VICI and GLPI Now Own the Ground Under US Casinos
VICI Properties and GLPI closed five casino real estate deals worth over $2.4 billion in early 2026, concentrating US commercial gaming land under two REITs.
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Lula Administration Threatens Shutdown of Brazil Betting Sector
Brazil's Lula administration again threatened to shut down the country's online betting sector on September 17-18, 2026, creating immediate uncertainty for regulated operators.
Betting Shop Closures Accelerate as Digital Betting Dominates
Betting shop estate declined 3.6% in 2025-26, marking third consecutive year of annual losses as remote gaming captures market share and local authorities tighten licensing.
Bally's Secures $560M for Bronx Casino After Cash Warning
Bally's Corporation locked in $560 million from WhiteHawk Capital on September 14 to fund its $4 billion Bronx casino, weeks after a going-concern warning.
Super Group Dividend Signals a Wider Operator Payout Push
Super Group declared a third 5 cent quarterly dividend on September 8, bringing 2026 payouts to 15 cents a share as Flutter and DraftKings expand buybacks.
Netherlands Gambling Licence Renewal Tests Its Pioneers
The Kansspelautoriteit renewed five of the Netherlands' ten original gambling licences through 2031, while bet365, BetCity and GGPoker still await word.
Lottery Courier Services Are Banned in Seven States
Lottery courier services are now banned in seven US states and licensed in five, after a Texas jackpot scandal exposed how little law ever governed the model.
Gibraltar's Gambling Act Brings B2B Suppliers Under Licence
Gibraltar's Gambling Act now licenses B2B suppliers and marketing firms for the first time, with the transition window for new entrants closing 1 October 2026.
Wynn Macau Dividend Jumps 20% as Mass Market Surges
Wynn Macau Limited raised its interim dividend 20.5% to HK$0.223 a share after first-half profit jumped as mass market gaming and slots outpaced VIP play.
Arizona Reopens Racetrack Sportsbook Licenses After Exits
Arizona's application window for up to 10 racetrack sportsbook licences closes August 27, following an exodus that left six of its 20 mobile licences vacant.
Digitain Supplies Silkbet's UK Sportsbook Platform
Digitain will supply UK challenger operator Silkbet with a turnkey sportsbook, casino and payments platform as Silkbet launches under its new UKGC licences.
DraftKings Upsizes Term Loan B to Retire 2028 Converts
DraftKings closed a $700 million Term Loan B on August 25, upsized from $600 million on strong lender demand, to buy back its 0% convertible notes due 2028.