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Playmaker Capital Inc. Brand Yardbarker Launches Sports Betting Focused Email Newsletter ‘Bark Bets’

Playmaker Capital Inc., the digital sports media company that delivers authentic content experiences through its portfolio of sports media and technology brands, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Yardbarker Media (“Yardbarker”), has launched Bark Bets, a new consumer facing, sports betting email newsletter product.
Bark Bets provides users with deep analysis and actionable information on the biggest games and events in sports with the goal of better informing sports fans’ betting decisions. Written by Yardbarker’s in-house sports betting experts, Bark Bets is emailed to readers 5x per week Monday through Friday.
Bark Bets features three sections that each serve to offer readers different insights related to that night’s events to ensure that there is content to meet every sports bettor’s preferred wager type, risk tolerance, and sports betting knowledge. The lead story features a breakdown that previews the top game of the day, and highlights important news related to the game that could impact the betting markets or provide timely betting opportunities to capitalize on. The Quick Picks section gives short and to-the-point analysis of the most promising betting options for additional games that day combined with best-in-class odds integrations. The Betting News and Notes section provides an aggregation of the most popular sports betting content on the Yardbarker website.
“Our mission is to provide sports fans with unique ways to understand and interact with the sports they love,” said Ben Maggin, Yardbarker CEO. “Bark Bets gives readers an opportunity to analyse games through a sports betting filter, ensuring they have all the information they need to make the best sports betting decisions they can.”
Beyond the content, Bark Bets presents multiple opportunities to integrate contextual promotions and offers from leading sportsbooks trying to reach a targeted group of sports betting users. The highly personal and engaging format of the newsletter combined with daily frequency provides the ability to deliver unique and targeted offers related to each night’s slate of games and betting markets.
Bark Bets will join the Morning Bark and Quiz of the Day in Yardbarker’s newsletter portfolio, which has become a centre of excellence for Playmaker. All three newsletters serve as significant referral sources for Yardbarker’s website and generate valuable first-party data.
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BOYD GAMING TO SELL FANDUEL INTEREST FOR $1.755 BILLION

All-Cash Transaction Unlocks Significant, Unrealized Value for Boyd Shareholders
Boyd, FanDuel Extend Market-Access Agreements through 2038
Boyd Gaming Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Company’s 5% equity interest in FanDuel Group to Flutter Entertainment plc for cash consideration of $1.755 billion.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The Company intends to use net proceeds to reduce debt.
Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd, said: “This transaction unlocks the tremendous unrealized value that our investment in FanDuel has created for our Company. As a result, we are in a significantly stronger financial position to continue executing our strategy of investing in our properties, pursuing growth opportunities, returning capital to our shareholders, and maintaining a strong balance sheet.”
In addition to purchasing Boyd’s equity interest in FanDuel, Boyd and FanDuel will terminate certain existing market-access agreements between the parties and enter into new agreements to provide, among other things, for an extended term through 2038. The agreements will also provide Boyd with a fixed fee per state from FanDuel’s mobile sports-betting operations in Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania, as well as FanDuel’s online casino operations in Pennsylvania, upon the close of this transaction. FanDuel will also continue to operate Boyd’s retail sportsbooks outside of Nevada through mid-2026, after which time Boyd will assume responsibility for these operations.
Under terms of the revised market-access agreements with FanDuel, the Company now expects its Online segment will generate $50 million to $55 million in operating income and Adjusted EBITDAR for the full year 2025, and approximately $30 million in 2026.
Smith added: “The partnership between Boyd and FanDuel has been a remarkable success for both companies. FanDuel has emerged as the nation’s clear leader in online sports-betting, while Boyd has been able to leverage this partnership to profitably participate in the rapid growth of sports betting across the country. It has been a privilege to work with the Flutter and FanDuel teams, and we look forward to supporting FanDuel’s continued growth and success through our market-access agreements across the country.”
Moelis & Company LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Boyd Gaming on the transaction. Morrison & Foerster LLP served as legal advisor to Boyd Gaming on the transaction, with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP advising on the commercial agreements.
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Detroit Casinos Report $101M in June Revenue

