Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreNetEnt launches Rabid Randy Gone Fishing slot on 17 February
NetEnt is preparing to release Rabid Randy Gone Fishing on 17 February 2026, introducing a new fishing-themed entry to its Rabid Randy slot series.

By: Lucas DunnMacau Hotel Prices Fall 4.7% in December Despite Tourism Boom
In December, Macau saw a 4.7% drop in hotel rates, especially at five-star venues, despite Macau welcoming over 3.58 million visitors.

By: Paul SkidmorePlay’n GO expands lighter slot portfolio with Barn Busters
Play’n GO has released Barn Busters, a character-led slot that prioritises steady feature play over extreme volatility, signalling a continued focus on accessible game design.

By: Lucas DunnWynn Al Marjan Island to Feature Wynn Oasis Staff Residential Campus in UAE
The campus will house over 7,000 staff, about 80% of the resort’s workforce, as a self-contained village near Marjan Island and Wynn Boulevard.

By: Paul SkidmoreAre UK casino bonuses becoming less lucrative under new rules?
Recent Gambling Commission changes have altered how UK casino bonuses are structured, prompting debate over whether smaller offers now deliver better real-world value.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Votes Not To Approve Online Casino Proposal, But Optimism Remains
SB 195, which was already approved by the subcommittee, would establish the Virginia Gaming Commission to help with the regulatory operations.

By: Heather GartlandStar Entertainment Group Restructure: HQ Closure and Shift to Property-Level Control
Star Entertainment will close its Brisbane head office, cut hundreds of corporate roles and hand more control to its Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane casinos.

By: Lucas DunnMacau's Shift to General Public Players Linked to Rising Gambling Issues
According to the DICJ, applications for casino exclusion surged by 67.9% last year, reaching 952, with self-exclusions rising by 74.3% to 828 cases.

By: Grant MitchellTennessee and Indiana Target 'Gray Market' Sweepstakes Casinos with Potential Statewide Bans
Legislators in both Tennessee and Indiana presented legislation that would outlaw dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos.

By: Lucas DunnCanada Shuns Vegas: 2026 Tourism Faces Massive Air Capacity Drop
The poll indicates that travel choices are based on values, with nearly half of Canadians aged 18-29 judging friends for US vacations.