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Las Vegas Sands targets premium growth with Venetian Macau renovation
Las Vegas Sands will invest in a major refurbishment of The Venetian Macau as part of its strategy to strengthen its premium offering, despite reporting lower second-quarter earnings affected by softer VIP hold and reduced high-end visitation during the FIFA World Cup. The operator plans to renovate all 2,900 hotel ro…
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CreditSights says Wynn Macau prioritising growth investment over deleveraging
Wynn Macau is prioritising investment in growth projects over debt reduction as it prepares to develop the US$950m expansion of Wynn Palace, according to a new research note from CreditSights. The analysis follows the Macau government’s approval of “The Enclave at Wynn Palace”, a project that will add a 432-suite hote…
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Betano moves from shirt front to sleeve in Aston Villa partnership renewal
Two-year deal continues into new term
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Wynn joint venture breaks ground on luxury hotel and residential project Janu Al Marjan Island
Project targets early 2029 completion
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Trump Teleprompter Operator Leaves White House Amid Kalshi Insider Trading Investigation
The White House employee allegedly used insider knowledge of President Donald Trump’s speeches to profit over $100,000 on Kalshi. Gabriel Perez, the White House teleprompter operator who allegedly used inside information of President Donald Trump’s speeches to profit on Kalshi, no longer works for the federal governme…
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How aggregation is changing operator revenue economics: insights from Infingame
Thought leadership piece
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Gambling.com Group is now Grandstand
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (the “Company”) has announced that it has changed its name to Grandstand Limited. From July 23, 2026, the Company’s ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “GRSD”. The Company’s new corporate website is live at grandstand.com. Since it…
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Partnership Playbook: Betano’s pivot, SoFi’s athlete push
Welcome to Insider Sport’s latest edition of the Partnership Playbook, where we bring you the details on some of the latest sports partnerships and sponsorships. Summer is definitely in full swing as the partnership news is starting to slow down, but this week there are a few interesting strategies at play. Betano has…
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BetMGM Q2 2026 Earnings: Prediction Markets and Customer Win Rates Weigh on Results
BetMGM’s inability to compete against the prediction markets threat is impacting top-line growth, as net revenue grew by just 3% in Q2 2026 BetMGM, the 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain, released its second-quarter 2026 business update on July 28, delivering revenue and earnings that cam…
Read summary →1xBet signs deal with “one of Ireland’s most respected racecourses”
Multinational betting firm 1xBet has added more prominent fixtures to its already stacked roster of sports sponsor partners. This week, the company partnered with Gowran Park, a historic Irish racecourse, coming off the back of a series of sports deals. The Gowran Park partnership comes amid a major regulatory shift i…
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Positive News For MGM and Entain As Super Sprog BetMGM Fiscals Continue To Flow
Although Adjusted EBITDA for top U.S. sportsbook BetMGM is down year-on-year in both Q2 and H1, the MGM Resorts International-Entain love child... Read More...
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SEGG Media in ‘advanced’ talks over UK gaming and casino acquisition
SEGG Media has confirmed it is in “advanced and exclusive” discussions to acquire certain gaming and casino assets in the UK. The post SEGG Media in ‘advanced’ talks over UK gaming and casino acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Brazil betting operators submit a report to the government challenging the impact on household debt
A document from the ANJL pointed out significant flaws in a CNC study and stark discrepancies in the figures reported by the National Trade Confederation.
