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Caesars Publishes Q3 Financials as Reports Say CEO Reeg Will Head Fertitta’s Leisure Segment
American casino giant Caesars Entertainment has published its financial results for the third quarter of the year. In addition to that, the company, whose shareholders just greenlit its acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment, is said to be considering Caesars CEO Tom Reeg as the CEO of the combined operation. Caesars R…
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Strong gaming hold drives MGM China to record quarterly revenue and all-time high Macau market share of 17.1% in 3Q26
MGM China has obliterated expectations and defied the recent Macau market decline, reporting record quarterly revenue of HK$8.93 billion (US$1.14 […]
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GiG Software Posts Q3 Results, Hails 888AFRICA Acquisition as “Defining Moment”
Leading B2B iGaming tech provider GiG Software has published its latest financial update, highlighting a slight decrease in revenue and an increase in net loss. According to the leadership, the results reflect a leaner and more focused business. GiG Software Published Its Q3 Report In its report, GiG Software reported…
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Churchill Downs third-quarter results up across the board
Churchill Downs on Wednesday announced revenue for the third quarter was a record $696 million, a year-over-year increase of $13 million, or 2%. Adjusted EBITDA also was a record, $264 million, up $2 million or 1%. Net income was a record $80 million, up $42 million. Highlights include: Churchill Downs announced the T…
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UK lifts Machine Games Duty to 25% on higher-stakes machines, short of feared 40% rate
BGC warns of 9,000 job losses UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey.
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MGM Resorts enters agreement to limit voting power of Barry Diller’s People Inc following collapsed takeover move
US casino giant MGM Resorts International has entered into an agreement with Barry Diller’s People Incorporated – the company’s largest […]
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Caesars reports $123 million Q3 loss as Las Vegas weakness offsets regional and digital gains
Ahead of $17.6 billion Fertitta acquisition Caesars, Las Vegas
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Bubbles on the Tyne: Newcastle pops the cork with Taittinger
A club raised on brown ale and majority-owned by a dry kingdom’s wealth fund has signed a champagne house. A £10m hospitality refit explains why. Newcastle United has signed Taittinger as its ‘Official Champagne Partner’ on an undisclosed multi-year deal, bringing Reims fizz to a ground that once stood beside the brew…
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MGM Resorts amends voting agreement after People ends takeover bid
MGM Resorts International on Wednesday announced that it has amended its existing voting agreement with People Inc., which follows People’s withdrawal of its previously announced proposal to acquire the gaming company. The agreement requires People, Barry Diller, and related entities to vote their MGM shares in line w…
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Caesars deal creates Pennsylvania hurdle for Bally’s evoke acquisition
Poker contract has created a conflict because the Keystone State restricts acquisitions of interactive gaming manufacturers by groups that hold interactive gaming certificates The post Caesars deal creates Pennsylvania hurdle for Bally’s evoke acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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1xCare and FEJAR partner on gambling harm prevention
1xCare and Spain’s FEJAR to cooperate on preventing gambling-related harm and improving access to support 1xCare and the Federación Española de Jugadores de Azar Rehabilitados (FEJAR) have entered into a Memorandum of Partnership to cooperate on preventing and reducing gambling-related harm, improving access to approp…
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Caesars Digital Posts Strong Q3 Results, But Few Details Available
Caesars Digital saw its quarterly adjusted EBITDA jump more than 50% year over year, but exactly what drove the increase remains unclear. Caesars released its Q3 earnings report Tuesday afternoon...
