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Galaxy Posts 19% EBITDA Growth, Enters 2026 Sitting on HK$35B Net Cash
Full-year EBITDA hit HK$14.5 billion as Capella opened and Phase 4 stays on track for FY27, all backed by a nearly debt-free balance sheet.
DCMS Targets Unlicensed Football Sponsors as White Label Model Holds
The court delayed the appeal to the second half of 2026 pending a CJEU ruling on EU rules tied to Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Kaizen Acquires GameplAI to Bring AI Trading and Pricing In-House
The Betano operator will integrate GameplAI’s AI models into its sportsbook, targeting faster pricing, deeper markets and reduced reliance on external trading suppliers.
Entain Extends Racing Bet Builder to UK Retail via Ladbrokes and Coral
Same-race bet building is now available on shop terminals, with links to multi-sport accumulators via Bet Builder+.
Korea Casino Recovery Turns Tourist Growth Into Revenue Lift
South Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector started in 2026 on firmer ground, with Chinese and Japanese travel feeding directly into gaming revenue.
Fairplay Targets Cheltenham Traffic With Paddington Fare Giveaway
The operator used a London station activation on Cheltenham’s opening day to reach racegoers before betting activity moved on-course and online.
Las Vegas Starts 2026 With Less Room for Error
Lower visitor volumes, a sharp fall in baccarat, and weak football betting combined to push Nevada’s January revenue down.
Macau Premium Mass Wagers Surge 17% During CNY as Average Bet Hits Record
Observed premium mass wagers reached HK$24.4 million over the Chinese New Year period, with the average bet per player at HK$29,625.
Macau Q1 Growth Holds Up Despite a Slower Holiday Start
Macau’s casino sector is still set for double-digit growth in Q1 2026, with GGR expected to be around $8.1bn, up about 11.7% year-on-year despite a softer Chinese New Year start.
Cambodia Replaces CGMC Chief as 50% Casinos Linked to Fraud
Cambodia appointed new leadership across its gambling regulator and enforcement units in March 2026 after authorities found that more than half of licensed casinos were linked to fraud and illegal online operations.
Cirsa’s Online Business Takes a Bigger Slice of FY25 Revenue
Cirsa closed FY2025 with online revenue growing faster than the rest of the business, giving digital a more visible role in the group’s results.
Codere Online CFO Rules Out Brazil Entry, Bets on Mexico for 2026 Growth
CFO Marcus Arildsson said the operator needs "all the right ingredients" before entering new markets and argued Brazil currently lacks the cash fit for Codere Online's balance sheet.
Detroit Casinos Top $100M Again as February Revenue Stays Solid
Detroit’s three commercial casinos made just over $100m in February 2026. That is slightly lower than January, but it still shows the retail market remains steady and is not losing pace.
Entain EBITDA Climbs 25% to £1.24B as BetMGM Flips to Profit
BetMGM delivered $220 million in adjusted EBITDA in its first profitable year, driving Entain's group earnings higher while online revenue posted seven consecutive quarters of growth.
Entain Eyes Three NZ Casino Licences as It Builds on TAB Sports Monopoly
The operator disclosed plans to bid for three of 15 available online casino licences in New Zealand while also introducing a £50 million UK tax mitigation strategy.