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Ainsworth 1H26 net profit drops 78% amid North America downturn
Ainsworth’s 1H26 net profit fell 78% to $780,000 after weaker North American machine sales drove revenue down 23%. The post Ainsworth 1H26 net profit drops 78% amid North America downturn first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Atlantic City casino operating profits fall 9.3 per cent in the second quarter
Analysts attributed the drop in profitability to inflationary costs for labour, energy and goods, US.- In the second quarter of 2026, Atlantic City’s nine casinos generated an operating profit of $162.4m. That’s 9.3 per cent decrease from Q2 last year, according to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. While …
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NagaCorp Reports Lower 1H26 Profit as VIP Visitation Falls
NagaCorp, which runs the NagaWorld integrated resort in Phnom Penh, announced that its net profits declined by 3.2% year on year to US$144 million in the first half of 2026. The company attributed the weaker result to concerns about Cambodia’s association with online scam activity, higher fuel prices, and fewer direct…
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J.P. Morgan says Wynn the standout market share performer in Macau in 2Q26 as Sands China slides
Wynn Macau Ltd was the standout performer among Macau’s six concessionaires during the June 2026 quarter, boosting its GGR market […]
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Red Sox’s Kalshi Deal Collides With Massachusetts Legal Fight
Kalshi has struck a multi-year deal to become the Boston Red Sox‘s official and exclusive prediction market partner, one of five such partnerships the company announced Monday with MLB clubs... The post Red Sox’s Kalshi Deal Collides With Massachusetts Legal Fight appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Atlantic City casinos becoming less profitable despite higher gaming revenue, analyst warns
Only two casinos grew profits in Q2
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Wildhorse Foundation awards $447,230 in quarterly grant funding
The Wildhorse Foundation has announced its grant awards for the second quarter, totaling $447,230. The foundation is a community fund managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Twenty-nine organizations were awarded grants in the areas of public…
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1xPartners shares user guide for updated dashboard
Featuring more data
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New Hampshire: Manchester Planning Board approves revised Revo Casino expansion design
After land acquisitions
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Gemini expands crypto prediction markets through new Apex brokerage deal
Gemini to handle execution and clearing Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, founders of Gemini.
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iGaming Quarterly Report: Operator Earnings in Q2 2026
iGaming Q2 2026 gave operators plenty to work with, but the results were not the open book the revenue figures typically suggest. With the World Cup as a growth accelerator for betting activity, the quarter offered a useful look at which markets and business models are holding up and where operators are still struggli…
Read summary →Kalshi Announced Partnerships with Five MLB Teams
Kalshi MLB Club Deals Use Local Inventory Kalshi named the Braves, Red Sox, Dodgers, Padres and Giants in its announcement.… The post Kalshi Announced Partnerships with Five MLB Teams appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Michigan online gaming revenue reaches $346.13m in July
Online gaming activity generated more than $321m in adjusted gross receipts during the month. US.- Michigan’s commercial and tribal operators reported $346.13m in combined gross receipts from igaming and online sports betting in July, up 1.4 per cent from June. Igaming generated $ 302.77m in gross receipts and online …
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New Jersey Reports Slight Increase in Q2 Casino Revenue Amid a Decline in Profit
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reported the performance of the state’s gaming sector in Q2 2026, highlighting stable casino revenues and a noticeable decline in gross operating profit. Revenues Remained Stable, Profits Declined According to the DGE’s report, the net revenue submitted by the st…
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NatWest’s opens new US office to support client relationships in North America
NatWest is pursuing its first US expansion since the 2008 financial crisis after receiving the greenlight to open a Connecticut-based representative office. NatWest will use this new office to support its US client relationships, according to people close to the matter. It expands on its existing Stamford, Connecticut…
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Lazio Signs Kaiyun Sleeve Partnership
New Sleeve Deal Confirmed SS Lazio has reached an agreement with Kaiyun Sports after its previous sponsorship arrangement with Polymarket… The post Lazio Signs Kaiyun Sleeve Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Rolling The Dice Prematurely: The Rise Of Underage Gambling In Britain
On day two of our explosive exposé into underage gambling in key iGaming markets, iGamingFuture special investigations reporter Trilby Browne examines the... Read More...
