UK raises Machine Games Duty to 25%, industry warns of black market growth and closures
The Autumn Budget's five-point MGD rise drew warnings of £57m in lost racing funding, job losses and illegal market growth, though operators avoided a feared 40
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MGM Resorts posts $4.2B Q3 revenue; Hornbuckle says People Inc. takeover bid is dead
MGM reported a narrowed net loss and amended its voting agreement with largest shareholder People Inc., which withdrew its acquisition proposal; Las Vegas room
Cdcgaming · +4 outlets
Star Entertainment accepts A$260M AUSTRAC penalty over anti-money-laundering breaches
The penalty ends civil proceedings opened in 2022 that also saw two former executives found in breach of the Corporations Act.
Igamingbusiness · +6 outlets
PAGCOR nine-month net income plunges 85% as e-gaming revenue slumps 37%
The Philippine regulator's revenue fell about 23% in the first nine months, driven by a sharp decline in electronic gaming income.
Inquirer.net · +3 outlets
Kalshi hits $40bn valuation as state litigation and founder charges mount
The prediction market operator reached a long-sought valuation milestone amid ongoing legal challenges, including charges filed against its founders in Utah.
Sbcnews · +1 outlets
Churchill Downs reports record Q3 revenue of $696M, touts new Thoroughbred Championship Series
The operator cited record revenue, EBITDA and net income and said the TCS horse racing expansion, debuting next year, will add value.
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Vici Properties Q3 revenue up 5.8% but profit falls 55%, stock repurchase dominates call
The casino REIT grew revenue to $1.1 billion while profits narrowed sharply, with executives facing questions over a share buyback.
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MGM China posts record Q3 revenue and 17.1% Macau market share
The Macau subsidiary's market share high comes as the territory maintains its MOP-based casino revenue target for 2026.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +6 outlets
Nevada gaming win flat at $1.28B in September as Las Vegas visitation edges higher
Modest Strip gains were offset elsewhere in the state, leaving total September gaming win essentially unchanged year over year.
Cdcgaming · +8 outlets
Macau holds $29.2bn casino revenue target for 2026
The government maintained its full-year gaming revenue projection as operator results in the territory improved.
iGaming Brazil · +1 outlets
Italy's 2027 budget targets roughly €700M from gambling taxes
Prime Minister Meloni signed off the budget law, with the gambling contribution expected to fall on lotteries and online gaming rather than retail concessions.
Sbcnews · +2 outlets
Rutgers study finds 42.7% of US teens aged 13 to 17 gambled in past year
About 11% of teenage gamblers were classified as high risk for problem gambling, drawing attention to youth exposure.
Cdcgaming · +12 outlets
Harry Reid airport passenger traffic falls 8.4% in September, 20th straight monthly decline
Sustained weakness in Las Vegas air arrivals signals continued pressure on the city's tourism and casino demand.
Cdcgaming · +4 outlets
Rush Street Interactive beats Q3 profit forecasts as growth slows
The online casino and sportsbook operator topped profit expectations though decelerating growth tested its outlook.
Gambling Insider · +8 outlets
Dutch licensed gambling market shrinks to €4.1bn in 2025
The regulator Ksa's market scan showed a contracting licensed market, reflecting tighter Dutch rules on online play.
CasinoBeats · +1 outlets
Caesars Q3 revenue rises but Las Vegas results slide again
The operator's Strip performance continued to weaken even as overall quarterly revenue grew.
Casino.com · +1 outlets
HMRC proposes changes to freeplay taxes following Jumpman ruling
A Remote Games Duty policy change has drawn less attention than the MGD increase but could affect how free bets are taxed.
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New York sports betting handle sets September record at $2.4B despite prediction market growth
The record monthly handle came even as prediction markets gained share in the state.
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