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Caesars posts $3bn Q2 revenue ahead of Fertitta acquisition
Caesars Entertainment has reported second-quarter net revenue of $2.99bn, up three per cent year-on-year, with robust performance from its regional casinos helping to offset a weaker quarter on the Las Vegas Strip as the operator prepares to complete its acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment. The operator narrowed its…
Read summary →RubyPlay and bet365 Expand Partnership Into Brazilian Market
Supplier expansion in Brazil’s regulated casino market RubyPlay has expanded its partnership with bet365 into Brazil, extending an existing relationship… The post RubyPlay and bet365 Expand Partnership Into Brazilian Market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Caesars Entertainment records $2.99B in Q2 group net revenue
Caesars Entertainment shared its Q2 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026, revealing that the company generated $2.99 billion in quarterly group net revenue, representing a 3% year-on-year increase and passing consensus estimates. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 came at $920 million, a 4% decline, which is slightly lower than estimat…
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Vodacom Tanzania Reports TZS 47.3 Billion Quarterly Net Profit Fueled by Data and M-Pesa
Vodacom Tanzania Plc reported a net profit after tax of TZS 47.3 billion for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, representing a surge of more than 200% compared to TZS 8.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. Vodacom Tanzania is a leading mobile network and financial technology service provider in Tanzania, offe…
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Wazdan Enters into Partnership with Betnacional
Wazdan has expanded its presence in Brazil by launching its portfolio with Betnacional through Relax aggregation platform.… The post Wazdan Enters into Partnership with Betnacional appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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AffPapa launches partnership with Q3.network
AffPapa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Q3.network, welcoming the affiliate network to its growing directory of trusted iGaming companies. Q3.network is an affiliate network focused on connecting publishers with high-performing casino and sports betting brands. Focused on helping partners maximize their …
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RubyPlay extends bet365 content partnership into Brazil
The move is RubyPlay’s latest step in a run of Brazilian operator deals since the country’s regulated market… The post RubyPlay extends bet365 content partnership into Brazil appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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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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RubyPlay expands bet365 partnership into Brazil
29th July 2026: RubyPlay, a provider of premium content and platform-level engagement tools for the global iGaming industry, has expanded its partnership with global tier-one operator bet365 into Brazil, continuing its growth across the country’s regulated iGaming market. As part of the rollout, bet365 players in Braz…
Read summary →Caesars Reports Higher Q2 Revenue, Narrower Net Loss
Caesars Entertainment reported second-quarter revenue of $3.0bn, up 3.0% year-on-year, while narrowing its net loss despite lower adjusted EBITDA. For the three... Read More...
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BetMGM Reports Q2 Revenue Growth, Maintains Guidance
BetMGM reported net revenue of $711m for the second quarter of 2026, up 3% year-on-year, while maintaining its full-year guidance at the... Read More...
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BetMGM posts $711 million in Q2 2026 revenue
During its earnings call for Q2 2026, BetMGM shared that the company’s revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, reaching $711 million, while adjusted EBITDA stood at $74 million. The EBITDA results represent a decline compared to 2025’s $86 million, pushing the company to keep its full-year guidance of $300-$350 million …
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Caesars informa de mayores ingresos en el segundo trimestre, con pérdidas netas más reducidas
Caesars Entertainment reportó ingresos de $3,000 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre, un aumento del 3.0% año contra año, mientras que... Leer más... La entrada Caesars informa de mayores ingresos en el segundo trimestre, con pérdidas netas más reducidas se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Buenas noticias para MGM y Entain: BetMGM mantiene su sólido desempeño financiero
Aunque el EBITDA ajustado de BetMGM, uno de los principales operadores de apuestas deportivas de Estados Unidos, cayó interanualmente tanto en el... Leer más... La entrada Buenas noticias para MGM y Entain: BetMGM mantiene su sólido desempeño financiero se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Las Vegas soft, regionals strong in Caesars Q2 earnings report
With a deal pending to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment, Caesars Entertainment Tuesday released second-quarter results that reflected a softness in Las Vegas but strength at its regional properties. Caesars released the information as a press release only, due to what it said was the company’s pending agreement t…
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Las Vegas a sore spot for Caesars in Q2 amid Fertitta acquisition
The first quarterly results for Caesars post-acquisition were soft in Las Vegas but solid elsewhere.
