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The Floor18 stories ›

Macau October GGR falls 10% year on year to MOP21.68 billion despite Golden Week
Macau's casino gross gaming revenue declined 10.5% year on year in October even as visitor numbers rose during the Golden Week holiday, underscoring pressure on
Times Of Casino · +9 outlets
Voters in Nebraska, Indiana and Virginia decide gaming ballot measures on Tuesday
Ballot questions on online sports betting, satellite horse racing wagering and land-based casinos in three states could reshape regional gaming markets.
Cdcgaming · +8 outlets
Lottomatica holds Italy market lead ahead of all-share CIRSA merger close in November
Lottomatica's latest update reaffirmed its position as Italy's largest gambling operator, with online growth offsetting weaker retail performance as it moves to
Sbcnews · +11 outlets
Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue jumps 115% in October to a record KRW62.5 billion
Lotte Tour Development's Jeju Dream Tower posted record monthly casino revenue as table gaming rebounded, signalling strength in South Korea's foreigner-only ca
Asia Gaming Brief (AGB) · +5 outlets
Italy plans higher slot stakes and gaming tax increase under 2027 budget
The budget proposal would raise taxes and allow larger slot stakes, changes that would affect the country's largest operators including Lottomatica.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
Ontario iGaming revenue rises 26% to C$416.3 million in September
Ontario's regulated online market reported 1.41 million active accounts in September, extending double digit growth in Canada's largest iGaming jurisdiction.
Betting News · +1 outlets

Vegas12 stories ›

Sahara Las Vegas becomes first Strip casino to accept cryptocurrency at the cage
The Sahara is letting guests fund casino chips and tickets with crypto through BurraPay, a first for the Las Vegas Strip as digital-asset payments move into phy
Yogonet · +9 outlets
Aria to close Jewel Nightclub permanently after a decade on the Strip
The closure removes a long-running Aria nightlife venue and adds to questions about the direction of Las Vegas Strip nightlife operators.
Casino.org · +7 outlets
Macau casino revenue falls 10% in October against a tough comparable
The year-over-year decline signals a softer month for the world's largest gaming hub, with Macau operators exposed to the swing.
TradingView · +13 outlets
Analysts: MGM voting agreement amendment could pave the way for a future sale
A changed voting pact and talk of MGM China's value as an asset are fueling speculation about MGM Resorts' ownership structure.
Gambling News · +2 outlets
MGM Q3 shows margin recovery and digital growth offsetting soft leisure demand
MGM's quarter highlighted cost discipline and digital gains even as profit missed expectations and leisure travel stayed soft.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
W Las Vegas reopens Skyfall rooftop lounge and debuts Living Room
The property refresh adds new food-and-beverage venues as Strip resorts keep investing in non-gaming amenities.
LODGING Magazine · +4 outlets

Global18 stories ›

Macau October GGR falls 10% year-on-year to MOP21.68 billion, fifth straight monthly decline
The drop came despite Golden Week visitors and NBA events, underscoring persistent weakness in Macau's casino market.
Yogonet · +14 outlets
Seaport forecasts Macau 2026 GGR growth below 1%, sees 6% November decline
Analysts attribute the soft outlook to persistent high-end weakness in the world's largest casino hub.
Ggrasia · +2 outlets
South Korea's Paradise and GKL both post year-on-year October casino sales gains
The foreigner-only operators reported the increases in separate filings to the Korea Exchange.
Ggrasia · +3 outlets
Jeju Dream Tower October casino sales hit record KRW62.5 billion, up 115% month-on-month
Lotte Tour Development's Jeju property posted a monthly record, with sales also up 24% year-on-year.
Ggrasia · +4 outlets
DigiPlus books US$14.9 million third-quarter loss on fair-value decline in financial assets
Net income attributable to the parent at the Philippine online gaming provider fell 155.4% year-on-year.
Ggrasia
Macau guides gaming firms to fund half of new US$2.5 billion fund
Authorities are steering casino operators to contribute to the new government-backed fund.
Bamboo Works

