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Wynn Resorts more than doubles quarterly profit in Q2, Al Marjan opening slips to September 2027
Strong Macau performance Wynn Macau generated revenue of $351.1 million in Q2
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Polymarket reportedly eyeing over $20B valuation in fundraising talks
Follows $1B annualised revenue milestone
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OdiBets Expands with QTech in Kenya and Tanzania
OdiBets has expanded its partnership with QTech by launching the supplier’s aggregation platform across Kenya and Tanzania, adding casino content and multiple... Read More...
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Super Group Delivers Record Q2 as World Cup Fuels Growth
Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin, reported its strongest quarter to date, with the FIFA World Cup driving a surge in betting activity that lifted revenue, profit, and customer numbers to new highs. The company posted revenue of $684 million for the second quarter of 2026, an 18% increase from the $57…
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BetMGM launches Lightning Link High Stakes in Alberta as Aristocrat franchise expands online
Online casino expansion
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Kangwon Land 2Q26 profit rises 59.8% on financial-asset gains
Kangwon Land’s 2Q26 net profit rose 59.8% on financial-asset gains, despite weaker gaming revenue and operating profit. The post Kangwon Land 2Q26 profit rises 59.8% on financial-asset gains first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Kangwon Land 2Q26 GGR falls 3.4% on weaker mass play, VIP hold
Kangwon Land’s 2Q26 GGR fell 3.4% as weaker mass visitation and an unfavourable VIP hold outweighed higher VIP activity. The post Kangwon Land 2Q26 GGR falls 3.4% on weaker mass play, VIP hold first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Play'n GO expands popular franchise with feature-rich Moon Princess Extreme
5x5 grid slot
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Flutter Reports Q2 Net Loss And Sacks Jackson
Although Flutter Entertainment today reported a three percent rise in Q2 revenue to US$4.33 billion (£3.21bn) it nevertheless sacked its long-standing CEO... Read More...
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Wynn Resorts Q2 Beats on Macau Hold as Las Vegas and Boston Earnings Slide
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) Q2 2026 earnings results comfortably cleared Wall Street’s second-quarter bar on both the top and bottom lines. But the beat was narrower in quality than the headline suggests. Released after the closing bell on August 4, 2026, the Wynn Resorts results showed total operating revenues of $1.86 billi…
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Digitain granted National Manufacturer Licence in South Africa
Amid Africa expansion
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Analysts weigh sustainability of Wynn Palace’s elevated mass hold
Wynn Palace’s elevated mass-table hold drove its 2Q26 outperformance, prompting analysts to assess how much of the gain can continue. The post Analysts weigh sustainability of Wynn Palace’s elevated mass hold first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Flutter Entertainment reports $296m net loss despite early World Cup boost
Flutter Entertainment’s Q2 results may quell recent investor optimism in the group’s prospects as its profit swung to a heavy nine-figure loss. The results highlight a period of significant investment across the group, as revenue reached $4.326bn in the quarter, up 3% year-on-year, but adjusted EBITDA fell 45% to $508…
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Wynn Resorts’ Q2 Report Outlines Growth, Despite Setbacks in US
International casino & hospitality operator Wynn Resorts is one of the latest companies to publish its Q2 financials. The company’s report highlighted improvements, despite continued headwinds in Las Vegas. The Company Published Its Q2 Financials In its report, Wynn outlined operating revenues of $1.86 billion for the…
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Accel Entertainment’s 2Q26 revenue reaches $368 million, a quarterly record
During Tuesday’s earnings call, Accel Entertainment CEO Andy Rubenstein admitted that the company’s location and terminal count decreased slightly in Illinois. But hold per day in Illinois increased 9% year over year to $992 during the second quarter of 2026. “That’s precisely the outcome our strategy is designed to p…
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Light & Wonder Earnings Outpace Revenue as Debt Reduction Takes Priority
Light & Wonder reaffirmed its 2026 outlook after stronger results from Gaming and iGaming helped offset another difficult quarter for SciPlay. Light & Wonder (LNW) delivered a second quarter in which profits rose much faster than revenue, helped by the growing contribution from its higher-margin recurring businesses. …
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Merkur secures two-year deal with Hannover 96
The Merkur sun will be displayed in the Heinz von Heiden Arena on LED boards as well as on the club’s digital channels The Merkur Group has become an official sponsor of Hannover 96, one of the most famous football clubs in Germany, with a two-year deal that will see the Merkur sun displayed in […]
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Partnership Playbook: Data, deals and DUDE Wipes
