Kalshi has partnered with S&P Dow Jones to co-develop new market indices aimed at enabling event-based trading for investors. CEO and co-founder Tarek Mansour stated that the collaboration will expand the utility of prediction markets by bridging real-world events with traditional financial benchmarks.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has reported its operating and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Resorts World New York City has unveiled the International Room, a new 13,657-square-foot high-limit gaming area featuring 48 table games and three private gaming salons. The launch marks an expansion of the Queens property's gaming offerings as it continues to advance its $5.5 billion integrated resort development.
Flutter Entertainment is winding down its Betfair operations in Italy, stating the business is no longer commercially sustainable amid sweeping regulatory changes in the market. The decision will see the Betfair Exchange, Sportsbook, and Casino verticals fully discontinued in the country. Despite Betfair's exit, Flutter affirmed that it will maintain a strong overall presence in the Italian gambling market through its other assets.
Macau recorded an 8.5% year-on-year increase in visitor arrivals to 32.18 million through the first nine months of the year. Despite the growth in tourism, casino gross gaming revenue lagged behind, rising 3.2% to MOP187.12 billion ($23.19 billion) as revenue momentum slowed.
Star Entertainment Group reported strong EBITDA growth for the first quarter of FY27, driving a 13% increase in the company's share price following the announcement.
Alberta's regulated iGaming market generated CA$122.1 million ($87.2 million) in non-adjusted gross gaming revenue during its first three months of operation, according to the Alberta iGaming Corporation. Revenue increased steadily month-over-month following the market's July 13 launch, rising from CA$22.2 million in July to CA$56.6 million in September.
Hard Rock Tejon has officially broken ground on a $725 million expansion project scheduled to open in summer 2028. The development will incorporate a 406-room hotel, 900 slot machines, convention space, and diverse resort and dining amenities.
The Ho-Chunk Nation has opened its $705 million casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, following nearly three decades of planning and development. The new gaming facility is projected to generate more than $150 million in annual net winnings. A portion of the property's gaming revenues will be shared with the city of Beloit, Rock County, and the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Evolution reported a 3.7% year-on-year rise in third-quarter net revenue to €526.1 million, supported by 10% growth in its RNG vertical. Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.7% to €345.9 million, though Chief Executive Martin Carlesund characterized the overall period as uneventful as margins saw a minor contraction.
FDJ United has revised its 2026 financial targets downward following an 8.1% year-on-year drop in third-quarter revenue to €794 million. The decline was driven by fewer high-value lottery jackpots, increased sports betting payouts, softened retail footfall, and rising tax burdens.
Boyd Gaming missed Wall Street expectations for the third quarter, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share amid weakening visitor demand and construction disruptions in Las Vegas. The underperformance in its Nevada operations offset revenue gains generated by the company's online gaming vertical and its Midwest and South regional properties.
Evoke reported a 7% year-on-year decline in third-quarter revenue to £406 million ($542.67 million), impacted in part by the closure of approximately 270 retail betting shops over the past year. Following the results, the parent company of William Hill and 888 called on the UK government to refrain from introducing additional gambling tax increases in the upcoming autumn budget.
Svenska Spel has increased investment in its core brands, including Oddset, Lotto, and Triss, as part of a simplified operational strategy. While heightened spending on branding and technology weighed on third-quarter earnings, the Swedish state-owned operator maintained stable year-to-date profitability in line with management expectations.
Evolution's chief executive expressed disbelief over recent betting ban developments in Brazil during the company's latest earnings call, stating that the group is awaiting further regulatory clarity. Management also addressed other headwinds impacting performance, including slower European market growth and cybercrime disruptions in Asia.
William Hill parent company Evoke has attributed the closure of 270 betting shops to prior tax increases, alongside reporting a 7% decrease in revenue. In light of the trading performance, the operator is actively lobbying the UK government to avoid further gambling duty hikes in the upcoming budget.
In its Q3 trading update, evoke plc reported group revenue of £406m, reflecting a 7% year-on-year decrease or 2% on a like-for-like constant currency basis. The company, which has accepted a takeover offer from Bally's Intralot, highlighted the strain on its retail estate while cautioning the UK government against further sector tax increases.
Las Vegas Sands experienced a decline in third-quarter financial results driven by softness in the high-end customer segment across Macau and Singapore. Despite the VIP slowdown, the operator saw revenue gains across all Macau segments, lifting its mass gaming market share to a three-year high of 26.1%.