Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Calgary, Alberta
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Prepares Online Gambling Market Launch Under New 2026 Regulations

Officials aim to regulate private betting with uniform operator standards, applying to online sportsbooks and casinos under a new framework.
A screenshot of Priced Up casino showing Gaming Corps games listed
By: Paul Skidmore

PricedUp adds Gaming Corps content in new UK deal

UK operator PricedUp has signed a new content agreement with Gaming Corps, expanding its online casino portfolio with additional slots and crash-style titles.
By: Paul Skidmore

How the AI arms race is creating new risks for the iGaming industry

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is changing iGaming at pace. But as operators race to deploy AI tools, new risks are emerging around fraud, compliance and player protection that regulators are now watching closely.
Snoop Dogg Launches Sweepstakes Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Snoop Dogg Unveils Personalized Sweepstakes Online Casino

The casino is described as a first-of-its-kind gaming experience for casino customers with a passion for hip-hop and music culture.
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By: Paul Skidmore

BGC responds to Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly’s decision to step down

The Betting and Gaming Council has issued a statement following confirmation that Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly will step down from his role. The response reflects on his leadership and wider contribution to the UK’s regulated gambling sector.
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By: Paul Skidmore

Entain expands German iGaming portfolio through new Swintt partnership

Entain has strengthened its German iGaming offering after announcing a new content partnership with Swintt. The agreement adds further regulated slot titles to Entain’s local portfolio as operators compete for visibility in one of Europe’s most tightly controlled online markets.
An image of two iGaming leaders discussing statements on cards
By: Paul Skidmore

Industry leaders debate the future direction of iGaming at SoftSwiss and Clarion

In Warsaw, SoftSwiss CMO Valentina Bagna and Clarion’s Robin Harrison respond to a series of bold iGaming statements. Their discussion covers marketing, branding, the value of industry journalism, market expansion strategy, the role of reports, and whether awards deliver real commercial impact.
Vienna Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Austria Hastens 2027 Gambling Monopoly Draft Amid Rising Pressure

The 2027 expiring gambling concessions covering Win2day’s online and land-based casino permits demand early tender starts to meet deadlines.
Maine Considers Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maine Legislators Consider Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Bill

Milton Champion, the Maine Gambling Control Unit executive director, presented a bill that would ban all unlicensed gaming platforms.
Blueprints and a MacBook
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Central Vietnam’s Hoiana Plans $1B Resort Expansion with MICE Facilities

Following Da Nang talks, developers commit $1 billion to Phase II, featuring 1,000+ 5-star rooms, 198 villas, a family zone, and a golf academy.