Iowa casinos post $136.1 million in July revenue, down 6% from last year
Iowa casinos brought in $136.1 million in July, marking a 6% decline from the same month last year, according to figures from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
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Paraguay shifts gambling regulation to tax agency as part of major restructure
Paraguay’s tax directorate is taking control of gambling licensing and concessions from the National Gambling Commission, part of a wider overhaul following a controversial sports-betting tender in 2023.
Wynn unveils 550-meter beachfront at Al Marjan Island resort ahead of delayed 2027 opening
Wynn Resorts has completed a 550-meter beachfront with a protected lagoon and offshore reef at its Wynn Al Marjan Island development in Ras Al Khaimah, offering the first public look at the resort’s shoreline ahead of a September 2027 opening now pushed back six months from the original schedule.
Flutter acknowledges slow FanDuel Predicts rollout as it chases Kalshi and Polymarket
Flutter Entertainment has acknowledged that its FanDuel Predicts product has rolled out slower than expected and currently holds only a low single-digit share of prediction market activity, though executives said they expect the platform to become more competitive by year’s end.
Everton forward Martin Sherif charged with 61 alleged breaches of FA betting rules
Everton forward Martin Sherif has been charged by the Football Association with allegedly placing 61 bets on football matches between November 2024 and February 2026, breaching FA Rule E1.2. The 20-year-old has until Monday to respond to the charges.
Evoke discloses material uncertainties as Bally’s Intralot takeover moves forward
Evoke has disclosed two material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern as the William Hill and 888 operator moves toward its £243 million takeover by Bally’s Intralot.
Casino Comparison Site BetterBonus Gains Traction After Three-Year Build
After three years of quiet development, casino comparison platform BetterBonus.com is attracting wider attention through exclusive promotions and expansion beyond its original English-language focus.
Don Johnson, the MIT Blackjack Team, and James Grosjean: How Advantage Players Beat Casinos Legally
Card counting dominates discussions about beating blackjack, but three of the most successful advantage players in modern casino history built their reputations on very different methods, from negotiated rule changes to team-based play and technical expertise.
SiGMA to launch first North America conference in Mexico City this September
SiGMA will hold its inaugural North American conference in Mexico City from September 1-3, 2026, marking the event organizer’s first full-scale summit in the region. The three-day gathering at Centro Banamex is expected to draw around 4,000 gaming and technology delegates from across North and Latin America.
Federal watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry paralyzed without chairperson
The federal agency overseeing America’s $46 billion tribal gambling industry cannot enforce the law or approve new gaming operations because it lacks a chairperson, leaving hundreds of casinos operating without full regulatory oversight.