Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

ASA 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 Skidmore

Lords 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.
Resorts World Whistleblower Files Lawsuit
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Casino 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 Skidmore

Gambling 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 Skidmore

Entain 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.
Congress Considering Repealing 90% Gambling Tax Deduction
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

U.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.
Voter casting a ballot at a polling station, representing Quebec's Oct. 5 election
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Quebec 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Entain 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.
Bally's Lands $560M Financing
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

South 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.