Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Super Group’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 18% to $684 million, driven by World Cup betting activity Profit swung to $123 million, compared with a $3 million loss a year earlier Monthly active customers grew 13% to 6.2 million during the tournament Full-year revenue guidance was raised to more than $2.6 billion Betway signed a training kit sponsorship deal with Manchester United Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin, posted its strongest quarter on record. The FIFA World Cup drove a wave of betting activity that lifted revenue, profit, and customer numbers to new highs. The company reported…

TLDR Ole Miss asked Mississippi lawmakers for $2 million a year to fund a new gambling research center and treatment clinic. The money would be split evenly between the Center on Collegiate Gambling and the planned Mississippi Gambling Clinic. Nearly 20 million Americans report problem gambling behavior, and Mississippi has no public funding for treatment. A 2025 survey found 40% of Mississippi undergraduates gambled in the past year, with students facing higher risk than adults. State lawmakers won’t decide on the funding request until early 2027, possibly as late as March. The University of Mississippi has asked state lawmakers to…

TLDR A Utah federal judge rejected Kalshi’s attempt to block state gambling enforcement. Judge Robert Shelby said federal law does not override Utah’s authority over gambling. Kalshi has also lost cases in New York, Washington, and at the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Kalshi agreed to leave Nevada by August 12 after failing to block users there. Minnesota remains Kalshi’s only recent win, with a new prediction market ban paused for now. Kalshi has lost another court fight over state gambling laws. This time the setback came in Utah, where a federal judge sided with the state. Judge Robert Shelby…

TLDR ASIC updated its Moneysmart website to warn Australians against using offshore prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi. Commissioner Alan Kirkland compared prediction markets to gambling, saying users lose important consumer protections. ASIC pointed to insider trading risks, citing the CFTC’s $35,000 fine against former U.S. Congressman George Santos. Polymarket was blocked in Australia in August 2025 after breaching the Interactive Gambling Act. ASIC also warned that at least 68% of retail investors lose money trading CFDs. Australia’s financial watchdog has told citizens to avoid offshore prediction markets. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, known as ASIC, says no operator…

TLDR The Philippine National Police is expanding community intelligence efforts to fight illegal gambling nationwide. PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said resident tips remain a key tool in the campaign. Police arrested 9,401 people for illegal gambling in July alone. Authorities seized more than PHP3.2 million in bet money and gambling equipment during the same month. Nartatez linked illegal gambling to other crimes, including domestic violence, theft, and robbery. The Philippine National Police said Tuesday it is stepping up its use of community tips to fight illegal gambling across the country. The force said residents remain one of…

TLDR China’s embassy in Seoul asked South Korean officials to tighten oversight of casinos and stop marketing aimed at Chinese tourists Embassy consul Tang Liang wrote a letter objecting to casinos treating Chinese visitors as target customers China enforces zero tolerance for gambling by its citizens while abroad, according to the letter The request follows brokerage commentary tying a recovery in Chinese tourism to growth for South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos South Korea has 17 casinos open only to foreign visitors, and they rely heavily on tourist traffic China’s embassy in Seoul has asked South Korean authorities to increase oversight of…

TLDR Light & Wonder posted second quarter revenue of $828 million, up 2% year over year, while net income rose 26% to $120 million. Gaming Operations revenue climbed 18% to $247 million, helped by the Grover charitable gaming business. SciPlay revenue fell 9% to $182 million as monthly active users dropped 12%. iGaming revenue grew 14% to $92 million, marking the company’s strongest performing segment by growth rate. Net debt leverage stood at 3.4 times, with the company aiming to reduce it below 3 times by early 2027. Light & Wonder released its second quarter results this week, showing profit…

TLDR Wynn Macau’s operating profit rose 26.9% year over year to more than $162.8 million in the second quarter. Adjusted property EBITDAR climbed 17.1% to just under $297.0 million. Wynn Palace revenue increased to $653.4 million, up from $539.6 million a year earlier. Downtown Wynn Macau saw revenue rise slightly, but earnings and gaming win percentages softened. The group’s total debt stood at $10.72 billion as of June 30. Wynn Macau Ltd reported a rise in operating profit for the second quarter, driven by stronger business at its Macau casinos. Parent company Wynn Resorts Ltd released the figures on Tuesday.…

TLDR Aviatrix has received certification to offer its crash game in Colombia. The move follows a Coljuegos regulatory update that added crash games to the country’s online casino rules. Licensed operators in Colombia can now add Aviatrix’s crash game to their platforms. Aviatrix plans to launch with several major Colombian gaming brands soon. The company already holds licenses or certifications in more than a dozen markets, including Italy, Spain, and Peru. Aviatrix has secured certification in Colombia. The approval lets licensed operators in the country add the company’s crash game to their platforms. The certification comes after Colombian regulator Coljuegos…

TLDR Games Global has launched a new progressive jackpot network called Jackpot Madness™. The product features four prize tiers and six individual jackpot pots. It is available across the provider’s game portfolio through a single integration. Operators can customize themes, contributions, payouts, and margins for their markets. The network is live in regulated markets including the UK, Sweden, Ontario, Brazil, and Malta. Games Global has introduced a new progressive jackpot network called Jackpot Madness™. The company announced the launch on August 4, 2026. The product is designed to expand the provider’s existing jackpot portfolio. It gives operators another tool to…