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Kalshi Officially Announces Deals With 5 MLB Teams & Pursues Partnership With The Athletic
Kalshi has officially announced a partnership with five MLB franchises, including the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants. It is further pursuing a partnership with The Athletic, the sports outlet owned by the New York Times, as it increases its presence in s…
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SJM Holdings 1H26 loss widens 62% despite EBITDA growth
SJM Holdings’ 1H26 loss widened 62% to $37.8 million despite a 3.3% rise in adjusted EBITDA and stronger operating margins. The post SJM Holdings 1H26 loss widens 62% despite EBITDA growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Blask report: Fantasy sports demand grows 4x faster than the overall iGaming market
Blask's latest data
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CT Interactive goes live with Stoiximan in Greece
Deal marks a major expansion milestone for CT Interactive in Greece CT Interactive has achieved another major milestone in its European growth strategy with the successful launch of its premium gaming portfolio on Stoiximan, the leading online gaming operator in Greece. The strategic partnership significantly strength…
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Focus on Wipfli: Supporting the success of tribal operators through financial and tech services
Wipfli works with approximately 115 tribal casinos in the United States. As sovereign nations, each has a different set of goals and objectives. Grant Eve’s job is to keep them on the right course. “Those tribal leaders can focus on what their strategy or plan is and implement that over the next year or next... Read m…
Read summary →Lazio pens Kaiyun Sports deal after Polymarket partnership collapses
SS Lazio has found a new commercial partner after being forced to scrap its deal with Polymarket, though it hasn’t looked particularly far and wide regarding the sector its new sponsor is from. The Serie A club has penned a deal with Kaiyun Sports, an Asia-focused betting and gaming company. As with many other deals […
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Q2 2026: Acroud reaffirms FY guidance as revenue climbs 9%
The business said the World Cup had provided a "significant acquisition opportunity", although its monetisation of the tournament fell below expectations The post Q2 2026: Acroud reaffirms FY guidance as revenue climbs 9% appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Midnite enters international waters with Canada in sight
Dale Tang, former FanDuel Canada Senior Commercial Director, has been handpicked by Midnite to facilitate the challenger operator’s first-ever expansion overseas. Launched in 2015 by Nick Wright and Daniel Qu, with the former holding the role of Chief Executive Officer, Midnite’s momentum has attracted a high level of…
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Coral Springs Man Charged in Interstate Sweepstakes Fraud Targeting Elderly Victims
A single $34,000 transfer into a bank account belonging to a Coral Springs man is among the transactions federal prosecutors have tied to an alleged sweepstakes fraud operation that reached more than 100 victims across the United States. Evans Class Brown is accused of participating in a multi-state scheme that persua…
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California calls off Paramount settlement meeting over leak
Pressure is growing on Paramount to secure its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, but settlement talks face hurdles. Paramount has encountered another setback in its $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after California Attorney General Rob Bonta cancelled a planned settlement meeting. Scheduled for 24 August…
Read summary →Booming Games strengthens African footprint with KingMakers partnership
The agreement strengthens Booming Games’ presence across Africa through KingMakers’ leading brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet. Press release.- Booming Games has announced a strategic partnership with KingMakers, one of Africa’s leading sports betting and gaming platforms. Through the agreement, Booming Games’ diverse …
Read summary →GR8_TECH builds the Champions Arena for SBC Summit 2026
