Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Ziv Chen Cash or Crash? Monmouth University Researchers Ask Whether There’s a Smart Way to Beat Crash Games in Online Casinos
The aim of the Monmouth University was to answer a simple question: Is there a smart way to play crash games and turn the odds in the player’s favor?

By: Lucas DunnPAGCOR Targets December 2026 Launch for Verification App
PAGCOR aims to launch a mobile app in December 2026 to help players spot illegal operators, pending a proof-of-concept review by tech partner DCI.

By: Paul SkidmoreFlutter Plans Up to 1,400 Job Cuts After UK Tax Rises
Flutter has announced plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs across its UK and Ireland operations, blaming higher gambling taxes for the restructuring.
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By: Paul SkidmoreNinety Labour MPs push Machine Games Duty rise as BGC fights back
Ninety Labour MPs have urged the Chancellor to increase Machine Games Duty on Category B machines, prompting a sharp response from the Betting and Gaming Council before next week’s Budget.

By: Paul SkidmoreComoros seeks UK help over disputed Anjouan gambling licences
Comoros has challenged the authority behind Anjouan’s offshore licensing regime, raising questions about its credentials. For British players, however, the requirement for a Gambling Commission licence remains unchanged.

By: Lucas DunnBrazil Betting Ban May Send R$25B to Unlicensed Operators
A new IBIA briefing estimates Brazil's betting ban could drive about R$25 billion in yearly wagering to unlicensed operators, hurting player protection.

By: Heather GartlandAFL Orders Sportsbet to Remove AI-Generated Player Videos
Sportsbet has removed AI-generated videos featuring AFL players after concerns were raised about consent and commercial image rights. The dispute comes as Australia prepares for tighter gambling advertising restrictions.

By: Lucas DunniGaming Ontario Withheld Its Own Problem Gambling Study
Records obtained by the Toronto Star show iGaming Ontario kept a pre-launch problem gambling study private after it found higher-than-expected rates.

By: Grant MitchellBetMGM, Connor McDavid Renew Responsible Gaming Partnership
McDavid’s promotion of these tools in a Dec. 2025 “Mullet Over” campaign contributed to a 27% year-over-year increase in accounts with deposit limits.

By: Grant MitchellCasino Tycoon Donated $25 Million to Trump’s Ballroom
While it might be life-changing money to some, Adelson donated a ho-hum $25 million to Trump’s ballroom project through the Adelson Family Foundation.