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Caesars Reports Higher Q2 Revenue, Narrower Net Loss
Caesars Entertainment reported second-quarter revenue of $3.0bn, up 3.0% year-on-year, while narrowing its net loss despite lower adjusted EBITDA. For the three... Read More...
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BetMGM Reports Q2 Revenue Growth, Maintains Guidance
BetMGM reported net revenue of $711m for the second quarter of 2026, up 3% year-on-year, while maintaining its full-year guidance at the... Read More...
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BetMGM posts $711 million in Q2 2026 revenue
During its earnings call for Q2 2026, BetMGM shared that the company’s revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching $711 million, while adjusted EBITDA stood at $74 million. The EBITDA results represent a decline compared to 2025’s $86 million, pushing the company to keep its full-year guidance of $300-$350 million …
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Caesars informa de mayores ingresos en el segundo trimestre, con pérdidas netas más reducidas
Caesars Entertainment reportó ingresos de $3,000 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre, un aumento del 3.0% año contra año, mientras que... Leer más... La entrada Caesars informa de mayores ingresos en el segundo trimestre, con pérdidas netas más reducidas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Buenas noticias para MGM y Entain: BetMGM mantiene su sólido desempeño financiero
Aunque el EBITDA ajustado de BetMGM, uno de los principales operadores de apuestas deportivas de Estados Unidos, cayó interanualmente tanto en el... Leer más... La entrada Buenas noticias para MGM y Entain: BetMGM mantiene su sólido desempeño financiero se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Las Vegas soft, regionals strong in Caesars Q2 earnings report
With a deal pending to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, Caesars Entertainment Tuesday released second-quarter results that reflected a softness in Las Vegas but strength at its regional properties. Caesars released the information as a press release only, due to what it said was the company’s pending agreement t…
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Las Vegas a sore spot for Caesars in Q2 amid Fertitta acquisition
The first quarterly results for Caesars post-acquisition were soft in Las Vegas but solid elsewhere.
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Despite dip in Strip gaming revenue in June, it’s ahead of 2025 and 2024
While June saw Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue down 1%, the destination is still running ahead of June 2025, along with a 3.3% increase through the first six months of the year. Gaming Control Board Senior Economist Shelley Newell released a detailed breakdown of gaming revenue that showed over the last 12 months all g…
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BetMGM Posts Mixed Q2 Results amid Push for Sustainability
BetMGM has posted steady, if not spectacular, results in Q2 as the company seeks to regain its footing amid a highly unstable environment in the broader gaming sector. These most recent results point to a business that has shifted from prioritizing market share to one valuing sustainable returns over explosive growth.…
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BetMGM: Prediction Markets Push $500M EBITDA Goal Beyond 2027
BetMGM no longer expects to hit its $500 million annual EBITDA goal next year, due in part to increased competition from prediction markets. The joint venture of MGM Resorts and Entain reported mixed... The post BetMGM: Prediction Markets Push $500M EBITDA Goal Beyond 2027 appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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PAGCOR deocupling risks $34 million annual health funding loss
Privatization targets 40 branches
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MelBet Partners expands affiliate toolkit as Beyond Limits enters final stage
The company has introduced a redesigned affiliate dashboard and is preparing to reveal the winners of the second MelBet Beyond Limits stage during a live stream on August 10. Press release.- MelBet Partners & Affiliates is heading into the final months of summer with several major updates for its affiliate community. …
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High rollers attending World Cup elsewhere likely contributed to Las Vegas Strip’s revenue decline
The Las Vegas Strip saw a slight dip in gaming revenue in June that one Wall Street analyst attributed to the World Cup keeping high rollers away. That didn’t stop casinos statewide from registering an increase. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported state gaming revenue rose .82% from $1.33 billion in June 2025 to …
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Tom Brady’s Birmingham City Signs Coral Deal as Championship Clubs Benefit From EPL Ban
Birmingham City, the English soccer side part-owned by Tom Brady, has announced that the gambling platform Coral will be the club’s new shirt sponsor. The deal comes as English Premier League (EPL) clubs are now prohibited from displaying gambling sponsors on the front of shirts this season. Coral is one of the UK’s m…
