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MGM China beats 2Q26 forecasts as cost discipline offsets weaker volumes: analysts
MGM China beat 2Q26 forecasts as analysts cited disciplined player reinvestment, controlled costs and a rebound in July demand. The post MGM China beats 2Q26 forecasts as cost discipline offsets weaker volumes: analysts first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Q2 2026: Rush Street raises full-year guidance again after record quarter
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has increased its full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter after record results in Q2. The post Q2 2026: Rush Street raises full-year guidance again after record quarter appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Amusnet expands Guatemala footprint through Welco Gaming partnership
Amusnet has expanded its land-based operations in Guatemala through a new partnership with Welco Gaming, installing 24 Type S 32 and Type S 27 slot cabinets across four Grand Play Casinos. The cabinets have been deployed at Bingo Palace, Bingo Américas, Bingo Roosevelt and Palms Bingo, giving players access to Amusnet…
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Kendoo expands 4 Pots series with 4 Gold Carts
Kendoo has launched 4 Gold Carts, a mining-themed slot that expands its 4 Pots collection with an evolving bonus feature capable of combining up to four mechanics in a single bonus round. The game centres on the supplier’s 4 Pots mechanic, with the Bonus Game triggered by one or more Bonus symbols. Players can unlock …
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MGM Resorts expects Europe profits to pay for Brazil boom
MGM Resorts International expects big things from its operations in Europe in 2027, with profits used to fund its investment plans in other global markets. The Las Vegas-based multinational reported its Q2 earnings this week, following an update on operations of the US-facing joint venture BetMGM joint venture with UK…
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Blueprint Gaming expands The Goonies series with Cash Inferno
Blueprint Gaming has expanded its The Goonies slot franchise with the launch of The Goonies Cash Inferno, introducing a new Cash Inferno mechanic alongside enhanced Skeleton Key features and an updated Treasure Trail bonus. The six-reel game adds a new money collection feature that is triggered when coloured Skeleton …
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Kentucky Derby powers Churchill Downs to record Q2
Churchill Downs Incorporated posted record second-quarter net revenue of $980m, up five per cent year-on-year, while Adjusted EBITDA increased six per cent to an all-time high of $477m. Net income attributable to the company rose 11 per cent to $241m. The operator said record financial performance was driven by anothe…
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Churchill Downs to acquire remaining stake in United Tote
Churchill Downs Incorporated has agreed to acquire the outstanding 49 per cent interest in United Tote held by NYRA Content Management Solutions, restoring full ownership of the pari-mutuel wagering technology provider. The transaction is expected to close on or around 5 August, subject to customary closing conditions…
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FDJ United reports 4.5% revenue dip as UK and Netherlands markets struggle
FDJ United has reported a 4.5% year-on-year revenue drop for the first half of 2026, citing “challenging” and “difficult” circumstances in the Netherlands and the UK weighing on performance. Revenue for H1 2026 fell to €1.782bn (£1.528bn) from €1.867bn in the first half of 2025, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) also dipp…
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MGM Resorts hits record $4.45bn revenue despite Macau profit drop
MGM Resorts International has reported record second-quarter consolidated net revenue of $4.45bn, up one per cent year-on-year, with growth across its Las Vegas Strip resorts and digital operations helping to offset softer performance at MGM China. Net income increased to $292m from $49m in the prior-year period, whil…
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PAGCOR revenue falls 27% in 1H26 as online gaming weakens
PAGCOR’s revenue fell 26.6% to $704 million in 1H26 as weaker eGames, eBingo and bingo earnings weighed on performance. The post PAGCOR revenue falls 27% in 1H26 as online gaming weakens first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Q2 2026: MGM takeover review rolls on as digital drives growth
MGM Resorts international is continuing to review a potential takeover by People Incorporated, while the operator also reported Q2 growth. The post Q2 2026: MGM takeover review rolls on as digital drives growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Bede Gaming achieves GLI-19 and GLI-33 certification via eCOGRA
The dual certification positions Bede Gaming to accelerate market entry in jurisdictions across North America and beyond, where… The post Bede Gaming achieves GLI-19 and GLI-33 certification via eCOGRA appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BOYLE Sports Secures Leeds United Deal
Matchday Branding At Elland Road BOYLE Sports has signed a multi-year partnership with Leeds United, becoming the club’s official betting partner… The post BOYLE Sports Secures Leeds United Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Rush Street Interactive Raises 2026 Guidance After Q2
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has raised its full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance after reporting record second-quarter revenue and earnings. The online... Read More...