GR8_TECH is bringing its Champions Arena to SBC Summit 2026, offering operators a dedicated space at booth C416 to explore technology, partnerships, and high-performance igaming solutions. Press release.- GR8_TECH is heading to SBC Summit 2026 with the Champions Arena—a new exhibition space created because real champi…
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Evolution Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Kenneth Dart Takeover Offer
The board says the mandatory offer undervalues Evolution, whose shares are now trading nearly 20% above the bid. Evolution’s board of directors has recommended that shareholders reject Candle Lake Limited’s mandatory cash offer. The board argues the SEK 695-per-share ($73) bid “does not reflect the fair market value o…
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Axom Gaming drives 18% revenue surge for 888AFRICA in new partnership
Axom Gaming has announced a major partnership agreement with multi-brand operator 888AFRICA following a successful three-month test period. During the trial, Axom drove an exponential trajectory of incremental net revenue—starting at 2% in the first month and rising to 18% by the end of the period as the technology co…
Read summary →Svenska Spel Extends Hockey Partnership
Agreement Extends Existing Sponsorship Svenska Spel, SHL and SDHL have extended their long-term partnership until 2031. The agreement means continued… The post Svenska Spel Extends Hockey Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Premier League Gambling Ban Creates Buyer’s Market for Shirt Sponsors
The gambling ban changed the shirts. It may also have reset what many clubs can charge for them. The English Premier League kicked off on Friday, marking the first time teams could not display gambling sponsors on the front of their shirts. The voluntary ban has forced clubs to replace sponsorship deals collectively e…
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Vivid Gaming expands global distribution through Betsson partnership
Vivid Gaming, the fast-growing B2B slot game developer, has announced a new partnership with Betsson, one of the world’s leading online gaming operators, further strengthening the studio’s international reach. Through this partnership, Betsson will offer Vivid Gaming’s full portfolio of premium slot titles across mult…
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Player-favourite Stampede family expands with release of Buffalo Mega Stampede Grand from Aristocrat Gaming
New slot game now on casino floors across North America Now charging onto casino floors across North America, the all-new Buffalo Mega Stampede Grand slot game from Aristocrat Gaming is the latest expansion of the successful Stampede slot family, bringing operators a proven performer with exciting new features for pla…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: VIP downturn pushes NagaCorp 2Q26 GGR down 20% YoY
NagaCorp’s second quarter tilted sharply away from VIP play, with total GGR down 20 percent and VIP GGR falling 46.9 percent. The operator blamed softer travel conditions, fewer direct flights and Cambodia’s online-scam image, while also pointing to World Cup matches competing with peak casino hours. Macau offered a c…
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International Entertainment Warns of HKD500M FY26 Loss
Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp expects its loss attributable to shareholders to widen to approximately HKD500 million, or US$63.8 million, for the 12 months ended June 30. The forecast compares with a loss of approximately HKD282.1 million during the preceding financial year. The expected loss comes…
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Zitro Digital Expands iGaming Reach Through Novusbet Deal
Zitro Digital, the online division of gaming supplier Zitro International SARL, has agreed to provide slot and video bingo content to Novusbet, an iGaming platform provider and content aggregator. Under the agreement, operators connected to Novusbet’s network will gain access to Zitro Digital’s portfolio of slots and …
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Series of wildfires impact Reno community as gaming stakeholders race to help
Late-summer fires are putting tens of thousands of Reno residents under evacuation notices, and the city's gaming industry is doing what it can.
