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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.
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Acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and commercial agreements.
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Informa agrees to buy ICE Barcelona organiser Clarion for US$2.97bn
The US$2.97bn deal transfers ownership of ICE Barcelona's organiser Clarion from Blackstone to Informa.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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H2bet ends Atlético-MG sponsorship early following betting prohibition
The early termination shows the betting prohibition commercially affecting H2bet's sponsorship agreement with Atlético-MG.
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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.
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Maverick Gaming owner plans buyback of eight WA casinos
The planned buyback concerns eight WA casinos facing bankruptcy-related closure notices for November.
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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.
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Informa agrees to acquire ICE organiser Clarion at £2.24bn enterprise value
Informa’s planned Clarion acquisition combines acquisition financing with equity proceeds, with completion expected before the end of 2026.
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Scientific Games renews scratchcard supply partnership with FDJ United in France
The extension keeps Scientific Games as FDJ United’s primary scratchcard supplier, with manufacturing continuing at its UK production centre.
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Playnetic launches full games portfolio with Interwetten across regulated markets
Playnetic’s launch puts its full games portfolio on Interwetten across the operator’s regulated markets.
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Janshen-Hahnraths turns €10m loss into €9.6m profit for 2025
The return to profit shows the operator's restructuring and online growth offsetting a 15% fall in physical casino revenue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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H2bet ends Atlético-MG sponsorship agreement early
The early termination ends H2bet's sponsorship relationship with Atlético-MG.
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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.
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Churchill Downs seeks bids for seven casinos to reduce debt
Churchill Downs is assessing casino bids to address debt and focus on racing, historic horse-racing machines and online operations.
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GGRAsia observes Macau mass-baccarat wagers starting at HKD1,000 during Golden Week
The checks give casino operators a snapshot of mass-baccarat wagering levels across downtown Macau and Cotai during Golden Week.
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Caesars and MGM rule out prediction markets over Nevada licensing risks
Nevada licensing risks and regulatory warnings are keeping Caesars and MGM out of prediction markets.
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CreedRoomz agrees Pasino.ch live casino deal for Swiss launch
CreedRoomz agreed to supply live dealer games to Groupe Partouche's Pasino.ch brand in Switzerland, subject to ESBK approval.
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NagaCorp forecasts 21.5% gaming revenue decline at NagaWorld
NagaCorp’s forecast revenue declines and share price fall highlight weakening gaming income for investors.
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US online casinos generate $1.02bn in August revenue
Investors can assess annual revenue growth across seven legal states alongside unchanged monthly revenue and Pennsylvania’s leading total.