Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Canadian regulators reinforce prediction market restrictions as Polymarket defies its Ontario ban and insider trading concerns grow in the US.

UK trade bodies warn over impact of financial risk checks and industry groups warn new financial checks could drive players away.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported $10.3 billion in total wagers during 2025, leading to more than $1 billion in gross gaming revenue.

The UK and Poland are strengthening gambling rules, targeting illegal operators and boosting player protection in 2026.

Monday’s shooting was sparked by a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just north of Miami, the Seminole Police Department said.

Players are choosing faster, simpler casino experiences over traditional platforms as expectations around speed and usability shift.

Entain is aiming to secure a major share of New Zealand’s future online casino market, as operators position ahead of upcoming regulation.

A UK church regained control of its website after hackers cloned it and redirected users to gambling platforms.

Once Spanberger received the bill, she had one month to sign it, veto it, or let her 30-day window expire, resulting in the bill defaulting into law.

Paramount is working toward securing $24B in funding from sovereign wealth funds to support its $81B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.