gambling tournaments with tax breaks
The measure, aimed at tourism revenue, has drawn objections from the country's ombudsman and the Georgian Orthodox Church.
OC Media · +5 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri attorney general after cease-and-desist over election markets
The suit is the latest clash between prediction markets and state regulators over event contracts tied to elections.
Sports Betting Dime · +14 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds Andy Sanborn gambling license revocation and casino sale rejection
The ruling ends the Concord Casino operator's appeal and reinforces state authority over license suitability findings.
Concord Monitor · +7 outlets
Ohio bill would ban election betting on Kalshi and Polymarket
State lawmakers are moving to close what they see as a loophole letting prediction markets take wagers on US elections.
GamblingSites.com · +14 outlets

Biz12 stories ›

MGM Resorts posts $4.21B Q3 revenue, EPS miss, as Las Vegas rates pressure earnings
MGM's quarter landed roughly in line on revenue but missed on EPS, with management pointing to weaker Las Vegas ADR and vowing buybacks as the domestic business
Gambling News · +7 outlets
Caesars reports $123M Q3 net loss, misses estimates, as Las Vegas weakness offsets regional and digital gains
Caesars' Las Vegas segment continued to slide in the third quarter while regional and digital operations grew.
Yogonet · +7 outlets
Rush Street Interactive beats Q3 profit forecasts but misses on sales as growth slows
RSI posted 39% revenue growth on a casino-first strategy but sales came in below analyst estimates, testing its outlook.
Gambling Insider · +6 outlets
MGM China Q3 revenue hits record US$1.14B as market share climbs, EBITDAR down 7%
The Macau unit set a quarterly revenue record even as property-level EBITDAR declined year over year.
Macau Business · +2 outlets
Monarch Casino & Resort posts record Q3 revenue of $146.3M but misses EPS estimates
Record quarterly revenue did not stop the earnings miss, sending shares below their 200-day moving average even as analysts called the quarter solid.
MarketBeat · +8 outlets
Churchill Downs approves up to $750M buyback and raises annual dividend 7%, a 16th straight increase
The Kentucky Derby operator paired a higher shareholder payout with a new repurchase authorization as Q3 profit rose.
Stock Titan · +2 outlets