Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Heather GartlandSkyCity Compliance Pressure Grows as New Zealand Tightens Casino Oversight
SkyCity is still feeling the weight of stricter oversight, with AML penalties, host responsibility action, and carded play reforms reshaping New Zealand’s casino sector.

By: Grant MitchellOne Individual Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting at Oklahoma WinStar Casino
Officers responded to a call and eventually engaged the individual, with few details revealing what escalated the situation.

By: Paul SkidmoreIncentive Games partners with Rank Group to expand UK real-money offering
Incentive Games has secured a new partnership with Rank Group, bringing its mobile-first real-money titles to a wider UK audience following its recent Gambling Commission licence approval.

By: Lucas DunnWWE and White Hat launch WrestleMania: Road to Gold Slot on Fanatics Casino
WWE and White Hat Studios launch WrestleMania: Road to Gold, a Fanatics Casino slot featuring top stars and gameplay inspired by iconic events.

By: Grant MitchellMassachusetts Legislature Effective Kills iGaming Bill, Which Will Be Resubmitted
While the bill was effectively rendered useless for the remainder of the legislative session, it can be refiled in its current form when the next one begins.

By: Lucas DunnBetty Gaming Expands iBingo Presence with Kirkland Lake Hall Acquisition
Betty Gaming acquires Kirkland Lake Bingo Hall to modernize operations, expand its gaming reach, and increase funding for local charities.

By: Paul SkidmoreShould the EU implement its own harmonised gambling tax?
A proposed EU-wide gambling tax could generate billions for public funding, but legal constraints and national resistance mean the idea remains largely theoretical.

By: Paul SkidmoreSOFTSWISS and Pentasia unveil 2026 iGaming talent trends in Malta
SOFTSWISS and Pentasia have launched their 2026 iGaming Talent Trends report in Malta, highlighting hiring challenges, AI disruption and tightening talent supply across the sector.

By: Paul SkidmoreiGaming cyber threats evolving as AI and data risks change industry
Cybersecurity threats facing the iGaming sector have “grown and changed shape”, with AI-driven attacks, identity abuse and supply-chain risks now replacing traditional fraud concerns.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Gov. Spanberger Has One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill
As Virginians await her decision, the Board of Supervisors is encouraging the Governor to strike down a bill it never wanted.