Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Vegas guest wins $10.3 million from $5 slot
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Las Vegas Visitor Wins $10.3 Million With $5 On a Slot Machine

An anonymous guest in America’s gambling capital hit a $10.3 million jackpot on an IGT Megabucks slot machine on Tuesday.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission targets illegal operators while exploring crypto future

Gambling Commission executive director Sue Young has outlined a tougher approach to tackling illegal gambling operators while signalling a willingness to explore crypto payments within the regulated market.
By: Paul Skidmore

Does anyone really know how big the gambling black market is?

The gambling industry frequently cites concerns about black-market growth, but increasing VPN use is raising fresh questions about how accurately illegal gambling can be measured.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

New Zealand Online Casino Licence Race Heats Up Ahead Of July Applications

New Zealand's new online casino market is edging closer to reality, with operators preparing to compete for one of only 15 available licences as the licensing process begins next month.
Circa Boss Offers VIP Experience to "Freddy"
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Circa Boss Derek Stevens Invites “Freddy” to Las Vegas Casino via Private Jet

Stevens also invited “Freddy” and his friends to a watch party at Stadium Swim, an aquatic viewing area that plays sports events on a massive screen.
Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Elon Musk Becomes World's First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO

The SpaceX IPO dramatically increased Elon Musk's fortune and created new millionaires.
LIV Golf CEO Says League Remains on Track Despite Funding Questions
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

LIV Golf CEO Says League Remains on Track Despite Funding Questions

LIV Golf leadership remains confident despite uncertainty surrounding the league's long-term funding.
Footballer in orange soccer shoes standing over a football
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's Historic World Cup Point Overshadowed by Empty Seats

Cyle Larin's late goal gave Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia in Toronto, their first World Cup point, but empty seats fueled ticket price backlash.
Mayor Wants to Ban Electronic Gambling
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Chicago Mayor Wants Committee to Reinstate Recently-Scrubbed Video Gambling Ban

A spokesperson for the Mayor said on Friday afternoon that the committee would meet Monday to discuss an ordinance, but would not call for a vote.
By: Paul Skidmore

iGB L!VE 2026 brings global iGaming industry to London

iGB L!VE returns on 1-2 July 2026, welcoming more than 15,000 industry professionals to London for two days of networking, innovation and discussions on the future of online gambling.