Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreGambling Commission confirms where regulatory settlements will be spent
Regulatory settlement payments will enter the government’s Consolidated Fund rather than being reserved specifically for tackling gambling-related harm.
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By: Paul SkidmoreeGaming Integrity Wins 2026 Online Gambling Assurance Award
The Isle of Man-based specialist has been recognised for helping online gambling operators strengthen compliance and regulatory readiness.

By: Paul SkidmoreCopyBet partners with AFC Bournemouth for landmark 2026/27 season
CopyBet has agreed a partnership with AFC Bournemouth covering the club’s 2026/27 Premier League and UEFA Europa League campaigns.

By: Grant MitchellWashington AG Files Lawsuit, Wants to Ban Social Online Casinos
Platforms in question allowed customers to play virtual slot machines, poker, bingo, and other common games associated with gambling.

By: Paul SkidmoreGig economy growth puts scratchcard delivery safeguards under scrutiny
Home delivery makes National Lottery scratchcards more accessible, but the involvement of third-party drivers introduces new questions about age checks and player protection.

By: Lucas DunnGeoComply Logs 3.2M Geolocation Checks in Alberta Launch
Alberta's regulated online casino market launched with over 3.2 million geolocation checks logged by GeoComply in its first week.

By: Paul SkidmoreEvolution rules out UK changes after £4.75m settlement
Evolution says its UK operations will remain unchanged after a £4.75m settlement, despite regulatory pressure and lower Q2 revenue overall.

By: Paul SkidmoreEntain to cut 500 global roles as efficiency drive gathers pace
Entain is cutting around 500 roles worldwide as part of a broader efficiency programme, although it says the move is unrelated to UK tax rises.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK offshore gambling revenue set to double amid duty rises by 2031
H2 Gambling Capital expects offshore GGY to reach £1.4bn by 2031 as tax pressure increases across Britain’s licensed online gambling market.

By: Lucas DunnSphere Names Laureano-Rikardsen Marketing, Comms Chief
Sphere Entertainment has hired Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Global Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, effective July 21.