Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Sun International Appoints New Gaming Chief to Lead South African Casinos

Sun International has appointed Mark Sergeant as its new gaming chief, as land-based casinos in South Africa adapt to changing market conditions.
New Jerseyans Don't Want Casino Expansion
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New Poll Shows New Jersey Voters Want Casinos to Stay in Atlantic City

Those results are strikingly similar to data that was collected by FDU in Aug. 2014, which showed that 50 percent opposed and 42 percent supported casino expansion.
United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees by $10 Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees by $10 Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

United Airlines increased checked-bag fees by $10, citing higher fuel costs affecting airlines across the U.S.
Starbucks to Offer $300 Quarterly Bonuses to Baristas and Shift Supervisors Amid Turnaround Push
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Starbucks to Offer $300 Quarterly Bonuses to Baristas and Shift Supervisors Amid Turnaround Push

Starbucks will award $300 quarterly bonuses to baristas meeting targets, with union stores pending agreements before eligibility.
By: Paul Skidmore

Germany’s black market gambling spend reaches €547m

Germany’s black market gambling spend rose to €547m in 2024, with channelisation at 77%, according to a new GGL study.
By: Paul Skidmore

White label gambling deals face UK football sponsorship test

White label gambling deals may avoid a direct ban, but UK consultation leaves uncertainty over football sponsorships.
Australia Reveals Gambling Ad Restrictions
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Australia Reveals Stringent Gambling Advertising Protocols, To Go Into Effect in 2027

They do not represent a complete ban, but they represent significant changes to a country that has struggled to manage the mounting losses of its consumers.
Laptop displaying Alberta iGaming with casino chips, dice, cash, and a gavel on a table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta's iGaming Market Launches July 13 with New Regulations

Alberta's regulated iGaming market goes live on July 13, under new government oversight aimed at generating $700M in annual revenue.
By: Paul Skidmore

GamCare boosted by independence approval before levy decision

GamCare gains CQC independence approval as it awaits a crucial decision on funding under the UK’s new statutory gambling levy.
Mark Cuban Regrets Selling Mavericks to Adelson
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Mark Cuban Regrets Selling Mavericks to Casino Tycoon Miriam Adelson

Adelson and her family have attempted to use their new positions in Texas to strong-arm legislators into supporting their gambling enterprise.