Day: ខែ​មេសា 25, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) –   Brazil has officially declared prediction markets unlawful, closing off access for operators like Polymarket in Latin America’s largest market. The announcement followed the National Monetary Council’s approval of a resolution that restricts which products qualify as derivatives.

Good to Know

Brazil stated that prediction markets cannot operate under derivatives regulations.
Anatel has already blocked 28 platforms offering event contracts.
The government notes that Law 14.790 only covers fixed odds betting and online games.

Brazil Affirms Event Contracts Lie Outside Legal Betting Guidelines
Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan and Miriam Belchior, Chief of Staff for the Presidency, announced the decision on Friday. The National Monetary Council’s resolution specifies that sports events, virtual gaming events, political outcomes, elections, social events, cultural activities, entertainment events, and similar results cannot serve as underlying assets for derivat…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Boyd Gaming recorded a modest increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, overcoming headwinds from a softer Southern Nevada market and ongoing casino renovations. Revenue climbed to $997.4 million from $991.6 million in the prior-year period.

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Boyd Gaming’s Q1 revenue increased marginally to $997.4 million.
Net income dropped to $105.5 million, and adjusted EBITDAR decreased to $317.4 million.
Performance in Southern Nevada was impacted by reduced visitor demand and renovation activity at Suncoast.

Midwest Growth Helps Balance Las Vegas Pressure
Boyd Gaming experienced mixed performance across its properties during the quarter. Net income was $105.5 million, or $1.37 per share, versus $111.4 million, or $1.31 per share, in Q1 2025. Adjusted earnings decreased to $123.1 million, or $1.60 per share, from $137.7 million, or $1.62 per share. Total adjusted EBITDAR declined to $317.4 million from $337.5 million.
CEO Keith Smith stated:
“Our first-quarter perform…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Penn Entertainment kicked off 2026 with rising demand at retail locations and improved iCasino performance. The firm reported first-quarter revenue of $1.4 billion, with segment adjusted EBITDAR reaching $471.4 million.

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Penn noted that Q1 saw its most significant retail expansion in three years.
The interactive division recorded $358.3 million in revenue alongside a $10.8 million adjusted EBITDA loss.
theScore Bet is preparing for its mobile sports wagering and iCasino debut in Alberta.

Retail Locations and iCasino Drive Penn’s Q1 Performance
Penn Entertainment experienced a surge in foot traffic at its regional properties, with guests spending more during their visits. CEO Jay Snowden highlighted that increased attendance and higher spending levels resulted in the most substantial quarterly growth for rated customer segments in three years.
Snowden remarked:
“Higher visitation rates and increased spending per guest across the company drove year-over-year gr…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Next month, S&K Gaming will open 400 Horses Casino in Polson, Montana, launching a new tribal gaming property that features over 300 gaming machines, a full-service restaurant, and more than 75 new job openings.

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The grand opening is scheduled for May 5 at 2 p.m.
The casino spans 34,000 square feet and is located off Irvine Flats Road.
60% of the casino’s revenue goes back to tribal communities to fund social services.

400 Horses Casino Brings New Tribal Gaming Space to Polson
The new 400 Horses Casino is located on a 79-acre tribal land parcel, with approximately 10 acres of that tract leased for the casino project. The land was incorporated into the city of Polson in 2023, which allows the casino to connect to municipal water and sewer systems instead of relying on a private well or septic drain field.
Construction kicked off on April 9, 2025, after final project plans received approval in late 2024. The development has been in motion since 2021, operated und…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Thursday night’s NFL Draft betting kept fans plenty engaged, but sportsbooks faced a tougher go of it. Multiple first-round surprises allowed bettors to cash in on prop markets, while both Circa and BetMGM posted mixed results across player draft position, team selection, and top 10 betting markets.

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Circa took another loss on NFL Draft betting, though the overall damage remained manageable.
BetMGM paid out bettors who wagered on Jeremiyah Love at No. 3 and Ty Simpson being selected by the Rams.
Long-shot picks including Mansoor Delane at No. 6 and Carnell Tate at No. 4 delivered sharp, profitable results for bettors.

