MGM Resorts says it's given up trying to acquire its BetMGM iGaming/sports betting joint venture partner Entain plc.
Ladbrokes slumps in H1 on decreased sports margins, increased taxes
Ladbrokes unveils disappointing H1 report, punctuated by higher taxes, decreased sports margins and underwhelming online performance.
Caesars’ creditors turn on each other; Loveman vents online poker frustrations
Caesars Entertainment's junior creditors sue senior creditors; Gary Loveman says fantasy sports will help regulated online poker expansion.
Bet365, BetConstruct win Malta licenses; German taxman targets Malta firms
Malta Gaming Authority grants licenses to Bet365 and BetConstruct, while German tax authorities tell Malta-licensed operators to pay taxes.
Macho Sports brothers sentenced despite lawyer’s “stupid guy things” defense
Macho Sports brothers going to prison despite lawyer's claims that betting operation was just "stupid guy thing that guys do sometimes.”
Melco Crown CEO says Macau non-gaming amenities “will never make any money”
Melco Crown CEO says he's "literally praying" Studio City gets more gaming tables, says non-gaming in Macau "will never make any money."
William Hill blames UK tax “disruption” for 30% H1 profit fall
William Hill's H1 profit falls 3% thanks to new UK online and retail gaming taxes; Hills takes stake in online lottery provider Neogames.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
The gambling stories that made headlines during the week of Aug. 2-8, 2015.
Melco Crown profit falls 83%, CEO says Macau VIP “will never be what it once was”
Melco Crown Ent. profit falls 83% in Q2; CEO Lawrence Ho says while mass market will rebound, VIP market "will never be what it once was."