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. Gambling, sports data and, yes, wipes make up the stories of this week’s Partnership Playbook, which isn’t a sentence I expected to write when putting together a sports …
Read summary →Betway Lifts Super Group Profit
Q2 Profit Marks Sharp Rebound Super Group reported a sharp improvement in Q2 2026, moving from a $3 million loss in the… The post Betway Lifts Super Group Profit appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Super Group Raises Guidance Following Strong Q2
Gaming & betting powerhouse Super Group has published its financial results for the second quarter of the year (Q2). The unaudited financials outlined a spectacular performance for the business, causing it to raise its guidance for the full year. The Company’s Revenue and AEBITDA Experienced Double-Digit Growth Super …
Read summary →BlackRock increases Entain control to over 5% again
BlackRock has re-upped its control in Entain, crossing the 5% threshold once again. The US investment giant acquired another 0.95% of voting rights in the UK-based, LSE-listed gaming multinational yesterday, increasing its control to 5.01%. It comes despite the fact that it has been a troubling time for Entain, with t…
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Wynn sets new monthly record for EBITDAR in Las Vegas in May
Operator provides September 2027 opening date for Wynn Al Marjan Island Wynn Resorts has reported revenues of $1.86bn for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $119.1m from the second quarter of 2025, with a new monthly record for Adjusted Property EBITDAR in Las Vegas in May. For the second quarter of 2026, oper…
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Q2 2026: Wynn’s Macau growth offsets softer Vegas performance
Wynn Resorts reported a rise in group revenue and net profit in Q2 after a strong performance in Macau helped softer conditions in Las Vegas. The post Q2 2026: Wynn’s Macau growth offsets softer Vegas performance appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Alea returns to ACE Alliance Riga as Platinum Sponsor
Alea returns to ACE Alliance Riga as a Platinum Sponsor for the second consecutive year, while also sponsoring the Alea Networking Cruise on August 6. Press release.- Alea will return to ACE Alliance Riga for the second consecutive year as a Platinum Sponsor, while also sponsoring the Alea Networking Cruise on August …
Read summary →Polymarket deal hands huge boost to Genius Sports shares
Predictions market giant Polymarket partnered with Genius Sports yesterday in a move that led to a substantial hike in the latter’s share price on the New York Stock Exchange. The deal is set to combine live sports streaming, official league data and integrity services with prediction markets on Polymarket’s platform,…
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Light & Wonder lifts Q2 net income 26% to $120m
iGaming revenue rose 14%, and wagers through the supplier’s Open Gaming System hit a quarterly record of $31.3… The post Light & Wonder lifts Q2 net income 26% to $120m appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Super Group flips loss to profit in Q2 as Betway steams ahead in Africa
Super Group rides with confidence as Betway benefits from World Cup trading to bank ‘record high’ Q2 results and profitability, backing leadership’s prioritisation of African markets. The NYSE company flipped the script on profitability during the first six months of 2026, with H1 profit coming in at $208m (£154m), up…
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Q2 2026: Super Group posts record quarter as World Cup boosts results
Super Group posted record revenue, profit and player numbers for Q2 2026, as strong trading around the World Cup prompted it to raise guidance. The post Q2 2026: Super Group posts record quarter as World Cup boosts results appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Cubeia Appoints Christian Karlsson as Chief Revenue Officer
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, August 5, 2026 — Cubeia, the Sweden-based provider of turnkey crypto casino solutions, has appointed Christian Karlsson as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective August 3, 2026. The appointment strengthens the company’s commercial leadership as it continues to expand its presence across regu…
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Betway announced as Official Principal Partner for Manchester United
Deal sees Betway sponsor United’s training kit Manchester United and Super Group have announced a multi-year partnership that sees Betway, the leading online sports betting and gaming brand, become the club’s Official Principal Partner and Exclusive Global Betting Partner. The agreement, which begins with the 2026/27 …
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FeedConstruct acquires exclusive global streaming and data rights for Nicaraguan Basketball Leagues
FeedConstruct has officially acquired the exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s premier basketball competitions: the men’s Liga Superior de Baloncesto (LSB) and the women’s premier division, LSB Femenil. This comprehensive agreement covers every single match across both leagues, guaranteeing a …
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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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Cubeia Names Christian Karlsson Chief Revenue Officer
Cubeia Links Revenue to Product Teams The Sweden-based iGaming software provider said Karlsson will work with its product and technical… The post Cubeia Names Christian Karlsson Chief Revenue Officer appeared first on iGaming Express.
