Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

BGC 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.
VA House Approves Casino Bill

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.
Verizon Considered Exiting $1 Billion NFL Sponsorship Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Verizon 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.
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By: Paul Skidmore

Top 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.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Kambi 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 Skidmore

Bet 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Meta 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.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PokerStars 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.
DraftKings Launching Super App
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

DraftKings 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.
Paramount Plans HBO Max–Paramount+ Merger After Warner Bros. Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Paramount 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.