FanDuel and GeoComply have renewed their strategic partnership with a new multi-year deal, extending their 13-year collaboration. This agreement ensures FanDuel continues to leverage GeoComply's geolocation and identity intelligence services across its growing product portfolio in over two dozen states, critical for regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
Cipriani Group is in discussions to open a casino at the former Hotel Mantra property in Uruguay, known as Locanda, following significant delays to its flagship San Rafael resort project. This new venture aims to mitigate the impact on over 300 trainees awaiting roles and continues Cipriani's expansion efforts in the region, engaging with Uruguay's Ministry of Economy.
Atlantic City's nine casinos reported their best July since 2012, achieving $304.2 million in revenue, a 7.1% increase year-over-year. Notably, land-based revenue surpassed online revenue for the first time this year, with slot machine revenue specifically rising by 6.2%.
Professional investors are showing increasing confidence in casino stocks, driven by the booming sports betting and casino sectors. The US legal sports betting market recorded a record $167 billion handle in FY 2025, with gross revenue up 23% year-on-year, attracting significant investor attention.
Hungary's state-owned gambling monopoly, Szerencsejáték Zrt, is implementing a 'transparency reset' under the finance ministry's oversight, overhauling its marketing structure. The company aims to improve public engagement and transparency regarding funding distribution, ending its long-standing relationship with Lounge Group in favor of a multi-agency model.
Caesars Entertainment is reportedly nearing an $18 billion acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment, concluding a lengthy bidding war that began in January. Recent filings by Caesars reveal the detailed competition for the casino giant, primarily against billionaire Carl Icahn.
Macao's casino tax revenues increased by over 9% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching $7.2 billion and comprising 84.6% of the region's total tax income. This rise occurs as the Macao government continues its efforts to diversify the economy away from heavy reliance on the gambling industry.
Gambling companies reportedly wasted millions on advertising during the record-breaking 2026 World Cup, with a significant portion of ad spend directed towards bots and existing users rather than new acquisitions. The tournament generated over $50 billion in global wagers, with DraftKings alone seeing a 650% increase in betting volume compared to the previous World Cup.
Zitro Digital, the online division of gaming supplier Zitro, has partnered with iGaming platform provider Novusbet. This agreement will integrate Zitro Digital's portfolio of slots and Video Bingo games into Novusbet's operator network, expanding Zitro Digital's international reach.
Yggdrasil has expanded its presence in the Netherlands by partnering with leading regulated operator, JACKS. This integration, facilitated through Bragg Gaming, will see Yggdrasil's premium iGaming content become available to Dutch players via the JACKS casino platform.
PENN Entertainment plans to invest $195 million to relocate its Boomtown Casino New Orleans riverboat operations onto an adjacent land-based property. This move, following successful similar relocations in Illinois, will also involve rebranding the venue as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, aiming to enhance the customer experience.
Bally's Intralot has moved closer to acquiring evoke, owner of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, after a majority of eligible shareholders agreed to the £243.1m buyout bid. This development follows initial talks in April and the bid's unveiling in June.
PENN Entertainment plans to relocate its Boomtown Casino New Orleans riverboat to a land-based facility by 2029, pending approval. The new Hollywood Casino New Orleans will feature approximately 875 slots, 45 table games, a retail sportsbook, and various dining options.
Bally's Corporation reported a 20.5% revenue increase in Q2 2026, reaching $792.23m, attributing this growth to strong performance in its land-based casinos and online segment. The company expressed confidence in its UK operations, despite slower-than-expected progress, following its acquisition of evoke and its William Hill brand.
Rank Group reported a six percent revenue increase to £834.1m for the year ending June 30, marking its fifth consecutive year of growth across all businesses. This performance is attributed to successful capital investments and strong gaming machine performance, despite ongoing tax proposal threats from anti-gambling campaigners.
Fortuna Entertainment has successfully completed its acquisition of TOPsport, a move that marks Fortuna's entry into the Lithuanian gambling market. This expansion positions Fortuna in a market that experienced 16.8% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026.
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has finalized its acquisition of a 70% majority stake in Lithuanian betting and gaming operator TOPsport. This strategic move strengthens FEG's commercial presence and market leadership in the Baltic region across both retail and online channels.
Bally's Intralot reported H1 revenue of €544.2 million, driven primarily by its digital operations. Despite strong revenue growth, Q2 profitability was negatively impacted by increased UK gaming duties.
Play'n GO has expanded its presence in the regulated Swiss market through a new partnership with StarVegas, the online casino brand of Casino Interlaken. This integration makes Play'n GO's portfolio of games available to Swiss players via the StarVegas platform, strengthening the provider's position in the country.
Bulgarian online operator inbet has partnered with B2B supplier Predikto to launch prediction markets, marking the first such offering in the country. This deal signifies the introduction of prediction market technology to rival traditional betting in the Bulgarian market.
Booming Games has partnered with QTech Games, a prominent game aggregator, to distribute its premium gaming content across various regulated markets globally. This collaboration aims to significantly expand Booming Games' reach to casino operators worldwide, particularly leveraging QTech's strong presence in emerging markets.
The Regional Government of Madeira has initiated an international tender for the concession of the Casino da Madeira, whose current operating agreement expires on December 31. This move could end six decades of operation by the Pestana group, opening the opportunity for new operators to manage the venue which includes 200 slots and six tables.
Bally's Corp. reported a 20.5% year-over-year revenue increase to $792.2 million in its second quarter, driven by growth across the enterprise. Its casino division saw a 2% rise to $401 million, boosted by landside relocations in Baton Rouge and Marquette, alongside contributions from its Chicago and Quad Cities operations.
A recent proxy filing by Caesars Entertainment revealed the extensive, months-long bidding war between activist investor Carl Icahn and Tilman Fertitta for control of the casino giant. The detailed document outlines the intense negotiations and strategic maneuvers that ultimately led to Icahn's influence and the eventual acquisition of Caesars by Eldorado Resorts. This M&A battle significantly reshaped one of the industry's largest operators.
Cayman Islands-registered investment firm Candle Lake, owned by billionaire Kenneth Dart, has made an offer to acquire live-dealer giant Evolution for $13.8 billion. This bid follows Candle Lake passing a key share threshold, initiating a potential major acquisition in the iGaming sector.