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Did the World Cup actually pay off for Brazil's betting industry?

Betting volumes and deposits jumped during the 2026 World Cup, but Brazil's early elimination meant the tournament fell short of the windfall operators were counting on.

3 min read • Jul 21 • By Layla Victoria

Citi: Macau daily GGR rises 9% as World Cup impact fades

Macau gaming activity showed signs of recovery as the FIFA World Cup entered its final stages.

1 min read • Jul 21 • By Keih Ma

Financial iGaming + 3 more

Playtika explores billion-dollar SuperPlay sale

The organisation is currently in talks with Chinese technology company Tencent for the sale of its subsidiary.

1 min read • Jul 21 • By Will Underwood

Financial Casino + 2 more

Evolution terminates Galaxy Gaming acquisition after two-year process

Evolution has ended its planned acquisition of Galaxy Gaming, bringing a two-year regulatory process to a close.

2 min read • Jul 21 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Monarch Casino & Resort’s Q2 revenue hits $142.6m, H1 2026 net income rises 28.3%

The net revenue for Q2 2026 equates to an increase of 4.2%, while net income and adjusted EBITDA during the period rose 20.4% and 3.3%, respectively, to $32.5m and $53m.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Bally’s Chicago hosts topping-off ceremony ahead of spring 2027 launch

The $1.7bn development will feature 3,400 slot machines, 173 table games, a 500-room hotel tower and a 3,000-seat theatre, as well as create approximately 3,000 jobs for the local community.

1 min read • Jul 20 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Appointments + 3 more

Peter Andreu appointed as new Senior Director of Revenue Operations for PrizePicks

Andreu joins the operator after spending over seven years with BetMGM, where he maintained roles such as Head of Sportsbook Promotions and Director of Sportsbook Promotions & CRM.

1 min read • Jul 20 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Dominican group opposes bill over horseracing agency expansion

An anti-corruption organization has urged Congress to reject a bill it says would remove distance restrictions on horseracing agencies, warning that the measure could lead to an uncontrolled expansion of slot machine venues.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Milagros del Priore

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Accel Entertainment expands Las Vegas EGT portfolio with Green Valley partnership

The new collaboration represents the second Accel Entertainment has formed with Anabi Oil, having become the gaming partner for all Rebel convenience store locations in January 2026.

2 min read • Jul 20 • By Kirk Geller