Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

101st Street in downtown North Battleford, Saskatchewan, showing local businesses along a quiet main street.
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

$100M Gold Eagle Casino Resort Coming to North Battleford

MGBHLM and SIGA are relocating and expanding the Gold Eagle Casino into a $100M resort with a hotel and convention center along Highway 16 West.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

DigiPlus Approved to Enter South Africa Gambling Market

DigiPlus has been approved to operate in South Africa, as the company continues its global expansion into regulated markets.
Man in blue t-shirt using a smartphone while sitting on a beach
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Launches BetGuard, a Centralized Self-Exclusion System

Ontario's new BetGuard system lets players self-exclude from all regulated iGaming operators at once, with a province-wide launch set for May 2026.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Act ‘Aim to Permit’ Could Be Undermined by New Proposals

New proposals in Parliament could allow councils to restrict gambling licences through local impact assessments.
By: Paul Skidmore

UK Government Maintains 10% Horserace Betting Levy

The UK government has confirmed no change to the 10% horserace betting levy following a lengthy review process.
DraftKings Confirms Alberta Launch in July
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

DraftKings Confirms Sportsbook, Casino Launch Plans in Alberta, Canada

Individuals in Alberta who meet the minimum age requirement can already pre-register for DraftKings Sportsbook and online casino.
By: Paul Skidmore

UK Government Introduces Emergency Funding Boost for Gambling Harm Services

The UK government has launched emergency funding to support gambling harm services during the transition to the statutory levy.
By: Paul Skidmore

Betfred partners with BR-DGE to strengthen payments infrastructure

Betfred integrates BR-DGE to improve payment speed, resilience and checkout experience across its UK platform.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

More South Africans Turn to Gambling Amid Financial Pressure

Growing financial pressure is driving more South Africans to gamble, raising concerns about risk and responsible play.
Reno Casino and Stadium Proposal Submitted
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Reno Proposes Casino Complex Anchored by Unique Soccer Stadium

The result would add Nevada’s first arena built exclusively for soccer, along with other attractions, to the growing region.