New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly handle reached $2.04 billion, an increase of 41.9% compared with August 2024 and 45.9% above July’s $1.4 billion. Sports Betting Hits Milestone in August Gross gaming […]| World Casino News
Finland’s gambling operator Veikkaus has reported mixed results for the first half of 2025, with declining domestic performance contrasting with strong international growth. The company confirmed that its actual sales revenue for January–June reached €466.4 million, reflecting a 3.6% year-on-year drop compared with €484 million in the same period of 2024. Operating profit decreased by 10.6% to €220.6 million, while profit stood at €229.6 million, marking a […]| World Casino News
Mixi Australia secures 51.86% of PointsBet, making it a subsidiary and ending Betr Entertainment’s pursuit. Final $1.25 per share offer closes September 12.| World Casino News
Betr challenges PointsBet’s approval of MIXI’s AU$1.20 per share offer, citing a vote exclusion. Legal action looms as the takeover battle intensifies.| World Casino News
PointsBet's board supports Mixi’s AU$353M takeover bid, while BlueBet pushes a rival AU$360M offer. Investors debate ahead of a key vote in May 2025.| World Casino News
PointsBet rejects Betr's latest takeover bid, citing VIP-heavy risks and backs MIXI's all-cash offer, calling it more secure and sustainable.| World Casino News
Betr boosts its takeover proposal for PointsBet to AU$1.35 per share, intensifying the battle against MIXI Australia’s cash bid amid regulatory scrutiny.| World Casino News
MIXI offers AU$1.30 per PointsBet share if it secures 90% ownership, extending takeover deadline to August 29. Betr remains key competitor amid fierce bidding.| World Casino News
PENN’s Q3 highlights include ESPN BET integration success, Hollywood Casino platform launch in 2025, and retail expansions, positioning for continued growth.| World Casino News
Penn Entertainment's Q2 2025 results show steady retail growth, challenges in Interactive, and a strong focus on share repurchase and strategic expansion.| World Casino News
United States commercial gaming revenue hit $6.73B in May 2025, led by online growth and sports betting. Year-to-date earnings reached $31.89B, a 7.1% rise.| World Casino News
Visualize Group will acquired BMM Testlabs, aiming to expand in the growing global gaming market while enhancing compliance and innovation in the industry.| World Casino News
Ontario’s online gambling sector hits 3.2B Canadian dollars in 2024-25, placing it just behind Michigan in total revenue among top North American markets.| World Casino News
American private equity management enterprise The Blackstone Group Incorporated has announced its acquisition of the beleaguered Australian casino operator.| World Casino News