IBIA establishes Brazilian payments forum with six providers
Payment providers and betting stakeholders gain a forum to coordinate efforts against financial fraud in Brazil.
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Truist raises DraftKings price target to $60, while Fitch assigns BB+ rating
The analyst views and credit ratings provide investors with updated assessments of DraftKings and Wynn.
FDJ plans to offset French gambling tax increase by 2027
FDJ aims to offset higher French gambling levies, which it expects to reduce revenue and EBITDA.
Churchill Downs closes on-site sports betting at its Kentucky racecourse
The closure ends retail sports betting at the racecourse while leaving wagering available at two other Churchill Downs venues.
Aristocrat replaces Pixel United with Product Madness after restructuring
Aristocrat’s restructuring combines social slots and Big Fish while ending new Big Fish game development.
FanDuel reports 16.6 million Super Bowl LIX wagers
The reported wagering volume and estimated hold range offer operators and investors insight into Super Bowl betting activity and results.
Mindway AI gains provisional associate membership in European Lotteries
Mindway AI’s European Lotteries membership remains provisional until formal approval.
Play’n GO says Delaware licence enables BetRivers market entry
The Delaware licence and BetRivers partnership expand Play’n GO’s access to a regulated online gaming market.
Betsul joins IBIA to support betting integrity in Brazil
IBIA membership adds Betsul to a betting-integrity monitoring network serving Brazil’s regulated market.
Macquarie analyst estimates Super Bowl sportsbook hold at 0% to 5%
The estimates and operator figures provide insight into betting mix and sportsbook performance during a major US event.
Analysts say Super Bowl LIX result favoured US sportsbooks
The estimates indicate how event outcomes and player-prop activity may affect sportsbook margins and quarterly forecasts.
Analysts assess Sportradar-MLB agreement and Boyd outlook
Operators and investors can assess analysts’ views on Sportradar’s rights position and Boyd’s earnings outlook.
Zenco plans partnership with Sunbet for Nigeria gaming
The proposed partnership could support Sunbet’s plans in Lagos and Cross River, though its terms remain undisclosed.
HG Vora nominates three directors to Penn Entertainment board
Penn’s board may change if HG Vora’s three nominees are selected after committee review.
Truist analyst raises Boyd target to $88 as regional casino revenue grows
The revised outlook and target provide investors with updated estimates for regional casino operators and Boyd Gaming.
Codere Online appoints MaloneBailey as auditor for 2023 and 2024
The auditor appointment and planned filing concern Codere Online’s reporting and its stated effort to meet Nasdaq listing requirements.
Aristocrat Gaming launches House of the Dragon slot at Wynn Las Vegas
The Wynn Las Vegas premiere gives operators a new licensed slot developed with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment for Aristocrat’s King Max cabinet.
NFL and Responsible Gaming Council plan education pilot at eight Canadian campuses
The pilot sets a defined campus rollout and provides operators and regulators with an education initiative aimed at student-athletes.
Las Vegas Sands CEO warns New York igaming could dilute proposed resort value
Potential online competition is a stated concern for Sands as it pursues a major New York casino investment.