Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Google Agrees to $920 Million Monthly Data Center Deal With SpaceX
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Google Agrees to $920 Million Monthly Data Center Deal With SpaceX

The agreement highlights growing demand for AI computing infrastructure and data center capacity.
Union Leader Wants Sports Event Contract Regulation
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino Union Leader Calls for Banishment of Sports Event Contracts

Her belief is that sports event contracts are a form of unlicensed gambling, which is impermissible according to state regulations.
Evoke Agrees to £243 Million Acquisition by Bally's Intralot
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Evoke Agrees to £243 Million Acquisition by Bally's Intralot

The owner of William Hill UK and 888 has agreed to a takeover deal with Bally's Intralot.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South African Regulators Clarify Remote Gambling Server Rules

New guidance from South Africa's gambling authorities aims to clarify how remote gambling servers should be treated under existing regulatory frameworks.
Woman Kicked Out of Casino After Winning
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Self-Excluded Woman Wins Jackpot, Gets Kicked Out of PA Casino

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) says that individuals on the self-excluded list are prohibited from receiving gambling winnings.
Bill Ackman Set to Earn $600 Million as Universal Music Investment Ends
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Bill Ackman Set to Earn $600 Million as Universal Music Investment Ends

Pershing Square's five-year investment in Universal Music is coming to an end after they rejected a $65 billion takeover deal proposal.
Woman Wins $1.3 Million Jackpot with $8
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

California Woman Wins $1.3 Million Casino Jackpot from $8 Bet

After confirming her jackpot, Sycuan extended a complimentary resort stay and a massage at Spa Ritual to round out her experience.
By: Paul Skidmore

Women in Gaming Awards 2026 finalists revealed ahead of Savoy ceremony

The finalists for the Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards 2026 have been announced. The winners will be crowned at London's Savoy Hotel on 12 June.
By: Paul Skidmore

BGC appoints new director as UK gambling pressures intensify

Daniel Lindsay joins the BGC on a 12-month basis as the trade body continues to battle affordability checks and wider UK reforms.
Roulette wheel and casino chips on a gaming table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming: New Operators and Suppliers Sign Up

Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, 2026. DAZN Bet and Inspired Entertainment are among the latest to secure registrations ahead of the regulated launch.