iGaming18 stories ›

Macau October gaming revenue falls 10% year over year despite Golden Week and NBA events
The decline came in a month that included the Golden Week holiday and NBA exhibition games, underscoring softness in the world's largest casino market.
iGamingToday.com · +8 outlets
DraftKings and FanDuel lead $80M sportsbook push into US state elections
The spending shows operators turning to ballot and legislative campaigns to shape state-level gambling rules.
The Sports Geek
Italy targets €700M in new revenue from gambling sector in 2027 budget
The plan would raise the fiscal burden on licensed operators as Italy revisits its gambling tax framework.
Tribuna.com · +6 outlets
Ontario iGaming revenue rises 26% in September 2026
Continued double-digit growth in Canada's largest regulated online market reinforces the case for provincial open-license models.
Betting News · +6 outlets
Alberta's regulated online gambling market sees rapid growth in first three months
Alberta's newly opened iGaming market is drawing operator interest, with BetMGM marking its first 100 days after a July 13 launch.
WestCentralOnline · +10 outlets
Betty Canada Q3 revenue jumps 23% to US$111M on Alberta expansion
The online casino brand's growth illustrates how quickly new Canadian provincial markets are scaling for early entrants.
Casino.org · +1 outlets

Books18 stories ›

Illinois appeals Seventh Circuit ruling that blocked prediction markets licensing law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the June law, and the state is now fighting to revive it on appeal.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
FanDuel interim CEO expected to take the role permanently
The permanent appointment comes as Flutter's FanDuel faces scrutiny over margins and growth, with the stock viewed as a potential bargain by some analysts.
Front Office Sports · +6 outlets
DraftKings shares fall after Susquehanna flags weak October sports betting hold
Weak hold trends prompted a Needham price target cut even as other analysts argued the selloff was overdone ahead of earnings.
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
DraftKings Q3 revenue forecast at about $1.40 billion ahead of earnings report
Investors positioned into the print, with the stock up nearly 5% in the days before results.
scanx.trade · +5 outlets
US iGaming growth outpaces slowing sports betting in 2026
Online casino expansion is outpacing sportsbook growth even as prediction markets gain share, though legacy sportsbooks held their ground in September.
World Casino News · +13 outlets

Poker18 stories ›

Alleged $4M online poker cheating operation used helper apps as attack vector
Reports describe a multi-million-dollar malware and app-based cheating scheme targeting online poker players, reviving debate about the security of offshore sit
WellPlayed · +2 outlets
WSOPC Madrid Main Event: Bo Hoebe beats 918 runners, Nacho Barbero heads-up for €207,000
Hoebe's second WSOP Circuit ring closes out a €1,500 buy-in event that drew 918 entries and ran through multiple days with Barbero and other high stakes special
Pokernews · +3 outlets
CoinPoker rolls out 2.0 platform upgrade with PokerGO Tour Online and $250M in series guarantees
CoinPoker's relaunch adds high stakes cash games, mystery bounties, private games and a PokerGO Tour-branded online series, marking a significant push by a cryp
HighStakesDB · +2 outlets
Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi executives
The charges escalate the legal conflict over prediction markets and event contracts, a fight that runs parallel to regulated sports betting and poker expansion
Card Player · +14 outlets
FanDuel Poker launches in Alberta following provincial online gaming framework
The launch extends FanDuel's poker product into a newly regulated Canadian market and adds competitive pressure on existing Alberta-facing operators.
Poker Industry PRO · +4 outlets
Speculation grows that PokerLab could take over WSOP Online software
A possible software vendor change would be material to WSOP Online's player experience and to the competitive landscape among US online poker platforms.
Pokerfuse

