Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

The Seattle Seahawks Are Officially For Sale

Seattle Seahawks Officially for Sale After Super Bowl 60 Win, Valuation Could Reach $10 Billion

The Seattle Seahawks are officially the next NFL team on the market after winning the Super Bowl.
Petersburg Casino Has Strong Start
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Petersburg, Virginia Casino Posts Strong First 10-Day Revenue Total

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia generated close to $4.7 million in adjusted gross revenue during its first week and a half, according to figures from the state.
Warner Bros. Discovery Reopens Paramount Talks, Setting Stage for Potential Bidding War With Netflix
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Warner Bros. Discovery Reopens Paramount Talks, Setting Stage for Potential Bidding War With Netflix

Warner reopens Paramount talks, potentially igniting a bidding war with Netflix as regulators and investors watch closely.
By: Paul Skidmore

International Responsible Gaming Day 2026 focus

International Responsible Gaming Day on 17 February spotlights safer gambling measures, support services and industry responsibility.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Opens Competitive iGaming Market with New Regulations

Alberta’s new iGaming framework allows private operators to register under a regulated framework with a revenue split and strict data security rules.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet Canada Faces Five-Day Suspension Over Betting Compliance Failures

The AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada for five days after failing to report Jontay Porter’s suspicious betting patterns linked to a wire fraud case.
Officials Criticize Security of VA Casino Plan
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Senate Approves Fairfax County Casino Bill, Which Advances to the House

The bill previously tied the casino's planned location to Tysons, although that was unexpectedly stripped from the legislation last week.
By: Paul Skidmore

GamCare reports record Gambling Helpline referrals

GamCare recorded 996 referrals in January 2026, signalling faster movement from first contact into structured gambling harm treatment.
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By: Paul Skidmore

Wolverhampton seeks views on gambling harm strategy

Wolverhampton Council has launched two consultations to shape a new gambling harm strategy, urging residents to share lived experiences ahead of a 20 March deadline.
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By: Paul Skidmore

UK gambling tax hike raises risk of offshore market growth

The UK government’s proposed gambling tax increases aim to boost public finances, but industry voices warn higher duties could weaken the regulated market and drive offshore growth.