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Accel up ten per cent with Illinois delivering ‘impressive results’
Operation of gaming terminals in Chicago remains one of Accel’s most compelling growth opportunities Accel Entertainment, a leading locals-focused gaming operator, saw its second quarter revenue increase by ten per cent to $368m compared to last year’s second quarter. Accel CEO, Andy Rubenstein, commented: “Accel deli…
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Light & Wonder reports strong second quarter
Gaming revenue increased by five per cent with North America growing for the 24th consecutive quarter Light & Wonder delivered a second quarter of consolidated earnings growth and margin expansion across all business segments, underpinned by its highly diversified business model and disciplined capital allocation, wit…
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Sun International Partners with Government to Deliver Homes for Mandela Day
Sun International, in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism (DEDECT), the Department of Human Settlements, and a network of dedicated partners, has delivered new homes to two families in the communities surrounding Sun City Resort. This initiative, part of Sun …
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Super Group shares 18% revenue rise in Q2 2026 revenue
Super Group, which owns Betway and Spin, recorded strong growth in Q2 2026, as the company generated $684 million in quarterly revenue, an 18% increase compared to 2025’s $579 million. At the same time, profit saw a huge rise to $123 million from the previous year’s $3 million loss. Adjusted EBITDA also increased, rea…
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Crane NXT second-quarter revenue up 22%, full-year outlook raised
Crane NXT's Q2 revenue rose 22% to $493.2 million, while acquisitions drove growth at its CPI segment and full-year guidance improved. The post Crane NXT second-quarter revenue up 22%, full-year outlook raised first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Flutter Q2 Results Swing To Loss
Q2 Results Turn To Loss Flutter Entertainment reported revenue of about €3.72bn ($4.326bn) in the second quarter, up 3% year… The post Flutter Q2 Results Swing To Loss appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Stakelogic Launches in Brazil’s Regulated iGaming Market
Malta – August 6, 2026 – Stakelogic has officially entered Brazil’s regulated online gaming market, making its portfolio of slot games available to operators licensed by the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas. The launch marks another step in the company’s international expansion as it continues to grow its presence acro…
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Flutter posts $296m Q2 loss as Dan Taylor named next CEO
Flutter cut full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance by $210 million, and shares closed at $92.91, down 58% year to… The post Flutter posts $296m Q2 loss as Dan Taylor named next CEO appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Wynn Resorts posts strong Q2 results with $1.86B revenue
On August 4, 2026, Wynn Resorts shared its Q2 2026 earnings, reporting that the company generated $1.86 billion in quarterly revenue, representing a 6.9% increase compared to 2025’s $1.74 billion. Adjusted property EBITDAR stood at $568.3 million, a $15.9 million rise, but consolidated margins suffered a small decreas…
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St8 Expands Aggregation Partnership with Pragmatic Play for Ontario, Alberta
St8, a full-service technology provider and casino aggregation platform for the iGaming sector, has expanded its partnership with Pragmatic Play, with th alliance now covering markets in Ontario and Alberta, Canada. St8 and Pragmatic Play Strengthen Their Alliance in Ontario, Alberta The move comes weeks after Alberta…
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ICONIC21 nombra a Gary Francis como Director de Desarrollo de Negocios
El proveedor de contenidos de iGaming ICONIC21 ha nombrado a Gary Francis como Director de Desarrollo de Negocios, reforzando así su equipo... Leer más... La entrada ICONIC21 nombra a Gary Francis como Director de Desarrollo de Negocios se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Wynn Macau’s stronger earnings improve credit outlook despite 2027 capex pressure
CreditSights turned more positive on Wynn Macau’s bonds as stronger earnings improved leverage, despite a sharp rise in planned 2027 capital spending. The post Wynn Macau’s stronger earnings improve credit outlook despite 2027 capex pressure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Crane NXT reports improved sales of US$493 million in 2Q26 despite “lower volumes” from gaming payments arm CPI
Crane NXT, the US-based industrial technology firm that counts Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) among its core businesses, reported a 22% […]
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Wynn Macau Registers Higher Q2 Operating Profit on Growth in Premium Mass and Summer Tourism
Wynn Macau Ltd registered a 26.9% rise in operating profit compared to last year’s corresponding period, aided by improved business performance at its Macau casinos. For the quarter ending June 30, operating profit increased to more than US$162.8 million, based on figures issued on Tuesday by its parent Wynn Resorts L…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Analysts weigh Wynn Palace’s 29.7% mass hold rate in 2Q26
Wynn Palace’s standout quarter came with an asterisk: an unusually favorable mass-table hold. The property held 29.7 percent, helping mass revenue surge 36.9 percent despite only 3 percent growth in drop. Analysts are weighing how much can continue, although Seaport sees potential structural support from side bets, lo…
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Light & Wonder Posts Higher 2Q Profit As Gaming And iGaming Grow
Light & Wonder Inc reported higher second-quarter revenue and net income, supported by growth across its gaming-related businesses. Revenue rose 2.4% year-on-year to US$828 million for the 3 months to June 30, while net income increased 26.3% to US$120 million. Gaming and iGaming Support Results The company said conso…
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Rumors Say Polymarket Is Looking for a $20B Valuation in New Financing Round
Leading prediction market operator Polymarket is allegedly looking to raise fresh capital at a valuation of $20 billion, a substantial increase from the company’s spring $15 billion valuation. Polymarket Is Allegedly Eyeing a New $20B Valuation The news comes from sources close to Bloomberg and follows a previous fund…
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UAE delays overshadow solid Q2 in Macau for Wynn Resorts
It will be more than a year before Wynn Resorts' UAE project is finished, but the company still posted mostly positive numbers in Q2.
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Konami and Aristocrat lead AGEM Index to 9.8% month-on-month increase in July
The AGEM Index, a monthly stock performance guide comprising nine global gaming suppliers, rose by 167.62 points to 1,874.77 in […]
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Petersburg casino saps Virginia HRM revenue in July
At first glance, Virginia revenue for historical horse racing machines (HHRs) were up 1.2 percent in July. However, when adjusted to a same-store basis, the picture appeared far less roseate. Grosses fell 11.7 percent. The discrepancy between adjusted and unadjusted numbers was accounted for by two newer properties (b…
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Red Rock Resorts delivers second-strongest Q2 gaming performance as Las Vegas expansions advance
Redevelopment projects ongoing Red Rock Resorts' Durango.
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Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe completes acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack
The deal is part of the operator’s strategy to transfer several casino properties in the province to Indigenous ownership. Canada.- A consortium of communities from the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has completed its acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. The transaction was first announced …
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Kalshi follows Polymarket in partnering with Genius Sports
Kalshi has followed in the footsteps of its prediction markets rival Polymarket in partnering with Genius Sports to bring official sports data, marketing, media and integrity services to its platform. Genius announced the deal exactly one day after it struck a similar one with Polymarket. Unlike that partnership thoug…
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Q2 2026: Flutter reduces guidance as taxes and World Cup costs hit profit
Flutter Entertainment posted higher revenue during Q2, but net loss prompted another cut to full-year guidance. The post Q2 2026: Flutter reduces guidance as taxes and World Cup costs hit profit appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Betway becomes Manchester United's official principal partner in multi-year deal
Deal begins 2026/27 season
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Ohio Democratic, Libertarian candidates back iGaming expansion; Republican candidate silent
Ramaswamy yet to outline gambling stance Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton.
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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
Read summary →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 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.
Read summary →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.
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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…
Read summary →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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