Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Indiana Congressman Warns of Casinos Ahead of Ballot

While three counties are set to vote on potentially hosting a casino, only one will land the facility — assuming any of them achieve the simple majority.
Stacks of black, purple, green, and yellow casino chips beside a deck of playing cards, illustrating Stake's planned Alberta iGaming launch
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Stake Secures Alberta iGaming License, Plans Oct. 12 Launch

Stake Canada plans to launch its online casino and sportsbook in Alberta on Oct. 12, a day before AGLC's grace period for unregistered operators ends.
Lawmakers gather on the floor of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies in Brasília during a plenary session
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Stake Reprieve, Fux Delay Talk Reshape Brazil Betting Ban

A judge lets Stake resume, Justice Fux may wait until after the runoff, and lawmakers face an Oct. 13 deadline as Brazil's betting licenses near expiry.
Pennsylvania Removing Skill Machines
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

One Week Until Pennsylvania Skill Machines Become Illegal

State officials will raid locations and seize the unregulated skill games next week following the expiration of a 120-day judicial stay.
Petersburg Casino Celebrates Milestone
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Petersburg, Virginia Casino Holds Construction Milestone Ceremony

A special "topping out” ceremony occurred at 1:00 a.m. ET at the Live! Casino Virginia project site at 301 Wagner Road in Petersburg.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Queensland Sports Club's 60-Pokie Plan Sparks Community Opposition

A Sunshine Coast sports club's application for 60 poker machines has sparked opposition over its proximity to homelessness and community support services.
Rue Saint-Louis in Old Quebec City lined with historic stone buildings, restaurant signs and Quebec flags on a snowy winter day
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Quebec Election Puts Loto-Québec's Online Monopoly at Risk

The Parti Québécois and Liberals, now holding 99 of 127 seats, both back licensing private online gambling operators in Quebec. No bill has been tabled yet.
By: Paul Skidmore

Cardiff poker organisers sentenced after players left in debt

Two men who ran an illegal poker venue in Cardiff have received suspended prison sentences after an investigation uncovered substantial payments and players left indebted to the organisers.
Idaho Street in downtown Elko, Nevada, lined with shops, parked cars and American flags under a clear blue sky
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Elko Casinos Set to Close Nov. 30 as Founder Plans Buyback

Two Elko casinos with 239 workers face a Nov. 30 closure after a Chapter 11 filing, but co-founder Eric Persson says a buyback will keep them open.
By: Paul Skidmore

FCA confirms prediction market talks as Kalshi and Polymarket eye Britain

The FCA has confirmed engagement with prediction market operators as Kalshi and Polymarket explore Britain, but existing gambling rules and a retail trading ban remain significant barriers.