Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellDetroit Casino Was Suing Offset for $100k at the Same Time He Was Shot
The casino claimed that he opened a line of credit in March 2024, and, after maxing out the line, was unable to pay the borrowed amount.

By: Lucas DunnOLG Goes Live with Bede Gaming’s React Native Mobile App in Ontario
OLG has rolled out a new mobile app built on Bede Gaming’s React Native framework, serving over one million monthly users across Ontario.

By: Richard JanvrinAmerican Airlines Raises Bag Fees, Expands Basic Economy Restrictions
American Airlines has changed its checked-bag fees and imposed more restrictions on basic economy.

By: Richard JanvrinDisney Layoffs Could Reach 1,000 as Cost-Cutting Continues Under D’Amaro
Disney layoffs are coming, and it could impact up to 1,000 jobs, mostly in the marketing department.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK gambling stocks climb on US move against prediction markets
UK-listed gambling firms saw share prices rise after US lawmakers proposed banning sports betting on prediction platforms.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Gov. Spanberger Vetoes Bill to Approve Massive Fairfax Casino
Spanberger’s decision to use her veto power represents a major blow to the casino industry, especially as Virginia’s gaming ecosystem continues to grow.

By: Lucas DunnLALIGA Signs First-Ever European Soccer League Deal With Polymarket in the US and Canada
LALIGA has named Polymarket its Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner in the US and Canada, marking a first for European soccer.

By: Lucas DunnMaple Leafs GM Search Underway as Mehta Emerges as Betting Favorite
The Leafs have fired Brad Treliving and are searching for a data-centric GM to lead the rebuild of Canada’s most scrutinized hockey franchise.

By: Lucas DunnCanadian Regulators Draw a Hard Line on Prediction Market Trading
Canadian regulators reinforce prediction market restrictions as Polymarket defies its Ontario ban and insider trading concerns grow in the US.

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