Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreUKGC urged to investigate gambling firms linked to Reform figures
Labour has asked the UKGC to examine claims concerning Tether.bet and Fispay, but no regulatory breach or unlawful activity has been established.

By: Paul SkidmoreMPs question Allwyn interim CEO appointment with Gambling Commission
MPs have asked the Gambling Commission to explain whether Phil Walker’s regulatory history was considered before his appointment to lead Allwyn UK.

By: Paul SkidmoreUKGC study finds 13% believe peers use VPNs to access gambling
A UKGC study found 76% of 11- to 17-year-olds knew of VPNs, while 13% believed peers had used one to reach online gambling platforms.

By: Paul SkidmoreGamCare reports 114,000 contacts ahead of levy transition
GamCare handled more than 114,000 contacts in 2025/26 as gambling harm services in Britain prepared for the new statutory levy funding system.

By: Paul SkidmoreScottish council removes links redirecting users to offshore casinos
A BBC investigation found 16 links on Scottish Borders Council’s community directory were redirecting visitors to offshore gambling websites.

By: Paul SkidmoreBGC forecasts £1bn in illegal Premier League bets next season
The Betting and Gaming Council says the value of Premier League bets placed with unlicensed operators could reach £1bn during the 2027/28 season.

By: Richard JanvrinKalshi to Offer NFL Contracts on Whether Players Will Play in Games
Kalshi will offer NFL contracts based on whether players participate in games, potentially testing the boundaries around restrictions on injury-related markets.

By: Heather GartlandAustralia’s Gambling Jersey Ban Faces Criticism Over 2031 Deadline
Australia’s new gambling advertising laws will ban wagering company logos from sports uniforms, but existing sponsorship agreements could allow betting brands to remain on some jerseys until the end of 2031.

By: Heather GartlandNSW Australia to Make Facial Recognition Mandatory in Gaming Rooms
New South Wales will make facial recognition technology mandatory at gaming room entrances from 2028 as part of a major gambling reform package designed to strengthen self-exclusion and reduce gambling harm.

By: Lucas DunnCaesars Unveils Olympus, a New Invite-Only Loyalty Tier
Caesars Entertainment debuts Olympus, an invite-only tier above Seven Stars requiring 300,000 tier credits, launching January 2027.