Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

ANJ fines operator €500,000 over high-risk player protection failures

France's gambling regulator has fined an operator €500,000 after identifying failures to detect and support customers at risk of gambling harm.
By: Paul Skidmore

DCMS plans wider ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship across sectors

The government wants to outlaw sponsorship and physical advertising by unlicensed gambling operators across sport, entertainment and cultural venues.
Pedestrians crossing a busy city sidewalk, representing rising visitor arrivals in Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Tourism Hits Record Highs as Casino Revenue Dips

Macau surpassed 20 million visitor arrivals by June 20, 2026, beating last year's pace even as gaming revenue forecasts weaken.
By: Paul Skidmore

Rank Group profit set to beat forecasts despite £5m provision

Rank Group expects FY operating profit of at least £76m, despite a £5m regulatory provision and higher UK gambling taxes.
Portsmouth Casino Helps Deliver Housing Project
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Delivers Again, Powers New Housing Project

Rivers Casino Portsmouth generated more than $40 million in local gaming taxes since it began operations over three years ago.
Delaware Launches Betting Kiosks in Casinos, Retailers
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Delaware Releases Betting Kiosks at Casinos and Approved Lottery Retailers

Officials say that the new machines will allow users to place more complex sports bets without the assistance of casino clerks or staff.
By: Paul Skidmore

Ireland launches parental campaign to tackle underage gambling

Ireland's gambling regulator has unveiled a nationwide campaign to help parents spot the warning signs of underage gambling and reduce future harm.
By: Paul Skidmore

Evolution agrees £4.75m settlement with Gambling Commission

Evolution has agreed a £4.75m settlement with the Gambling Commission after an 18-month investigation into black market access to its games.
Man checks smartphone in the dark, reflecting rising concern over online gambling access in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Gambling Helpline Strained as Calls Outpace Funding

ConnexOntario is fielding record calls as Ontario's iGaming boom drives more residents to seek gambling addiction support and mental health care.
Las Vegas Strip
ziv chenBy: Ziv Chen

Tribe and State Interests Align In The Fight Against Prediction Markets, Says UNLV Law Professor Danielle Finn

UNLV law professor Danielle Finn says tribal and state gaming interests, usually at odds, are now aligned against prediction markets — with over 20 lawsuits alleging violations of federal Indian gaming law and billions in lost tax revenue at stake.