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City of Dreams Sri Lanka posts $1.15 million EBITDA in 2Q26
City of Dreams Sri Lanka posted $1.15 million in 2Q26 EBITDA as hotel occupancy, room rates and casino operations improved. The post City of Dreams Sri Lanka posts $1.15 million EBITDA in 2Q26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Codere Online Reports Record Quarter Driven by Growth in Spain and Mexico
Codere Online has announced its interim financial report for Q2 of 2026, with the best-ever quarterly results to date. The company’s net gaming revenue (NGR) for the six months to June 30 was €69.4 million, up 27% compared with the same period in 2011, and total revenue was €64.4 million. The company’s profitability w…
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Macau 2Q26 GDP growth slows sharply to 0.3%
Macau’s economy grew just 0.3% year-on-year in 2Q26, down from 7.1% in the previous quarter, while first-half GDP rose 3.7%. The post Macau 2Q26 GDP growth slows sharply to 0.3% first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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City of Dreams Sri Lanka generates US$1.16 million in EBITDA for Melco partner John Keells in 2Q26
City of Dreams Sri Lanka generated a total of LKR388.72 million (US$1.16 million) in EBITDA for real estate developer and […]
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Belle Shares of Gaming Revenues From City of Dreams Manila Soars 37.5% in 2Q
There was an improvement in Belle Corp’s share of gaming revenues from City of Dreams Manila in the second quarter of 2026 as it recorded a solid increase on a yearly basis while declining modestly on a sequential basis. It also saw a gain in net income and total revenues.’ Gaming Revenue Participation Rises In […] Th…
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Codere Online Posts Strong Q2 Results, Raises Guidance
Codere Online, a leading online gaming operator in Spain and LATAM, has published a preliminary unaudited financial report covering the three-month period ended June 30, 2026. The company’s performance improved across the board, causing it to raise its full-year guidance. The Results Were Driven by Strong Growth in Sp…
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CIRSA reports record Q2 operating profit of $232 million on casino, online growth
Revenue rises 10.1% to record $731M
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Codere Online upgrades full-year outlook after strong quarterly results
The Spanish gambling operator benefited from “outstanding” World Cup performance. Spain.- Codere Online has upped its full-year outlook following a standout second quarter, driven by what it described as an “outstanding” World Cup betting performance. Q4 net gaming revenue (NGR) was up 27 per cent year-on-year to a re…
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Harrah’s Oklahoma expands dining after first 100 days of operations
Restaurant opens to all ages
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Churchill Downs Q2 revenue rises 5% to record $980 million, boosted by Kentucky Derby
Acquires remaining 49% of United Tote
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Global Game Connect opens sponsorship and exhibition bookings for 2027 Sri Lanka event
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GLPI CEO terms gambling “bulletproof”
“Gaming revenue is bulletproof. Write that down.” So spoke Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) CEO Peter Carlino. His remarks came during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, held July 31. Carlino’s comments came as a riposte to “a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth that suggest the regional gaming market…
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Sponsor Spotlight: Betting sponsors eye EFL Championship
Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some huge deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight is our most packed yet, bringing you a full week of partnerships galore as operators across …
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ProphetX raises $35 million as it targets threefold increase in 2026 trading volume
Funding round ProphetX CEO and Co-Founder Dean Sisun
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IG Group to acquire Underdog in $1.3bn prediction markets deal
IG Group has agreed to acquire Underdog for total consideration of up to approximately $1.3bn, marking the largest strategic move in the company’s expansion into US prediction markets. The transaction comprises an upfront enterprise value of approximately $1.1bn, to be funded through a combination of cash and newly is…
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iGaming Ontario reports 30% rise in June handle
June saw the highest fifth-highest monthly figure since the market’s debut in April 2022. Canada.- iGaming Ontario has reported that Ontario’s legal online betting market brought in CA$9.46bn in wagers in June. That’s a 30.3 per cent rise year-on-year and the fifth-highest monthly figure since the market’s debut in Ap…
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Mateusz Juroszek: STS Sale Was a Great Deal as Entain Moves Towards CEE Exit
The Juroszek Family Sold STS at the Right Time In an interview with Marcel Zatoński of Puls Biznesu, Juroszek said… The post Mateusz Juroszek: STS Sale Was a Great Deal as Entain Moves Towards CEE Exit appeared first on iGaming Express.