Read summary →Kambi Expands Third-Party Ecosystem, Kambi Engage, with Addition of GBVision, PlayAIO and Scoreconnect
Kambi, the home of premium sports betting solutions, is pleased to announce an expansion of Kambi Engage, the company’s third-party supplier ecosystem,... Read More...
Read summary →Codere Online Raises 2026 Outlook After Record Q2
Codere Online has raised its full-year financial outlook after reporting record quarterly net gaming revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter... Read More...
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Rush Street Interactive eleva la orientación para 2026 después del segundo trimestre
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) ha elevado su previsión de ingresos y EBITDA ajustado para todo el año, tras reportar ingresos y ganancias... Leer más... La entrada Rush Street Interactive eleva la orientación para 2026 después del segundo trimestre se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Maybank cuts Genting Malaysia 2026 earnings forecast by 28% with possible net loss in Q2 on Middle East war, World Cup impact
Maybank Investment Bank says it anticipates a weaker performance from Genting Malaysia Bhd when the casino operator releases its 2Q26 […]
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Online gaming headwinds see PAGCOR revenues fall 26.6% to US$705 million in first half of 2026
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has reported a 26.6% decline in total revenues to Php43.3 billion (US$705 million) in the first […]
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Asia Gaming eBrief: MGM China posts 7% EBITDA decline in 2Q26
A disrupted June is making way for two very different summer stories. MGM China’s adjusted EBITDA fell 7.4 percent in 2Q26 as VIP turnover weakened, but management says pent-up demand has since lifted visitation and normalized GGR above first-quarter levels. The company is counting on an investment package that combin…
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MGM’s Q2 revenue up on solid Las Vegas performance
MGM Resorts International Wednesday reported 2026 second quarter revenue of $4.5 billion, an increase of 1% year-over-year. Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $292 million during 2Q26, compared to $49 million in the prior year’s quarter. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $610 million in 2Q26, compared to $648 m…
Read summary →MGM China sees “pent-up demand” as business exceeds 1Q26 levels
MGM China says pent-up demand lifted July visitation and normalized GGR above 1Q26 levels, supporting a busy summer outlook. The post MGM China sees “pent-up demand” as business exceeds 1Q26 levels first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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MGM China 2Q26 EBITDA falls 7% as VIP turnover drops 18%
MGM China’s 2Q26 EBITDA fell 7% as VIP turnover dropped 18%, while higher mass-table hold and stronger slots supported revenue. The post MGM China 2Q26 EBITDA falls 7% as VIP turnover drops 18% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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CEO Kenneth Feng says MGM China’s reinvestment “package” philosophy aimed at optimizing casino yield
MGM China has described its Macau promotional and reinvestment strategy as a “package” approach aimed at optimising the yield of […]
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MGM China revenues stable at US$1.1 billion in 2Q26 but margin pressure impacts profitability
Macau concessionaire MGM China reported relatively flat revenues in the three months to 30 June 2026, with total revenue of […]
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Churchill Downs reports record quarterly revenue of $980 million
Churchill Downs reported revenue of a record $980 million for the second quarter, a year-over-year increase of $46 million, or 5%. Net income was $241 million, an increase of $24 million, or 11% year-over-year. The Adjusted EBITDA of $477 million also set a quarterly record, up $26 million or 6%. Churchill Downs Racet…
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A New Offer Against Fertitta’s Bid for Caesars Is Unlikely, Stifel Analysts Say
Fertitta Entertainment has been in talks of acquiring Caesars Entertainment, offering $17.6 billion. According to experts at American multinational investment bank Stifel, it is unlikely that another higher price will be offered. New Offers Are Unlikely, Stifel Argues In a report to clients, Stifel analyst Steven Wiec…
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Superbet becomes general sponsor of Red Star Sports Association
The agreement reaches beyond football The deal was signed in Belgrade on 29 July by Tanja Nauparac, Country Manager of… The post Superbet becomes general sponsor of Red Star Sports Association appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Genting Malaysia faces 2Q26 core loss despite New York gains: Maybank
Weak gaming in Malaysia and the UK may push Genting Malaysia into a 2Q26 core loss, despite rising New York table revenue. The post Genting Malaysia faces 2Q26 core loss despite New York gains: Maybank first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Why X Money’s paper cheque policy is genius
Elon Musk has turned financial access into a behavioural deterrent through X Money and I think it’s great. I was going to start this article by painting an image of an internet troll, firing off hateful comments in the hopes of inciting a reaction. However, I realised that by doing so, it would be too […]
