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Daily Brief — 8 November 2026
DraftKings lowers its 2026 revenue guidance after a wider Q3 loss and a share slump, as the UK regulator launches an index tracking illegal gambling engagement.
By iGG News Desk ·
Today's brief covers DraftKings' lowered outlook and sharp share price drop, plus the Gambling Commission's new method for measuring consumer use of unlicensed online gambling in Great Britain.
- Operators
DraftKings cuts 2026 revenue guidance as Q3 net loss widens to $469m
DraftKings lowered full-year revenue guidance and raised predictions investment to $650m–$700m. Shares fell about 26% by noon ET to 12-month lows.
Elsewhere · Focus Gaming News
Gambling Commission launches Illegal Gambling Index as online use remains low
Britain's regulator introduced an index built on seven behavioural indicators to track use of unlicensed sites. Early survey data shows 1% of respondents engaged, rising to 4% among online gamblers. More survey questions are planned for 2027.
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