Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreMPs debate gambling tax impact on Gibraltar economy
MPs raised concerns over gambling tax hikes hitting Gibraltar, though black market risks were downplayed.

By: Richard JanvrinAmazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for Third-Party Sellers
Amazon will begin applying 3.5% fuel surcharge to sellers in April as costs increase.

By: Heather GartlandStar Secures Refinancing Lifeline as Pressure Continues
Star Entertainment has secured a refinancing deal to stabilise its finances, as the casino operator continues to navigate regulatory and operational challenges.

By: Heather GartlandSun International Appoints New Gaming Chief to Lead South African Casinos
Sun International has appointed Mark Sergeant as its new gaming chief, as land-based casinos in South Africa adapt to changing market conditions.

By: Grant MitchellNew Poll Shows New Jersey Voters Want Casinos to Stay in Atlantic City
Those results are strikingly similar to data that was collected by FDU in Aug. 2014, which showed that 50 percent opposed and 42 percent supported casino expansion.

By: Richard JanvrinUnited Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees by $10 Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
United Airlines increased checked-bag fees by $10, citing higher fuel costs affecting airlines across the U.S.

By: Richard JanvrinStarbucks to Offer $300 Quarterly Bonuses to Baristas and Shift Supervisors Amid Turnaround Push
Starbucks will award $300 quarterly bonuses to baristas meeting targets, with union stores pending agreements before eligibility.

By: Paul SkidmoreGermany’s black market gambling spend reaches €547m
Germany’s black market gambling spend rose to €547m in 2024, with channelisation at 77%, according to a new GGL study.

By: Paul SkidmoreWhite label gambling deals face UK football sponsorship test
White label gambling deals may avoid a direct ban, but UK consultation leaves uncertainty over football sponsorships.

By: Grant MitchellAustralia Reveals Stringent Gambling Advertising Protocols, To Go Into Effect in 2027
They do not represent a complete ban, but they represent significant changes to a country that has struggled to manage the mounting losses of its consumers.