Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Novomatic’s attempt to acquire the remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology has fallen through after it failed to secure enough minority shareholder backing by 6 February.

McDonald's has new value guidelines that must be followed, and some franchisees are pushing back.

Previously, the bill contained specific language that effectively restricted the build site to Tysons, although that is now gone.

Casino Guru Academy has launched a free Suicide Prevention Course at ICE Barcelona 2026, giving iGaming professionals practical tools to recognise and respond to self-harm risks.

Andrew Rhodes will leave the Gambling Commission at the end of April, closing a near five-year tenure defined by regulatory reform, affordability checks and record enforcement action.

Attorney General Rob Bonta said that the regulations were submitted on Dec. 23, 2025, and were finally approved last week.

Television gambling adverts aired during live World Cup matches increased betting frequency and likelihood, with researchers warning current UK ad rules may be insufficient.

Incentive Games debuts its Crash and Arcade titles in Quebec, while GG.BET strengthens its regional reach through a CasinoCanada collaboration.

When all is said and done, guests will enjoy new hotel rooms, suites and penthouses, updated corridors and decorations, restaurant upgrades, and more.

DIA says the guilty plea marks an NZ first for an illegal online lottery prosecution, after a case tied to an $11m scheme.