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Ricky Sandler steps down as Entain Director after closing Eminence Capital

Eminence manages around $6bn and is expected to return at least 75% of investor capital by the summer as it winds down operations.

2 min read • May 5 • By Megan Elswyth

Lotte Tour reports 48.5% surge in April casino revenue at Jeju Dream Tower

Strong table volumes drive continued momentum in foreigners-only gaming operations.

1 min read • May 5 • By Keih Ma

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Ainsworth confirms close of Kjerulf Ainsworth’s proportional takeover bid

Voting power remains at 8.24% following expiry of 5.5% off-market offer.

1 min read • May 5 • By Keih Ma

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Macau: APAGS President sees high-end play driving Macau recovery

Zhonglu Zeng says steady GGR growth reflects resilience despite external uncertainties.

1 min read • May 5 • By Keih Ma

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Ontario generates all-time high monthly handle with CAD$9.6bn during March

The figure (US$7bn) equates to an increase of 20.6% year-over-year, while the province’s total non-adjusted gross gaming revenue grew 30.7% to $387m during the monthly period.

1 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

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Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, marks first-ever female trainer victory

The Kentucky Derby set a new record in all-sources handle after the figure increased 3% to $487m for Derby Week 2026, while TwinSpires set an all-time high with $129m in wagers.

1 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

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Virginia sports betting revenue increases 33.3% to $60.1m for March

Mobile sports betting revenue accounted for the vast majority of total revenue across the state, having increased 25.8% from the prior year period to just over $59.8m.

1 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

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Brazil links debt relief program to one-year betting ban

Government proposal ties access to debt renegotiation benefits to temporary restriction on online betting activity.

1 min read • May 1 • By Layla Victoria

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Investor group looks to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps FC to Las Vegas

Led by Grant Gustavson, the group submitted a bid to the MLS League Office in hopes of acquiring the Vancouver franchise but has not yet confirmed a home arena for the potential relocation.

2 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller