3 May 2026
Churchill Downs is buying the intellectual property tied to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, but not control of the races themselves. Maryland will retain operational control under the state’s racing framework.
Evolution said channelisation rates are falling in parts of Europe as more players move outside the regulated market. The warning came alongside weaker regional revenue in the first quarter.
MGM Resorts has completed the sale of Northfield Park’s operating business to Clairvest for $546 million. The deal shifts operations while the real estate remains with VICI Properties.
FDJ UNITED kept its FY26 outlook unchanged despite a weaker first quarter in online betting and gaming. Higher taxes and softer trading weighed on results in the UK and Netherlands.
Caesars has extended exclusive takeover talks with Tilman Fertitta’s company as negotiations continue. No deal has been agreed, but discussions remain active.
Hommerson Casino has added Playson slot content to its online platform in the Netherlands. The deal expands both the operator’s game offer and Playson’s local reach.
Atlantic City faces renewed pressure as downstate New York casinos move closer to launch. Industry leaders say the threat now looks more immediate for the resort market.
Italian footballing giants SS Lazio have signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Polymarket worth more than $22 million. The agreement will see Polymarket’s logo appear on the front of Lazio’s first-team shirts through the end of the 2027/28 season.
SkyCity and Bet365 are facing legal action in New Zealand over online gambling losses. The case comes as the country prepares to regulate online casino gaming.
Shares have spiked in Evoke plc, the parent company for a range of internationally renowned brands in the betting and gaming industry, after reports that a takeover deal with Greek gambling firm Bally’s Corporation and Intralot.
