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Canadians set aside U.S. trade tensions for deals in downtown Las Vegas
Canadian tourists took advantage of a limited-time deal that allowed every Canadian dollar to be spent like a U.S. dollar at Circa, the D, and Golden Gate casinos in downtown Las Vegas, according to co-owner Derek Stevens. Stevens announced that more than 120,000 Canadian visitors took advantage of the “At Par” promot…
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GamCare expects further disruption in UK gambling support sector
The charity has presented its first annual trustee report since the transition to the new gambling levy. UK.- GamCare, the UK’s largest provider of frontline gambling support, has published its Trustee Report for 2025/26. The charity has pledged to remain a cornerstone of Britain’s gambling harm treatment system follo…
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Superbet expands Rock in Rio role with major 2026 sponsorship program
First betting platform to hold the position
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Macau Legend turns adjusted EBITDA positive in first gaming-free half, but auditor withholds conclusion
Macau Legend swung to a $1.1M adjusted EBITDA profit in its first gaming-free half, but its auditor withheld a conclusion on going concern. The post Macau Legend turns adjusted EBITDA positive in first gaming-free half, but auditor withholds conclusion first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Century Entertainment delays 2026 results again, board meeting pushed to September
Century Entertainment has again delayed its FY2026 results, pushing its board meeting to September 18th as shares stay suspended 14 months. The post Century Entertainment delays 2026 results again, board meeting pushed to September first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Galaxsys Games llega a Stake con su galardonado portafolio de juegos
La colaboración amplía el alcance internacional de los títulos de Galaxsys, que ahora estarán disponibles para la amplia comunidad global de jugadores de Stake. Galaxsys, estudio de desarrollo de juegos reconocido internacionalmente, anunció el lanzamiento de su portafolio en Stake, uno de los principales operadores g…
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Galaxsys expands global reach with major Stake partnership
Galaxsys' portfolio of award-winning games is now available on Stake, bringing the studio's titles to the world's largest online casino and sportsbook. The post Galaxsys expands global reach with major Stake partnership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Gaming giants face softer Macau and Las Vegas demand, Seaport report highlights
Lower-tier demand weakens
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A New Name On the Chelsea Shirt After A Partnership Deal with Circle
On August 28, 2026, Chelsea Football Club announced a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal that will last a year. This comes after a partnership with Circle Internet Group (CRCL), one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies. In this new agreement, Circle will become the official front-of-shirt part…
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Melbet Partners shares Jordan insights: A GEO for those who know how to play the long game
By Anastasiia Shcherbyna, CMO at Melbet
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Ukraine Approves Strategy to Combat Gambling Addiction
Ukraine expands its national response to gambling-related harm Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Strategy for Countering Gambling Addiction… The post Ukraine Approves Strategy to Combat Gambling Addiction appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Gambling stocks weekly (24–28 August): European market analysis & trends
Entain faced a possible FTSE 100 relegation, Rank Group gave back most of its post results rally, and… The post Gambling stocks weekly (24–28 August): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Star Entertainment cuts FY26 loss to $220M but funding risks persist
Star Entertainment narrowed its FY26 loss to $220 million, but lower cash and a potential AUSTRAC penalty kept funding risks elevated. The post Star Entertainment cuts FY26 loss to $220M but funding risks persist first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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“El Juego de Azar Parece Estar Altamente Normalizado En Nuestra Sociedad.” El regulador holandés descubre un aumento en el juego entre los jóvenes.