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Analysts deem Monarch Casino & Resorts third quarter earnings as “solid”
“Solid” was the word two Wall Street analysts repeatedly employed to describe Monarch Casinos & Resorts’ third-quarter results, after the gaming company released its latest numbers on Tuesday. Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas characterized Monarch as the bellwether for regional gaming stocks. He said he was keepi…
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Q3 2026: Caesars boosted by 5% Digital revenue growth
Group revenue was 2.5% higher year-on-year in Q3 but higher operating costs led to an increased net loss for Caesars The post Q3 2026: Caesars boosted by 5% Digital revenue growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Spain Reports 8,675 Gambling Identity Complaints
Complaints Rise 12% in 2025 Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs said 8,675 identity-impersonation reports were filed through the PACS protocol… The post Spain Reports 8,675 Gambling Identity Complaints appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Close Is Not the Same as Familiar
Africa’s diversity is frequently acknowledged in speeches, reports, and conference panels. Someone says, “Africa is not a country” or “Africa is not one-size-fits-all,” and everyone nods because, of course, it is true. Yet, many of the conversations that follow still refer to “the African player”, “the African market”…
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UK gambling sector dealt fresh blow as John Healey hikes MGD to 25%
Industry stakeholders have repeatedly warned that any increase in the rate of MGD would force venues to close and reduce the government’s overall tax take The post UK gambling sector dealt fresh blow as John Healey hikes MGD to 25% appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Partnership Playbook: Real Madrid, McDonald’s and Midnite
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you details on the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. My advice to any athlete asked a question about China is to tread carefully if you want to keep your, your team’s or your league’s commercial agreements intact. In our t…
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SportPesa Backs Forward Foundation & Faster 7s South Africa
SportPesa has become a Tier 1 partner of the Forward Foundation and the Forward Faster 7s tournament in Stellenbosch, strengthening its investment in South African rugby. The partnership is part of SportPesa’s broader “SportPesa Effect” framework, which aims to build sustainable pathways from grassroots and university…
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Social Market Foundation Report Credits HMRC With Figure Author Could Not Trace
Chancellor John Healey is expected to raise Machine Games Duty by five percentage points to 25 percent in the October 28 Budget, The Times reported. The Treasury has announced nothing. The post Social Market Foundation Report Credits HMRC With Figure Author Could Not Trace appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Q3 2026: GiG Software profit plummets despite cost savings
The company expects a significant change in fortunes in FY27 following its acquisition of a majority stake in 888Africa The post Q3 2026: GiG Software profit plummets despite cost savings appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Games Global continues studio M&A spree with Wishbone acquisition
The B2B slots giant has acquired at least 10 studios over the last five years The post Games Global continues studio M&A spree with Wishbone acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Caesars Q3: Las Vegas earnings slide while regional and digital units keep growing
Caesars Entertainment grew revenue in the third quarter, but its Las Vegas business lost ground and the group's loss widened. The split between a weaker Las Vegas and growing regional and online operations matters to suppliers and operators that work with large US groups. The post Caesars Q3: Las Vegas earnings slide …
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Robinhood Q3 2026: Event Contracts Pass Crypto, Profit Slips
Robinhood's third-quarter net revenues reached a company record of $1.424 billion, against $1.274 billion in the third quarter of 2025, and diluted earnings per share fell 16% to $0.51 from $0.61. The post Robinhood Q3 2026: Event Contracts Pass Crypto, Profit Slips appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Caesars Q3 2026: More Revenue, Lower EBITDA, No Call
Over the first nine months of 2026, Caesars took in $8.80 billion against $8.57 billion a year earlier, and Adjusted EBITDA fell to $2.67 billion from $2.72 billion. The post Caesars Q3 2026: More Revenue, Lower EBITDA, No Call appeared first on iGaming Express.
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PG Soft Named as Sponsor of SiGMA World 2026
PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, is to sponsor SiGMA World 2026, taking place from 2nd – 5th November at... Read More...
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Bloko Padel Tour Set to Return in 2027 with Six-City International Season in Partnership with SiGMA
Ahead of the Bloko Padel Tour 2026 Grand Finale in Rome, Blokotech has confirmed that the tournament series will return in 2027... Read More...
