AGA forecasts near-flat US NFL sportsbook wagering for 2026
The AGA’s outlook identifies prediction markets as competition for state-regulated sportsbooks and raises concerns about their taxation and oversight.
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Hacksaw Gaming launches Moneyplane as its first crash game
Moneyplane expands Hacksaw Gaming’s offering into crash games, with shared flights and player-controlled cash-outs.
Orix outlines investment rationale for JPY1.51tn MGM Osaka resort
Orix sees sustained demand and recurring cash potential in MGM Osaka, which MGM Resorts reports remains within schedule and budget.
Fitch downgrades Genting Berhad to BBB- as casino spending weighs
The downgrade and leverage outlook affect investor assessments of Genting Berhad’s credit risk and expansion funding.
South Korean casino accelerates expansion to attract international visitors
The expansion targets overseas visitors at South Korea’s sole casino permitted to admit domestic customers.
Lucky7 Casino chooses Delasport for planned Dutch sportsbook launch
The planned launch would extend Lucky7 Casino’s Dutch offering into sports betting and give Delasport another sportsbook customer in the market.
AGA forecasts $29.5bn in legal US betting on 2026 NFL season
The forecast gives regulated US bookmakers an estimate of NFL betting volume for the 2026 season.
Cirsa shares rise 6.83% after proposed Lottomatica merger
The proposed exchange ratio and timetable give investors key terms for assessing the planned combination.
CR15 launches PackOS white-label rewards platform for iGaming operators
The platform offers operators an additional branded channel for engaging audiences before directing them to existing gaming products.
Genting says $5.5bn financing is in place for Resorts World New York expansion
The financing and investment figures indicate the scale and planned timeline of Genting’s New York casino expansion.
AGA forecasts US NFL sportsbook wagers of $29.5bn as prediction markets gain share
Regulated sportsbooks face prediction market competition for wagering spending as the association forecasts little change in NFL handle.
Amusnet plans Blackjack Live launch at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas
Amusnet plans to introduce Blackjack Live alongside casino products across multiple segments at G2E 2026.
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors
DraftKings and FanDuel compete with Kalshi for US sports bettors as Kalshi avoids describing its product as a bet.
Prediction markets target sportsbook customers as NFL season approaches
FanDuel and DraftKings face competition from Kalshi and Polymarket for sports betting customers as the NFL season approaches.
JCM plans iVIZION 2 bill validator launch for casinos
JCM’s planned iVIZION 2 aims to give casino operators faster note processing, improved counterfeit identification and more transaction data.
Aristocrat Interactive launches Tiki Fire in US and Canadian online casino markets
Tiki Fire extends Aristocrat Interactive’s digital Lightning Link range in regulated online casino markets across the United States and Canada.
Taiwan Sports Lottery records NT$8.93bn in 2026 World Cup wagers
Taiwan Sports Lottery handled NT$8.93bn in bets across the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s 39 days.
Cirsa may reconsider Codere bid as Lottomatica deal reshapes control
Cirsa may still bid for Codere, but its decision and the sale process could be affected by the Lottomatica agreement.
Novomatic says XTENSION LINK Evolution ranks first among new Latin American casino games
The reported ranking and performance index give operators comparative data on the game’s performance in Latin America.
Veikkaus restructures as Finland prepares to open online gambling market
The changes reshape Veikkaus as it prepares to compete in Finland’s online gambling market.
Novig and Underdog grow prediction market business through combos
Parlay-equivalent combos are driving growth in Novig’s and Underdog’s prediction market businesses.
Caesars denies data exposure amid FBI investigation into 153 million stolen ID scans
Caesars and Circa share identity-verification supplier IDScan.net, while Caesars denies data exposure amid the FBI investigation.
7K Bet adds three Brazil-inspired games to online casino
7K Bet’s three exclusive games advance its strategy of developing customised, brand-reflective products drawing on Brazilian culture.
Kalshi CEO disputes Ninth Circuit ruling and signals possible NFL and NBA agreements
Mansour disputed the court’s description of Kalshi and said agreements with the NFL or NBA were under consideration.
Kangwon Land CEO plans faster $2.21bn K-HIT resort transformation
Kangwon Land’s chief executive plans faster delivery of its $2.21bn resort transformation alongside regulatory reform and AI safeguards.