Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Hollywood Casino Aurora Opens in Illinois
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

PENN’s Hollywood Aurora Casino Celebrates Grand Opening on Wednesday

The land-based facility replaced a riverboat location that had resided on the shore of the Fox River for the last 33 years.
By: Paul Skidmore

SBC Summit player protection symposium to examine safer gambling challenges

SBC Summit's dedicated Player Protection Symposium will bring together regulators, operators and technology experts to explore safer gambling, AI-driven interventions and black market risks.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Australia Targets Gambling Influencers as Social Media Crackdown Intensifies

Australian regulators are turning their attention to social media influencers who promote gambling content online. As authorities continue efforts to combat illegal gambling and reduce gambling harm, influencers are increasingly finding themselves in the regulatory spotlight.
By: Paul Skidmore

Andy Burnham odds-on favourite to replace Starmer as Prime Minister

Betting markets have moved quickly following Keir Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham installed as the clear favourite to become the UK's next Prime Minister.
Elderly Casino Guest Stole $5,000
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

87-Year-Old Robbed Casino Guest of $5,000 During A Bathroom Break

Senior citizen James N. Gallagher III allegedly swiped $5,050 in slot machine credits from another patron at Boyd Gaming’s Ameristar property in St. Charles.
By: Paul Skidmore

BGC Rejects Claims Linking Members to Illegal Gambling Sites

The Betting and Gaming Council has dismissed allegations that some of its supplier members are providing games to unlicensed gambling websites, arguing that criminal operators are cloning legitimate products and stealing intellectual property.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South Africa's Online Casino Grey Market Faces Growing Regulatory Pressure

South Africa's online gambling laws continue to create confusion for players. While online sports betting is fully regulated, online casino gaming remains largely prohibited under existing legislation. As regulators increase their focus on consumer protection and compliance, pressure is mounting on the country's growing grey-market casino sector.
Pizza Hut Sold in $2.7 Billion Deal as Yum Brands Reshapes Portfolio
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pizza Hut Sold in $2.7 Billion Deal as Yum Brands Reshapes Portfolio

The transaction ends nearly five decades of Pizza Hut ownership under Yum Brands and PepsiCo.
FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership

The agreement adds new sports and entertainment contract opportunities for users.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

ACMA Blocks More Illegal Gambling Websites As Australia Tightens Enforcement

Australia's communications regulator has expanded its crackdown on offshore gambling operators, ordering additional illegal gambling websites to be blocked across the country. The latest action forms part of a broader effort to protect consumers from unlicensed operators that fall outside Australia's regulatory framework.