Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellCatawba Two Kings Celebrates Milestone, Announces Two New Casinos
A celebration that included more than 500 tribal members, construction workers, and partners was held on Wednesday to commemorate the feat.

By: Paul SkidmoreMidnite expands Championship footprint with Middlesbrough and Sheffield United deals
Midnite has strengthened its Championship presence by sponsoring Middlesbrough and renewing its front-of-shirt partnership with Sheffield United.

By: Paul SkidmoreCraig Williams and Amy Hind plead guilty in election betting scandal
Former Conservative MP Craig Williams and Amy Hind admit cheating offences in the Gambling Commission's election betting prosecution.

By: Paul SkidmoreDCMS confirms 25% Gambling Commission licence fee increase from October
The government has confirmed a 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees from October after rejecting alternative proposals.

By: Paul SkidmoreMr Vegas warned by ASA over Facebook slot ads featuring cartoon characters
The ASA upheld a complaint against Mr Vegas after ruling cartoon-style imagery in two Facebook slot adverts could strongly appeal to under-18s.
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By: Paul SkidmoreEverton replaces Stake with CMC Markets ahead of betting shirt ban
Everton has unveiled CMC Markets as its new front-of-shirt sponsor while retaining Stake as sleeve partner ahead of new Premier League rules.

By: Grant MitchellWest Virginia’s Greenbrier Casino Gets Last-Second License Extension
The Greenbrier’s last-second move allowed it to become compliant with state regulations, thereby leading to a renewal of its gaming license.

By: Paul SkidmoreSocial Market Foundation calls for higher tax on high-risk gambling machines
The SMF wants higher taxes on Category B gaming machines, while industry groups warn the proposals could damage the retail gambling sector.

By: Paul SkidmoreTim Miller to leave Gambling Commission after ten years
Tim Miller will leave the Gambling Commission in September after ten years, ending a period that saw some of the UK's biggest gambling reforms.

By: Paul SkidmoreBetfred to pay £900,000 after Gambling Commission finds safer gambling failings
Betfred's online operator, Petfre, has agreed to pay £900,000 after the Gambling Commission found significant weaknesses in its safer gambling systems, including delayed customer interventions.