Sao Paulo candidates and President Lula are calling for an end to Brazil’s year-old Bets Law ahead of the 2026 elections, threatening the country’s regulated betting market.
Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler is stepping down after nearly three years, with former William Hill executive Phil Walker taking over as interim CEO of the National Lottery operator.
UFC is developing a master plan for its Las Vegas property that could include a hotel and expanded space tied to sister promotion WWE.
A new Betterment survey finds 26% of Gen Z investors treat sports betting as part of their long-term wealth strategy — far more than any other generation.
PM Andy Burnham wants to scrap the “aim to permit” rule, letting UK councils block new betting shops and gaming centres as part of a wider high street and tax crackdown.
Genius Sports posted 193% media revenue growth in Q2 2026, powered by the Legend acquisition, signaling a pivot from pure sportsbook data supplier to sports media and advertising platform.
Penn Entertainment posted $1.5B in Q2 2026 revenue as CEO Jay Snowden addressed rough June sportsbook results, prediction market competition, Pennsylvania skill games, and Las Vegas M&A plans.
Italy’s government has rejected the final terms of its retail gambling reorganization decree, leaving betting shops, slot venues, and bingo halls in regulatory limbo as concessions are extended to the end of 2026.
Macau’s casino GGR fell 8.4% year-on-year in July to $2.51 billion as the FIFA World Cup and back-to-back typhoons weighed on visitation, though 2026 revenue still leads 2025’s pace.
FanDuel has added $7.5 million more to the Win for America super PAC, bringing its total to $27 million as sportsbook operators ramp up political spending ahead of the 2026 midterms.
