16 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM renews Connor McDavid partnership for responsible gambling campaigns
The extension keeps McDavid involved in BetMGM’s responsible gambling activity as its campaigns reach new US markets.
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- Partner: American Gaming Association 2026-09-01 · entry
- Partner: SportsGrid 2026-10-15 · entry
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- Penalty from AGCO · CAD 110,000 2026-10-07 · entry
- Penalty from PGCB · USD 100,000 2026-09-29 · entry
- NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud 2026-07-21
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- American Gaming Association 2026-09-01 · entry
- SportsGrid 2026-10-15 · entry
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October 2026
15 OctRegulation
MGC asks Massachusetts sportsbooks how they use AI
The inquiry could inform MGC policy on safeguards for AI use in sportsbook marketing and responsible gaming.
15 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases iGaming revenue 6% to $483m in US
BetMGM's iGaming revenue exceeded its online sports betting revenue, giving investors a comparison of the operator's two businesses.
15 OctDeals & M&A
SportsGrid seeks buyer as wagering media revenue falls
A potential sale could affect operators considering commercial relationships with sports wagering media companies.
14 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% to $710m
BetMGM’s revenue and adjusted EBITDA increased as the operator maintained expectations for the lower end of annual guidance.
13 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM pulls back in states without iGaming amid prediction market impact
BetMGM’s retreat signals reduced focus on states without iGaming as prediction markets affect its business.
13 OctDeals & M&A
BetMGM CEO expects prediction markets’ addressable market to shrink before Supreme Court hearing
Greenblatt expects prediction markets’ addressable market to contract before the Supreme Court hearing, while reporting BetMGM handle growth.
13 OctRegulation
Massachusetts Commission schedules adjudicatory hearing concerning BetMGM qualifier
BetMGM and regulators should track the hearing because it concerns an individual qualifier’s adjudicatory matter.
7 OctDeals & M&A
Offshore casinos expand New Jersey search demand share to 33.25%
Licensed operators face offshore competitors taking a larger share of both online search demand and projected revenue in New Jersey.
September 2026
29 SepEnforcement & compliance
PGCB fines MGM Resorts $50,250 over late licensing application
MGM's late licensing application drew a $50,250 penalty, while CountR agreed a $50,000 settlement over licensing violations.
10 SepRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance hosts player protection roundtable in Virginia
The roundtable addressed gambling harm as supporters expect Virginia lawmakers to revisit online casino legalisation in 2027.
1 SepDeals & M&A
BetMGM and MGM Resorts pledge $320,000 for responsible gambling initiatives
BetMGM and MGM Resorts’ funding supports gambling research, state councils, the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and the Evive Foundation.
August 2026
26 AugRegulation
Nebraska petition clears signature thresholds for online sports betting ballot measure
Voter approval would let Nebraska’s five racinos partner with online sportsbooks under Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission oversight.
19 AugRegulation
Sports Betting Alliance gives Virginia senators US$500,000 after online casino bills stall
The alliance funded senators supporting online casino legalisation after lawmakers failed to reconcile competing bills.
7 AugDeals & M&A
Sportsbook executives anticipate stronger NFL marketing competition
Operators are preparing competing products and marketing campaigns ahead of football betting.
July 2026
31 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM reports second-quarter revenue of $711m
The update gives investors a second-quarter revenue figure for BetMGM.
29 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM raises quarterly revenue 3% as online casino grows
Online casino growth offset flat sports betting revenue while BetMGM kept its outlook.
29 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM reports flat sports betting and delays earnings target
BetMGM’s earnings target is delayed as it reports pressure from prediction markets.
29 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM increases quarterly revenue 3% but misses expectations
The update shows modest revenue growth falling short of market expectations.
28 JulDeals & M&A
BetMGM pushes $500m annual EBITDA target beyond 2027
The revised expectation delays BetMGM’s targeted earnings milestone.
21 JulEnforcement & compliance
NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud
The case concerns alleged coordinated conduct linked to college proposition betting.
21 JulLicences & markets
Alberta online market opens without widespread first-week outages
The opening expanded regulated choice, though BetMGM users encountered registration difficulties.
June 2026
2 JunDeals & M&A
People Incorporated bids $18bn for control of MGM Resorts
The proposed change of control would encompass MGM and its international online gambling interests.
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Adam Greenblatt
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Alberta, Massachusetts, New Jersey, USA
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American Gaming Association, SportsGrid
Timeline
Key developments by month.
- Oct 2026
- Deals & M&A BetMGM renews Connor McDavid partnership for responsible gambling campaigns
- Regulation MGC asks Massachusetts sportsbooks how they use AI
- Deals & M&A BetMGM increases iGaming revenue 6% to $483m in US
- Deals & M&A SportsGrid seeks buyer as wagering media revenue falls
- Deals & M&A BetMGM increases Q3 revenue 7% to $710m
- Deals & M&A BetMGM pulls back in states without iGaming amid prediction market impact
- Sep 2026
- Aug 2026
- Jul 2026
- Deals & M&A BetMGM reports second-quarter revenue of $711m
- Deals & M&A BetMGM raises quarterly revenue 3% as online casino grows
- Deals & M&A BetMGM reports flat sports betting and delays earnings target
- Deals & M&A BetMGM increases quarterly revenue 3% but misses expectations
- Deals & M&A BetMGM pushes $500m annual EBITDA target beyond 2027
- Enforcement & compliance NGCB investigates Samuel Silverman over alleged college betting fraud
- Jun 2026
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