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SkyCity says two takeover bids recently received and rejected amid reports of further acquisition interest
New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group revealed this morning that it had earlier this year received proposals from two suitors – […]
Read summary →CNN: Polymarket Reported Possible Military Insider Trading To DOJ
Polymarket referred dozens of accounts showing potential military insider trading to the Department of Justice before outside researchers recently publicly identified suspicious betting activity on... The post CNN: Polymarket Reported Possible Military Insider Trading To DOJ appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Wall Street Bet: Boyd-Bally’s deal, Las Vegas Strip, gaming industry second quarter
Jefferies’ David Katz on August 23 looked at a possible deal between Boyd Gaming and Bally’s: “According to a story posted on Vital Vegas, Boyd is considering partnering with Bally’s on the former Tropicana Las Vegas site near the A’s stadium, which modestly pressured the shares (-2% since posting). The companies have…
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NagaCorp 2Q26 GGR falls 20% as VIP play nearly halves
NagaCorp’s 2Q26 GGR fell 20 percent year-on-year to $129 million, with VIP revenue nearly halving amid weaker regional travel. The post NagaCorp 2Q26 GGR falls 20% as VIP play nearly halves first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Digitain expands UK presence through Silkbet partnership
Technology provider Digitain has expanded its UK presence by partnering with Silkbet, bringing its technology, sportsbook and iGaming solutions to the challenger brand. It comes as Silkbet looks to make a name for itself in what has become a challenging market to navigate, after securing the relevant licenses in May t…
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PAGCOR sees 2026 revenue falling 18% amid gaming slowdown
PAGCOR expects 2026 revenue to fall 18 percent to $1.41 billion after e-wallet restrictions weakened gaming activity. The post PAGCOR sees 2026 revenue falling 18% amid gaming slowdown first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Galaxsys expands fast game portfolio with Aviabom launch
Flight multiplier game offers a 94% RTP
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Boston Red Sox Promote Kalshi Despite Massachusetts Block on Sports Markets
The Boston Red Sox are now promoting Kalshi despite Massachusetts having an order in place to block users in the state from accessing the platform’s sports markets. Neither the Red Sox nor Kalshi has made an official announcement of a partnership. However, Kalshi branding appeared on the team’s official social media a…
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BetMGM brings Las Vegas live dealer tables to Alberta players
Links online and in-person participants
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Stake, Servers.com and Pragmatic Play join SOFTSWISS-backed Tech Race Summit
Taking place on Sept. 10
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NagaCorp revenue, profit down in 1H26 as Cambodia online scam fears, higher fuel prices heavily impact VIP visitation
NagaCorp, operator of the NagaCorp integrated resort in Phnom Penh, has pointed to negative perception around Cambodia due to its […]
Read summary →Digitain extends UK market reach with Silkbet partnership
Digitain has announced a new partnership with Silkbet, further strengthening its position as a technology partner of choice for operators across regulated European markets. Press release.- Digitain has announced a strategic partnership with Silkbet, bringing its technology, sportsbook and igaming solutions to support …
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AskGamblers Recovers $3.4M for Players in Q2
AskGambler’s dispute resolution service, the aptly called Casino Complaint Service, has been able to recover $3.4 million for players in the second quarter of 2026, this is the three-month period that ended on June 30. AskGamblers Closes Record-Setting Month for Its Dispute Mediation Service The dispute resolution cen…
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Axom Gaming 888AFRICA Deal Follows 18% NGR Uplift
Axom Gaming has agreed a partnership with 888AFRICA to deploy its decisioning platform across the operator's CRM estate after a trial delivered an 18% NGR uplift.... Read More...
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Evolution board advises shareholders to reject Candle Lake’s SEK 695 offer
The board said the price sat below where Evolution shares have been trading, with the acceptance period due… The post Evolution board advises shareholders to reject Candle Lake’s SEK 695 offer appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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David Bentley signs one-year deal with Fairplay
Former England international joins Fairplay’s growing band of ambassadors Fairplay has signed former Spurs, Blackburn and England international David Bentley as an ambassador on an exclusive one-year deal. Throughout the upcoming Premier League season, Bentley will provide previews and comment on big games and key tal…
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Entain to Acquire Poland STS
Entain, the owner of renowned gambling companies like Ladbrokes and Coral, has made public its intentions to buy STS Holding, a top sports betting firm with headquarters in Poland. The offer has been approved by STS‘s two major owners, Mateusz Juroszek and Zbigniew Juroszek, who jointly hold a sizeable 70% stake in th…
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Betika Sponsors Three Drivers In World Rally Championships
Today marks the beginning of the eventful Safari Rally Kenya, one of the toughest rallies in the World Rally Championship. Although not precisely identical to the original rally, the current Safari nonetheless pushes vehicles and drivers to the edge, frequently producing unexpected outcomes. There will undoubtedly be …
Read summary →Evolution board of directors swiftly tells shareholders to reject Candle Lake offer
Evolution leadership has wasted no time in recommending that its shareholders reject Candle Lake’s mandatory offer to take the company private. The decision comes just over a week after Kenneth Dart’s investment vehicle made a bid which valued the Sweden-headquartered and -listed gambling conglomerate at around SEK131…
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