Bettors Score Big on Multiple NFL Draft Prop Bets
Per Mike Palm, vice president of operations for Circa, The D, and Golden Gate sportsbooks in Las Vegas, Circa had another losing NFL Draft. The operator took relatively smaller hits when Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love went third overall to the Arizona Cardinals and Alabama quarterback Ty Simpso…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Lawmakers in Minnesota have advanced a bill to ban prediction markets—potentially the first state-level legislative prohibition of its kind in the U.S. The Senate Finance Committee approved the measure unanimously on Friday, sending it to the full Senate for consideration.

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The legislation targets prediction markets linked to sports, politics, court decisions, legislative actions, and violent incidents.
Legal retail or online sports betting is not permitted in Minnesota.
Prediction market operators will likely challenge the bill in court if it becomes law.

Minnesota Focuses on Event Contracts Ahead of Senate Vote
Sen. John Marty is pushing the bill as a way to clarify Minnesota’s gambling laws. He argues that prediction market companies use federal commodities rules to frame event contracts as investment products, while marketing them to consumers as wagers on real-world outcomes.
The bill now awaits a vote on the Senate floor. If senators pass it, the House …

(AsiaGameHub) –   Tennessee legislators have given the green light to SB 2136, legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos and internet-based casino-style platforms utilizing virtual currency systems. The proposal is now moving through the formal enrollment process prior to arriving at the desk of Gov. Bill Lee.

Key Points

Following the resolution of the final wording by House and Senate members, SB 2136 successfully passed both legislative chambers.
This legislation specifically targets sweepstakes casino applications that operate on virtual or multi-currency frameworks.
Once the bill is delivered to him, Gov. Bill Lee will have a 10-day window to take action.

SB 2136 Reinstates Sweepstakes Casino Language in Tennessee
Tennessee is poised to potentially become the latest state to outlaw sweepstakes casinos. On Thursday, legislators sanctioned an updated iteration of SB 2136 after a joint committee composed of House and Senate members resolved prior disputes regarding the text.
The legislati…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Las Vegas Sands announced improved first-quarter performance, driven by increased revenue, enhanced gaming activity, and stronger earnings from its operations in both Macau and Singapore. The company’s net income saw a 57.1% surge to $641 million, and total net revenue grew by 25.3% year-over-year to $3.59 billion.

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Las Vegas Sands exceeded analyst forecasts, reporting adjusted earnings of 91 cents per share.
Revenue from Macau grew 23.7% to $2.11 billion, with The Londoner Macao and The Venetian Macao as the primary contributors.
Revenue at Marina Bay Sands increased by 27.9% to $1.49 billion, bolstered by robust gaming demand and elevated room rates.

Macau And Singapore Lift Las Vegas Sands Q1 Results
Adjusted earnings per share came in at 91 cents, surpassing analyst projections of 78 cents. The consolidated adjusted property EBITDA also increased by 24.6% to $1.42 billion, underscoring the significant role of Asian demand in the quarter’s success.
Macau continued to …

(AsiaGameHub) –   BetVictor has introduced a new brand campaign titled “For All Your Favourite Things,” which focuses on sports, betting, and the typical weekend routines of supporters. This initiative also marks the first project delivered by Barn Door Studios and Bountiful Cow after their recent collaboration with the brand.

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This campaign represents BetVictor’s most significant investment in audio-visual media so far.
The advertising will appear on Sky, ITVX, Channel 4, Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, as well as various digital and social media platforms.
Key Premier League matches like Arsenal vs Newcastle and Chelsea vs Leeds are featured as part of the campaign’s launch weekend.

BetVictor Puts Sport And Betting At The Centre
The latest BetVictor campaign employs an adapted version of “My Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music to link betting with recognizable football scenarios. Barn Door Studios produced the advertisement using genuine sports footage, incl…