Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: 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.

By: Heather GartlandDigiPlus 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.

By: Lucas DunnOntario 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 SkidmoreGambling 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 SkidmoreUK Government Maintains 10% Horserace Betting Levy
The UK government has confirmed no change to the 10% horserace betting levy following a lengthy review process.

By: Grant MitchellDraftKings 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 SkidmoreUK 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.
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By: Paul SkidmoreBetfred partners with BR-DGE to strengthen payments infrastructure
Betfred integrates BR-DGE to improve payment speed, resilience and checkout experience across its UK platform.

By: Heather GartlandMore 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.

By: Grant MitchellReno 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.