Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Regulators in France, the Netherlands and Belgium have tightened gambling oversight this week, targeting illegal operators and strengthening compliance rules.

Ireland’s gambling regulator has moved against TonyBet, ordering the withdrawal of adverts over compliance concerns.

EGBA has warned that a proposed EU gambling levy would expand the black market, weaken consumer safeguards and reduce tax income.

The proposal would add Maine to a growing list of states that prohibit sweepstakes operators from operating inside their jurisdictions.

Vancouver approves Parq Casino’s expansion to 900 slot machines, aiming to retain local gambling revenue while raising gambling addiction concerns.

An economic development study estimated that a South Carolina casino would fetch more than $100 million in annual tax revenue.

Canada’s iGaming market grows with Betty Casino’s sports partnerships, Light & Wonder’s Playzido launch in Alberta, and Evoplay’s Ontario game rollout.

Rank Group posted higher revenue in the first half of its financial year but saw net profit fall 26%, with outgoing CEO John O’Reilly warning of further tax headwinds.

Plans for new 24-hour adult gaming centres in towns across England are prompting debate over anti-social behaviour, regeneration and planning policy.

Rising duties and tighter regulation are pushing sportsbooks away from aggressive bonus strategies and towards smarter, lower-friction user experiences built to improve retention and long-term value.