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Macau’s US$29.2 Billion Casino Revenue Target Still Within Reach, CreditSights Says
According to CreditSights, Macau could still reach its MOP236 billion (US$29.2 billion) goal for the casino gross gaming revenue in 2026. This was because recent monthly drops did not make CreditSights believe that the market had suffered from a long-term decline in demand. In a Monday report, analysts Nicholas Chen a…
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Caesars Entertainment reports worse than expected third quarter earnings
In the third quarter 2026, Caesars Entertainment posted a slight increase in net revenue, but overall reported a loss of $123 million compared to a loss of $55 million for the comparable prior-year period. Caesars reported a net loss of 61 cents per share for the quarter on revenue of $2.94 billion, results that came.…
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Regionals, digital buoy Caesars again in Q3 as Las Vegas slump continues
Q3 saw a familiar trend continue for Caesars Entertainment – regional and digital up, Las Vegas down.
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Monarch numbers slightly higher in third quarter
Third-quarter results for Monarch Casinos & Resorts were released late on Tuesday. Revenue, profit, and cash flow were all modestly greater than in the same period of 2025. Net revenue for the two-casino company was $146.3 million, up 2.4 percent. Profit rose 1.4 percent to $32 million. Cash flow ascended 2.1 percent …
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Star Entertainment Posts AU$12 Million EBITDA as Casino Revenue Rises and Costs Fall
Star Entertainment Group achieved EBITDA profitability in Q3, with better earnings from its electronic gaming machines in Sydney and the Gold Coast casinos, along with reduced operational expenses. Star Entertainment Group generated AU$12 million ($8.4 million) in EBITDA during the first quarter of the FY27 financial …
Read summary →Kalshi founder hails ‘indices future’ with S&P Dow Jones
Kalshi is ready to power the next generation of financial markets through new indices co-developed with S&P Dow Jones. The statement of intent was declared by CEO and co-founder Tarek Mansour, who proclaims Kalshi will usher in a new era of trading for investors on real life events via S&P Dow Jones indices composed o…
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Evoke Faces Continued Struggles After Q3 Results
Evoke, the company behind brands like William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, recently released its Q3 financial results. As revenues decreased 7% year-over-year, Evoke leadership blamed the UK’s unstable regulatory environment. The company recently shut down some of its UK properties, and its troubles extend abroad as well.…
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Macau visitor arrivals climb 8.5% through September while gaming revenue grows 3.2%
Shorter stays limit casino gains
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Flutter and DraftKings Are Worth Less Than Kalshi’s Reported $40 Billion Valuation
Flutter and DraftKings are worth $24.44 billion combined, less than Kalshi's reported $40 billion valuation, after ten months in which the sector's multiples and its earnings both fell. The post Flutter and DraftKings Are Worth Less Than Kalshi’s Reported $40 Billion Valuation appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Stifel Cuts Q3 Online Gambling Earnings Forecasts
Stifel lowered its third-quarter earnings estimates for several major online gambling companies, warning that unfavorable sports results, rising prediction market spending and slowing online casino...
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As budget day looms, could more sporting sponsorships be at risk?
With a rise in Machine Games Duty being forecast, gambling operators could follow in the footsteps of Betfred and Entain by cutting partnership ties with major events The post As budget day looms, could more sporting sponsorships be at risk? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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The Venetian Switches to Slide Dealing Ahead of WPT on November 5
Poker rooms are adapting to a new style of dealing cards called “slide dealing,” with the change now coming to the Strip in Las Vegas, as The Venetian has become the second property to adopt the practice. Previously, South Point announced that its dealers would adopt the practice. Pitch Dealing Gives Way to Slide Deal…
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US iGaming growth slows to record low in Q3 2026, Citizens data reveals
FanDuel remained the US iGaming leader despite its market share falling to 25.1% The post US iGaming growth slows to record low in Q3 2026, Citizens data reveals appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Golden Whale expands into South Africa with PantherBet partnership
The company’s first deployment in South Africa will bring its player-level decision-making technology to PantherBet’s hybrid sportsbook and casino platform Golden Whale, a specialist in machine learning-powered optimisation and decision intelligence for the iGaming industry, is excited to announce its entry into the S…
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From acquisition to retention: Inside mr.Booster’s full-cycle approach
Working with separate marketing providers can leave iGaming operators coordinating multiple workflows and missing opportunities to convert the audiences they attract. Leonid Pudov, chief executive of mr.Booster, explains that bringing specialist teams and technology into one operation can improve coordination, strengt…
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Robinhood Prediction Market Revenue Could Reach $1.7B by 2028
Robinhood’s prediction market business is attracting optimistic forecasts from analysts. One such example comes from Bernstein, which is expecting revenue from event contracts to go over the company’s cryptocurrency trading income by 2028. Analyst Gautam Chhugani reiterated his forecast that Nasdaq-listed Robinhood Ma…
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Alberta’s iGaming market hits C$56.6m monthly GGR: Worth it for European operators?