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FeedConstruct acquires exclusive worldwide data and streaming rights for Nicaraguan football
FeedConstruct has acquired the exclusive worldwide streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s top-tier football competitions, Liga Primera and Copa Primera. This acquisition secures start-to-finish coverage of every match across both competitions. The addition of these rights significantly expands FeedConstruct’s Centr…
Read summary →Light & Wonder’s Q2 Net Income Surges 26% to €112 Million
Recurring Revenue Drives Light & Wonder’s Quarterly Growth Light & Wonder reported €770 million in second-quarter 2026 revenue, up 2%… The post Light & Wonder’s Q2 Net Income Surges 26% to €112 Million appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Q2 2026: Light & Wonder braces for UK tax impact amid iGaming growth
Light & Wonder reported double-digit iGaming growth in Q2, boosting revenue and net profit, but warned higher UK taxes will impact H2. The post Q2 2026: Light & Wonder braces for UK tax impact amid iGaming growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Betway confirms Manchester United sponsorship contract
On August 4, 2026, Betway and Manchester United revealed a new sponsorship deal between the Super Group-owned gambling brand and the Premier League football club, marking the world’s biggest training kit contract according to its reported value. In early June 2026, media reports first began circulating that Manchester…
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Brightstar Posts Mixed Q2 Results
Revenue Slips As Profit Improves Brightstar reported revenue of about €507 million ($584 million) in the three months to June… The post Brightstar Posts Mixed Q2 Results appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Super Group posts record Q2 revenue as Betway signs Manchester United
The group raised full-year guidance on the same day it confirmed Betway as Manchester United’s official principal partner.… The post Super Group posts record Q2 revenue as Betway signs Manchester United appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Super Group Raises 2026 Outlook After Q2 Growth
Super Group reported second-quarter revenue of $684 million, up 18% year-on-year, and increased its full-year 2026 guidance following growth across its Africa,... Read More...
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Boosted By Football, Super Group Hits The Bullseye In Q2 And Ups FY26 Guidance
Boosted by the World Cup and its ground-breaking sponsorship deal with Manchester United, Super Group has reported Q2 revenue of US$684 million... Read More...
Read summary →Flutter names Dan Taylor CEO as Q2 revenue rises
Flutter Entertainment has appointed Dan Taylor as Group Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 October 2026, as the company reported a... Read More...
Read summary →St8 Expands Pragmatic Play Deal in Canada
St8 has expanded its partnership with Pragmatic Play, extending distribution of the supplier’s casino content across the regulated Canadian markets of Ontario... Read More...
Read summary →Bacta Survey Findings Show That an MGD Rise Would Trigger Business Closures, Job Losses and a Freeze on Investment
The devastating impact of a potential increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD) has been put underlined by the findings of a membership... Read More...
