Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Heather GartlandSun International Doubles Down on Digital Gambling Growth
South African casino giant Sun International is placing increasing emphasis on digital gambling as online betting and gaming continue reshaping the industry.

By: Heather GartlandGauteng Gambling Board Leadership Shake-Up Over Office Violations
South Africa’s Gauteng gambling regulator is facing leadership disruption after the provincial government dismissed the board chair over alleged workplace governance violations.
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By: Paul SkidmoreNEXT.io Summit Valletta 2026 brings global iGaming industry to Malta
Thousands of industry professionals gathered in Malta this week as NEXT.io Summit Valletta 2026 focused on AI, prediction markets and the future of iGaming.

By: Paul SkidmorePer Widerström’s future questioned as Bally’s takeover talks continue
Industry speculation is mounting over whether evoke CEO Per Widerström will remain in place if Bally’s Intralot completes its proposed takeover of the gambling group.

By: Paul SkidmoreCasino Guru Awards 2026 winners revealed
Casino Guru Awards 2026 honoured the companies and individuals driving innovation, transparency and responsible gambling across iGaming.

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.