Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

Online sports betting may be driving binge drinking among young men, study finds

A new study suggests that young men who already drink heavily may be more likely to binge drink when engaging with online sports betting, raising fresh questions about the wider social impacts of gambling apps.
By: Paul Skidmore

Eden Hazard investigated by Belgian regulators after Stake ambassador deal

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard is reportedly under investigation by Belgium’s gambling regulator after signing a new ambassador deal with online casino brand Stake.
By: Paul Skidmore

Travel agent jailed for three years after stealing £500k to fund online gambling

A UK travel agent has been sentenced to three years in prison after defrauding her employer of nearly £500,000 over a 20-month period, with part of the stolen money spent on online gambling.
By: Paul Skidmore

Alan Spence claims £800k gambling debt unenforceable due to alleged illegal bookmaker

Classic-winning racehorse owner Alan Spence told the High Court that gambling debts of around £800,000 should be void because the bets were allegedly placed with an illegal bookmaker.
By: Paul Skidmore

Mum who hid gambling addiction paid off £40,000 debt by selling clothes

Rachel Grady said depression and the “buzz” of gambling pulled her into addiction during 2020, leaving her with £40,000 of debt before she rebuilt her finances through online clothes reselling.
Trump Administration to Collect $10 Billion Fee From TikTok U.S. Sale
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

U.S. Government Set to Receive $10 Billion Fee From TikTok Deal

The US government is set to receive about $10 billion from investors as part of a deal restructuring TikTok’s U.S. operations.
NFL, CBS Reportedly Negotiating Major Rights Fee Increase for Sunday Games
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NFL, CBS Reportedly Negotiating Major Rights Fee Increase for Sunday Games

The NFL and CBS are reportedly discussing a new deal that could raise the network’s rights fee by roughly $1 billion.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Crown Melbourne Launches AU$200m Southbank Redevelopment

Crown Melbourne is rolling out a AU$200 million redevelopment of its Southbank precinct, with more than 15 new venues, Riverwalk upgrades and a broader hospitality expansion through 2027.
Qatari-Backed Irth Capital Submits $1.5B Bid to Take Papa John’s Private
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Qatari-Backed Irth Capital Submits $1.5B Bid to Take Papa John’s Private

Irth Capital has reportedly offered $47 per share to acquire Papa John’s and take the pizza chain private.
Tilman Fertitta Reportedly in Talks to Buy Caesars Entertainment in $7B Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Tilman Fertitta Reportedly in Talks to Buy Caesars Entertainment in $7B Deal

Tilman Fertitta is reportedly negotiating a $7 billion takeover of Caesars Entertainment after topping a competing bid from Carl Icahn.