The AGEM Index, which tracks the stock performance of selected global gaming equipment suppliers, rose 16.4 percent in October from the prior month. The 297.58-point rise, to 2,108.59 points, “marked the highest AGEM Index in tracked history,” according to a Thursday announcement. Judged year-on-ye…
While this story didn’t happen in Las Vegas, it feels very Las Vegas, so we’re sharing it. Somebody sent us a photo (below) of a man on a stretcher gambling, and we figured it was fake. With the advent of A.I., we default to assuming everything is fake until proven otherwise. It’s not fake. A […] T…
The Wynn group’s investment in the 432-key, all-suite The Enclave hotel (pictured in a rendering) at Wynn Palace, in Macau’s Cotai district, is a “no brainer” given that the brand’s existing hotels in the city were running at circa 99 percent occupancy. So said Craig Billings, chief executive of Wy…
The Philippine gaming sector – including non-casino operations – produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP83.72 billion (US$1.33 billion) in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.4 percent from the prior-year period. The GGR tally fell 5.0 percent sequentially, according to a press release issued on…
Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of just under HKD3.69 billion (US$470.6 million). The result was up 10.4 percent from the prior-year period, according to an announcem…
An Iowa blackjack player is suing two Louisiana casinos and several police officers, alleging police handcuffed him in a casino parking lot, searched his pockets, and handed his driver’s license to casino security after he repeatedly refused to identify himself. Eric Michael Temeyer claims Golden N…
Third-quarter operating income at Macau casino business Wynn Macau Ltd declined 39.2 percent year-on-year, to just below US$108.3 million. That is according to results from the United States-based parent Wynn Resorts Ltd, published on Thursday. Wynn Macau Ltd runs the Wynn Macau resort downtown and…
Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) said it deal-making isn’t high atop its list of priorities with CEO Jay Snowden outlining several other options that rank higher than acquisitions. The regional casino operator reported third-quarter results earlier today and on its conference call with analysts, S…
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has selected Bede Gaming to develop and launch its new BetSIGA iGaming platform, scheduled to go live in spring 2027. “BetSIGA is an important next step in SIGA’s long-term digital gaming strategy,” said SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen. “This will…
BGaming has unveiled Formula 10,000x, a new slot game inspired by the world of professional motorsports. Designed to appeal to fans of fast speeds and high volatility, this new game offers some intense racing action with five-figure multipliers on the line. Formula 10,000x Metrics A Slot Designed f…
Pragmatic Play has launched Super Golden Spins, a new game that celebrates the classic slot machines players usually associate with casinos. While the new title keeps the basics of traditional slots, its crisp graphics and exciting bonus round add a breath of modernity, making Super Golden Spins su…
Ever since Brazil introduced its controversial ban on iGaming and sent the entire gaming industry on edge, companies have been trying to reach an agreement to return online. One local operator has finally managed to secure temporary relief that allows it to continue offering online gaming products,…
Arkansas has set its sights on sweepstakes giant VGW, arguing that its business violates the state’s Deceptive Practices Act. This is the latest legal challenge faced by the sweepstakes industry, which has been a point of contention for years. Arkansas Takes Action Against VGW Sweepstakes operators…
The Texas Lottery announced that a ticket worth $5 million has been sold in Houston. While this is a historic moment, the winner preferred not to have their name known. Someone Just Won a Staggering $5 Million According to the announcement, a scratch-off ticket worth $5 million was claimed in Houst…
Leading provider of premium casino gaming content and software solutions Play’n GO might soon be sold to a major regulated gaming business, with a potential deal being in the hundreds of millions. Who Might Buy Play’n GO? According to sources close to NEXT.io, the Swedish-founded provider of casino…
Research led by Justin Balthrop, an assistant professor of finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, found that legalizing online sports betting may lead households to reduce their savings and investments. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Conducted the Study The findings were recently published…
Miriam Anderson has sold her remaining stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Patrick Dumont and his wife, Sivan, boosting their ownership to 69% and giving the family full control of the NBA franchise. The new owners will face several immediate challenges. These include delivering the promised North Dal…
AI market analytics platform Blask released a new report on the French gambling sector, revealing that most consumers continue to engage with offshore operators. Combined with the relative stagnation in the nation’s regulated industry, the data may point to a need for new reforms. In the meantime,…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
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