Industry
May 26, 2026
Stifel Analyst Says Churchill Downs’ Gaming Segment Has Selling Potential
According to Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial, Churchill Downs’ gaming segment has potential optionality. However, he cautions that Stifel is not aware of the company engaging in any merger or acquisition discussions at the moment. Gaming Sector Could Bring In A Lot, But Churchill Downs’ Won’t Sell Stantial observes that there is a compelling sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Station Casinos Reveals Data Breach Took Place in March 2026
Station Casinos LLC has become the latest high-profile casino and hospitality company to have been targeted and successfully breached by hackers. The incident occurred in March 2026, but the company only disclosed it recently. Station Casinos Latest to Be Targeted By Skilled Hackers Specifically, Station Casinos LLC disclosed events of the incident to the Maine […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Remains Unclaimed as Two Players Win Match 5 Prizes
Two players have won seven-figure Match 5 prizes from the Powerball drawings that took place on Saturday and Monday. These included a player in West Virginia, as well as a player in California. The Saturday Powerball drawing crowned no jackpot winner, and neither did the Monday drawing. However, both drawings saw Match 5 prizes being […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
Hedge Funds Make Billions Betting Against Gambling Giants
Short sellers have targeted some of the biggest names in the gambling industry as hedge funds continue to bet against gambling stocks. Data from S3 Partners shows that traders wagering on falling share prices have amassed an estimated $2.3 billion in profits in 2026 alone. Much of that has been from positions against Flutter Entertainment, […]
Industry
May 26, 2026
UKGC to Tighten Control Over Illegal Lotteries
Society lotteries in the UK have set new records for the second year in a row, generating more than GBP 1 billion (approximately $1.35 billion) in Gross Gambling Yield (GGY). However, despite the growth of the sector, Ian Angus, the director of policy of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), said that the regulator would clamp […]
Industry
May 22, 2026
Las Vegas Ranks as the Second-Best City for Conventions in North America
When it comes to a place to hold a large convention, Las Vegas quickly comes to mind as the city to be in. With its many hotels, conference centers, and general hospitality industry that makes perfect sense for hosting large numbers of people. However, according to Cvent, a company that tracks the meetings and conventions […]
Industry
May 22, 2026
Ontario Surpasses 90% Channelization as Regulated Operators Gain Ground
Four years after opening its doors to private operators, Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is beginning to deliver a steady migration away from the gray market, and toward a system built around oversight and player protection. This achievement is notable, as just a few years ago, most online play occurred on unregulated black-market operators. Ontario […]
Industry
May 22, 2026
California Judge Blocks New Cardroom Rules Backed by State Regulators
A California judge has temporarily blocked a set of controversial gambling regulations that cardroom operators say could severely damage their businesses and the communities that depend on them. Court Found “Clear and Convincing Evidence” San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday, May 21, 2026, stopping new regulations introduced by […]
Industry
May 21, 2026
UKGC Praises the Results of the Financial Risk Assessments Trial
The UKGC recently trialed a form of financial risk assessments (FRAs), also referred to as “affordability checks” by some (although the regulator has rejected that comparison). The measure, which was outlined in the Gambling Act white paper, was a divisive one, with many claiming that it could alienate players or infringe on their privacy. Because […]
Industry
May 21, 2026
Louisiana Gaming Revenue Experiences Double-Digit Growth in April
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has published a financial report outlining the industry’s performance in April. As it turns out, allowing casinos to move inland has been a popular move, resulting in a spike in casino revenue. Riverboats and the Sole Land-Based Casino Performed Well The Louisiana Gaming Control Board stated that the local gaming […]
