The Floor18 stories ›
UK Treasury raises Machine Games Duty to 25%, banking on £655m over five years
The tax increase is expected to be absorbed by Britain's largest operators, though trade bodies warn of shop closures and growth in the illegal market.
Sbcnews · +3 outlets
Dutch licensed gambling market shrinks to €4.1bn in 2025 as online GGR falls 21%
Regulator Kansspelautoriteit attributes the contraction to mandatory deposit limits and higher taxes, with the channelisation rate slipping to 59%.
Igamingbusiness · +7 outlets
Kalshi reaches $40bn valuation despite mounting state litigation
The prediction market's growth continues even as state regulators and courts test the legality of event contracts.
Sbcnews · +1 outlets
Konami Gaming revenue jumps 41% in first half on Solstice sales
The Japanese supplier's gaming and systems profit rose 154% in the half year, driven by demand for its Solstice slot cabinet line.
World Casino News · +3 outlets
Vici Properties Q3 revenue rises 5.8% to $1.1bn as profit falls 55%
A stock repurchase program dominated the REIT's earnings call amid a sharp decline in quarterly profit.
Cdcgaming
GLPI posts 9.5% revenue gain to $435.4m but lower profit in Q3
Gaming & Leisure Properties executives fielded questions on Bally's and its slowed Chicago casino project while reaffirming the partnership.
Cdcgaming · +1 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$1.14bn as Macau market share hits 17.1%
MGM China's record quarter, with EBITDAR down 7 percent on higher costs, reflects Macau's uneven recovery where the mass segment is strong but margins are under
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +12 outlets
MGM Resorts reports $4.2bn quarterly revenue, Q3 loss narrows to $17m on Las Vegas rate pressure
The results show Macau and the under-construction Osaka resort offsetting softness in the company's US operations.
Gambling News · +2 outlets
Macau Q3 GDP growth slows to 0.1% as gaming service exports contract
The preliminary government data links the slowdown directly to weaker gaming performance in the quarter.
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
Star Entertainment accepts A$260m AUSTRAC penalty over AML failures
The penalty resolves a major Australian anti-money laundering enforcement case against the casino operator.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +4 outlets
MGM projects Osaka-region locals will make up 54% of visitors to MGM Osaka
The disclosure in MGM's earnings material offers the first detailed demand projections for Japan's first integrated resort.
Ggrasia · +4 outlets
PAGCOR revenue falls 23.4% in first nine months as e-gaming income drops 37%
The decline at the Philippine gaming regulator points to a sharp contraction in the offshore and electronic gaming segments.
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
iGaming18 stories ›
UK Industry Slams Autumn Budget Tax Hike as Entain Flags £25M Hit, Racing Warns of £57M Funding Gap
Britain's Budget raised Machine Games Duty to 25%, prompting operators to warn of job cuts, illegal market growth, and a hit to horse racing funding.
Casino.org · +8 outlets
Netherlands Online Gambling GGR Falls 21% to €1.2bn in 2025 Amid Tax and Regulatory Headwinds
The Dutch regulator's 2025 market data show a sharp contraction in online gross gaming revenue as tax increases and stricter rules bite.
European Gaming · +1 outlets
PAGCOR 9M 2026 Revenue Falls 23.4% as E-Gaming Income Drops 37%
The Philippine regulator's e-gaming segment contraction drove the decline, reflecting pressure on the country's offshore and online sector.
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB)
Kalshi Sues Missouri Over Sports Prediction Market Rules
The prediction market's suit escalates the legal fight over whether event contracts count as regulated sports betting.
Betting News · +14 outlets
Malik Beasley Agrees to Guilty Plea in Sports Betting Scandal
The former NBA player's plea is one of the highest-profile prosecutions in the US sports betting integrity crackdown.
Casino.org · +14 outlets
Ontario Seeks CA$3 Billion for Niagara Casino Expansion
The province is soliciting major private investment to expand casino capacity in the Niagara region.
Casino.org · +1 outlets
Books18 stories ›
Utah files 14 criminal charges against Kalshi, including 13 felonies
Utah's felony case against Kalshi escalated the prediction markets fight and prompted sportsbook operators to pull back from the state.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics retreat from Utah prediction markets after Kalshi charges
Operators paused Utah prediction market plans days after the state charged Kalshi co-founders with felonies.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Rush Street Interactive Q3 revenue jumps 39% to $385.9M
RSI reported strong quarterly growth while warning that US online casino expansion is cooling, with legalization hopes now pinned on 2027.
