Economy/Finance

February 9, 2026 0

Macau’s casino sector recorded a softer start to February as the period leading into Chinese New Year showed reduced gaming activity....

Drake’s $1M Super Bowl Bet Loss Sparks Curse Debate

February 9, 2026 0

Drake’s latest high-value sports wager ended unsuccessfully after the New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl...

NBA Player Giannis Antetokounmpo Takes Stake in Kalshi

February 9, 2026 0

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has taken an ownership stake in Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market that allows users...

Svenska Spel Reports Strong 2025 Growth, Proposes Record Dividend

February 6, 2026 0

Svenska Spel, casino operator from Sweden, has reported notable growth in both net gaming revenue and operating profit for the...

Evolution’s 2025 Financial Performance Faces Challenges Amid Regulatory Pressures

February 5, 2026 0

Evolution, a leading B2B provider of online casino solutions, has reported a mixed financial performance for the year ended December...

Genius Sports Acquires Legend to Transform Digital Sports Media

February 5, 2026 0

In a bold move to expand its sports and gaming media reach, Genius Sports has entered into a definitive agreement to...

China’s Lottery Market Reaches $90 Billion, But Growth Slows in 2025

February 4, 2026 0

In 2025, China’s lottery sales hit a new record, totaling nearly 628 billion yuan (about $90 billion). While this represents a 0.7%...

UK Gambling Advertising Continues Decline Amid Safety Focus

February 4, 2026 0

Gambling advertising by licensed operators in the United Kingdom continued to contract in 2024, according to independent analysis commissioned by...

Maltese Court Denies €500,000 Refund Claim by Player Marek Ehrlich

February 3, 2026 0

On January 30, 2026, the Maltese Civil Court ruled against the enforcement of an Austrian court judgment requiring a Malta-licensed...

DraftKings Expands Crypto-to-Cash Funding in Select States

February 2, 2026 0

DraftKings is preparing to introduce a new way for customers in several U.S. states to fund online sports betting accounts, allowing...

Hawthorne Crisis Deepens as Racing Future Nears Decision

February 2, 2026 0

Chicago-area horse racing is approaching a critical moment as Hawthorne Race Course struggles to stabilize its finances amid unpaid obligations,...

Novomatic Sets Final Date for Ainsworth Takeover Bid

February 2, 2026 0

Novomatic AG has again extended the deadline for its takeover bid for Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, setting February 6, 2026, as...

PAGCOR Sees 2025 Revenue Dip as Casino Mix Shifts

February 2, 2026 0

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recorded lower total revenue in 2025 after weaker results from its land-based casino...

Macau Economy and Casino Revenue Rise at Start of 2026