The three Detroit casinos—MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown—collectively generated $101.04 million in revenue for June 2025.
Table games and slot machines accounted for $100.38 million of the monthly total, while retail sports betting contributed $665,435.
June 2025 Market Share:
• MGM Grand Detroit: 48%
• MotorCity Casino: 31%
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 21%
Table Games and Slot Machine Revenue
Revenue from table games and slots decreased by 4.0% compared with June 2024 and dropped 11% from May 2025. For the first half of 2025 (January 1 – June 30), combined table games and slots revenue was down 0.8% year-over-year.
Casino-specific revenues compared to June 2024 were:
• MGM Grand Detroit: $48.43 million, down 0.6%
• MotorCity Casino: $30.63 million, down 2.7%
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $21.32 million, down 12.5%
The three casinos paid $8.1 million in state gaming taxes in June 2025, down from $8.5 million in June 2024. They also submitted $11.9 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit.
Retail Sports Betting Revenue
In June 2025, the casinos reported a combined retail sports betting handle of $7.2 million, generating $666,374 in gross receipts. Qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) from retail sports betting fell 25.1% from June 2024 and 48.1% from May 2025.
QAGR by casino:
• MGM Grand Detroit: $275,397
• MotorCity Casino: $242,069
• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $147,969
The casinos paid $25,153 in state taxes from retail sports betting revenue and submitted $30,743 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit.
Fantasy Contests
Fantasy contest operators reported $716,927 in adjusted revenues for May 2025 and paid $60,222 in taxes.
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Lottery.com Inc. Announces Rebranding as SEGG Media Corporation

In a landmark corporate transformation, Lottery.com Inc. has officially rebranded as SEGG Media Corporation — Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Media — completing one of the most dynamic turnarounds in recent history. Effective immediately, SEGG Media will begin trading under its new ticker symbol: SEGG.
This milestone marks more than a name change. It signals a definitive close to legacy issues, paving the way for a new era of growth across sports, media and ethical gaming. With the support of shareholders, employees, and strategic partners, SEGG Media is now structurally and financially positioned to emerge as a modern-day global sports and entertainment conglomerate.
Strategic Architecture: One Group, Three Pillars
SEGG Media operates through three distinct yet synergistic verticals:
- Sports.com – The global home of sport: Live immersive streaming, sim racing, football, motorsports, eSports, youth driver programs and athlete-driven content. Sports.com Studios, Sports.com Media, and Nook will operate under the sports vertical;
- Entertainment – The live experience layer: AI-driven event streaming, music media, hybrid entertainment, fashion and fan engagement platforms. Upon completion of the acquisition of DotCom Ventures, Inc., Concerts.com and TicketStub.com will operate under this vertical; and
- Lottery.com – The ethical gaming engine: International lotteries, iGaming, instant wins, sports betting and charity-aligned gaming initiatives. Domestic and global lottery operations, Tinbu, and WinTogether will operate under the gaming vertical.
Together, these pillars form a foundation designed for global expansion, fan engagement and long-term shareholder value creation.
A New Generation Sports & Entertainment Conglomerate
SEGG Media is built for the next generation — a fan-first business model designed to combine immersive media, cash-generative assets and technology-forward experiences. The Company will bring all sports under one roof, while expanding into music, lifestyle, and fashion.
With original content, influencer campaigns, and innovative storytelling documentaries and series produced by Sports.com Studios, SEGG Media aims to redefine how audiences connect with clubs, athletes, teams and leagues. This includes the acquisition and revitalization of trophy assets like football clubs and race teams, unlocking their value through smart structuring, media exposure and global fan penetration.
The Turnaround Journey
Over the last 24 months, SEGG Media has:
- Stabilized operations and balance sheet integrity
- Appointed world-class leadership and advisors
- Expanded into new verticals with asset-backed acquisitions
- Secured a $300M equity line of credit
The rebrand and restructure represent the final act of the turnaround — and the opening act of a global growth story.
“This is a generational moment. SEGG Media isn’t just the end of a chapter — it’s the birth of a next-generation business,” said Matthew McGahan, Chairman of SEGG Media Corporation. “We’re ready to compete with giants, with sharper tech, a youthful fan base and ethical values at the core. To every shareholder who stood with us — thank you. The turnaround is complete. The mission begins now.”
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