Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Star Entertainment will close its Brisbane head office, cut hundreds of corporate roles and hand more control to its Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane casinos.

According to the DICJ, applications for casino exclusion surged by 67.9% last year, reaching 952, with self-exclusions rising by 74.3% to 828 cases.

Legislators in both Tennessee and Indiana presented legislation that would outlaw dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos.

The poll indicates that travel choices are based on values, with nearly half of Canadians aged 18-29 judging friends for US vacations.

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission found that a northern Virginia casino could generate $155 million in annual tax revenue for the state.

A senior regulator highlighted that illegal casino ads targeting self-excluded users in Great Britain are prevalent and easy to find in social feeds.

Jackpotjoy has released a summary of its biggest casino wins from 2025, led by a six-figure jackpot and several high-value payouts across progressive slot titles.

The Gambling Commission’s 2024–25 annual report details a year of enforcement activity, regulatory reform and operational change as the regulator prepares for the next phase of gambling oversight.

The national government has finished public consultations on the next IR application, while Hokkaido submitted documents urging tailored resorts.

Local leaders said the project could bring hundreds of millions in revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as become a draw for major events.