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Caesars Q2 Results: Drop in Las Vegas Revenue as Visitor Numbers Remain Flat
Caesars Entertainment reported its Q2 results on Tuesday, showing a decline in revenue in Las Vegas. Revenue increases in other areas and the digital sector compensated for the dip, leading to overall revenue increasing 3% from last year. Revenue in Vegas fell 3.5% year-on-year, dropping from $1.054 billion to $1.017 …
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QTech Games expands KodeDice’s casino offerings across Africa
QTech Games has strengthened its presence across Africa through a new partnership with KodeDice, an emerging iGaming technology provider focused on delivering sportsbook, casino, fantasy sports, mini-games and sweepstakes solutions across the continent. The post QTech Games expands KodeDice’s casino offerings across A…
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Caesars Files Last Public Quarter with Fertitta Acquisition Pending; Regional Strength Hides Las Vegas Slide
Revenue edged past consensus, and the net loss narrowed, but adjusted EBITDA missed — and with the Fertitta take-private pending, there was no earnings call to explain any of it. The second quarter of 2026 is the last Caesars Entertainment (CZR) will report as a public company. It reported it the way a company on […] …
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SiGMA North America to be September 1-3 in Mexico City
SiGMA North America 2026 will hold its first Mexico summit at Centro Banamex in Mexico City, September 1-3. The event will unite gaming and technology professionals from across North and Latin America. Organizers expect 4,000 delegates, 1,000 operators, more than 150 speakers, and more than 200 exhibitors and sponsors…
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Caesars narrows loss in Q2 as regional growth offsets Las Vegas decline ahead of Fertitta takeover
Net revenue increased 3% to $2.99 billion Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Sands targets premium growth with Venetian Macau renovation
Las Vegas Sands will invest in a major refurbishment of The Venetian Macau as part of its strategy to strengthen its premium offering, despite reporting lower second-quarter earnings affected by softer VIP hold and reduced high-end visitation during the FIFA World Cup. The operator plans to renovate all 2,900 hotel ro…
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CreditSights says Wynn Macau prioritising growth investment over deleveraging
Wynn Macau is prioritising investment in growth projects over debt reduction as it prepares to develop the US$950m expansion of Wynn Palace, according to a new research note from CreditSights. The analysis follows the Macau government’s approval of “The Enclave at Wynn Palace”, a project that will add a 432-suite hote…
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Betano moves from shirt front to sleeve in Aston Villa partnership renewal
Two-year deal continues into new term
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Wynn joint venture breaks ground on luxury hotel and residential project Janu Al Marjan Island
Project targets early 2029 completion
Read summary →Trump Teleprompter Operator Leaves White House Amid Kalshi Insider Trading Investigation
The White House employee allegedly used insider knowledge of President Donald Trump’s speeches to profit over $100,000 on Kalshi. Gabriel Perez, the White House teleprompter operator who allegedly used inside information of President Donald Trump’s speeches to profit on Kalshi, no longer works for the federal governme…
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How aggregation is changing operator revenue economics: insights from Infingame
Thought leadership piece
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Gambling.com Group is now Grandstand
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Company”) has announced that it has changed its name to Grandstand Limited. From July 23, 2026, the Company’s ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GRSD”. The Company’s new corporate website is live at grandstand.com. Since it…
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Partnership Playbook: Betano’s pivot, SoFi’s athlete push
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you the details on some of the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. Summer is definitely in full swing as the partnership news is starting to slow down, but this week there are a few interesting strategies at play. Betano has…
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BetMGM Q2 2026 Earnings: Prediction Markets and Customer Win Rates Weigh on Results
BetMGM’s inability to compete against the prediction markets threat is impacting top-line growth, as net revenue grew by just 3% in Q2 2026 BetMGM, the 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain, released its second-quarter 2026 business update on July 28, delivering revenue and earnings that cam…
Read summary →1xBet signs deal with “one of Ireland’s most respected racecourses”
Multinational betting firm 1xBet has added more prominent fixtures to its already stacked roster of sports sponsor partners. This week, the company partnered with Gowran Park, a historic Irish racecourse, coming off the back of a series of sports deals. The Gowran Park partnership comes amid a major regulatory shift i…
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Positive News For MGM and Entain As Super Sprog BetMGM Fiscals Continue To Flow
Although Adjusted EBITDA for top U.S. sportsbook BetMGM is down year-on-year in both Q2 and H1, the MGM Resorts International-Entain love child... Read More...
