Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Lucas DunnThaksin Shinawatra Parole Nears as Thailand Advances Casino-Free Tourism Plans
Thaksin Shinawatra's parole eligibility approaches as Thailand moves forward with a TBH700 billion casino-free tourism and entertainment complex in the EEC.

By: Paul SkidmoreWhy Crypto Payments Remain Off Limits for UK Casinos
UK licensed casinos continue to reject crypto payments as strict anti-money laundering and affordability rules leave little room for anonymous digital deposits.

By: Paul SkidmoreDopamine drugs linked to compulsive gambling harm
More than 250 patients have contacted the BBC claiming prescription dopamine agonists triggered severe gambling addictions, prompting renewed scrutiny of drug warnings and regulatory oversight.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Advances Fairfax Casino Bill With Tax Changes and Referendum Requirement
Whereas previous versions of the bill restricted the casino campus to Tysons, the approved bill would allow the facility to be built anywhere in Fairfax County.

By: Paul SkidmoreWales to launch NHS-backed Gambling Helpline in April
Wales will launch its first NHS-backed Gambling Helpline on 1 April, offering open-access support and specialist treatment funded by the UK gambling levy.

By: Paul SkidmoreOne in five high-risk gamblers have attempted suicide, major study finds
NatCen research finds 22% of high-risk gamblers have attempted suicide, with most linking their latest attempt to gambling harms.

By: Paul SkidmoreGambleAware sets out plan to change gambling behaviour at scale
A new GambleAware report argues gambling harms can only be reduced through coordinated communications, marketing reform and cultural change across Great Britain.

By: Grant MitchellIndiana Senate Barely Approves Bill to Create 14th Casino License
The bill allows for Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties to apply to receive the right to host the new casino, which must be worth at least $500 million.

By: Grant MitchellIllinois Gov. Proposes Another Gaming Tax Hike, This Time for Casinos
The proposals were included in his $57 billion budget proposal for FY2027 that aims to raise nearly $600 million through a series of tax hikes across the state.

By: Lucas DunnOntario’s iGaming Liquidity Plan Faces Opposition from Lottery Coalition
The Canadian Lottery Coalition warns Ontario’s iGaming liquidity pooling plan could lead to legal risks and worsening illegal gambling.