Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreASA bans Midnite TikTok ad featuring young-looking AI gambler
Midnite said the advertisement was created by an affiliate without approval, while White Hat Gaming avoided a ban in a separate esports case.

By: Paul SkidmoreLords call for near-total ban on gambling advertising across Britain
A House of Lords committee says voluntary controls have failed to reduce gambling advertising exposure and protect vulnerable consumers.

By: Grant MitchellCasino Whistleblower Sues Resorts World Over Wrongful Termination
He claimed that Resorts World Las Vegas wrongfully terminated him and violated the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 by retaliating against whistleblowing.

By: Paul SkidmoreGambling information alone does not guarantee informed decisions, study finds
Gambling Commission research suggests players need clearer information and different forms of support depending on how and where they gamble.

By: Paul SkidmoreEntain warns gaming machine tax rise could add £100m to annual costs
Entain has warned that a proposed increase in Machine Games Duty could add £100 million to its yearly retail costs and cause widespread shop closures.

By: Grant MitchellU.S. Congress Closer to Reinstating 100% Gambling Tax Deduction
This would mean that individuals could no longer pay more money in taxes than they won, as was possible under Trump’s setup.

By: Lucas DunnQuebec Election Could End Loto-Québec's Gambling Monopoly
Quebec's Oct. 5 election could open the door to regulated online gambling, as top parties pledge to end Loto-Québec's monopoly.

By: Heather GartlandEntain Warns New Zealand Online Casino Advertising War Could Trigger Backlash
Entain believes New Zealand’s regulated online casino market has strong potential but warns that fierce competition between licensed operators could lead to an advertising backlash.

By: Grant MitchellBally’s Lands Much-Needed $560M Loan for Bronx Casino
The agreement will see Bally’s receive $400 million on the closing date of loan and the promise of $160 million in future loan payments.

By: Heather GartlandSouth Africa’s New Lottery Operator Marks 100 Days with More Than R1 Billion in Winnings
Sizekhaya Holdings has completed its first 100 days as operator of the South African National Lottery, recording more than R1 billion in winnings across over 12 million winning entries and introducing several changes to how South Africans play.