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Fri, Oct 30, 5:46 PM ET

The Floor18 stories ›

MGM Q3 revenue falls 1% to $4.2B as Hornbuckle rules out People Inc. takeover
MGM Resorts posted a $17M net loss in Q3 2026 while the CEO publicly ended speculation about an acquisition by largest shareholder People Inc., leaving the oper
Cdcgaming · +4 outlets
Dutch regulator reports 2025 market contraction as deposit limits bite
Kansspelautoriteit data show licensed Dutch gambling shrinking to roughly EUR4.1bn with online GGR down sharply, and licensed operators capturing only about 59%
Igamingbusiness · +6 outlets
UK Treasury unveils £655m machine games duty rise, racing warns of £57m hit
The five-year MGD increase to 25% is seen as absorbable by large UK operators but draws warnings over cash flow, potential venue closures, and a £57m annual fun
Sbcnews · +3 outlets
Kalshi reaches $40bn valuation even as state litigation mounts
The prediction market operator hit its long-targeted valuation amid continued legal challenges from US states over event contracts.
Sbcnews
Senators Warren, Coplan question Kalshi and Polymarket over election contracts
A bipartisan Senate letter to the two prediction market executives raises concerns about potential manipulation of contracts tied to the midterm elections.
Cdcgaming · +14 outlets
Brazil Supreme Court sets Nov. 3 hearing on betting market shutdown
Brazil's betting industry will get a chance to challenge the government's market ban at a Supreme Court public hearing on 3 November, as investors question the
Igamingbusiness · +10 outlets

Vegas18 stories ›

MGM Resorts Q3 2026 revenue falls 1% to $4.2B as Las Vegas Strip results weaken
MGM's Las Vegas Strip EBITDAR fell about 12% as room rates dropped roughly 8%, pressuring the quarter despite record Macau results and MGM Osaka progress.
Yogonet · +15 outlets
MGM ends takeover talks with Barry Diller's People Inc. after $18B+ bid withdrawal
CEO Bill Hornbuckle said there will be no People Inc. takeover, and MGM amended its voting pact with the company, capping the stake at 29.9%.
Yogonet · +8 outlets
Nevada gaming win holds flat at $1.28B in September 2026
The state's monthly gaming revenue was essentially unchanged year over year, with Las Vegas Strip results weakening.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
MGM expects Osaka-region locals to make up 54% of MGM Osaka visitors
MGM set high valuation expectations for its Japan integrated resort, citing a largely regional customer base.
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Stifel cuts MGM Resorts price target on Las Vegas demand uncertainty
Analysts trimmed their MGM outlook after the company flagged lost Las Vegas pricing power as travel costs bite.
Investing.com India · +2 outlets
Barry Diller calls MGM and Las Vegas 'forever assets' and best hedge against AI
The IAC chairman defended his bet on MGM and Las Vegas as durable long-term investments.
Business Insider

Global18 stories ›

MGM China posts record Q3 revenue of US$1.14bln as Macau market share hits all-time high 17.1%
MGM China's record quarter, and parent MGM Resorts' guidance on October trading and the Osaka project, underscore the recovery of Macau gaming and the group's l
Ggrasia · +13 outlets
MGM Resorts reports US$4.2bln Q3 revenue and a US$17mln loss as Las Vegas rates pressure earnings
MGM Resorts' US operations remain the weak spot, cushioned by Macau and hopes for the Osaka integrated resort.
Gambling News · +2 outlets
Star Entertainment accepts A$260 million AUSTRAC penalty and flags WhiteHawk facility review event
The Australian operator's agreement with the financial crimes regulator closes a major AML enforcement chapter.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +1 outlets
PAGCOR revenue falls 23.4% in first nine months of 2026 as e-gaming income drops 37%
The Philippine gaming regulator's declining e-gaming take weighs on national gaming revenue.
Ggrasia · +4 outlets
China warns against social media being used to solicit its nationals to gamble in Jeju casinos
The Chinese consulate in Jeju flagged 'unlicensed agents' using Chinese social platforms to promote foreigner-only casinos.
Ggrasia · +14 outlets
British racing warns of GBP57 million annual funding hit after machine gaming duty rise
UK racing and gambling bodies say higher machine gaming duty will cut funding and push players toward illegal markets.
Casino.com

