Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreUKGC: VPN growth makes illegal gambling harder to track
UKGC says rising VPN use is obscuring illegal gambling activity, making it harder to measure market size and target enforcement effectively.

By: Paul SkidmoreFDJ rules out UK exit for Unibet amid turnaround plan
FDJ will not exit the UK with Unibet despite revenue declines and tax pressure, as it targets a turnaround within “some quarters”.

New Zealand Online Casino Gambling Bill Clears Final Hurdle
New Zealand has taken a major step toward regulated online casinos after the Online Casino Gambling Bill passed its third reading.

By: Richard JanvrinFCC Orders Early Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Amid DEI Probe and After Kimmel Comments
The FCC is ordering an early Disney license review tied to a DEI probe, but also after comments made by Jimmy Kimmel.
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AI Use in Australian Gambling Sparks Fresh Regulatory Focus
Australia’s gambling regulator has highlighted growing concerns around how artificial intelligence is being used across the gambling industry.

By: Lucas DunnFanDuel Becomes Toronto Tempo's First iGaming Partner
FanDuel has signed a multi-year deal as the official iGaming partner of the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise, ahead of their May 8 season opener.

By: Paul SkidmoreFamily urges gambling reform after Ellen Mulvey inquest
An inquest into Ellen Mulvey’s death has prompted renewed calls for UK gambling reform and stronger protections for vulnerable players.

By: Paul SkidmoreGambling awareness programme reaches 1,250 Irish players
A Flutter-funded programme has reached 1,250 League of Ireland players, with 94% now aware of key integrity rules.

By: Grant MitchellFirst New York City Casino, Resorts World NYC, Hosts Grand Opening
The property had previously operated as a racino before it received the right to expand to a full-fledged casino after a years-long bidding process

By: Paul SkidmoreUK MPs frame gambling advertising as public health issue
MPs debated gambling advertising in Westminster, with calls for tighter restrictions and concerns over black market growth.