Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Mayor Wants to Ban Electronic Gambling
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Chicago Mayor Wants Committee to Reinstate Recently-Scrubbed Video Gambling Ban

A spokesperson for the Mayor said on Friday afternoon that the committee would meet Monday to discuss an ordinance, but would not call for a vote.
By: Paul Skidmore

iGB L!VE 2026 brings global iGaming industry to London

iGB L!VE returns on 1-2 July 2026, welcoming more than 15,000 industry professionals to London for two days of networking, innovation and discussions on the future of online gambling.
By: Paul Skidmore

Flutter to leave London Stock Exchange as US focus grows

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed it will delist from the London Stock Exchange in August 2026, ending its dual listing structure.
By: Paul Skidmore

BGC launches five-point plan to tackle illegal gambling black market, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0

The Betting and Gaming Council has launched a new five-point strategy aimed at tackling the UK's growing illegal gambling market.
Close up of people touching mobile phone screens
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's World Cup 2026 Betting Boom Fuels Gambling Ad Debate

Canadian bettors are set to wager big on World Cup 2026, but rising gambling ad exposure has officials weighing tighter rules.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Star Sydney Fined AU$10 Million as Regulatory Pressure Continues

Star Sydney has received another major regulatory penalty after NSW authorities imposed a AU$10 million fine over financial crime compliance failures and ordered an additional AU$5 million investment in monitoring technology.
Hard Rock Bet Wins Casino of the Year
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Hard Rock Wins Casino Operator of the Year at SBC Awards 2026

Finalists included BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, Oklahoma casino Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant, FanDuel Casino and Rush Street Interactive.
FIFA World Cup trophy displayed in a glass case at the FIFA World Football Museum
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta iGaming Launches Just Days Before the World Cup Ends

Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, just six days before the World Cup final, leaving operators little time to cash in on the biggest soccer betting event ever.
By: Paul Skidmore

ANJ chief reflects on gambling regulation as France and UK face major industry changes

As the UK gambling sector continues to adapt to higher taxes, affordability measures and tighter regulatory oversight, France is facing many of the same challenges. Outgoing ANJ President Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin has reflected on six years of transformation in French gambling.
By: Paul Skidmore

England fans back Three Lions glory as World Cup fever grips the nation

New research from Bet St George reveals that 40% of England fans believe the Three Lions will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The study also shows strong regional differences in confidence levels, with younger supporters and Londoners among the most optimistic ahead of the tournament.