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Bally’s Intralot secures financing amid Evoke plc takeover bid
The international gambling giant has taken on a debt facility worth £261.7m as the vote on the Evoke takeover proposal approaches. Greece.- Bally’s Intralot has reported that it has taken on a loan with institutional lenders to support its acquisition activity. The move comes ahead of a vote on the company’s proposed …
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Lottomatica Posts H1 Results, Reiterates Guidance
Italian gaming giant Lottomatica Group has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, outlining strong growth across multiple metrics. According to company leaders, the results highlighted Lottomatica’s “consistency in growth.” Lottomatica’s H1 Was a Period of Strength In its report, Lottomatica said …
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Q2 2026: BetMGM retracts $500m 2027 EBITDA projection as profit dips
Though BetMGM’s revenue has improved year-on-year by 3%, the operator’s underlying profitability has taken a significant hit of 15%. The post Q2 2026: BetMGM retracts $500m 2027 EBITDA projection as profit dips appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Flutter pledges to ‘Do More’ as Leeds Rhinos Foundation support extended
Flutter Entertainment continues to maintain social responsibility and community engagement as key pillars of its sports strategy, heavily emphasising this in its latest partnership announcement. The NYSE gambling group has extended its partnership with Leeds Rhinos Foundation, the charity programme of the English Supe…
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1spin4win reports 47% GGR growth in H1 2026, driven by LatAm and Africa expansion
The classic slots studio also took home Slot Studio of the Year at the inaugural iGaming News Awards… The post 1spin4win reports 47% GGR growth in H1 2026, driven by LatAm and Africa expansion appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BGaming partners with Bragg to expand its reach in Spain, the Netherlands and Peru
Eruopean and LatAm expansion
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Macau’s non-gaming expansion strengthens casino ecosystem: Study
Macau’s non-gaming attractions may strengthen casino resorts without creating revenue streams independent of gaming, a study finds. The post Macau’s non-gaming expansion strengthens casino ecosystem: Study first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →BetMGM Faces a Tougher Second Half
iGaming Drives Revenue Growth in Q2 BetMGM’s second-quarter net revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, rising from $692m to $711m. The… The post BetMGM Faces a Tougher Second Half appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Chinese visitors account for over one-third of ASEAN+3 arrival growth: AMRO
Chinese visitors drove over one-third of arrival growth across selected ASEAN+3 destinations in 1Q26, as total arrivals rose 7.5%. The post Chinese visitors account for over one-third of ASEAN+3 arrival growth: AMRO first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Kenneth Dart Raises Stakes in Evolution and Flutter
Evolution Holding Crosses Threshold Kenneth Dart’s stake in Evolution AB has reached 30.02% through Candle Lake, crossing the level that… The post Kenneth Dart Raises Stakes in Evolution and Flutter appeared first on iGaming Express.
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CT Interactive expands MGA-certified portfolio with 10 newly approved titles
Reaching 111 certified games
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Fanatics to acquire exchange and clearinghouse from BGC Group to expand Fanatics Markets
Registered with CFTC Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming
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1xBet renews partnership with Dallas Open
New strategic chapter
Read summary →BetMGM expects revenue at the lower end of expectations as retail revenue drops 97%
BetMGM has continued to advise that its net revenue and adjusted EBITDA will be at the lower end of its respective $2.9-$3.1bn and $300-$350m guidance ranges, despite a year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 2026. The US-headquartered company, jointly-owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts International and LSE-listed Entain, …
Read summary →Lottomatica Targets Top End of 2026 Guidance as H1 Profits Jump 10%
Online Growth Supports Lottomatica’s H1 Earnings Outlook Lottomatica kept its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance unchanged after reporting higher revenue, profit… The post Lottomatica Targets Top End of 2026 Guidance as H1 Profits Jump 10% appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Bally’s Intralot Secures New Loan Facility
Funding For Acquisition Plans Bally’s Intralot has told the Euronext Athens exchange that it has arranged a senior secured sterling term… The post Bally’s Intralot Secures New Loan Facility appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Wales Funds €1.64m Community Initiative to Tackle Gambling Harm