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SEGG Media in ‘advanced’ talks over UK gaming and casino acquisition
SEGG Media has confirmed it is in “advanced and exclusive” discussions to acquire certain gaming and casino assets in the UK. The post SEGG Media in ‘advanced’ talks over UK gaming and casino acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil betting operators submit a report to the government challenging the impact on household debt
A document from the ANJL pointed out significant flaws in a CNC study and stark discrepancies in the figures reported by the National Trade Confederation.
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Caesars posts $3bn Q2 revenue ahead of Fertitta acquisition
Caesars Entertainment has reported second-quarter net revenue of $2.99bn, up three per cent year-on-year, with robust performance from its regional casinos helping to offset a weaker quarter on the Las Vegas Strip as the operator prepares to complete its acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment. The operator narrowed its…
Read summary →RubyPlay and bet365 Expand Partnership Into Brazilian Market
Supplier expansion in Brazil’s regulated casino market RubyPlay has expanded its partnership with bet365 into Brazil, extending an existing relationship… The post RubyPlay and bet365 Expand Partnership Into Brazilian Market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Caesars Entertainment records $2.99B in Q2 group net revenue
Caesars Entertainment shared its Q2 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026, revealing that the company generated $2.99 billion in quarterly group net revenue, representing a 3% year-on-year increase and passing consensus estimates. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 came at $920 million, a 4% decline, which is slightly lower than estimat…
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1xBet Renews Partnership with Dallas Open
The global betting company 1xBet has extended its collaboration with the Dallas Open and will remain the… The post 1xBet Renews Partnership with Dallas Open appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Vodacom Tanzania Reports TZS 47.3 Billion Quarterly Net Profit Fueled by Data and M-Pesa
Vodacom Tanzania Plc reported a net profit after tax of TZS 47.3 billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, representing a surge of more than 200% compared to TZS 8.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. Vodacom Tanzania is a leading mobile network and financial technology service provider in Tanzania, offe…
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Wazdan Enters into Partnership with Betnacional
Wazdan has expanded its presence in Brazil by launching its portfolio with Betnacional through Relax aggregation platform.… The post Wazdan Enters into Partnership with Betnacional appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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AffPapa launches partnership with Q3.network
AffPapa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Q3.network, welcoming the affiliate network to its growing directory of trusted iGaming companies. Q3.network is an affiliate network focused on connecting publishers with high-performing casino and sports betting brands. Focused on helping partners maximize their …
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RubyPlay extends bet365 content partnership into Brazil
The move is RubyPlay’s latest step in a run of Brazilian operator deals since the country’s regulated market… The post RubyPlay extends bet365 content partnership into Brazil appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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FeedConstruct Renews Partnership with Ukrainian Premier League for Exclusive Worldwide Data and Streaming Rights
FeedConstruct has officially extended its exclusive global partnership for Ukrainian Championship, securing worldwide exclusive streaming and data rights across the country’s complete domestic pyramid. Under the renewed partnership, FeedConstruct retains exclusive worldwide live streaming and data rights for all match…
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RubyPlay expands bet365 partnership into Brazil
29th July 2026: RubyPlay, a provider of premium content and platform-level engagement tools for the global iGaming industry, has expanded its partnership with global tier-one operator bet365 into Brazil, continuing its growth across the country’s regulated iGaming market. As part of the rollout, bet365 players in Braz…
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