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How GottaGamble co-hosted a BGaming Challenge on Stake.com
The online gambling industry has evolved in different aspects over the course of its existence, with gaming platforms morphing from basic HTML pages with a few dozen games to HTML5 hubs with varied lobbies that are several thousand titles deep. The affiliate sphere has, too, undergone sizeable changes of its own, but …
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BETBY strengthens Brazilian presence via strategic partnership with NGX
Under the agreement, NGX will integrate BETBY’s complete sportsbook solution, providing operators with access to more than 500,000 monthly sporting events, alongside AI Labs, Betby Games, and BETBY Predictions. The post BETBY strengthens Brazilian presence via strategic partnership with NGX first appeared on Asia Gami…
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Traffic is getting too expensive: how WinWin Bet protects and maximizes your acquisition margins
If you buy traffic, run SEO sites, or manage a media buying team, you already know that keeping your campaigns profitable has become a constant struggle. A few years ago, the process was straightforward: you pointed your traffic toward a brand with a decent landing page and made money on raw volume. Today, that old … …
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Lack of white-label partnerships scrutiny is a money laundering risk, reports GC
The Gambling Commission risk assessment report determined remote casinos to be high risk for money laundering and terrorist financing with society lotteries coming in at a low risk.
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DSTGAMING named Main Entrance Sponsor for SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026
DSTGAMING will participate as the Main Entrance Sponsor of SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026, taking place from August 5–7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Press release.- DSTGAMING has announced its participation as the Main Entrance Sponsor of SPiCE Southeast Asia, which will take place from August 5–7 in Bangkok, Thailand. The sponso…
Read summary →CIRSA marks another quarter of growth as impact of early World Cup stages revealed
Spanish gambling conglomerate CIRSA has reported its 72nd consecutive quarter of growth after the 2026 World Cup gave the firm a huge boost. Net revenue grew 10.1% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to €637m, while adjusted net profit jumped by a sizable 55% to €75m and EBITDA rose from €186.8m to €202m. For the entirety of […]
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iGaming Ontario Reports $9.46B June Handle, Up 30% Year-on-Year
Ontario’s regulated online gambling market continued to show strong momentum in June, with iGaming Ontario reporting a handle of $9.46 billion. That figure marked a 30.3% increase compared to the $7.26 billion recorded in June 2025. It was also the fifth-highest monthly total since the province opened its regulated ma…
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Cirsa Breaks EUR 200M EBITDA Mark as Online Gambling Fuels Record Quarter
Cirsa has crossed a financial milestone it had never reached before. The gambling operator reported quarterly EBITDA above EUR 200 million for the first time, extending a growth streak that now spans 72 consecutive quarters. Second-quarter net revenue climbed 10.1% year-on-year to EUR 637 million, while EBITDA rose 8.…
Read summary →IG Group agrees $1.1bn Underdog acquisition to enter US prediction markets
FTSE 100 firm IG Group has agreed to acquire US sports company Underdog in a move which could hold big implications for a variety of sectors. The deal will converge retail trading, prediction markets and sports gaming, putting the UK-listed broker in a position to capitalise on some of the world’s current fastest-grow…
Read summary →BETBY Deepens Brazilian Market Commitment Through NGX Partnership
BETBY And NGX Join Forces BETBY, a B2B sportsbook supplier, has started cooperation with NGX, an award-winning Brazilian technology provider, further… The post BETBY Deepens Brazilian Market Commitment Through NGX Partnership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Robinhood Hits $1.31B in Q2 Revenue as Deposits and Subscriptions Surge
Robinhood closed the second quarter of 2026 with its strongest results yet, reporting $1.31 billion in revenue, a 32% jump from the same period last year. Net income rose 48% to $573 million, while diluted earnings per share climbed to $0.62. The company credited the surge to growth in event contracts, options, and eq…
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ID Check: Volante’s Nadish Lad – There is always something new around the corner
Payment Expert’s ID Check: Payments Professionals offers insight from industry leaders and experts on how they got their start in the financial industry, from their early years in education, to how they have been able to climb the corporate ladder. This week, Nadish Lad, Global Head of Product and Strategic Business a…
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Marjan and Wynn Resorts break ground on Janu Al Marjan Island
Marjan and Wynn Resorts have broken ground on Janu Al Marjan Island, a new luxury hotel and branded residences development in Ras Al Khaimah that is scheduled to open in 2029. The project is the second joint venture between Marjan and Wynn Resorts on Al Marjan Island and will become the first Janu-branded destination …
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CIRSA operating profit tops €200m in record second quarter
CIRSA generated operating profit of €202m during the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 8.3 per cent year-on-year and the first time the figure has exceeded €200m in a single quarter. Operating revenue grew by 10.1 per cent to €637m as the Spanish gaming and leisure group benefited from organic growth, disciplined…
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FDJ UNITED swings to €16m half-year loss as revenue falls 4.5%
A €135 million impairment in the online division and higher public levies in four markets turned last year’s… The post FDJ UNITED swings to €16m half-year loss as revenue falls 4.5% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Episode 41: How serious is the revenue leakage from fake games?
