Despite the increases in net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, Vici’s net income for Q2 and H1 2026 decreased 39.1% and 0.7%, respectively, for totals of $526.5m and nearly $1.4bn.
The loss comes just days after a federal judge in Minnesota approved the CFTC’s request to block the state’s ban on prediction markets, which was set to go into effect on August 1.
The operator’s net revenue for H1 2026 reached just over $1.6bn and increased 4.2%, while Churchill Downs also reported a $241m net income for Q2, equating to growth of 11.1%.
The operator’s revenue for H1 2026 totaled nearly €1.8bn, while recurring operating income and recurring EBITDA fell 15.1% and 8.4%, respectively, to €229m and €404m.
The proposed measures would establish minimum standards for operators' complaint handling and player health services.
Brazil's consumer protection agency in Ceará found that the operator allowed a self-excluded bettor to open a new account and deposit funds despite being enrolled in the country's nationwide exclusion system.
Newly released audio shows Ippei Mizuhara initially told ESPN reporter Tisha Thompson that Shohei Ohtani agreed to help repay his gambling debts before later admitting he had lied.
The initiative will place gambling and drug prevention messages in educational materials used by students.
Australia has joined roughly 50 countries where GTA Online's in-game casino gambling features are unavailable.
Talgar District set to become Kazakhstan’s latest gambling zone aimed at attracting international visitors.