Sbcamericas · +6 outlets
MGM Resorts Q3 revenue $4.2B, Strip EBITDAR down 12%
MGM's quarterly results showed revenue growth but weaker Las Vegas Strip profitability.
RG.org · +9 outlets
DraftKings earnings preview: stock may move 8.9% on Q3 release
Analysts expect DraftKings' next earnings report to be a significant volatility event for the stock.
Investing.com · +7 outlets
Freedom Capital cuts Flutter Q3 and Q4 estimates on US weakness, Brazil ban
The analyst revision cites softer US trends and Brazil's market restrictions ahead of Flutter's results.
Casino.org
Poker18 stories ›
Hacker Used Malware to Expose High-Stakes Poker Players' Hole Cards, Stealing Up to $4 Million
WIRED reports an alleged malware campaign gave a cheater real-time access to opponents' screens in high-stakes online games, with losses estimated in the millio
WIRED · +2 outlets
Adrian Mateos Wins 2026 PGT Poker Masters
Mateos took down the Poker Masters title in a series marked by five bubble finishes by fellow contender Daniel 'Jungleman' Cates.
Bonus.com · +10 outlets
Survey Finds Nearly 43% of Teens Gambled in Past Year
The survey data adds to scrutiny of youth gambling participation.
Card Player · +14 outlets
British Slots Operators Face Another Gaming Tax Hike
British slots operators face another tax increase under the latest UK Budget.
Pokernews · +14 outlets
Dan 'Jungleman' Cates to Release Memoir on High-Stakes Poker
The high-stakes pro's book covers poker's 'cheats and saints' and the ruthless end of the game.
Pokernews · +1 outlets
Brock Wilson Scores Fifth PokerGO Tour Victory of 2026
Wilson's latest PGT win adds to a standout season on the high-roller tour.
Card Player · +3 outlets
Lottery18 stories ›
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reach combined $1.2 billion for Halloween weekend drawings
No ticket matched Friday's $463 million Mega Millions drawing, so the two national jackpots head into the weekend above $1.2 billion combined.
Alton Telegraph · +15 outlets
Powerball jackpot climbs to $760 million for Saturday's drawing after no winner Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot rolled to $760 million after Wednesday's drawing produced no grand-prize winner, putting it near the top ten largest US jackpots.
Men's Journal · +15 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds Lotto Commission's revocation of Concord Casino's gaming license
The state's highest court affirmed regulators' decision to strip Concord Casino of its license, a notable test of New Hampshire's charitable gaming oversight.
WZID · +4 outlets
North Carolina sports betting wagers jump 38% in September, putting state on record pace
North Carolina's legal sportsbooks posted sharply higher handle in September as the state tracks toward a record year of wagering volume.
WRAL · +3 outlets
Massachusetts Lottery launches virtual horse racing on its online platform
The Massachusetts Lottery added virtual horse racing to its online offerings, expanding its digital game lineup beyond draw games and scratch tickets.
Play USA · +11 outlets
Lottery gambling controls urged in Australia after father's death
Advocates called for tighter restrictions on lottery products following the death of a father, feeding an ongoing Australian debate over gambling harm.
Yahoo News Australia
Regulation18 stories ›
Rutgers survey finds nearly half of US teens aged 13 to 17 gambled in the past year
The Rutgers-led national survey puts youth gambling participation at roughly 43 to 49 percent, prompting calls for tighter advertising and parental guidance.
Card Player · +14 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri Gaming Commission over cease and desist order on prediction markets
The suit tests whether federal commodities law preempts state gaming regulators' authority over event contracts.
Gambling.com · +8 outlets
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds revocation of Concord Casino's gaming license
The ruling ends Andy Sanborn's effort to keep the Concord Casino license after regulators found misuse of COVID relief funds.
WZID · +12 outlets
Canadian experts and Liberal MP push for full ban on sports betting advertising
Advocates cite declining mental health indicators as Canada weighs federal advertising restrictions and Ontario reviews its rules.
CDC Gaming · +7 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 activity, reinforcing calls for enforcement against black-market
Casino.org · +13 outlets
Rush Street Interactive shares fall on Colombian online gambling tax proposal
Investors reacted to proposed tax changes in a key Latin American market for the operator.
Casino.org · +11 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