Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

Dutch Lottery forces illegal casino Skyhills out of Netherlands

Skyhills became inaccessible in the Netherlands after Nederlandse Loterij targeted companies and directors linked to the casino.
Record $4.4 Million Online Casino Jackpot
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Pennsylvania iGaming Player Wins $4.4 Million, Fourth-Largest Jackpot Ever

Progressive jackpots work by having players opt-in to the progressive pot, which is a pool built by other online players.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

New Zealand Online Casino Licence Race Moves to Auction Stage

New Zealand’s online casino licensing process is moving into its next stage, with approved operators set to compete for the right to apply for one of up to 15 licences.
MGM, BetMGM Donate to AGA Responsible Gaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

BetMGM Donates $320,000 to AGA’s Responsible Gaming Campaign

RGEM 2026 was designed to supply customers with the information they need to make informed and responsible decisions while avoiding problematic behaviors.
Stacks of colorful poker chips on a table, representing Ontario's crowded iGaming and casino market
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Fanatics Casino Launches in Ontario Without Sportsbook

Fanatics Casino has soft-launched in Ontario as the province's 50th iGaming operator, with sportsbook and Alberta entry planned for 2027.
By: Paul Skidmore

NCA freezes £10m held by Premier League over reported Sorare payment

More than £10m held by the Premier League has been frozen while the NCA examines a payment reportedly made by crypto fantasy firm Sorare.
By: Paul Skidmore

Daniel Smith lands two winners on return from five-year betting ban

Daniel Smith lands two winners on return from five-year betting ban
Resorts World NYC Facing 72% Taxes
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Dems Want Gov. Hochul to Nix “Excessive” 72% Casino Tax Rate

It already agreed to pay a high percentage of its revenue in taxes, although a state gaming body has argued that still isn’t enough.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences

BresBet and Bet St George have had their UK licences suspended while the Gambling Commission investigates suspected compliance failings.
By: Paul Skidmore

ANJ sets clearer standards for handling player fraud in France

ANJ has explained when French gambling operators may close accounts, reserve balances, cancel bets or redistribute fraudulent winnings.