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UK Gambling Tax Hikes Stir Merger Talk as Operators Brace for Impact

Nov 26, 2025 Lidia Moore

Fresh debate in Westminster over higher taxes on UK-licensed bookmakers has analysts predicting a renewed wave of mergers and acquisitions across the…

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Malta to Consider Indirect Tax on Gaming

Oct 31, 2025 Lidia Moore

In presenting the 2026 budget, Malta’s finance ministry flagged a review of taxation across "value-adding" sectors that could see gaming moved into…

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‘Vegas Is Fine’: MGM Predicts Stabilization After Softer Summer

Oct 30, 2025 Lidia Moore

MGM Resorts International acknowledged a softer summer across its Las Vegas operations but pushed back on any suggestion of long-term decline, telling…

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Ontario Sets New Online Gambling Record Despite Revenue Decline

Oct 24, 2025 Lidia Moore

iGaming Ontario’s latest monthly market performance report shows that online gamblers in the Canadian province wagered a record CAD 8.5 billion in…

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Analyst Predicts Las Vegas Recovery in 2026 After Prolonged Softness

Oct 22, 2025 Lidia Moore

In an October 21 investor note, Jonas described an ongoing period of weakness for the Las Vegas Strip that is expected to…

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Delaware Casinos Report $36.4M in September Revenue, Down 21% Year-on-Year

Oct 16, 2025 Lidia Moore

According to figures published by the Delaware Lottery, all three properties posted double-digit year-over-year drops, with video lottery terminals (VLTs) and table…

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Sportsbooks Inject Record Revenue into Brazil’s Sports Sector

Sep 16, 2025 John Olanipekun

The Ministry of Sport was the primary beneficiary, receiving BRL 478.9 million ($90 million), the highest amount recorded since the market's regulation…

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UK Online Slots See Record GGY Growth Despite Stake Limits

Aug 21, 2025 John Olanipekun

Online casino data for Q2 2025, ending June, revealed an increase in gross gambling yield (GGY), despite the implementation of new restrictions.

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New York’s Sports Betting Handle Hits Lowest Point in 10 Months

Aug 12, 2025 John Olanipekun

According to the July mobile sports wagering report recently released by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSCGC), players placed bets totaling…

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Light & Wonder Blames Sweeps Casinos for Social Gaming Dip

Aug 11, 2025 Richard Janvrin

While the figures were strong overall, the company discussed a setback in the social gaming division with SciPlay. Revenues in that segment…