Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreSimon Bazalgette appointed chair of CourseTrack board expansion
CourseTrack has restructured its board with Simon Bazalgette appointed chair alongside two new non-executive directors.

By: Heather GartlandSouth Africa Gambling Regulator Warns Over Fraud Impersonation Scam
South Africa’s National Gambling Board has issued a warning after reports of fraudsters impersonating officials and attempting to extract payments from gambling operators.

By: Paul SkidmoreUKGC announces tougher measures on gaming machines and illegal gambling
The UK Gambling Commission plans stricter gaming machine enforcement and renewed action against illegal land-based gambling.

By: Paul SkidmoreWhy Bally’s is interested in Evoke despite mounting risks
Bally’s sees opportunity in Evoke’s scale and European reach, even as debt, tax rises and regulation scare off private equity buyers.

By: Grant MitchellHotel Attached to Portsmouth Casino Hits Construction Milestone
The ceremony included the placing of the final steel support structure for the towering hotel and a State of the City speech by Mayor Shannon Glover (I).

By: Richard JanvrinDunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings Owner, Inspire Brands, Files for IPO
Inspire Brands confidentially filed for an initial public offering.

By: Heather GartlandAuckland-fraud-case-raises-questions-over-gambling-harm
A former Auckland Rugby League employee has been sentenced after stealing more than $133,000 while struggling with a gambling addiction.

By: Heather GartlandAfrican Casinos and Sportsbooks Seek Smarter Payment Solutions
Payment infrastructure is becoming a major focus for African gaming operators as casinos and sportsbooks expand across multiple regulated markets.

By: Richard JanvrinOnlyFans Valued At $3.15 Billion Following Recent Minority Stake Sale
OnlyFans sells 16% stake for $535 million to Architect Capital

By: Paul SkidmoreAll the details of the UK’s gambling financial risk assessment reform
The UK’s proposed gambling financial risk assessments could reshape online betting and casino play. Here’s what the reforms mean.