iGaming18 stories ›

UK raises Machine Games Duty to 25%, industry warns of closures and illegal market growth
The UK budget's MGD increase has drawn industry warnings of job cuts, gambling premises closures and black-market growth, with Entain flagging a £25M hit and Br
iGamingToday.com · +13 outlets
Dutch online gambling GGR falls 21% to €1.2bn in 2025 amid tax and regulatory pressure
The Netherlands' licensed market contracted sharply as higher taxes and tightening rules reshaped operator economics.
European Gaming · +1 outlets
Utah AG took gambling industry donations while suing Kalshi over prediction markets
The Utah attorney general's crackdown on online gambling and prediction markets is complicated by campaign contributions from gambling interests.
Gambling.com · +14 outlets
Rush Street Interactive beats Q3 profit forecasts but slower growth tests outlook
RSI's Q3 results beat on profit while growth deceleration raised questions about the online casino operator's trajectory.
Gambling Insider · +3 outlets
MGM China posts record Q3 revenue and 17.1% Macau market share
MGM China's Macau results showed record quarterly revenue as the market's recovery continues.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +12 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri over sports prediction market rules
The prediction market platform escalated its legal fight with state regulators over how its contracts are classified.
Betting News · +14 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Utah files 14 criminal charges, including 13 felonies, against Kalshi over prediction markets
The anti-gambling state's escalation against prediction markets prompted DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics to pull back from Utah, with Kalshi's co-founders faci
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
MGM Resorts Q3 revenue hits $4.2B as Strip EBITDAR falls 12%
The results put pressure on MGM's Las Vegas Strip profitability even as overall revenue held near recent levels.
RG.org · +2 outlets
Rush Street Interactive Q3 revenue jumps 39% to $385.9M, warns online casino growth cooling
The company said US online casino growth is slowing while keeping hopes for 2027 legalization, weighing on the sector's expansion narrative.
Sbcamericas · +2 outlets
MGM CEO Hornbuckle says back-and-forth takeover talks with People Inc. are over for good
The statement ends speculation about a deal between Barry Diller's People Inc. and MGM Resorts in either direction.
Sbcamericas · +8 outlets
DraftKings earnings due as stock may swing 8.9% on release, analysts see possible negative results
Investors are focused on DraftKings' Q3 revenue estimate of $1.40B and the possibility of a negative earnings report.
Investing.com · +8 outlets
Freedom Capital cuts Flutter Q3 and Q4 estimates on US weakness and Brazil ban
The analyst revision highlights pressure on Flutter from softer US trends and regulatory restrictions in Brazil.
Casino.org · +1 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Hacker used malware to expose high-stakes poker players' hole cards, WIRED reports
The report describes malware allegedly giving a poker cheater access to opponents' screens during online play, raising integrity concerns for high-stakes games.
WIRED · +2 outlets
Brazil's presidential election outcome could shut down online gaming, Card Player reports
A change in Brazil's presidency could roll back the regulated online betting and poker market, a major growth region for operators.
Card Player · +6 outlets
UK Budget raises Machine Game Duty on slots operators from 20% to 25%
The increase adds further tax pressure on British slots operators already facing a tightening regulatory and fiscal environment.
Pokernews · +14 outlets
Global Poker Awards return after a year off, moving to WSOP Paradise rather than Las Vegas
The industry awards show is revived with a player-focused format tied to the WSOP Paradise series after sitting out a year.
Pokernews · +12 outlets
ClubWPT Gold could return to Nevada under updated language revealing future plans
Revised wording suggests the social poker brand may re-enter the Nevada market, a notable shift for WPT-affiliated operations.
Pokerfuse
Survey finds nearly 43% of teens gambled in the past year
The figure adds to scrutiny of youth exposure to gambling amid ongoing debates over advertising and access controls.
Card Player · +6 outlets

