Business & M&A

SJM Resorts Ltd, the Macau gaming operations unit of Hong Kong-listed casino firm SJM Holdings Ltd, says nearly 1,200 people took part in its Community Golf Fun Days programme, organised alongside this year’s SJM Macao Open golf tournament. The six-day programme, held at Anim’Arte Nam Van during Oc…

The charitable arm of Philippine casino complex Newport World Resorts has committed PHP678 million (US$10.7 million) to fund the construction of new facilities for the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA). The funding from Newport World Resorts Foundati…

Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd has donated MOP240,000 (US$29,694) to the Peng On Tung Charity Foundation to support care services for the elderly in the city. The donation marks the 17th consecutive year that Sands China has supported the foundation, which operates under the General Union of…

Third-quarter net income attributable to casino group Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) fell 27.4 percent year-on-year, to US$304 million from US$419 million, according to a Wednesday company filing in the United States. That was on net revenues that slipped 3.5 percent from the prior-year quarter, to jus…

Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd held on Tuesday a “grand opening” of its 149-room REM hotel at City of Dreams Macau, following an invitation-only launch in August. The REM hotel occupies the former Countdown tower at the Cotai casino resort. Melco Resorts had previously flagged an…

Prediction markets and political elections are much more intertwined than one might imagine. According to a recent study by the Brennan Center for Justice, speculative odds from political event contracts measurably influence voters. Prediction Markets Have a Measurable Effect on Voters’ Opinions Th…

Global sports platform Fanatics has unveiled its newest promotion, extending its FAIR PLAY player injury protection program for all NFL and NBA games this season. The bonus comes at no extra charge and will protect bets from injury-related disruptions. It also follows Fanatics’ official partnership…

Shares of High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) soared Wednesday after the company announced the launch of its ROLR prediction market, adding that it expects the platform will generate revenue in the current quarter. On volume that’s already more than double the daily average, High Roller — shares…

A new civil lawsuit has been filed, as Utah sues Kalshi alleging unlawful gambling operations across the state. Attorney General Derek Brown announced the legal action in Utah Third District Court targeting the prediction market operator along with its affiliates and two Susquehanna trading firms.…

Laughlin has set sail on a new marketing campaign that highlights the Colorado River resort town’s relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Titled “Keep It Floaty,” the ads promote the area’s laid-back vibe and easygoing approach with “decidedly unexpected twists on quintessential Laughlin.” Developed by R…

Volume on regulated prediction markets jumped 64% month-over-month to $77 billion in September, but there are signs that sportsbooks are getting the better of their yes/no exchange rivals. In a recent report, Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial highlights the comparison of prediction market taker volum…

A UK challenger bookmaker is rumoured to be mulling over a London IPO amid what has been a dismal time for industry operators on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). BetGoodwin, the online brand of heritage betting group Goodwin Racing, officially launched in 2022 – 25 years after the wider business es…

In this article, MelBet Partners & Affiliates explores how affiliates can leverage PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 to engage Counter-Strike 2 audiences across multiple regions and capitalize on the tournament’s marketing opportunities. From October 22 to 31, Bucharest will host one of the main Counter-S…

DR Gaming Technology returned to Booth 4405 at The Venetian Expo for the 2026 edition of G2E Las Vegas, under the leadership of newly promoted Chief Executive Officer Koen De Wispelaere. De Wispelaere, the company’s former Chief Financial Officer, has been with DRGT since 2015 and took over the pri…

Seneca Resorts & Casinos is investing $8.9 million in a new sports lounge at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in New York, with construction underway and completion targeted for May 2027. The Seneca Sports Lounge will occupy the resort’s west concourse, near the Bear’s Den Showroom, in the space form…

Utah has filed a civil lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi, its affiliates and two Susquehanna trading firms, alleging violations of the state's gambling laws and seeking up to $61.2 million in restitution and other financial remedies. Attorney General Derek Brown announced the lawsui…

Flutter Entertainment confirmed on Tuesday that it plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs across its UK and Ireland business. The betting giant has blamed a sharp increase in British gaming taxes for the move, saying it has fundamentally altered the economics of the regulated ⁠betting industry. Flutter has…

The Rome Cavalieri hotel hosted another edition of the EGR Italy Awards, one of the most anticipated events in Italy’s regulated online gambling industry. The ceremony brought together operators, providers and affiliates to honour the companies and professionals who distinguished themselves over th…