Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreBGC launches Spot the Black Market campaign amid illegal gambling concerns
The Betting and Gaming Council has launched a new “Spot the Black Market” campaign aimed at helping players identify illegal gambling sites as concerns grow about the size of the UK’s online black market.

Fairfax Casino Bill Approved by House, Almost at Governor’s Desk
If the bill receives final approval, Fairfax County will become eligible for a casino. However, there’s no guarantee that one will be constructed.

By: Richard JanvrinVerizon Considered Exiting $1 Billion NFL Sponsorship Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
Verizon evaluated pulling back from its NFL sponsorship while reviewing hundreds of millions in sports and music partnerships.

By: Paul SkidmoreTop UK gamblers spend £745 a month as betting activity rises ahead of major sports events
New data from Nationwide shows gambling spending rising in the UK, with the top 10% of gamblers wagering an average of £745 per month. The findings come ahead of a busy year of major sporting events expected to drive further betting activity.

By: Lucas DunnKambi Strengthens OLG's Sportsbook in Ontario's Competitive Market
Kambi enhances OLG's sportsbooks with advanced tech, seamless retail integration, and strong regulatory compliance to compete in Ontario.

By: Paul SkidmoreBet St George launches UK betting brand ahead of Cheltenham Festival
A new bookmaker has entered the UK market just weeks before the Cheltenham Festival, promising a data-driven approach inspired by the medical sector.

By: Heather GartlandMeta Allows Illegal Crypto Gambling Ads to Run Despite ACMA Warning
The Guardian says Instagram posts promoting offshore crypto casino Rainbet stayed up despite user reports, even as ACMA warned influencers about major fines.

By: Lucas DunnPokerStars Launches in Ontario Through FanDuel Partnership
PokerStars is set to launch in Ontario through an exclusive FanDuel partnership, with cross-border pool liquidity and legal challenges.

By: Grant MitchellDraftKings Merges Casino, Sports Betting, Predictions in Unified Super App
Customers will be able to place sports bets, purchase prediction contracts, access the lottery, and play online casino games in the same app.

By: Richard JanvrinParamount Plans HBO Max–Paramount+ Merger After Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ following its Warner Bros. deal, potentially creating a 200M-subscriber streaming giant.