Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreUK 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 SkidmoreEvoke 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.

By: Grant MitchellCaesars 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.

By: Lucas Dunnbet365 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 SkidmoreGambling 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 SkidmoreGambling 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 SkidmoreAustria 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.

By: Grant MitchellFormer 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.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia 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 SkidmoreUK 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.