Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellChicago 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 SkidmoreiGB 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.

By: Paul SkidmoreFlutter to leave London Stock Exchange as US focus grows
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed it will delist from the London Stock Exchange in August 2026, ending its dual listing structure.

By: Paul SkidmoreBGC launches five-point plan to tackle illegal gambling black market, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0
The Betting and Gaming Council has launched a new five-point strategy aimed at tackling the UK's growing illegal gambling market.

By: Lucas DunnCanada's World Cup 2026 Betting Boom Fuels Gambling Ad Debate
Canadian bettors are set to wager big on World Cup 2026, but rising gambling ad exposure has officials weighing tighter rules.

By: Heather GartlandStar Sydney Fined AU$10 Million as Regulatory Pressure Continues
Star Sydney has received another major regulatory penalty after NSW authorities imposed a AU$10 million fine over financial crime compliance failures and ordered an additional AU$5 million investment in monitoring technology.

By: Grant MitchellHard Rock Wins Casino Operator of the Year at SBC Awards 2026
Finalists included BetMGM, Caesars Entertainment, Oklahoma casino Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant, FanDuel Casino and Rush Street Interactive.

By: Lucas DunnAlberta iGaming Launches Just Days Before the World Cup Ends
Alberta's iGaming market opens July 13, just six days before the World Cup final, leaving operators little time to cash in on the biggest soccer betting event ever.

By: Paul SkidmoreANJ chief reflects on gambling regulation as France and UK face major industry changes
As the UK gambling sector continues to adapt to higher taxes, affordability measures and tighter regulatory oversight, France is facing many of the same challenges. Outgoing ANJ President Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin has reflected on six years of transformation in French gambling.

By: Paul SkidmoreEngland fans back Three Lions glory as World Cup fever grips the nation
New research from Bet St George reveals that 40% of England fans believe the Three Lions will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The study also shows strong regional differences in confidence levels, with younger supporters and Londoners among the most optimistic ahead of the tournament.