Continuando con la investigación de iGF sobre el juego de menores de edad, la reportera especial de investigación Trilby Browne explora las... Leer más... La entrada “El Juego de Azar Parece Estar Altamente Normalizado En Nuestra Sociedad.” El regulador holandés descubre un aumento en el juego entre los jóvenes. se pu…
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Star falls to AU$307 million loss in FY26, insists worst is now behind on long-awaited revenue growth in July
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has reported a AU$307.3 million (US$220 million) statutory net loss for the year ended 30 June […]
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Korea’s Jeju Shinhwa World narrows 1H26 loss to US$8.7 million with both gaming and non-gaming revenues on the rise
Hong Kong-listed Shin Hwa World Ltd narrowed its loss from HK$244.4 million (US$31.2 million) a year earlier to HK$68.3 million […]
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Myanmar’s Yangon Region Reports 11 Online Gambling Cases In 2026
Authorities in Yangon Region are investigating online gambling activities and taking action against people involved in the cases, according to Yangon Region Security and Border Affairs Minister Col Win Tin. A total of 11 online gambling cases were uncovered in Yangon Region between January and July 2026. The 29 indivi…
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Expansion of Manila casino LaVie sees IEC revenue rise 50% in FY26 as company prepares for launch of online gaming business
Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp (IEC) has reported a 50.6% year-on-year increase in group-wide revenue to HK$852.5 million (US$109 million) […]
Read summary →Expansion of Manila casino LaVie sees IEC revenue rise 50% in 1H26 as company prepares for launch of online gaming business
Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp (IEC) has reported a 50.6% year-on-year increase in group-wide revenue to HK$852.5 million (US$109 million) […]
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Don't Let This Preflop Mistake Happen To You
Remember: Don't get carried away with ace-king
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'Texas Mike' Gets High-Stakes Cash Game G.O.A.T. for $1.5 Million Pot
Texas Mike used his reputation to win a seven-figure pot.
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RGB International Reports Lower 2Q Profit Despite Revenue Growth
Gaming equipment supplier and distributor RGB International Bhd reported a 26.3% year-on-year decline in profit attributable to shareholders for the 2Q of 2026, despite higher revenue during the period. Profit for the 3 months ended June 30 was MYR10.3 million (US$2.6 million), compared with MYR14.0 million in the cor…
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Ukraine’s gambling harm strategy receives Cabinet of Ministers approval
The strategy outlines a programme of awareness, treatment and enforcement measures for the next nine years. Ukraine.- The Ministry of Digital Transformation has reported that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved Ukraine’s Strategy for Countering Gambling Addiction to 2035. The document outlines state policy on preven…
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International Entertainment targets September online gaming launch under 3% GGR-sharing deal
International Entertainment targets a late-August or September online gaming launch under a 3%-97% GGR-sharing deal with TGXI. The post International Entertainment targets September online gaming launch under 3% GGR-sharing deal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Allwyn Q2 revenue rises 27% as PrizePicks acquisition boosts North America
Purchase finalized in January
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JACK.com taps livestream superstar N3on to spearhead US expansion
JACK.com, the international crypto casino and sportsbook formerly known as Jackbit, has signed Kick streamer N3on as the face of its global creator strategy. The announcement, made August 19, covers exclusive livestreams, original content, fan activations, and digital campaigns targeted at gaming and sports entertainm…
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PhilWeb elects Lance Gokongwei as chairman after joining board in July
PhilWeb has elected Lance Gokongwei as chairman following his $32.6 million strategic investment and appointment to the board. The post PhilWeb elects Lance Gokongwei as chairman after joining board in July first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Exclusive: Black Cow set for major restructure amid financial issues
Private equity backer JJK told Black Cow it would not supply additional capital, which pushed the company into a difficult spot and triggered a wave of redundancies The post Exclusive: Black Cow set for major restructure amid financial issues appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Shin Hwa World gaming revenue rises 14.6% but segment loss widens
Shin Hwa World Limited saw gaming revenue rise 14.6 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, although the segment continued to operate at a loss and recorded a wider […] The post Shin Hwa World gaming revenue rises 14.6% but segment loss widens first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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CT Interactive expands aggregation offering ahead of SBC Lisbon
CT Interactive will present its latest online gaming content and expanded aggregation offering at SBC Summit Lisbon, taking place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Lisbon. The team at stand #A506 will showcase the latest products and be available to discuss partnership opportunities…
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Nevada gaming revenue rises 2.1 per cent in July
