Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

International Responsible Gaming Day on 17 February spotlights safer gambling measures, support services and industry responsibility.

Alberta’s new iGaming framework allows private operators to register under a regulated framework with a revenue split and strict data security rules.

The AGCO suspended PointsBet Canada for five days after failing to report Jontay Porter’s suspicious betting patterns linked to a wire fraud case.

The bill previously tied the casino's planned location to Tysons, although that was unexpectedly stripped from the legislation last week.

GamCare recorded 996 referrals in January 2026, signalling faster movement from first contact into structured gambling harm treatment.

Wolverhampton Council has launched two consultations to shape a new gambling harm strategy, urging residents to share lived experiences ahead of a 20 March deadline.

The UK government’s proposed gambling tax increases aim to boost public finances, but industry voices warn higher duties could weaken the regulated market and drive offshore growth.

Activist investor Ancora Holdings appears poised to do all it can to stop the Warner Bros.-Netflix deal.

Customers can now officially experience the new 4,000 square feet of gaming space, bringing the total to more than 14,000 square feet.

The bill would allow the Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, to move its campus to a selection of new host cities.