Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

UK gambling tax hike enters next phase despite stable early trading

Industry experts warn the full impact of the UK’s Remote Gaming Duty increase may not become clear until later this year.
By: Paul Skidmore

Evoke extends Bally’s Intralot takeover deadline to 8 June

Evoke has pushed back the deadline for Bally’s Intralot to make a formal takeover offer as discussions between the two companies continue.
Caesars Agrees to $18 Billion Sale to Fertitta
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Caesars Agrees to Near-$18 Billion Sale to Fertitta Entertainment

Fertitta will acquire all of Caesars’ approximate $11.9 billion in outstanding debt and will pay shareholders $31 cash for each share.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

bet365 Joins Alberta's Regulated iGaming Market

bet365 has been approved for Alberta's regulated iGaming market ahead of the July 13 launch, becoming the sixth operator cleared for both casino and sportsbook.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission delays decision on Financial Risk Assessments

The UK Gambling Commission has delayed its decision on Financial Risk Assessments after reviewing evidence gathered during the pilot scheme.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission extends deadline for deposit-limit rule changes

The Gambling Commission has delayed new deposit-limit requirements until September after operators requested more time.
By: Paul Skidmore

Austria heads towards online casino liberalisation under leaked draft law

Austria could open its online casino market to multiple operators under leaked reforms proposing strict licensing and player protection rules.
Ex-Senator, Casino Owner Pleading Guilty to Fraud
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Former Senator and Casino Owner Pleading Guilty to Fraud Possibly in the Millions

The 64-year-old is reportedly ready to accept punishment for spending $255,000 on personal expenditures, court documents obtained by Concord Monitor show.
Virginia Called a "Complex" Casino Market
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Labeled a “Complex” Casino Market by Research Analysts

Katz claimed that iGaming legalization was not only a possibility, but a simple waiting game until lawmakers pass the necessary legislation.
By: Paul Skidmore

UK Illegal Gambling Taskforce Targets Black Market Payments and Advertising

The UK government has launched a new task force aimed at disrupting illegal gambling payments, advertising, and online operations.