Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Couple Wins Record Amount at Oregon Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Oregon Couple Wins Two Jackpots at Florence Casino, Including Record $253,853

“I am just so shocked,” said Janice, who was photographed holding a giant check for $253,853.30. “I’m still shocked! We just can’t believe it!
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

91% of Ontario Players Now Choose Regulated Gaming

A new Ipsos study shows 91.1% of Ontario players now choose regulated gaming sites, up 7.4% in one year, signaling strong growth for the province's model.
IMAX Exploring Potential Sale Amid Strong 2025 Box Office Growth
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

IMAX Exploring Potential Sale Amid Strong 2025 Box Office Growth

IMAX shares jumped after reports surfaced about possible acquisition discussions with entertainment companies.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Market Opens July 13 with Safety Focus

Alberta confirms its regulated iGaming market will launch on July 13, 2026, bringing player protections, major operators, and billions in projected revenue.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Australia Blocks Six More Illegal Gambling Websites

Australia’s gambling regulator has ordered internet providers to block six additional illegal gambling websites as authorities continue tightening enforcement against offshore operators.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

NZ Online Gambling Spend Hit $1.36bn Before Regulation

New figures suggest New Zealand’s offshore online gambling market had already grown into a billion-dollar sector before the country’s new licensing regime arrived.
LIV Golf Seeking Hundreds of Millions in New Investor Funding
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LIV Golf Seeking Hundreds of Millions in New Investor Funding

LIV Golf is exploring new funding options as it looks to secure its long-term future following PIF fallout.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada Sports Betting Boom Raises Problem Gambling Fears

A new poll finds 7 in 10 Canadians worried about problem gambling as sports betting expands. Here is what the data reveals about behavior and regulation.
Former Houston Mayor Suggests a Huge Local Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Former Houston Mayor Says Fertitta Could Build County’s Largest Casino

She also suggested that billionaire and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta could lead the transformational project at NRG Astrodome.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Fired After Forensic Probe

South Africa’s Gauteng Gambling Board is facing a major governance crisis after a forensic investigation led to the immediate dismissal of its CEO and suspension of its CFO.