Macquarie raises 2026 prediction market volume forecast to $190bn
Macquarie’s increased forecast gives operators and investors a higher estimate of prediction market taker volume for 2026.
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Q Casino owner awards over $1.5m through Iowa community grant programmes
Q Casino’s nonprofit owner awarded over $1.5m through grant programmes, demonstrating its role in funding community organisations.
Prediction markets approach sportsbook customer acquisition costs during 2026 NFL season
Sportsbooks face increased prediction market marketing spending, with acquisition costs roughly $200 per trader versus $250 per sportsbook customer.
Hyperliquid records $317m in HIP-4 prediction market volume since May launch
Investors can compare HIP-4’s early October daily volume of roughly $1.25m with higher volumes at Kalshi and Polymarket.
Tonybet launches poker in Ireland on 6 October
The launch adds a player-versus-player product to Tonybet’s Irish platform without requiring customers to open another account.
Paf and Meta target unlicensed gambling advertising in Switzerland with pilot
Unlicensed operators face an initiative targeting their advertising in Switzerland, with expansion to additional markets envisaged.
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.
EKG analyst says prediction market advertising raises sportsbook acquisition costs
Allen says sportsbooks face higher acquisition costs and longer payback periods, or fewer customers if they maintain spending limits.
Betano halts FIFA talks on 2027 Women’s World Cup sponsorship in Brazil
The move puts a proposed FIFA sponsorship in Brazil on hold amid restrictions on betting advertising.
Mindway AI launches GameScanner to profile player behaviour, CEO says
Operators using behavioural profiling can target outreach to at-risk players earlier, which Kjaergaard said supports customer lifetime value and reduces self-exclusion losses.
Kentucky HHR revenue rises 4.1% in September
Operators and suppliers can track per-machine performance across Kentucky HHR venues as new capacity such as Marshall Yards reshapes same-store comparisons.
EDGE Markets deploys AI margin controls for prediction-market traders
The integrations give institutional prediction-market clients automated collateral controls for trading outside traditional banking hours.
Macquarie flags uneven US gaming resilience after G2E meetings
Suppliers and operators face uneven demand as Las Vegas visitation and hotel performance weaken while slot revenue and premium play hold up.
Canadian Lottery Coalition adopts new name and seeks wider industry membership
The rebrand lets other industry participants join crown lottery corporations promoting safer play and regulated gaming.
DraftKings shares climb as Bank of America upgrades to buy
The upgrade signals a changed analyst view on DraftKings' valuation after a sharp share-price decline.
Jefferies analyst keeps Aristocrat top in slots as Light & Wonder gains
The analyst's view signals continued supplier concentration in slots, with Aristocrat's floor position shaping where rivals can win replacement demand.
Prediction markets record weekend trading volume above $9.4bn
DraftKings and FanDuel contributed another $7m to Nebraska’s online sports betting campaign as prediction markets exceeded $9.4bn in weekend volume.
Maverick Gaming owner plans buyback of eight WA casinos
The planned buyback concerns eight WA casinos facing bankruptcy-related closure notices for November.
Rwanda records 76% annual fall in gambling demand in August
Rwanda’s 76% August demand decline shows operators further contraction after the reported first-half decline and July fall.
Blask records 78.2% weekly fall in Brazil online gaming demand
Blask’s measured 78.2% weekly demand decline gives operators a benchmark for the contraction in Brazilian online gaming demand.
Rio Hotel & Casino hosts Desert Degens filming and events in Las Vegas
The partnership creates a regular casino venue for the creators’ filming and events.
Fitch flags leverage pressure at Asia-Pacific gaming operators
The credit outlooks indicate that high investment spending and slower earnings recovery may constrain operators’ leverage reduction.
Polymarket offers bank failure contracts as trading exceeds $77,000
Warnings about financial panic give regulators a concern to assess around Polymarket’s contracts on major bank collapses.
Analysts see upside in sports betting stocks after G2E
Analyst sentiment after G2E can influence how investors value listed sportsbook operators despite weak recent share performance.
North Carolina Lottery launches college-branded scratch-offs with $200,000 top prizes
The launch adds university branding to the lottery’s product range, with early sales favouring TAR HEELS tickets.