MGM Empire City touts record of tax contributions at NY casino meeting Summary MGM Empire City presented its bid to the Yonkers community advisory committee (CAC), emphasising the property’s long history in New York and its tax contributions since winning a video lottery terminal (VLT) licence. MGM is one of eight applicants competing for up […]
Super Group eyes crypto to cut costs in key African markets Article Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:28:01 +0000Image: Main image Summary Super Group is actively exploring crypto payments across its core African markets as a way to reduce high banking and processing costs and to attract a different segment of customers. CEO Neal Menashe […]
Episode 14: Illegal gaming in Brazil and sizing crypto gambling Summary Right to the Source returns with Ed Birkin taking aim at inflated claims about illegal gambling in Brazil and disputing popular estimates of the crypto gambling market. Host Robin Harrison tries to temper the rhetoric, arguing that overstating the size of illegal play could […]
Flutter Q2 revenue up 16%, income hit by acquisition costs and Fox option devaluing Summary Flutter reported group revenue up 16% to $4.19 billion in Q2 2025, driven mainly by strong iGaming performance in the US. FanDuel accounted for 43% of group revenue, closing the quarter with $1.8 billion — sportsbook at $1.2 billion and […]
MIXI Australia submits ‘best and final’ improved bid in PointsBet takeover saga Summary MIXI Australia has lodged a “best and final” all-cash offer for PointsBet, increasing its bid to AU$1.25 per share and removing prior conditions after receiving approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board. The improved offer implies an enterprise value of AU$419m and […]
Weekend Report: Las Vegas ‘too expensive’ for tourists, Betano scores Sporting extension Summary A quick roundup from iGB’s Weekend Report: a large poll suggests Las Vegas is becoming unaffordable for tourists and even locals; Betano has extended its sponsorship deal with Sporting CP through 2028–29; Gaming Corps will double monthly game production under an expanded […]
Back from the dead, Bally’s Bronx makes its New York casino pitch Summary Bally’s Corp presented its proposed $4 billion integrated resort at Ferry Point in the Bronx to the local community advisory committee. The bid is among the most contentious, having been twice advanced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams via changes to […]
Wynn avoids Vegas slowdown in Q2 earnings, but profits dive amid Macau softness Summary Wynn Resorts largely sidestepped a wider Las Vegas tourism slump in Q2 2025 by leaning on premium customers. Las Vegas average daily rate climbed to $548 (up 3% year‑on‑year), casino gaming and luxury restaurants performed well, and forward bookings — including […]
New York online sports betting handle slips to 12-month low in July Summary Consumer spending on online sports betting in New York fell to a 12-month low in July, with players wagering $1.4 billion, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. That figure is the lowest since $1.27 billion was bet in July 2024 […]
New NAGRA president advocates for cross-market collaboration to aid sector integrity Summary Jeremy Locke, who became president of the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) in July 2025, has called for closer co-operation between North American and European regulators to improve sector integrity. Locke, also chief operating officer of compliance at the Alcohol and Gaming […]