Public Funding Expands Gambling Harm Prevention Work In Wales Public Health Wales will allocate up to €1.64m over two years… The post Wales Funds €1.64m Community Initiative to Tackle Gambling Harm appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lottomatica posts €465m H1 adjusted EBITDA as online revenue rises 13%
Online now accounts for 44% of group revenue, and the board expects full-year adjusted EBITDA at the top… The post Lottomatica posts €465m H1 adjusted EBITDA as online revenue rises 13% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BetMGM posts profitable second quarter as iGaming growth offsets flat sportsbook revenue
BetMGM reported continued profitable growth in the second quarter of 2026, with net revenue increasing three per cent year-on-year to $711m as the operator’s iGaming business continued to outperform its online sportsbook. The Entain and MGM Resorts joint venture generated Adjusted EBITDA of $74m during the quarter, ex…
Read summary →Kenneth Dart investments could have big implications for Evolution and Flutter
High-profile gambling industry investor Kenneth Dart may have more than one major decision to make in the near future. The Cayman Islands-based, US-born billionaire has this week raised his stake in Swedish gambling giant Evolution AB to 30.02% through his investment vehicle Candle Lake, triggering a mandatory takeove…
Read summary →Bally’s Intralot backs acquisition ambitions with £261m loan
Bally’s Intralot has secured a senior debt note facility to support its acquisition plans, with a new financial pipeline established amid the ongoing takeover of multinational betting firm evoke. The company has informed the Euronext Athens (ATSE) exchange that it had secured a senior secured sterling term facilities …
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Public Health Wales pledges £1.4m in funding to ‘de-normalise’ gambling harms
Funding will be split between various charities and NGOs providing support services, particularly for those working with higher-risk populations.
Read summary →1spin4win expands its LatAm reach through partnership with TriunfoBet
1spin4win has partnered with Latin American operator TriunfoBet to integrate its portfolio of over 200 classic slots onto the platform. Press release.- 1spin4win joins forces with TriunfoBet to bring its timeless portfolio to a wider audience and strengthen its position across Latin America. 1spin4win has partnered wi…
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H1 2026: Lottomatica backs top-end EBITDA guidance amid online gains
Lottomatica expects to deliver adjusted EBITDA at the top end of its full-year guidance after reporting double-digit online growth in H1. The post H1 2026: Lottomatica backs top-end EBITDA guidance amid online gains appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Big Daddy Gaming® expands global reach with landmark Stake launch
28 July 2026: Slots developer Big Daddy Gaming® has expanded its operator network after launching its games with Stake, making a selection of its titles available to one of the world’s largest online casino audiences. The agreement marks another milestone for the studio as it continues to grow its presence with leadin…
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Wazdan grows Brazilian footprint through Betnacional partnership
Wazdan has strengthened its position in the Brazilian market by launching its games portfolio with Betnacional through Relax Gaming’s aggregation platform. The agreement brings a selection of Wazdan titles to Betnacional’s player base, including Hot Slot: 777 Crown, 25 Coins, Mighty Wild: Panther, Moon Of Fortune, 9 C…
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SkillOnNet expands Games Global jackpot rollout across UK, Sweden and Mexico
The rollout extends an existing partnership between the two companies into regulated markets across two continents, adding localised… The post SkillOnNet expands Games Global jackpot rollout across UK, Sweden and Mexico appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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VERSUSbet to change gears in Brazil with new Real Madrid partnership
Damian Martínez nets another exclusive for SBC Noticias as VERSUSbet, the online sportsbook of Spanish gambling and hospitality giant Grupo Orenes, details how its expanded five-year partnership with Real Madrid will spearhead its South American growth strategy. The firm intends to leverage its deal with the multiple …
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Star Entertainment posts $185.3M in quarterly revenue
The Star Entertainment Group has shared its earnings for the three months ending June 30, 2026, revealing that it generated $185.3 million in quarterly revenue. The company was able to reduce its EBITDA loss by 70%, which reached $5.6 million, compared to the previous year’s $18.9 million loss. According to the Star, …
Read summary →Coral Signs Birmingham City Front-Of-Shirt Deal
Coral Brings Logo To Birmingham Shirts Entain’s Coral has agreed its first front-of-shirt football sponsorship in a deal with Birmingham City.… The post Coral Signs Birmingham City Front-Of-Shirt Deal appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Wetherspoons denies FT profit calculations – but do pubs risk being dragged into wider gambling clampdown?