Jack Crabtree of GameCheck reveals just how much fake games are costing the industry.
Read summary →Robinhood Event Contract Revenue Overtakes Crypto in Q2
Event Contracts Pass Crypto Revenue Robinhood’s $156 million event-contract figure is recognised transaction-based revenue, not trading volume or an annualised… The post Robinhood Event Contract Revenue Overtakes Crypto in Q2 appeared first on iGaming Express.
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MGM Resorts posts $4.5B in Q2 2026 revenue
In its Q2 2026 earnings call, MGM Resorts announced that it saw a slight 1% year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue, reaching $4.5 billion, with the company in talks of a potential takeover by People Incorporated. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA saw a decline to $610 million, compared to 2025’s $648 million; however, …
Read summary →Cirsa Revenue Climbs To €1.26 Billion
First-Half Revenue Moves Higher Cirsa reported revenue of €1.26 billion for the first six months of 2026, representing a 9.1% increase… The post Cirsa Revenue Climbs To €1.26 Billion appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →N1 Sport Promo wrap-up: Results & insights
Together with the FIFA World Cup, N1 Sport Promo, a six-week campaign for partners working with sports and Prediction Markets traffic, has come to an end. Throughout the promotion, participants received increased payouts based on the volume of acquired FTDs. After reviewing the campaign results, the N1 Partners team i…
Read summary →Codere Online posts 27% YoY revenue rise in Q2 2026
Codere Online has announced its Q2 2026 earnings, sharing that the company generated €69.4 million in net gaming revenue, representing a 27% year-on-year increase compared to 2025’s €54.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA stood at €5.8 million, which was €3.5 million more than for the same period in 2025, while total revenue c…
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Konami’s Casino Technology Segment Swings Back To Profit As 1Q Revenue Jumps 65%
Konami Group Corp’s gaming and systems division, which includes casino equipment and management systems, returned to profit in the first quarter of its financial year on the back of sharply higher revenue. The segment’s recovery came alongside record group-wide first-quarter results driven primarily by digital enterta…
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Asia Gaming eBrief: PAGCOR posts 27% revenue fall amid eGaming slowdown
When the biggest engine loses speed, the whole machine feels it. PAGCOR’s 1H26 revenue fell 26.6 percent to $704 million, as collections from eGames, eBingo and bingo licensees dropped nearly 42 percent. Chairman Alejandro Tengco pointed to Middle East tensions and weaker consumer spending, while noting improvement in…
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PAGCOR First-Half Revenue Slides On Weaker E-Games, Net Income Drops 85%
PAGCOR reported a significant drop in performance in the first six months of 2026 due to poor performance in the electronic gaming segment. This was coupled with increased mandatory remittance and geopolitical risks as identified by the government gaming regulator, as the two main issues for the quarter. Revenue And P…
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MGM continues to mull Diller takeover bid as Q2 revenue reaches new record
MGM Resorts notched a solid Q2 in Las Vegas and beyond, as an $18 billion takeover offer from Barry Diller looms in the background.
