Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Lucas DunnSphere Coming to National Harbor: $1B Plan Sparks Debate
Prince George's County plans a $1B, 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor, promising thousands of jobs as residents raise traffic concerns.

By: Paul SkidmoreTim Miller launches consultancy focused on illegal gambling
The former Gambling Commission executive says regulation should protect consumers while keeping licensed gambling appealing.
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By: Paul SkidmoreRank faces greatest risk from potential MGD rise, Deutsche Bank says
Deutsche Bank estimates a potential Machine Gaming Duty increase could cost Rank around £35m a year, even after measures to soften its impact.

By: Paul SkidmoreFour arrested as Manchester gambling raids uncover £20,000
Four people have been arrested after police seized cash, gambling tables and records during raids on four Manchester city centre properties.

By: Grant MitchellTrump-Linked Executive Embezzled $5 Million for Casino Trips
According to its material, Utley won $26 million while gambling on slot machines, but risked approximately $29 million for a net $3 million loss.

By: Grant MitchellKansas City Adding Hotel to Hollywood Casino Near Speedway
Hollywood Casino paid over $18 million in fines over the past 11 years because the hotel was never created, according to Wyandotte County.

By: Grant MitchellBarry Diller, People Withdraw $18bn BetMGM Takeover Bid
MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that the bid had been withdrawn, leaving the hotel-casino enterprise as a “standalone company.”

By: Heather GartlandAussie High Roller Wins Right to Pursue Royal Caribbean Over A$22,000 Casino Cruises
Australian casino player Mark Timothy Grant can continue his QCAT case against Royal Caribbean after five complimentary Casino Royale cruises worth A$22,040 were cancelled.
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By: Paul SkidmoreBetfred founder warns tax rise could wipe out betting shops by 2030
Fred Done warns a Machine Games Duty rise could force Betfred to close 495 shops and put the future of Britain’s retail betting sector at risk.

By: Paul SkidmoreMalta sets out voluntary AI safeguards for licensed gambling operators
Malta’s new voluntary AI Gaming Charter asks gambling operators to map their AI systems, protect player rights and retain human oversight.