State tax collections also increased in August based on gaming revenue generated during July. U.S.- Nevada’s 453 casinos generated $1.4bn in gaming revenue in July, a 2.1 per cent increase from the same month last year, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Las Vegas Strip led the growth, with gamin…
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PG Soft named sponsor of inaugural SiGMA North America 2026 event
September 1-3, Mexico City
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What is USDC? The stablecoin on Chelsea’s shirt
Chelsea bags a new front-of-shirt partner, but the deal is light on details around fan activations. Chelsea has ended its search for a front-of-shirt sponsor, signing a principal partnership with finance firm Circle. As part of the agreement, Circle and USDC will appear on Chelsea’s men’s, women’s and academy shirts f…
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US Serviceman & KPMG Employee Face Insider Trading Allegations
A fresh batch of criminal charges is coming against several individuals alleged to have used insider information to trade on prediction markets. The cases include a US service member who traded on military actions and a KPMG employee who traded on public company earnings. The Wall Street Journal reported that the serv…
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Jamie Vardy’s having a Bundesliga party on YouTube
Bundesliga Media renews and expands its creator-led broadcast strategy for the 2026/27 season. Bundesliga has made a surprise addition to its creator-led broadcast strategy in the UK and Ireland by handing live matches to Jamie Vardy’s YouTube Channel. Named Jamie Vardy’s Having a Party, the channel will broadcast sev…
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Gentoo Media Cuts 2026 Guidance as Revenue Slips
Gentoo Media entered the second half of 2026 with a contradiction running through its numbers: players are depositing more money, profitability has improved and debt is coming down, yet revenue is moving in the wrong direction. That disconnect was difficult to miss in the company’s second-quarter report. Gentoo genera…
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GGBET gets brand boost from Ukrainian basketball finals
Kyiv gaming firm GGBET has kept up the pace with its range of initiative and activations held across the company’s home nation. This week marks the final stage of the GGBET Ukrainian 3×3 Basketball Championship, taking place in Kyiv. GGBET is a title sponsor of the tournament, part of its wider partnership with the Uk…
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Ontario Youth Doing Mentally Better Since 2020, But Gambling Increases
Ontario’s youth have been doing much better since the pandemic, when mental health issues were a major concern. The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey noted that the 2025 survey indicated that 46% of youth in grades 7 to 12 reported a “moderate to serious level” of psychological distress. Ontario’s Youth Are D…
Read summary →Trivelta acquires Kerma Games, expanding into proprietary content and entertainment IP
The acquisition brings Kerma’s gaming content, long-term celebrity partnerships and entertainment-led approach into the wider Trivelta ecosystem, while providing Kerma with the resources and global reach to accelerate its next phase of growth. Press release.- Trivelta has announced the acquisition of Kerma Games, the …
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Spribe Secures Aviator Intellectual Property Rights in Kenya
SPRIBE OÜ has obtained additional protection for its intellectual property rights in Kenya, with the Aviator logo now officially registered under the WIPO Madrid System. The crash game phenomenon Aviator continues to dominate the global iGaming landscape. In a bid to safeguard its intellectual property, Spribe OÜ rece…
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GamCare Creates Financial Buffer as Levy Transition Highlights Gaps
GamCare said its financial position had improved but warned that the introduction of a statutory gambling harm levy in the UK caused major disruption to support services in the 2025/2026 financial year. GamCare Boosts Reserves to Nearly £16M as Levy System Changes GamCare’s most recent annual report reveals its reserv…
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Sweden licensed market reports 5% increase in turnover for Q2
State-run lotteries and slot machine games contributed SEK1.43 billion, remaining largely stable compared to Q2'25.
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Fabiano Kovalski Improves His Incredible EPT Barcelona Results With €385K Win
Kovalski captured a €385,430 prize after taking down the €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty.
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Sportradar Expands Polymarket Deal to 300,000 Events
Sports Data and Integrity Services Reach Wider Prediction Markets Sportradar has expanded its partnership with Polymarket across more than 20… The post Sportradar Expands Polymarket Deal to 300,000 Events appeared first on iGaming Express.
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GamCare posts £19.9m income in final year of GambleAware funding
GamCare reported £19.9m income and £16m reserves for 2025/26, its last year of GambleAware funding before statutory levy… The post GamCare posts £19.9m income in final year of GambleAware funding appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →GamCare Warns of Support Disruptions
Strain Emerges During Britain’s Gambling Harm Funding Transition Hundreds of people experienced disruption to gambling harm support during the move… The post GamCare Warns of Support Disruptions appeared first on iGaming Express.