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Kangwon Land 2Q26 revenue down 4.2% to US$243 million on lower casino visitation and ongoing hotel room upgrades
Korea’s Kangwon Land has reported a 4.2% year-on-year decline in revenue to KRW345.6 billion (US$243 million) in the three months […]
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GeoLocs on Alberta’s hidden revenue opportunity
Almost a month into Alberta’s regulated online gaming market, the industry’s attention is turning from launch preparations to the lessons emerging from the market’s first few weeks. Having been live before the regulated launch, GeoLocs has already developed a deep understanding of Alberta’s connectivity landscape and …
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Light & Wonder 2Q26 net income rises 26% as higher-margin operations offset SciPlay decline
Light & Wonder’s 2Q26 net income rose 26 percent to $120 million as gaming and iGaming growth offset weakness at SciPlay. The post Light & Wonder 2Q26 net income rises 26% as higher-margin operations offset SciPlay decline first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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DigiPlus Sees Profitability Improve In 2Q26 As User Growth Continues
Philippine online gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp reported a quarter-on-quarter decline in gross gaming revenue for the 3 months to June 30, 2026, but said profitability improved as user numbers continued to rise. Gross gaming revenue fell 9% to Php15.6 billion, or US$255 million, while net gaming revenue ros…
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Light & Wonder leadership prioritizes debt reduction
As Light & Wonder executives reiterated during their second-quarter earnings call held late on Tuesday, de-leveraging the company was their prime new objective. CFO Oliver Chow, in particular, laid out an intended path to get Light & Wonder’s debt burden down to three times cash flow by the middle of 2027. Chow pointe…
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Light & Wonder profits erupt in second quarter
Despite only a two percent uptick in revenue to AU$828 million (US$583 million), Light & Wonder’s profitability ratcheted up 26 percent, reaching AU$120 million (US$84.5 million). The second-quarter numbers were disclosed late on Tuesday. Cash flow at Light & Wonder rose nine percent, achieving AU$383 million (US$270 …
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AGEM Index increases 9.8 percent in July
The AGEM Index rose by 167.62 points to 1,874.77 in July, a 9.8 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the Index declined by 0.8 percent or 15.00 points. During the latest month, five of the nine AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases, which resulted in six positive contributions…
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Wynn’s Macau operating revenue tops $1B in 2Q26, led by Wynn Palace
Wynn’s Macau operations generated $1 billion in 2Q26 revenue, with Wynn Palace accounting for nearly all group growth. The post Wynn’s Macau operating revenue tops $1B in 2Q26, led by Wynn Palace first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Wynn Resorts reports Q2 gains in revenue and adjusted earnings
Wynn Resorts reported across-the-board gains in revenue, income, and adjusted earnings during the second quarter. Operating revenue was $1.86 billion for the second quarter, an increase of $119.1 million over the $1.74 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Net income was $140.1 million for the second quarter compare…
Read summary →Red Rock Resorts reports second-quarter declines
Red Rock Resorts reported second-quarter declines in revenue, income, and adjusted earnings. Net revenue was $510.3 million for the second quarter, a decrease of 3% or $16 million, from $526.3 million in the same period of 2025. Net income was $76.6 million for the second quarter, a decrease of 29.3% or $31.7 million,…
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Gaming and iGaming segments drive Light & Wonder’s 2Q26 growth as Adjusted EBITDA climbs to US$383 million
International gaming supplier Light & Wonder reported a 9% year-on-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA to US$383 million and a 26% […]
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Brightstar Lottery Posts Impressive Q2 Results
Brightstar Lottery’s second-quarter report shows how the company is attempting to balance financial discipline with ongoing investments. So far, the strategy appears to be successful, as Brightstar reported $584 million in revenue for the three months ending June 30, 2026. While these results mark a 7% year-on-year dr…
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High win rates at Wynn Palace drive Wynn Macau Ltd to 13.7% year-on-year increase in 2Q26 operating revenues to US$1 billion
Global gaming operator Wynn Resorts Ltd released its 2Q26 financial results early Wednesday (Asia time), with the company highlighting a […]
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