Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

MPs debate gambling tax impact on Gibraltar economy

MPs raised concerns over gambling tax hikes hitting Gibraltar, though black market risks were downplayed.
Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for Third-Party Sellers
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for Third-Party Sellers

Amazon will begin applying 3.5% fuel surcharge to sellers in April as costs increase.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Star 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Sun 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.
New Jerseyans Don't Want Casino Expansion
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New 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.
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees by $10 Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

United 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.
Starbucks to Offer $300 Quarterly Bonuses to Baristas and Shift Supervisors Amid Turnaround Push
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Starbucks 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 Skidmore

Germany’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 Skidmore

White 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.
Australia Reveals Gambling Ad Restrictions
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Australia 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.