Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Senate Approves Fairfax County Casino Bill, Which Advances to the House
The bill previously tied the casino's planned location to Tysons, although that was unexpectedly stripped from the legislation last week.

By: Paul SkidmoreGamCare reports record Gambling Helpline referrals
GamCare recorded 996 referrals in January 2026, signalling faster movement from first contact into structured gambling harm treatment.

By: Paul SkidmoreWolverhampton seeks views on gambling harm strategy
Wolverhampton Council has launched two consultations to shape a new gambling harm strategy, urging residents to share lived experiences ahead of a 20 March deadline.

By: Paul SkidmoreUK gambling tax hike raises risk of offshore market growth
The UK government’s proposed gambling tax increases aim to boost public finances, but industry voices warn higher duties could weaken the regulated market and drive offshore growth.

By: Richard JanvrinActivist Investor Ancora Holdings Signals Opposition to Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
Activist investor Ancora Holdings appears poised to do all it can to stop the Warner Bros.-Netflix deal.

By: Grant MitchellMGM National Harbor Unveils New High Limit Gambling Room With Slots and Table Game
Customers can now officially experience the new 4,000 square feet of gaming space, bringing the total to more than 14,000 square feet.

By: Grant MitchellIndiana Forwards Bill to Relocation Casino in Ohio County to Several Possible Homes
The bill would allow the Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, to move its campus to a selection of new host cities.
By: Paul SkidmoreNovomatic takeover of Ainsworth collapses after deadline
Novomatic’s attempt to acquire the remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology has fallen through after it failed to secure enough minority shareholder backing by 6 February.

By: Richard JanvrinMcDonald’s Value Push Boosts Sales but Sparks Franchisee Backlash Over Pricing Control
McDonald's has new value guidelines that must be followed, and some franchisees are pushing back.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia Senate Strips Tysons Location Requirement from Casino Bill
Previously, the bill contained specific language that effectively restricted the build site to Tysons, although that is now gone.