Licensing & Regulation
Webis Holdings partners with XST Capital Group to explore M&A options Summary Webis Holdings has appointed US investment bank XST Capital Group to evaluate mergers, acquisitions and other value-enhancing opportunities, with the mandate announced on 8 September and taking immediate effect. The process explicitly excludes Webis’s existing horse racing licence at Cal Expo in Sacramento, […]
Maine commercial casino revenue up 12.5% year-on-year in August Summary Maine’s two commercial casinos generated a combined $15.4 million in revenue in August, a 12.5% increase year-on-year, according to figures published by the Maine Gambling Control Unit. Oxford Casino led the state with $9.3 million (up 17.3% year-on-year), driven by a 13.6% rise in slot […]
SGLA blasts California over sweepstakes gaming ban approval Summary The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) sharply criticised the California Assembly Governmental Organisation (GO) Committee after it approved Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), which includes a prohibition on online social games that use sweepstakes promotions. The SGLA warns the bill would wipe out more than $1bn […]
Red Rock Resorts to announce three Vegas casino development projects “very soon” Summary Red Rock Resorts told Nevada regulators it is working on three simultaneous development projects in the Las Vegas Valley and expects to announce plans publicly very soon. CFO Stephen Cootey highlighted Las Vegas’s rapid population and job growth, the company’s large land […]
Mississippi: Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel installs Internet Sports International’s kiosks Summary Internet Sports International (ISI) has installed its automated sports wagering kiosks at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel in Natchez, Mississippi. The three-foot-by-three-foot kiosks let guests place sports bets on the casino floor or elsewhere on the property, offering betting options aimed at both novice and […]
Delaware casinos report 31% year-over-year revenue rise in August Summary Delaware’s three commercial casinos generated a combined $45 million in revenue in August 2025, a 31% increase year-on-year from $34.3 million in August 2024. All properties posted double-digit gains: Bally’s Dover (+32.5%), Delaware Park (+30.7%) and Harrington Park (+29.4%). Slots and table games both climbed, […]
Focus on QCI: VizExplorer comes home – and creates new development opportunities for QCI Summary Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) has completed a strategic acquisition of VizExplorer, bringing the analytics business back to its founders. Andrew Cardno — co-founder of VizExplorer and now leader at QCI — and Dr Ralph Thomas are integrating VizExplorer’s intellectual property, […]
Slots-First Online Casino Players A ‘Big Opportunity’ For DraftKings Summary DraftKings has traditionally prioritised sports-betting customers, but CEO Jason Robins told investors the company is now targeting slots-first, casino-first players as a clear growth opportunity. While DraftKings’ table-game share currently outpaces its slot share by a wide margin, the company is shifting marketing and product […]
Survey: Most Americans Equate Sports Predictions To Betting Summary The American Gaming Association commissioned a YouGov poll of 2,025 registered voters that found widespread public support for treating prediction markets like sports betting. Key findings: 84% want prediction markets regulated the same way as sports betting and 65% said state and tribal gaming regulators should […]
Hard Rock Bet, Genius Sports Strike Live Betting Deal Summary Hard Rock Bet has signed a partnership with Genius Sports to power its sportsbook app with official league data and live trading services. The deal covers major competitions including the NFL, Premier League and Serie A and brings Genius’ BetVision low‑latency streaming and interactive betting […]