Alberta’s first market report shows a C$56.6 million month split across 24 operators, with entry costs charged per… The post Alberta’s iGaming market hits C$56.6m monthly GGR: Worth it for European operators? appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Star Entertainment returns to EBITDA profit as NICC keeps Sydney licence suspended
The Star Entertainment Group swung back to a positive group EBITDA in the September quarter, but regulators in New South Wales and Queensland have told the operator its… The post Star Entertainment returns to EBITDA profit as NICC keeps Sydney licence suspended first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Br…
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Veikkaus Gaming Corps Deal Signed Ahead of 2027 Opening
Veikkaus Gaming Corps content partnership brings slots to Finland's state operator as the market moves to a licence-based system on 1 July 2027.... Read More...
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Lula Won Brazil at 20 Cents While Final Polls Had Him a Point Behind
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the first candidate since 1989 to lose Brazil's first round and still win the presidency, the BBC reported. Polymarket's event on the race had traded $249.1 million in total volume by the close, by the platform's own count, $48.5 million of it on the Lula contract. The post Lula Won Brazil…
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CreditSights: Still too early to deem Macau gaming softness as structural
Financial research firm CreditSights says it is not yet ready to declare Macau’s softer gaming environment as structural rather than […]
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BCSlots and Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Form a Strategic Partnership
After signing a strategic partnership, Brian Christoper and his company, BCSlots, will use Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG)’s data and analytics to improve the statistical outlook on gambling and give gamblers a way to rate games. BCSlots and EKG Sign Deal According to Christoper, EKG has long collected technical data on…
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Star both EBITDA and cash flow positive in September 2026 quarter for first time in over two years
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group became both EBITDA and cash flow positive for the first time in more than two years […]
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WATCH: Video Shows Altercation Between Sammy Farha and Poker Dealer
Farha clearly shoved the dealer.
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MP de Lula proíbe bets e ameaça receita de R$ 600 mi dos clubes de futebol
Reportagem da VEJA destaca que decisão do governo afeta 14 dos 20 times da Série A que têm casas de apostas como patrocinador master e coloca em risco recuperação judicial do Botafogo The post MP de Lula proíbe bets e ameaça receita de R$ 600 mi dos clubes de futebol appeared first on BNLData.
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Wall Street Bets: Churchill Downs, Boyd Gaming, gaming industry prospects
David Katz of Jefferies explored Churchill Downs’s prospects October 25: “The most actively discussed name this past week was Churchill Downs on myriad matters,” Katz wrote, “although the announced Visa sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby is a prominent issue. Our estimate is that the deal likely approximates a $3-8 mil…
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HBLB Reviews Small-Operator Audit Costs
Consultation Targets Reporting Costs The Horserace Betting Levy Board closed a consultation on 26 October on whether to narrow the profit… The post HBLB Reviews Small-Operator Audit Costs appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lula won. Now it's time to correct the mistake of the bets.
Analysis by BNL Data's Magno José
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RedCore at SiGMA World 2026: Investment and strategic partnership opportunities
November 3 - 5
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Gaming Corps signs content partnership with Veikkaus ahead of Finland’s 2027 market opening
Lunch will focus on Gaming Corps’ slots catalogue with a mix of distinctive mechanics and recognisable IP to Veikkaus players Gaming Corps has signed a major content partnership with Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gaming operator, as the company steps up preparations for the country’s move to a competitive licence-ba…
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