Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Two London, Ontario Friends Claim Canada's Record $80.4M Lotto Max Win

Two longtime friends from London, Ontario, have split an $80.4M Lotto Max jackpot, the largest lottery payout in Canadian history.
By: Paul Skidmore

RTP transparency becomes key battleground for UK operators

Operators face growing pressure to clearly communicate RTP changes as transparency and consistency become key drivers of player trust.
By: Paul Skidmore

Horse racing strike planned over UK betting tax fears

British racing will stage a historic one-day strike in September, warning tax changes could damage the sport and wider economy.
By: Paul Skidmore

UKGC: VPN growth makes illegal gambling harder to track

UKGC says rising VPN use is obscuring illegal gambling activity, making it harder to measure market size and target enforcement effectively.
By: Paul Skidmore

FDJ rules out UK exit for Unibet amid turnaround plan

FDJ will not exit the UK with Unibet despite revenue declines and tax pressure, as it targets a turnaround within “some quarters”.

New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill Clears Final Hurdle

New Zealand has taken a major step toward regulated online casinos after the Online Casino Gambling Bill passed its third reading.
FCC Orders Early Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Amid DEI Probe, Kimmel Comments
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

FCC Orders Early Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Amid DEI Probe and After Kimmel Comments

The FCC is ordering an early Disney license review tied to a DEI probe, but also after comments made by Jimmy Kimmel.

AI Use in Australian Gambling Sparks Fresh Regulatory Focus

Australia’s gambling regulator has highlighted growing concerns around how artificial intelligence is being used across the gambling industry.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

FanDuel Becomes Toronto Tempo's First iGaming Partner

FanDuel has signed a multi-year deal as the official iGaming partner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise, ahead of their May 8 season opener.
By: Paul Skidmore

Family urges gambling reform after Ellen Mulvey inquest

An inquest into Ellen Mulvey’s death has prompted renewed calls for UK gambling reform and stronger protections for vulnerable players.