Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Heather GartlandSun 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.

By: Grant MitchellNew 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.

By: Richard JanvrinUnited 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.

By: Richard JanvrinStarbucks 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 SkidmoreGermany’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 SkidmoreWhite 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.

By: Grant MitchellAustralia 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.

By: Lucas DunnAlberta'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 SkidmoreGamCare 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.

By: Grant MitchellMark 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.