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How to eliminate friction in customer messaging: An interview with CommsHub CPO Viktoriia Yefimenko
Scaling a modern digital enterprise inevitably exposes the operational strain of managing customer communications. As platforms expand across new regions and channels, administrative overhead often grows exponentially. Viktoriia Yefimenko, CPO of CommsHub, shares how unifying SMS, messaging apps and voice channels int…
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Moody’s Forecasts Higher Revenue And EBITDA For Melco Resorts
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd is projected by Moody’s Ratings to achieve a 4.5% year-over-year gain in its revenues for 2026, bringing them to US$5.4 billion. For 2027, Moody’s anticipates that the company will see additional gains, with its revenues estimated to grow 4% to US$5.6 billion. The estimates came in a …
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Asia Gaming eBrief: RGB profit drops 26% on product mix changes
More sales do not always mean better returns. RGB International’s second-quarter revenue climbed 15 percent, but a less favorable product mix pushed shareholder profit down 26 percent to $2.57 million, with gross profit and EBITDA also declining. In Papua New Guinea, Pacific Pearl casino is targeting a late-2026 openi…
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Brazil Considers Restricting Betting Sponsorship in Rouanet Law Projects
Brazil’s federal government is mulling new measures to block betting firms from leveraging cultural projects that receive funding from the Rouanet Law for their branding. The measure would address sponsorship deals related to projects that benefited from the federal tax incentive established under Law No. 8,313/1991, …
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SJM Holdings Posts 2Q EBITDA Rise as Opex Efficiency Remains Key Focus
Macau casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd recorded adjusted EBITDA of HKD783 million (US$99.9 million) for the 3 months ended June 30, representing a 13.9% increase from the prior-year period. However, CBRE Capital Advisors Inc said the growth was entirely linked to an easier hold comparison. After adjusting for hold, th…
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Zitro Digital’s King Fu Frog – Animals leads EKG’s new top game chart
Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of global gaming supplier Zitro, has announced that King Fu Frog – Animals has secured the #1 position in the New Top Game rankings of the July Online Game Performance Report published by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG). The post Zitro Digital’s King Fu Frog – Animals leads EKG’…
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Atlantic City union completes sweep of new labour deals as NYC competition looms
Shorter labour deals and new economic research are the latest indicators of the pressures bearing down on Atlantic City.
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RGB revenue up, profit down in 2Q26 on impairment losses
Malaysian gaming product distributor RGB International Bhd saw its profit fall 29% year-on-year to MYR10.2 million (US$2.5 million) for the […]
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Wynn Macau Ltd raises 1H26 interim dividend following surge in first-half profit
Wynn Macau Ltd on Thursday declared an interim dividend of HK$0.223 per share for the six months to 30 June […]
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Allwyn posts strong Q2 results, with revenue up 27 per cent
The gaming operator received a boost from its acquisition of a majority stake in US daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks. Switzerland.- Allwyn has reported strong second quarter results, with net revenue climbing 27 per cent year-on-year to €1.25bn. The increase was largely attributed to its acquisition of a major…
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Entain expected to be removed from FTSE100
Analysts see Entain as one of the two companies most likely to be knocked out of the main London Stock Exchange index in the next reshuffle. UK.- Entain, the UK gambling operator behind the brands Coral and Ladbrokes, looks likely to be removed from London’s FTSE 100 index. City analysts expect the group to be...
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Captain Up to partner with Delaware North’s Ember for loyalty program
Operators spend millions of dollars to acquire customers. But keeping members is a problem that has historically been not only an expensive proposition, but problematic. Players are prone to be fickle consumers seeking the best deal. Ember’s new partnership with Captain Up, launched Thursday, wants to solidify players…
Read summary →Mercado de cassinos sociais da América Latina deve superar US$ 1,57 bilhão até 2030
Após a COVID-19, uma das maiores mudanças globais no setor de apostas foi a chegada dos cassinos sociais com sweepstakes. Esses cassinos permitem que os jogadores acessem milhares de jogos […] O post Mercado de cassinos sociais da América Latina deve superar US$ 1,57 bilhão até 2030 apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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