BetMakers requested a temporary halt to trading on the ASX after receiving a price query about movements in its share price or trading volumes. The company said it would respond to the exchange and sought to keep the halt in place until a corporate statement or the resumption of normal trading on 13 February 2026.
The halt pauses trading while BetMakers addresses the ASX's query about its share price or trading volumes.
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Analysts discussed Churchill Downs, Boyd Gaming and wider gaming-sector prospects in notes dated 20, 23 and 25 October. David Katz estimated Churchill Downs’ Visa sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby at $3m-$8m, while David Bain said he expected Boyd Gaming’s company-wide EBITDA to be flat year on year in Q4 2026.
Reportedly, Affiliate monitoring by Blask shows Bet365 appears on 53 sites in Brazil, the widest affiliate presence, with Betano and Stake tied at 44 each. Betsson and BetMGM each added eight new affiliate sites in the past month, the fastest growth. Blask tracks 315 affiliate sites and 583 active brands in the Brazilian market.
J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer and Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas expressed cautious expectations for gaming companies’ third-quarter earnings in investor notes released on Tuesday. Jonas said September regional casino revenue was on course to rise 7% from 2025, while the analysts identified differing prospects across regional, Las Vegas, Macau and online businesses.
Reportedly, Macquarie lowered its price targets on DraftKings to $34 from $38 and on Flutter Entertainment to $128 from $150 ahead of third-quarter earnings. Analyst Chad Beynon kept a positive overall view of the sports betting sector, forecasting 6% growth in online sports betting gross gaming revenue and 18% growth in iGaming.
Reportedly, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway began construction of The Dotte on 25 September. The approximately 140-room hotel will connect to the casino and is expected to open in 2028 under Marriott Bonvoy's Tribute Portfolio brand.