Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling 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.
By: Paul Skidmore

eGaming 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 Skidmore

CopyBet 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.
Social Casino lawsuit in Washington
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Washington 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 Skidmore

Gig 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.
Person typing on a laptop, representing online casino and geolocation activity in Alberta
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

GeoComply 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 Skidmore

Evolution 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 Skidmore

Entain 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 Skidmore

UK 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.
The Sphere in Las Vegas lit up with a Mars display, exterior view at night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere Names Laureano-Rikardsen Marketing, Comms Chief

Sphere Entertainment has hired Karen Laureano-Rikardsen as Global Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, effective July 21.