Lottery18 stories ›

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $835 million after no winner in Monday's drawing
The Nov. 2 drawing produced no grand prize winner, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $835 million, with lower-tier tickets sold in Georgia, Maryland, North Ca
Men's Journal · +14 outlets
North Carolina sports betting wagers top $691M in September as revenue jumps 33%
Regulators reported September handle above $691 million and a sharp revenue increase, putting the state on pace for a record fall and showing the effect of its
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
South Africa court invalidates Sizekhaya's national lottery licence
The Pretoria High Court set aside the award to tycoon Sandile Zungu's Sizekhaya group, throwing the national lottery operating licence into uncertainty.
The Citizen · +14 outlets
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $482 million as Powerball and Mega Millions near $1.28 billion combined
Mega Millions approached half a billion dollars while the combined Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots neared $1.28 billion.
LiveNOW from FOX · +8 outlets
Montana Lottery says technical issue postponed Montana Millionaire, vendor to pay over $600K
Lottery officials said a fix is in sight for the glitch that delayed the Montana Millionaire drawing and that the vendor will pay more than $600,000 in connecti
Billings Gazette · +13 outlets
Sen. Tommy Tuberville signals openness to legalizing gambling in Alabama
The Alabama senator said he is open to legalizing gambling, a shift in a state that has long resisted expansion.
Betting News · +1 outlets

Regulation18 stories ›

Nebraska voters decide on legalizing online sports betting and property-tax relief
Nebraska's ballot measure would legalize mobile sports betting, with DraftKings and FanDuel funding the campaign while opponents warn of revenue risks.
Legal Sports Betting · +14 outlets
Colombia renews push for 19% VAT on online betting deposits
The proposal, part of an economic rescue bill, faces industry opposition from operators and trade body Fecoljuegos.
sigma.world · +3 outlets
Sri Lanka sets final Dec 31 deadline to publish casino and online gambling rules
The regulator has already missed two deadlines for the framework governing casinos and online gambling.
iGamingToday.com · +4 outlets
UK Gambling Commission raises casino licence fees by 25%
The fee increase raises operating costs for licensed casino operators in Britain.
NEXT.io · +11 outlets
UK Gambling Commission study finds 91% of illegal site users also bet with licensed operators
The findings push back on claims that regulated markets drive players to unlicensed sites.
Tribuna.com · +9 outlets
Sweden bans Duel.com operator Immortal Snail over refusal to drop Swedish-facing offering
Sweden's regulator revoked the operator's ability to target Swedish players after it declined to exit the market.
Gambling Insider · +2 outlets

Biz18 stories ›

Macau October gaming revenue falls 10% despite Golden Week and NBA events
The decline underscores continued pressure on Macau's gaming market even during peak holiday and event periods.
iGamingToday.com · +4 outlets
MGM Q3: margin recovery and digital growth offset soft leisure demand; Macau cushions US weakness
Analysts say MGM's Macau operations are offsetting softer US results as the company rebuilds margins and grows digital revenue.
Yahoo Finance · +3 outlets
DigiPlus posts US$15mln 3Q loss as fair-value decline on financial assets and Manila casino bet hit results
The Philippine digital gaming operator swung to a loss despite higher gaming profits, with its New Coast Manila investment pushing the company P948M into the re
GGRAsia · +1 outlets
Lottomatica online growth masks weaker retail as profits rise, Cirsa deal looms
The Italian operator's online segment is carrying performance while retail lags, ahead of its pending Cirsa transaction.
iGamingToday.com · +1 outlets
Betty Canada Q3 revenue jumps 23% to US$111M as Alberta expansion takes hold
The operator credits its Alberta launch with record results, a sign of growth in Canada's newly regulated provincial markets.
Casino.org · +2 outlets
Rush Street Interactive reaches new 12-month low after analyst downgrade; director buys 10,000 shares
The online casino and sportsbook operator hit a fresh low on the downgrade while a board member bought shares, following an earnings call that flagged strong gr
MarketBeat · +1 outlets