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RSI Posts Record-Breaking Q2 Financial Results
US gaming and betting powerhouse Rush Street Interactive has published its Q2 results, highlighting some impressive quarterly performance. The company used the opportunity to raise its full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance. Q2 Was a Period of Strength In its report, RSI announced its financial results for the quarter …
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FDJ United’s H1 Results Were Dragged Down by Headwinds in UK & Netherlands
French gaming and betting giant FDJ United has published its financial results for the first half of the year, highlighting a slight decrease in revenue. The company attributed its sub-optimal revenues to tax-related headwinds, although its EBITDA margin remained in line with its annual target. Regulatory Changes and …
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Maybank Trims 2026 Earnings Outlook For Genting Malaysia By 28% On Weaker GGR, Sees Q2 Core Net Loss Risk
Maybank Investment Bank Bhd cut its full-year 2026 earnings per share outlook for Genting Malaysia Bhd by 28%, on weaker gross gaming revenues from Resorts World Genting and Genting Casinos United Kingdom. Maybank also highlighted that there was a risk of core net loss in the second quarter. Forecast Trim And 2Q Outlo…
Read summary →GLPI revenue and profits surge in second quarter
Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) recorded higher year-over-year revenue and profitability in the second quarter of 2026. The results were announced late on July 30. Total revenue for GLPI rose from $394.9 million in 2025 to $430.5 million in the second trimester. Profits for the real estate investment trust (RE…
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Konami’s Gaming & Systems segment books US$5 million profit in June 2026 quarter on 65% revenue growth
Japanese supplier Konami Corp reported a 64.9% year-on-year increase in revenue from its Gaming & Systems segment to JPY12.4 billion […]
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Tax and heatwaves hit FDJ United’s H1 profit and revenue
The French gambling operator has revised its outlook amid a decline in earnings and gross gaming revenue, with the lottery segment hit by lower traffic. France.- The French gambling giant FDJ United has reported a downturn in profit and gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2026. The operator blamed higher …
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Nevada gaming win rises 0.82 per cent in June
Full fiscal year 2025–2026 revenue was $16.05bn, a 2.59 per cent increase. US.- Nevada’s nonrestricted gambling licensees generated $1.34bn in June 2026, a 0.82 per cent increase from $1.33bn in June 2025. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that full fiscal year 2025–2026 revenue was $16.05bn, a 2.59 per cent in…
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After record revenue for second-quarter, Churchill Downs plans to put nine properties on the market
Churchill Downs on Wednesday posted record financials for the second quarter, with $980 million in revenue and EBIDTA of $477 million. “This marks the sixth consecutive record second quarter for both metrics,” Churchill Down CEO Bill Carstanjen said during Thursday’s results conference call. To continue that momentum,…
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Digital Growth and Las Vegas Performance Drive MGM’s Strong Q2 Results
Against the backdrop of the potential takeover by Barry Diller’s People Inc., MGM reported a solid set of second-quarter results, with consolidated revenue increasing 1% year-on-year to $4.5 billion for the three months ended on June 30. MGM Reports Successful Q2 2026 MGM Digital division was the main driver of this g…
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Rush Street Interactive lifts 2026 outlook after record Q2 revenue and EBITDA
Expects revenue between $1.56 - $1.6 bn
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Gambling.com Group rebrands as Grandstand
Nasdaq ticker changes to GRSD
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BetFury reports $140 million in player payouts in H1 2026
GGR climbs 31% in H1
Read summary →Vici revenue grows, profit narrows
In second quarter 2026, revenue for real estate investment trust Vici Properties expanded 5.7 percent to $1.1 billion. Simultaneously, profits attributable to shareholders went down 39.1 percent to $526.5 million, due to accounting changes. The big news of Vici’s second-quarter report was the announcement of a build-t…
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Vici leadership stresses resilience of gaming and Las Vegas
Executives of Vici Properties were upbeat on their experiential-real estate portfolio and especially on Las Vegas during their second-quarter earnings call held July 30. CEO Edward Pitoniak led off by emphasizing the importance to Vici of relationship-building. COO John Payne followed up on that with shout-outs to par…
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Belle’s City of Dreams Manila gaming share rises 38% in 2Q26
Belle’s City of Dreams Manila gaming revenue share jumped 38% in 2Q26, helping quarterly net income increase by 34% year-on-year. The post Belle’s City of Dreams Manila gaming share rises 38% in 2Q26 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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MGM Resorts Hits Quarterly Record as Macao Business ‘Surges’
MGM Resorts International’s $4.5 billion in consolidated revenues is a second-quarter record high for the casino operator, with further cheer coming from gaming tables in Macao. The firm posted its Q2 report on July 30, with quarterly consolidated revenues rising 1% year-on-year and its Las Vegas Strip revenues up by …
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Relax Gaming enters arcade market with Money Train spin-off Money Plane
The supplier’s first release outside its reel-based catalogue arrives ahead of the fifth Money Train instalment in September.… The post Relax Gaming enters arcade market with Money Train spin-off Money Plane appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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What Man Utd can learn from Real Madrid’s €1.2bn Bernabéu
If Manchester United has any doubts about its plans to build a new stadium, the club only has to look at the success of Real Madrid’s Bernabéu project. Real Madrid has reported record financial results, keeping its place at the top of football’s commercial table. The club published its 2025/26 financial results on 28 …
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