Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia 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 Skidmore

GamCare reports record Gambling Helpline referrals

GamCare recorded 996 referrals in January 2026, signalling faster movement from first contact into structured gambling harm treatment.
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By: Paul Skidmore

Wolverhampton 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.
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By: Paul Skidmore

UK 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.
Activist Investor Ancora Holdings Signals Opposition to Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Activist 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.
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Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

MGM 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.
Indiana Could Relocate Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Indiana 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 Skidmore

Novomatic 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.
McDonald’s Value Push Boosts Sales but Sparks Franchisee Backlash Over Pricing Control
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

McDonald’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.
Tysons Location Stripped from VA Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia 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.