Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Kansas Adding Hotel to Hollywood Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Kansas City Adding Hotel to Hollywood Casino Near Speedway

Hollywood Casino paid over $18 million in fines over the past 11 years because the hotel was never created, according to Wyandotte County.
Diller Backs Out of $18bn MGM Resorts Takeover
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Barry Diller, People Withdraw $18bn BetMGM Takeover Bid

MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that the bid had been withdrawn, leaving the hotel-casino enterprise as a “standalone company.”
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Aussie High Roller Wins Right to Pursue Royal Caribbean Over A$22,000 Casino Cruises

Australian casino player Mark Timothy Grant can continue his QCAT case against Royal Caribbean after five complimentary Casino Royale cruises worth A$22,040 were cancelled.
By: Paul Skidmore

Betfred founder warns tax rise could wipe out betting shops by 2030

Fred Done warns a Machine Games Duty rise could force Betfred to close 495 shops and put the future of Britain’s retail betting sector at risk.
By: Paul Skidmore

Malta sets out voluntary AI safeguards for licensed gambling operators

Malta’s new voluntary AI Gaming Charter asks gambling operators to map their AI systems, protect player rights and retain human oversight.
Perry County Casino Gets Expansion and Renovation
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Fancy Dance Casino in Oklahoma Undergoing Expansion and Renovation

This is part of a 10,000-square-foot entertainment facility that includes a wide selection of slot machines, dining and drink options, and a Player’s Club.
NFL Taking Patient Approach to Prediction Market Partnerships
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NFL Taking Patient Approach to Prediction Market Partnerships

The NFL is continuing talks with prediction markets but wants stronger protections before considering partnerships.
Genius Sports Launches Prediction.com to Compare Prediction Markets
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Genius Sports Launches Prediction.com to Compare Prediction Markets

Genius Sports has launched Prediction.com to help users discover and compare event contracts across prediction market platforms.
NFL Sets Sportsbook Ad Restrictions, Bans Prediction Market Advertising
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NFL Sets Sportsbook Ad Restrictions, Bans Prediction Market Advertising

The NFL has outlined new advertising restrictions for sportsbook partners and prediction market platforms.
By: Paul Skidmore

Online growth pushes British gambling yield to £17.5bn

Gambling revenue rose during 2025-26 despite another reduction in the number of licensed operators, betting shops and other physical premises.