Boyd Gaming reported third-quarter 2026 revenues of $990.5 million, down from $1.0 billion in the prior-year period. The decline was driven by reduced visitation within its Las Vegas destination segment, which weighed on gaming volumes at the Orleans Casino.
Gaming Corps has entered into a content partnership with Finland's state-owned operator, Veikkaus. The agreement will integrate Gaming Corps' slots portfolio onto the platform as the market prepares for its transition to a competitive licensing model in 2027.
Denmark has launched a new campaign targeting gambling-like features embedded in video games aimed at children. The initiative arrives alongside the re-submission of government legislation focused on restricting gambling advertisements directed at minors.
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit has officially launched the first phase of its $705 million casino project, featuring 1,300 slot machines and 33 table games. Subsequent phases of the 240,000-square-foot development will include a 312-room hotel and a 2,000-seat conference facility.
Three former Conservative Party representatives have received suspended prison sentences for placing insider bets on the 2024 UK General Election. Anthony Lee, Laura Lee, and Amy Hind were sentenced for breaching betting rules, resulting in probation, unpaid work requirements, and a 12-month prohibition from online gambling applications. The rulings represent the first custodial sentences handed down in connection with the election betting scandal.
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) is seeking final feedback on proposals to lower auditing and operating costs for small and mid-sized bookmakers. The consultation evaluates the profit threshold at which operators are mandated to provide an independent accountant’s report verifying assessable UK racing profits.
The UK's All-Party Parliamentary Group has backed a fresh push to eliminate gambling advertising from football. The group joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads in endorsing a petition submitted to 10 Downing Street to implement the ban.
Lula da Silva has secured re-election as President of Brazil, sparking renewed concerns across the country's gaming and betting sectors. The political outcome has prompted industry stakeholders to question whether his administration's policy trajectory will severely restrict the commercial market.
Alberta's newly regulated iGaming market generated nearly C$3 billion in total wagering across its first three months of operation. The performance figures represent the inaugural data release from Alberta iGaming Corp (AiGC).
An investigation by Democracy for Sale has revealed that defunct operator Tether.bet obtained its Curaçao gambling licence using falsified documents. The findings indicate that Malaysia-based accountant Hon Kong Yong submitted fraudulent documentation to secure regulatory approval for the high-stakes platform, which closed in August.
Bulgaria's land-based casino and gaming hall operators are urging the government to amend the Gambling Act to grant exemptions from mandatory venue distancing requirements. Industry representatives have warned that operators are prepared to stage peaceful protests if policymakers do not address their regulatory grievances.
Octoplay has earned the top spot in the EILERS-FANTINI U.S. overall supplier ranking for the sixth consecutive month. The milestone follows the company's expansion across New Jersey and integrations with major operators, including BetMGM, Rush Street Interactive, Hard Rock Bet, and bet365.
The fight over Brazil's betting ban has entered a new phase following the re-election of President Lula. The industry had previously anticipated a victory by Flávio Bolsonaro, with whom sector representatives had engaged in talks to revise Provisional Measure 1,394.
Sportsbook provider Altenar is powering Wildz Group's launch into Finland's newly regulated online gambling market. The move builds on a partnership established in 2024 to support the Malta-based operator's expansion beyond a casino-centric model, following Wildz becoming the first operator to announce receiving a Finnish online gambling license.
UK operators are adjusting to significant market pressures following the near-doubling of the remote gaming duty, with potential further tax increases looming in the upcoming Budget. Industry analysis suggests that operational scale is increasingly determining which companies can survive the tightening fiscal landscape.
ComeOn and SuomiVeto have secured Finnish gambling licences, bringing the total count of approved operators to four. The approvals come ahead of Finland opening its market to commercial competition on 1 July 2027.
The New York State Gaming Commission has filed a petition in state court to compel prediction market operator Kalshi to comply with outstanding subpoenas. The legal action marks an escalation in the state regulator's ongoing dispute with the trading platform.
Spain's gambling regulator, the DGOJ, has established a combined €700 daily deposit cap for players across all licensed online operators. Scheduled to take effect in March 2027, the measure will see the regulatory authority track compliance across platforms in real time.
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a record €37m fine to operator EOD Code. The turnover-based penalty was handed down after the company was found to be operating twelve unlicensed online casino websites targeting the Netherlands.
Brazil is set to revoke 85 betting licences following a presidential ban on the sector. The move leaves operators facing billions in financial losses and significant regulatory uncertainty. A local trade body has additionally cautioned that the decision could spur a major surge in the illegal market.
DraftKings has risen to third place in the prediction market rankings following a sharp increase in trading activity over recent weeks. Although the operator continues to trail Kalshi and Polymarket in notional volume, chief executive Jason Robins expressed satisfaction with the platform's recent growth trajectory.
L&L Europe Limited has agreed to pay a £900,000 ($1.20 million) regulatory settlement to the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation into compliance failures. The breaches involved weaknesses in customer withdrawal procedures, anti-money laundering controls, and social responsibility measures across its portfolio of seven gambling websites.
Three individuals connected to the Conservative Party have received suspended sentences for cheating related to wagers placed on the 2024 General Election date. The rulings conclude an integrity investigation into insider political betting ahead of the election announcement.
Betsson AB generated record Q3 revenue of $365.7 million, though higher gaming taxes, lower B2B licensing income, and increased operating expenses weighed on its bottom line. The group's EBITDA decreased 23% year-on-year to €63.4 million ($71 million), narrowing its margin from 27.9% to 19.4%, while operating income fell 31% to €46.1 million ($51.6 million).
Three individuals have been sentenced in connection with the 2024 UK general election date betting scandal. The Gambling Commission characterized the case as the first of its kind following regulatory and legal action over wagers placed on the timing of the national poll.