Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

The bill allows for Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties to apply to receive the right to host the new casino, which must be worth at least $500 million.

The proposals were included in his $57 billion budget proposal for FY2027 that aims to raise nearly $600 million through a series of tax hikes across the state.

The Canadian Lottery Coalition warns Ontario’s iGaming liquidity pooling plan could lead to legal risks and worsening illegal gambling.

Officers located Lawson Sr.’s deceased body with “at least” six gunshot wounds in the back of the head near Lawson Jr.’s house.

DIA has charged 23 people over an alleged $3.2m pokie grant fraud scheme, in what it says is the department’s largest gambling prosecution.

DraftKings is hoping to partner with Southland Casino Hotel in West Memphis, and FanDuel is aiming to team up with Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs.

The UK government will consult on banning unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring sports teams, closing white-label loopholes and tightening oversight.

Regulators in France, the Netherlands and Belgium have tightened gambling oversight this week, targeting illegal operators and strengthening compliance rules.

Ireland’s gambling regulator has moved against TonyBet, ordering the withdrawal of adverts over compliance concerns.

EGBA has warned that a proposed EU gambling levy would expand the black market, weaken consumer safeguards and reduce tax income.