UK pubs, and specifically Tim Martin’s popular pub chain JD Wetherspoon, have surprisingly been pulled into the growing debate around gaming machines fuelled by Andy Burnham’s new economic vision for the country. The issue stumbled its way into the spotlight after Wetherspoons – a British high street staple – hit out …
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Fanatics acquires CFTC exchange to expand prediction market
Global betting company Fanatics has announced that it has acquired a CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse from BGC Group, which will allow the operator to offer in-house prediction market listing and settling. According to the deal, Fanatics has purchased Water Street Labs as a designated contract market (DCM) an…
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Nordic.Partners Expands Into Esports With Counter-Strike Team Acquisition
Nordic.Partners has entered the esports business with the launch of Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG), broadening its business beyond affiliate marketing and signaling a deeper push into competitive gaming. The new division debuts with the acquisition of AM Gaming’s Counter-Strike 2 roster. The team will now compete under …
Read summary →Spinomenal Expands Swiss Presence with Jackpots.ch Partnership
Spinomenal, the leading iGaming content provider, has expanded its presence in the Swiss market via Gamanza, with Grand Casino Baden, one of... Read More...
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From raw product to scalable offer: a real case from Riddick’s Partners and BoostWin
How do you turn a brand-new iGaming product into an offer you can profitably scale? We have a case study that answers exactly that. The advertiser BoostWin came to Riddick’s Partners at the very early stage of its product launch. The goal was straightforward: drive quality traffic, put the product to the test, and rea…
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Birmingham City Welcomes Entain’s Coral as Front-of-Shirt Sponsor in 2026/27
Front-of-shirt sponsorship deals between gambling companies and sports clubs continue in the United Kingdom, with Coral, a licensed local operator, teaming up with Championship club Birmingham City for the 2026-27 season. This comes in the fraught context of more industry giants calling for an end of a loophole that a…
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ACT Gambling Watchdog Notes More Than 50% Increase in Harm-Related Incidents
The ACT Gambling and Racing Commission has reported a worrying number of gambling harm incidents during the now-concluded 2025/26 financial year. Overall, there has been a 53.5% jump in incidents from a year prior, with 199 incidents per day recorded. ACT Gambling Watchdog Continues to Record Double-Digit Increase in …
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Wynn joint venture breaks ground on luxury hotel and residential project located alongside Wynn Al Marjan Island
Wynn’s local joint venture partnership in the UAE has broken ground on a new luxury hotel and residency estate located […]
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The Star Entertainment Publishes Unaudited Q4 Financials
Australian casino & hospitality company The Star Entertainment Group has published its unaudited results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year (the three-month period ended June 30, 2026). The company’s metrics show a narrowed EBITDA loss and a revenue figure consistent with the prior quarter. The Star Entertainme…
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DrawHouse Warns UK Prize Draw Operators About New HMRC VAT Changes
DrawHouse, a B2B prize-draw platform, has issued a warning to UK prize draw operators over potential changes in the treatment of VAT by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), saying that the new rules could reduce operator margins by as much as 30%. DrawHouse Warns Prize Draw Operators The warning follows a parliam…
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Big Earnings Week Awaits Gaming Stocks After a Disappointing Start to Q2 Reporting Season
Gaming stocks had a dismal week, and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF, which invests in a basket of gaming companies, fell 1.36%, which was twice the drawdown in the S&P 500 Index. The gaming season began on a somber note for gaming stocks, and all eyes will be on the flurry of earnings […] The post Big Earn…
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Stock Market Unbothered as Macao Casino Behemoth Sands China Posts Profits Drop
Macao casino operators continue to endure a rough start to the second half of the year, with Sands China posting disappointing second-quarter financial figures. Investors, however, seem unperturbed, with the firm’s share price growing to almost HKD 14 ($1.80) by the end of last week. Sands China operates several integ…
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Korean Experts Adjust Casino Earnings Forecasts Downward, But Talk of Silver Linings
South Korean financial analysts have downgraded their domestic casino earnings forecasts as the government mulls fund contribution hikes for operators. Experts said a decline in profits is “inevitable” as ministries push forward with plans to increase contributions to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund to 15% …
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Birmingham City becomes Coral’s first front-of-shirt partner in 100-year history
Birmingham City FC has named Coral as its new principal partner, marking the first front-of-shirt sponsorship in the betting brand’s 100-year history. The deal will see Entain-owned Coral branding appear on the men’s and women’s home, away and third kits for Birmingham’s 2026/27 campaign, elevating its existing role a…
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