Entain takeover speculation resurfaces amid renewed market interest
Fresh takeover speculation surrounding Entain has emerged following reports linking MGM Resorts, Apollo Global and CVC Capital to potential interest in the FTSE-listed operator.
Fresh takeover speculation surrounding Entain has emerged following reports linking MGM Resorts, Apollo Global and CVC Capital to potential interest in the FTSE-listed operator.
Strategic shift to self-operations drives efficiency despite lower gaming revenue.
Despite the fall in net revenue year-over-year, Full House Resorts witnessed 14.7% adjusted EBITDA growth to nearly $13.2m, while the operator’s net loss improved by 16.5% to $8.2m.
The operator also managed to increase adjusted EBITDAR by 5.5% to $562.4m, including 4.1% year-over-year growth from Las Vegas operations' EBITDAR for a total of $232.5m.
The operator’s Q1 2026 net income represents an increase from the $33.9m loss reported for the prior year period, while DraftKings’ adjusted EBITDA rose 63.6% to nearly $167.9m.
The Ontario regulator issued $40,000 fines to both Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions following an investigation which found the supplier’s games to be available on unregulated platforms.
Global Gaming Insider previously offered insight into how sports betting operators such as FanDuel and DraftKings would respond to the prediction market’s valuation on March 20.
Codere Online reported record quarterly net gaming revenue of €64.4m in Q1 2026, up 13% year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA more than tripled to €6.0m.
Authorities allege the criminal group ran a false invoicing scheme generating illicit tax advantages and circulating cash through a parallel financial system.
A Senate sports committee approved a bill directing part of betting tax revenue to Brazil’s military sports system, including Olympic and social inclusion programs.