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Despite dip in Strip gaming revenue in June, it’s ahead of 2025 and 2024
While June saw Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue down 1%, the destination is still running ahead of June 2025, along with a 3.3% increase through the first six months of the year. Gaming Control Board Senior Economist Shelley Newell released a detailed breakdown of gaming revenue that showed over the last 12 months all g…
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BetMGM Posts Mixed Q2 Results amid Push for Sustainability
BetMGM has posted steady, if not spectacular, results in Q2 as the company seeks to regain its footing amid a highly unstable environment in the broader gaming sector. These most recent results point to a business that has shifted from prioritizing market share to one valuing sustainable returns over explosive growth.…
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BetMGM: Prediction Markets Push $500M EBITDA Goal Beyond 2027
BetMGM no longer expects to hit its $500 million annual EBITDA goal next year, due in part to increased competition from prediction markets. The joint venture of MGM Resorts and Entain reported mixed... The post BetMGM: Prediction Markets Push $500M EBITDA Goal Beyond 2027 appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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PAGCOR deocupling risks $34 million annual health funding loss
Privatization targets 40 branches
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MelBet Partners expands affiliate toolkit as Beyond Limits enters final stage
The company has introduced a redesigned affiliate dashboard and is preparing to reveal the winners of the second MelBet Beyond Limits stage during a live stream on August 10. Press release.- MelBet Partners & Affiliates is heading into the final months of summer with several major updates for its affiliate community. …
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High rollers attending World Cup elsewhere likely contributed to Las Vegas Strip’s revenue decline
The Las Vegas Strip saw a slight dip in gaming revenue in June that one Wall Street analyst attributed to the World Cup keeping high rollers away. That didn’t stop casinos statewide from registering an increase. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported state gaming revenue rose .82% from $1.33 billion in June 2025 to …
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Tom Brady’s Birmingham City Signs Coral Deal as Championship Clubs Benefit From EPL Ban
Birmingham City, the English soccer side part-owned by Tom Brady, has announced that the gambling platform Coral will be the club’s new shirt sponsor. The deal comes as English Premier League (EPL) clubs are now prohibited from displaying gambling sponsors on the front of shirts this season. Coral is one of the UK’s m…
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Bally’s Intralot secures financing amid Evoke plc takeover bid
The international gambling giant has taken on a debt facility worth £261.7m as the vote on the Evoke takeover proposal approaches. Greece.- Bally’s Intralot has reported that it has taken on a loan with institutional lenders to support its acquisition activity. The move comes ahead of a vote on the company’s proposed …
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Lottomatica Posts H1 Results, Reiterates Guidance
Italian gaming giant Lottomatica Group has published its financial results for the first half of 2026, outlining strong growth across multiple metrics. According to company leaders, the results highlighted Lottomatica’s “consistency in growth.” Lottomatica’s H1 Was a Period of Strength In its report, Lottomatica said …
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Q2 2026: BetMGM retracts $500m 2027 EBITDA projection as profit dips
Though BetMGM’s revenue has improved year-on-year by 3%, the operator’s underlying profitability has taken a significant hit of 15%. The post Q2 2026: BetMGM retracts $500m 2027 EBITDA projection as profit dips appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Flutter pledges to ‘Do More’ as Leeds Rhinos Foundation support extended
Flutter Entertainment continues to maintain social responsibility and community engagement as key pillars of its sports strategy, heavily emphasising this in its latest partnership announcement. The NYSE gambling group has extended its partnership with Leeds Rhinos Foundation, the charity programme of the English Supe…
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1spin4win reports 47% GGR growth in H1 2026, driven by LatAm and Africa expansion
The classic slots studio also took home Slot Studio of the Year at the inaugural iGaming News Awards… The post 1spin4win reports 47% GGR growth in H1 2026, driven by LatAm and Africa expansion appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BGaming partners with Bragg to expand its reach in Spain, the Netherlands and Peru
Eruopean and LatAm expansion
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Macau’s non-gaming expansion strengthens casino ecosystem: Study
Macau’s non-gaming attractions may strengthen casino resorts without creating revenue streams independent of gaming, a study finds. The post Macau’s non-gaming expansion strengthens casino ecosystem: Study first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →BetMGM Faces a Tougher Second Half
iGaming Drives Revenue Growth in Q2 BetMGM’s second-quarter net revenue increased by 3% year-on-year, rising from $692m to $711m. The… The post BetMGM Faces a Tougher Second Half appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Chinese visitors account for over one-third of ASEAN+3 arrival growth: AMRO
Chinese visitors drove over one-third of arrival growth across selected ASEAN+3 destinations in 1Q26, as total arrivals rose 7.5%. The post Chinese visitors account for over one-third of ASEAN+3 arrival growth: AMRO first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Read summary →Kenneth Dart Raises Stakes in Evolution and Flutter
Evolution Holding Crosses Threshold Kenneth Dart’s stake in Evolution AB has reached 30.02% through Candle Lake, crossing the level that… The post Kenneth Dart Raises Stakes in Evolution and Flutter appeared first on iGaming Express.
