Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellFinal Primm Casino By Nevada-California Border Closing in July
The decision to shut the property down was revealed after employees received letters asking them to vacate their housing by July 6, per KLAS.

By: Richard JanvrinGameStop Submits $56 Billion Proposal to Buy eBay
GameStop submits bid to buy eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen has an awkward CNBC interview.

By: Paul SkidmoreGreentube to acquire Kingsbet CZ in Czech market move
Greentube plans to acquire Kingsbet CZ, marking its entry into the Czech Republic’s regulated iGaming market.

By: Paul SkidmoreAustralians Are Overtaking the UK as the World's Biggest Gamblers
Australia now records some of the world’s highest gambling losses per adult, surpassing the UK in spending intensity.

By: Grant MitchellLumbee Tribe of North Carolina Moving to Realize Casino Dreams
The leadership group of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina voted 17-2 to amend its constitution and open the door to the creation of a retail casino.

By: Richard JanvrinAsk.com, One of the Internets' Earliest Websites, Has Shut Down
Ask.com, also known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down.

By: Richard JanvrinGameStop Preparing Offer to Acquire eBay
GameStop is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire eBay as part of Ryan Cohen’s plan to scale the company into a $100 billion giant.

By: Heather GartlandSkyCity Online Casino Ends Affiliate Commissions After NZ Advertising Crackdown
SkyCity Online Casino has confirmed it will halt affiliate marketing commissions for new New Zealand players from May 8, 2026, following regulatory changes.

By: Richard JanvrinSpirit Airlines Preparing Shutdown as Government Bail Out Falls Apart
Spirit Airlines is shutting down after a deal with the government fell through.

By: Grant MitchellBally’s Chicago Casino Celebrates Construction Milestone, On Track for 2027
The final structural beam – a fire engine red piece of steel – was hoisted into the air as Starship’s “We Built This City” was played over speakers.