Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Polymarket has pulled its proposed NFL player participation prediction markets only a day after submitting them to the CFTC.

New Zealand's first online casino licensing process has drawn a striking show of interest, with 50 operators submitting expressions of interest for just 15 available licences. The EOI period closed on 15 August 2026, setting up a competitive evaluation process that will determine which platforms Kiwi players can legally use from 2027.

The vote was held in advance of the Aug. 31 expiration of the workers’ contract with casino owner and operator Wynn Resorts.

Gross operating profit fell 15.5 percent to $269.6 million, reflecting the increasing impact of costs, fees, and relevant charges.

DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics have signed multi-year deals as official NFL sports betting partners, with Fanatics also adding an online casino partnership.

Caesars shareholders will vote Sept. 22 on Tilman Fertitta's $17.6B all-cash buyout, which needs majority approval to proceed.

Labour has asked the UKGC to examine claims concerning Tether.bet and Fispay, but no regulatory breach or unlawful activity has been established.

MPs have asked the Gambling Commission to explain whether Phil Walker’s regulatory history was considered before his appointment to lead Allwyn UK.

A UKGC study found 76% of 11- to 17-year-olds knew of VPNs, while 13% believed peers had used one to reach online gambling platforms.

GamCare handled more than 114,000 contacts in 2025/26 as gambling harm services in Britain prepared for the new statutory levy funding system.