Industry
August 6, 2024
US Gambling Sector Must Adapt to Shifting Market Dynamics
A recent report by US consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion highlighted the explosive growth of the USA’s gambling sector but cautioned that shifting industry dynamics require a revised approach. Operators must effectively separate high-value from high-risk bettors and keep the current pace of innovations to maintain sustained growth. Changing Demographics Present New Challenges According to […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Maryland Casino Sector Records Slowdown as July Revenue Declines
Maryland’s six casinos have generated almost $170 million in revenue in July 2024, marking a slight year-on-year decline. By extension, this led to a slight decline in the industry’s contributions to the state. Maryland’s Six Casinos Recorded Slightly Lower Revenue Maryland has six legal commercial casinos that offer both table games and video lottery terminals […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Stock Market Slump Jolts the Gambling Industry
The gaming industry was significantly impacted by Monday’s dramatic stock market slump, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop over 1,000 points, marking the market’s worst day since 2022. The Dow tumbled 2.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite plunged 576 points—equating to 3.4%. These rapid movements caused significant panic, but the situation looks to be […]
Business
August 6, 2024
Nuvei Acquires Licensed Brazilian Payment Institution
Nasdaq-listed, Canadian fintech company Nuvei Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire licensed Payment Institution Pay2All. The decision, considered a strategic milestone for the company, is expected to improve Nuvei’s capabilities in the domestic market in Brazil while strengthening its commitment to the Latin American (LATAM) region. The license of the Central Bank […]
Business
August 5, 2024
DraftKings Surcharge Scheme Could Become Buying Opportunity
Earlier in the month, we reported DraftKings’ plan for a new surcharge on customers’ net winnings implemented at the start of 2025, as mentioned in a letter to shareholders. The announced surcharge, which is expected to affect DraftKings’s winning clients in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, caused the operator’s shares (NASDAQ: DKNG) to slump […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
Sports Betting Legalization Impacts Credit Scores, Boosts Bankruptcies
A new white paper analyzing the impact of legalized sports betting across the United States uncovered a concerning trend. The study, completed by expert researchers with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Anderson School of Management and the Marshall School of Business – University of Southern California, reveals that easy access to sports betting […]
Business
August 2, 2024
DraftKings Reports Significant Q2 Growth, Announces Share Buyback Program
Sports betting and digital entertainment company DraftKings Inc. published impressive second-quarter results for 2024, bolstered by rising customer numbers and effective engagement strategies. The Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion of its Class A common stock, demonstrating robust confidence in its future growth prospects. The Operator Did Not Stand […]
Industry
August 1, 2024
UKGC’s Q1 2024-25 Report Highlights Strong British Gaming
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published data about the British gambling industry’s performance in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The UKGC’s report compared the industry’s performance in Q1 FY 2024-25 to the results reported in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Results Increased Across the Board Q1, which covers […]
Business
August 1, 2024
RSI Posts Strong Q2 Results Thanks to Operational Efficiencies
Leading iGaming and sports betting operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (Q2). In its report, the company highlighted a strong position as revenue skyrocketed and net loss decreased. RSI Posted Favorable Metrics RSI’s Q2 2024 report outlined record-breaking revenue of $220.4 million, up 34% from […]
Business
August 1, 2024
Bally’s Execs Tight-Lipped on Merger During Recent Earnings Call
Bally’s Corporation, the leading gaming and entertainment company with a strong presence in the United States, announced recently it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with its largest common stockholder, Standard General L.P. Despite the initial announcement, Bally’s executive didn’t discuss the topic during a recent earnings call on Wednesday. Per the strategic deal, […]
