Casino Financial News & Market Revenue

By: Grant MitchellWest Virginia’s Greenbrier Casino Gets Last-Second License Extension
The Greenbrier’s last-second move allowed it to become compliant with state regulations, thereby leading to a renewal of its gaming license.

By: Grant MitchellMen Connected to Italian Mafia “Out-Mathed” $1.4 Million from Bally’s Casino
Giuseppe “Little Joe” Manzi, the supposed head honcho of the ring, was single-handedly responsible for $1.2 million of the winnings.

By: Lucas DunnMacau Casino GGR Takes a Hit as the World Cup Kicks Off
Macau's GGR slipped 20% below May averages in early June as the FIFA World Cup diverted gambling spend, though Citi still holds its full-month forecast.

By: Heather GartlandNew Zealand Banks Block Casino Transactions as Players Seek Alternatives
Reports of casino payment blocks by major New Zealand banks are prompting players to look at alternative funding methods for online gambling accounts.

By: Lucas DunnMacau Gaming Revenue Surges to $2.8 Billion in May 2026
Macau posted its strongest May GGR since 2019, hitting $2.8B and beating analyst forecasts as holiday traffic and premium-mass demand soared.

By: Grant MitchellPeople Owner Bids for MGM Resorts, Deal Valued at $18 Billion
People, which already owns 26.1 percent of MGM Resorts, offered about 10.6 percent per share more than MGM’s current share value.

By: Lucas DunnOntario iGaming Revenue Rises 29% Year-Over-Year in April 2026
Ontario's iGaming market hit $405.4M in revenue in April 2026, up 29.4% year-on-year, with 1.265M active accounts and shifting segment trends.

By: Grant MitchellAmerica’s Online Casinos Produce $1 Billion in Revenue in April
The previous record of $1.04 billion was set in Dec. 2025, while April marked the fourth time in the last five months that combined revenue hit 10 figures.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Labeled a “Complex” Casino Market by Research Analysts
Katz claimed that iGaming legalization was not only a possibility, but a simple waiting game until lawmakers pass the necessary legislation.

By: Lucas DunnFitch Downgrades SJM Holdings to B+ Amid Share Decline
Fitch downgraded SJM Holdings to B+, citing satellite casino closures, Grand Lisboa Palace underperformance, and leverage well above its 5.0x threshold.