3 May 2026
The prediction market company Polymarket is sizing up a potential $400 million of funding to secure a $15 billion valuation. According to a report by The Information, the prediction market company is seeking to bring in additional strategic backers beyond Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent of the New York Stock Exchange.
Hard Rock has sold its stake in the proposed Meadowlands casino project to Jeff Gural, ending its role in the long-running plan. Any future push still depends on voter approval in New Jersey.
US commercial gaming revenue rose 4.6% in February as retail casino and iGaming offset a decline in sports betting. The market remained ahead of last year’s pace through the first two months of 2026.
New Jersey gaming revenue reached $596.4 million in March 2026, with iGaming and sports betting driving most of the growth. Digital segments outpaced gains at Atlantic City casino hotels.
Entain has repeated its FY26 guidance after reporting 13% online growth in the UK and Ireland in the first quarter. Strong core performance helped offset pressure from BetMGM.
Bally’s Intralot has signed a shared services agreement with BCLC to support lottery technology and operations in British Columbia. The deal extends an existing relationship in the Canadian market.
PAGCOR says rising energy costs are adding pressure across gaming markets, including the Philippines. The warning comes as the local sector continues to adjust after recent regulatory changes.
Amusnet has expanded in the Czech Republic through a new partnership with Paradise Casino Admiral. The deal strengthens its position in a regulated and competitive market
The prediction market trading business continues to surge in 2026, with volumes on pace to more than quadruple this year and potentially reach $1 trillion within four years, according to private wealth management firm Bernstein. Activity has already jumped sharply, with leading platforms Kalshi and Polymarket generating $60 billion in volume this year.
A white paper from the Rokker consultancy group suggests traditional iGaming platforms will begin to provide more prize draw opportunities to its customers due to lack of oversight, comparatively low acquisition costs, and a rising appeal among a growing customer base.
