Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreIreland’s iGaming Reset Tests Strength of New Regulator
Ireland’s long-awaited gambling overhaul is now live. With betting licence applications open and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland fully operational, operators are weighing fresh opportunities against tougher compliance, advertising limits and personal liability risks.

By: Lucas DunnBodog Transitions to Ozoon Amid Regulatory Changes in Canada
Bodog exits Canada, rebranding as Ozoon, transferring all player accounts while adapting to tightening provincial gambling regulations.

By: Richard JanvrinCan the DOJ Break Up Live Nation and Ticketmaster? Antitrust Trial Begins
The DOJ’s antitrust trial against Live Nation begins, with claims that the company dominates the concert industry and harms fans and venues.

By: Richard JanvrinWarner Bros. Employees Worried About Potential Job Losses With Paramount Merger
Current Warner Bros. Discovery employees fear job loss with Paramount merger.

By: Richard JanvrinParamount Wins Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War as Netflix Walks Away
Paramount secures Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix exits the bidding.

By: Paul SkidmoreGreat Britain reports £4.3bn quarterly gambling yield
New data from the UK Gambling Commission shows Gross Gambling Yield reached £4.3bn between July and September 2025, driven primarily by online casino activity.

By: Lucas DunnThaksin Shinawatra Parole Nears as Thailand Advances Casino-Free Tourism Plans
Thaksin Shinawatra's parole eligibility approaches as Thailand moves forward with a TBH700 billion casino-free tourism and entertainment complex in the EEC.

By: Paul SkidmoreWhy Crypto Payments Remain Off Limits for UK Casinos
UK licensed casinos continue to reject crypto payments as strict anti-money laundering and affordability rules leave little room for anonymous digital deposits.

By: Paul SkidmoreDopamine drugs linked to compulsive gambling harm
More than 250 patients have contacted the BBC claiming prescription dopamine agonists triggered severe gambling addictions, prompting renewed scrutiny of drug warnings and regulatory oversight.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Advances Fairfax Casino Bill With Tax Changes and Referendum Requirement
Whereas previous versions of the bill restricted the casino campus to Tysons, the approved bill would allow the facility to be built anywhere in Fairfax County.