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New York Betting Handle Surpasses $2B in August, Casino Revenue Soars
New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly handle reached $2.04 billion, an increase of 41.9% compared with August 2024 and 45.9% above July’s $1.4 billion. Sports Betting Hits Milestone in August Gross gaming […]
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Xavier Worthy Injury Highlights Conflicting Sportsbook Policies
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, fresh off his breakout Super Bowl LIX performance, was sidelined almost immediately during the team’s season opener in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers. On the Chiefs’ first offensive drive, Worthy collided with teammate Travis Kelce on a crossing route, injuring his right shoulder and exiting the game. He was officially declared […]
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Push Gaming Debuts Bamboo Ways as First Online Slot in Push Originals Line
Push Gaming has officially introduced its new Push Originals category, a portfolio designed to showcase its most defining titles, beginning with the release of Bamboo Ways. This fresh initiative reflects the studio’s ambition to broaden its reach while holding firm to the high standards of creativity and complexity that have built its reputation. The Push […]
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Macau Gaming Forecasts Upgraded With Strong Momentum Through 2026
Investment bank Jefferies has revised its expectations for Macau’s casino industry, lifting its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion). This marks a significant increase from the firm’s earlier projection of MOP237 billion, placing Jefferies’ outlook above government estimates and at the top end of market predictions. Jefferies Pushes Forecasts to the High End Analysts […]
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Polymarket Cleared for U.S. Relaunch After CFTC Ruling
Polymarket, the blockchain-powered prediction market that made headlines during the 2024 presidential election, has officially secured approval to resume operations in the United States. The move comes after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter to QCX, a derivatives exchange that Polymarket acquired earlier this summer. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan celebrated the […]
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UK Tightens Gambling Ads Rules for Overseas Operators
The UK’s advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has introduced significant changes to the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code, aiming to close a loophole that allowed overseas gambling operators to promote their services to UK consumers without adhering to strict regulations. This amendment, effective from September 1, 2025, ensures that all licensed gambling operators, regardless of where […]
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Underdog Partners with Crypto.com to Offer Sports Prediction Markets
Fantasy sports and sports betting company Underdog has joined forces with Crypto.com to introduce sports prediction markets in 16 U.S. states. The partnership marks a significant move for Underdog, which is leveraging Crypto.com’s financial expertise to launch a product that merges financial trading with sports betting. The goal is to bring more accessible prediction markets to areas where legal […]
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Travellers Reclaims Manila’s Westside City Casino Project
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., a unit of Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global Group, has moved to take the lead in developing the $1.25 billion Westside Integrated Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City. The decision follows ongoing delays and financial pressure faced by its partner, Hong Kong-based LET Group Holdings, through its subsidiary, Suntrust Resort Holdings. Travellers Steps In to Accelerate Westside Development […]
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Legal NFL Betting Expected to Hit $30 Billion in 2025 Season
Legal sports betting on the NFL is poised to reach unprecedented levels this year, with Americans expected to stake approximately $30 billion through regulated sportsbooks across the United States. The estimate, released by the American Gaming Association (AGA), marks an 8.5% jump from last season’s revised figure of roughly $27.5 billion. The AGA calculated its […]
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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Surges to Record $6.4 Billion
Pennsylvania’s gambling market has set a new benchmark, with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reporting a historic $6.39 billion in combined revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The figure, which surpasses the $5.89 billion achieved in 2023/24, reflects growth across multiple verticals, including slot machines, iGaming, table games, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests. The state’s fiscal […]
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