Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Germany’s regulated gambling market moves into 2026 with major legal rulings and regulatory decisions expected to shape its future direction.

Rank Group shares fell after the company confirmed a £6.2m payment fraud affecting its Spanish operations and launched an investigation.

The UK Gambling Commission’s updated bonus and promotion rules are now taking effect, aiming to simplify offers and reduce the risk of consumer harm.

NetEnt has revealed details of its upcoming Monopoly Money Line slot, which introduces grid-based mechanics and bonus features inspired by the Monopoly franchise.

ICE Barcelona 2026 will mark the industry’s first major iGaming event of the year, with new features, expanded zones and a stronger focus on regulation and innovation.

Betway’s UK casino welcome offer for January 2026 is giving new customers access to 150 free spins after a £10 stake.

Gambling firms have spent close to £5m advertising across Transport for London since a pledge to restrict such promotions was announced, raising questions over timing.

Campaigners and MPs are renewing calls for stricter gambling advertising rules, arguing current UK regulations do not sufficiently protect vulnerable audiences.

Macau’s 2025 visitors hit 40.06M, exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 654k with 14.7% annual growth, thanks to the year-end travel surge.

The poll also found that “Many Mainers” indicated they would consider the issue central to their voting decision during the next election.