Economy/Finance

Louisiana Lawmaker Postpones Controversial Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax

A proposal to significantly increase the tax on online sports betting revenue in Louisiana has been deferred amid mounting opposition from the gaming industry. House Bill 22, introduced by Representative Roger ...

Flutter Entertainment’s Strategic Gains: Robust Q3 Leading to Expanded Market Horizons

Flutter Entertainment has released its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing a significant improvement in performance compared to the previous year. The company recorded a net loss of $103 million...

Aristocrat Shifts Focus to Real-Money Gaming with $820M Sale of Plarium

Australian gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited has finalized the sale of its mobile game development subsidiary, Plarium Global, to Modern Times Group (MTG) in a deal valued at up to $820 million. This tra...

New York State Sports Betting Hits Record $2.3 Billion in October

In October 2024, New York State notched a historic milestone in sports betting, recording an unprecedented handle of $2.3 billion. This figure surpasses the previous high of $2.11 billion set in November 2023, ...

PENN Entertainment Reports Promising Q3 Results Amid Expansion and Innovation Plans

PENN Entertainment, Inc. recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showing steady revenue in both its retail and interactive segments despite challenges. Chief Executive Officer Jay...