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot hits $760M for Halloween drawing after no winner Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated $760 million for the Saturday, Oct. 31 drawing after Wednesday's $716 million drawing produced no grand prize winne
Gambling News · +15 outlets
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots combine for over $1.2 billion on Halloween weekend
With Powerball at $760 million and Mega Millions at $463 million, the two national games offered more than $1.2 billion in combined jackpots over Halloween week
NC Education Lottery · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $463 million for Friday drawing
Mega Millions' top prize rose to an estimated $463 million ahead of the Friday night drawing.
INQUIRER.net USA · +11 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds revocation of Concord Casino gaming license
The state's high court affirmed the Lotto Commission's decision to revoke licenses tied to operator Andy Sanborn's Concord Casino, ending his appeal.
WZID · +11 outlets
North Carolina sports betting on record pace after September handle
North Carolina regulators reported September sports wagering figures that put the state on track for a record year.
WRAL · +6 outlets
Massachusetts online lottery adds virtual horse racing game
The Massachusetts Lottery expanded its online offerings with virtual horse racing, a new game that has already produced a $196,000 winner.
PlayUSA · +6 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Survey finds nearly half of US teens aged 13 to 17 gambled in the past year
A Rutgers-linked survey reporting roughly 43 to 47 percent of US teens gambled in the past year has renewed attention on youth exposure to gambling products bey
Card Player · +9 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri Gaming Commission over cease and desist order
The prediction market operator is challenging state gaming regulators' authority over its event contracts, a dispute that shapes how prediction markets are poli
Gambling.com · +8 outlets
Experts and Liberal MP push for full ban on sports betting ads in Canada
The push follows advocacy claims of declining mental health linked to betting advertising, intensifying debate over federal ad guidelines.
CDC Gaming · +7 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds revocation of Concord Casino gaming license
The ruling ends Andy Sanborn's bid to keep the Concord Casino license after state regulators found violations tied to pandemic relief funds.
WZID · +10 outlets
UK Gambling Commission study finds problem gambling seven times more common on illegal sites
The regulator's research indicates unlicensed operators supplement rather than replace licensed play, undercutting arguments that black-market use is negligible
Casino.org · +13 outlets
Ontario reviews online gambling rules and advertising standards
The province's iGaming regulator is revisiting its rulebook as operators and public health advocates press for tighter marketing limits.
NEXT.io · +14 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

MGM Resorts posts $17M Q3 loss as weak Las Vegas rates pressure earnings; MGM China sets record
MGM's domestic results missed estimates on soft Las Vegas room rates, while its Macau unit posted record revenue and share; management flagged buybacks.
Gambling News · +8 outlets
Rush Street Interactive Q3 revenue up 39% to beat profit forecasts, but growth slows
RSI reported strong top-line growth and a profit beat while investors focused on decelerating online casino growth.
Gambling Insider · +7 outlets
Gaming and Leisure Properties reports record Q3 revenue of $435.4M, beats EPS by $0.24
GLPI's record quarter came alongside a first joint venture outside gaming real estate.
The Manila Times · +4 outlets
MGM China Q3 revenue hits record $1.14B as Macau market share climbs to 17.1% high
MGM China's record top line came with EBITDAR down 7% even as its share of Macau's market reached a new peak.
Macau Business · +2 outlets
Coinbase says prediction markets are among fastest-growing segments in company history
The crypto exchange highlighted prediction market activity as a major growth driver.
Casino.org · +14 outlets
Nevada gaming win holds flat at $1.28B in September as Strip edges up
Statewide win was unchanged year over year while the Las Vegas Strip posted a slight gain.
Gaming America · +4 outlets