Virginia HHR revenue jumps in August Summary J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer reports Virginia historical horse racing (HHR) revenue rose notably in August. Same-store HHR winnings increased about 10% year‑on‑year, while figures that include Churchill Downs’s new The Rose and the recently closed Little Rose show a 36% jump versus August 2024. Overall statewide HHR […]
Las Vegas: Golden Gate Hotel & Casino to install Interblock’s electronic table games Summary The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has struck an exclusive deal with Interblock to convert its table games pit into the first downtown area powered entirely by electronic table games (ETGs). The new ETG zone will showcase […]
Wall Street Bets: Prediction markets, Las Vegas Strip, Light & Wonder, Caesars Summary This roundup captures recent analyst notes across the gambling sector. JP Morgan and Jefferies weigh in on the growing debate over prediction markets and the legal/regulatory noise around Kalshi. Truist reports a soft Las Vegas summer with signs of modest improvement heading […]
Analyst points to strong Vegas weekend from boxing match and November improvement for tourism Summary Wall Street analyst Barry Jonas of Truist Securities flags a mixed picture for Las Vegas tourism: continued summer softness through October but an early sign that November could show modest improvement. Jonas points to shorter booking windows and a busy […]
Tribal executives discuss limited cashless gaming adoptions to date Summary Two tribal gaming executives — Colton Barlow of Viejas Casino & Resort and Lon O’Donnell of Grand Casinos Minnesota — discussed why cashless gaming has seen limited uptake across Indian Country. Presenting at TribalNet in Reno, they outlined practical hurdles: regulatory uncertainty, operational changes, customer […]
NEXT.io unveils 2026 strategy following record-breaking year Summary NEXT.io says 2025 was a landmark year, reporting steep audience and partnership growth across its media, podcast and events businesses. The firm recorded a 91% year-on-year rise in news portal traffic (towards 2.5 million page views for 2025) and a 36% uplift in podcast reach, with close […]
Five Performances That Remind Us Why We Love Poker at Triton Jeju II Summary The Triton ONE and Super High Roller Series in Jeju served up a brilliant opening fortnight. Highlights include Doyle Kwan Fu Lee winning the inaugural Triton ONE $5,000 One Night NLH, Samuel Mullur running hot to win the $2K Bounty Quattro, […]
Penultimate Leg of the 2025 888poker UKPL Runs in Liverpool From Sept. 29 Summary The fifth of six legs of the 2025 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) heads to Liverpool from 29 September to 5 October. The week-long festival kicks off with the £250 Opening Voyage (£50,000 guaranteed) and a £150 PLO 4/5/6 Card event. […]
Master The Basics of ICM With 888poker’s Ian Simpson Summary Independent Chip Model (ICM) is a mathematical method used in tournament poker to convert chip stacks into real-money equity. Unlike cash games, tournament chips don’t map directly to cash value, so ICM becomes crucial around bubbles, final-table play and when pay jumps are large. Ian […]
Evoke taps ex-Virgin Media O2 exec as chief strategy officer Summary Evoke has appointed Siddharth Dixit as chief strategy and transformation officer and as a member of the group’s executive committee. He will report to CEO Per Widerström and lead corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions and business development across Evoke’s portfolio, including William Hill, 888 […]
