Most Americans see sports event contracts as gambling, AGA survey shows Summary A new YouGov poll commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds a decisive majority of US registered voters view sports event contracts offered by prediction markets as a form of gambling. The survey of 2,025 registered voters (1–8 August) reports that 85% […]
MGM CEO says Dubai casino approval still pending as 2028 resort construction advances | Yogonet International Author style: Punchy Summary MGM Resorts International has not yet received permission to operate a casino at its $2.5 billion integrated resort under construction in Dubai, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said. The company submitted a licence application to the federal […]
PAGCOR advances decoupling plans as gaming revenues head for record year | Yogonet International Summary PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the regulator is pushing ahead with plans to separate (decouple) its commercial operations from its regulatory duties, arguing the dual role is no longer appropriate as the industry matures. Tengco highlighted the […]
BlackRock builds AI analyst to scan company filings Summary BlackRock has developed an internal AI research platform called Asimov, described by the firm’s COO as a “virtual investment analyst.” The system is already being used in BlackRock’s fundamental equity business and ingests research notes, company filings and emails to produce insights for portfolio managers. The […]
Detroit casinos post $106.9M in August, MotorCity only gainer YoY | Yogonet International Summary Detroit’s three casinos reported combined revenue of $106.9 million in August 2025. MotorCity Casino was the sole property to post year-on-year growth, taking $31.2m (+1.4%). MGM Grand Detroit recorded $51.7m (‑4% YoY) and Hollywood Casino at Greektown $22.8m (‑13% YoY). Slots […]
Hong Kong lawmakers approve bill to legalise basketball betting Summary Hong Kong’s legislature has passed the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 by 77 votes to two, with two abstentions, legalising regulated basketball betting and expanding the Betting and Lotteries Commission’s remit. The law mirrors the regulatory framework used for football betting (legalised in 2003) and […]
Mexico proposes higher taxes on online gambling and violent video games in 2026 economic plan Summary Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package proposes a set of “healthy taxes” aimed at products and services the government regards as harmful. Key measures include an 8% special tax on digital services offering violent video games and a proposed increase in […]
Neymar Chasing Poker World Championship Title & $186K in Online $10K Buy-in Summary Soccer star and PokerStars ambassador Neymar Jr. has reached the final seven of the WCOOP Super Tuesday High Roller — a $10,300 buy-in event that drew 60 entries and built a $600,000 prize pool. The winner will collect $186,434 while the runner-up […]
First Triton ONE Festival in Jeju Generates Nearly $20 Million in Prize Money Summary The inaugural Triton ONE festival on Jeju Island produced 3,541 entries across ten tournaments and generated $19,646,308 in total prize pools. The week-plus festival delivered a mix of surprise champions and big-name runs: Germany’s Joshua Gebissa won the $8,000 Main Event […]
Umut Ozturk Vaults into MSPT Player of the Year Lead | MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews Episode 3 Summary The third episode of the MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews, hosted by Chad Holloway and 2021 MSPT Player of the Year Kyna England, recaps recent MSPT action and the shifting Player of the Year race. James […]
