Latest casino and operator announcements, partnerships, and business updates.
Flutter Entertainment completed its $1.755 billion acquisition of Boyd Gaming's remaining 5% stake in FanDuel on July 31, 2025. The deal values FanDuel at $31 billion and gives Flutter 100% ownership of America's dominant sportsbook, which commands 43% of U.S. sports betting revenue.
DraftKings acquired CFTC-licensed Railbird Technologies for up to $250 million, gaining immediate access to federally regulated prediction markets after losing nearly $10 billion in market cap to Kalshi fears. The new "DraftKings Predictions" app will target California, Texas, and Florida - states w
Google banned US horse racing affiliate advertising on December 1 with no warning — revoking all certifications overnight. Combined with AI Overviews eating organic traffic, the affiliate industry faces its most serious crisis in a decade. Major players are cutting guidance and pivoting hard.