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CT Interactive expands MGA-certified portfolio with 10 newly approved titles
Reaching 111 certified games
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1xBet renews partnership with Dallas Open
New strategic chapter
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Fanatics to acquire exchange and clearinghouse from BGC Group to expand Fanatics Markets
Registered with CFTC Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming
Read summary →BetMGM expects revenue at the lower end of expectations as retail revenue drops 97%
BetMGM has continued to advise that its net revenue and adjusted EBITDA will be at the lower end of its respective $2.9-$3.1bn and $300-$350m guidance ranges, despite a year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 2026. The US-headquartered company, jointly-owned by NYSE-listed MGM Resorts International and LSE-listed Entain, …
Read summary →Lottomatica Targets Top End of 2026 Guidance as H1 Profits Jump 10%
Online Growth Supports Lottomatica’s H1 Earnings Outlook Lottomatica kept its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance unchanged after reporting higher revenue, profit… The post Lottomatica Targets Top End of 2026 Guidance as H1 Profits Jump 10% appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Bally’s Intralot Secures New Loan Facility
Funding For Acquisition Plans Bally’s Intralot has told the Euronext Athens exchange that it has arranged a senior secured sterling term… The post Bally’s Intralot Secures New Loan Facility appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Wales Funds €1.64m Community Initiative to Tackle Gambling Harm
Public Funding Expands Gambling Harm Prevention Work In Wales Public Health Wales will allocate up to €1.64m over two years… The post Wales Funds €1.64m Community Initiative to Tackle Gambling Harm appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lottomatica posts €465m H1 adjusted EBITDA as online revenue rises 13%
Online now accounts for 44% of group revenue, and the board expects full-year adjusted EBITDA at the top… The post Lottomatica posts €465m H1 adjusted EBITDA as online revenue rises 13% appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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BetMGM posts profitable second quarter as iGaming growth offsets flat sportsbook revenue
BetMGM reported continued profitable growth in the second quarter of 2026, with net revenue increasing three per cent year-on-year to $711m as the operator’s iGaming business continued to outperform its online sportsbook. The Entain and MGM Resorts joint venture generated Adjusted EBITDA of $74m during the quarter, ex…
Read summary →Kenneth Dart investments could have big implications for Evolution and Flutter
High-profile gambling industry investor Kenneth Dart may have more than one major decision to make in the near future. The Cayman Islands-based, US-born billionaire has this week raised his stake in Swedish gambling giant Evolution AB to 30.02% through his investment vehicle Candle Lake, triggering a mandatory takeove…
Read summary →Bally’s Intralot backs acquisition ambitions with £261m loan
Bally’s Intralot has secured a senior debt note facility to support its acquisition plans, with a new financial pipeline established amid the ongoing takeover of multinational betting firm evoke. The company has informed the Euronext Athens (ATSE) exchange that it had secured a senior secured sterling term facilities …
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Public Health Wales pledges £1.4m in funding to ‘de-normalise’ gambling harms
Funding will be split between various charities and NGOs providing support services, particularly for those working with higher-risk populations.
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