Hacksaw Gaming is reportedly considering an IPO in Stockholm, with unnamed sources saying it is working with financial institutions on a possible listing. The company has not officially commented, and the timing and structure remain undecided. The report said the plans could change with market conditions.
A potential listing could affect investor access to Hacksaw Gaming, but its timing and structure are unconfirmed.
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StarCasinò announced a week of slot releases, including three exclusive titles and an updated game, beginning on 26 October. The releases include games from Hacksaw Gaming, Pragmatic Play and Octoplay; the report states maximum wins of up to 15,000 times the stake for two titles and 3,000 times for another.
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.
Hacksaw Gaming released Le Darkchaun, a slot game, on 25 October 2026. The game has a stated maximum win of 15,000 times the bet and a return-to-player rate of 97.52%.
Jefferies analyst David Katz said casino investors should focus on operating efficiency, highlighting earnings per room at Las Vegas Strip operators. Wynn Resorts is expected to generate $180,000 in room-level EBITDA this year, compared with estimated figures of $83,000 for Caesars Entertainment and $77,000 for MGM Resorts International.
Analysts at J.P. Morgan and Jefferies discussed investor interest in gaming stocks, while Macquarie reviewed BetMGM’s third-quarter update, according to the report. Macquarie cited BetMGM net revenue of $710 million, up 7% year over year, and EBITDA of $86 million, more than double the prior-year figure. BetMGM reiterated its FY26 guidance, including revenue of $2.9bn-$3.1bn and EBITDA of $300m-$350m.