Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

MGM National Harbor building with its lion logo and a fountain in Oxon Hill, Maryland, next to the proposed Sphere site
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere 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 Skidmore

Tim Miller launches consultancy focused on illegal gambling

The former Gambling Commission executive says regulation should protect consumers while keeping licensed gambling appealing.
By: Paul Skidmore

Rank 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 Skidmore

Four 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.
Executive Embezzled $5 Million for Gambling
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Trump-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.
Kansas Adding Hotel to Hollywood Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Kansas 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.
Diller Backs Out of $18bn MGM Resorts Takeover
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Barry 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MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that the bid had been withdrawn, leaving the hotel-casino enterprise as a “standalone company.”
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Aussie 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.
By: Paul Skidmore

Betfred 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 Skidmore

Malta 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.