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Kambi Emerges as Possible Takeover Target
The sports wagering industry is awash in takeover rumors. Add Kambi Group Plc (OTC:KMBIF) to that list, according to one research firm. The Sweden-based gaming technology provider could be an attractive buy for a variety...
DraftKings Soars on Improved 2023 Loss, Revenue Outlook
Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) surged in Thursday’s after-hours trading session after gaming boosted its 2023 revenue outlook while trimming its expected loss guidance. The Boston-based sportsbook operator raised the midpoint of its 2023 revenue...
Macau Stock Tumble Vexes Analysts, Revenue Seen Improving in 2023
A recent retreat by previously hot Macau casino equities has analysts scratching their heads, particularly against the backdrop of improving 2023 revenue outlooks for Asia-Pacific gaming operators. In the US, Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS)...
DraftKings Q1 Update: It’s All About Guidance, Profitability Outlook
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stepped into the earnings confessional on Thursday after the close of US markets. With the company already having issued 2023 guidance, analysts and investors will be focusing on any adjustments to those...
FanDuel Adds 1.5M Customers in Q1, Will Be Profitable in 2023
Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY) announced Tuesday that its US operations, led by FanDuel, excelled in the first quarter, as revenue surged 92%. The Irish gaming company said FanDuel’s sportsbook revenue soared 147% year-over-year as market...
Citi Field Casino Backed by Majority of Queens Residents, Survey Says
A majority of Queens residents support an effort to bring a casino hotel to the Citi Field area. But those numbers are to be taken with a grain of salt because polling was conducted on...
Wynn to Lean on Chinese Customers to Boost UAE Casino-Hotel
Wynn Resorts will rely on familiar clientele to kick-start its integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when the venue opens in early 2027: Chinese customers. The operator will also likely lean into its...
NFL Players Union Tells Agents Sportsbooks are Ratting on Players Who Bet
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the union for the league’s players, is reportedly advising agents to impress upon clients to cease placing sports bets on their mobile phones because sportsbook operators are reporting such activity...
Canadian Crypto Platform Fraudulently Directed Client Funds to Online Casinos
EzBtc, formerly a Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, allegedly diverted almost $9.6 million (CAD $13 million) in client funds to a pair of internet crypto casinos without their consent. The allegations were revealed Tuesday by the...
Portnoy’s Potential Departure Positive for Penn Entertainment Says Analyst
It’s not guaranteed to happen, but Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy could leave the company in the future, potentially increasing the pool of buyers should Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) opt to sell the business. That’s...