Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

A senior regulator highlighted that illegal casino ads targeting self-excluded users in Great Britain are prevalent and easy to find in social feeds.

Jackpotjoy has released a summary of its biggest casino wins from 2025, led by a six-figure jackpot and several high-value payouts across progressive slot titles.

The Gambling Commission’s 2024–25 annual report details a year of enforcement activity, regulatory reform and operational change as the regulator prepares for the next phase of gambling oversight.

The national government has finished public consultations on the next IR application, while Hokkaido submitted documents urging tailored resorts.

Local leaders said the project could bring hundreds of millions in revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as become a draw for major events.

Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat stated that land once earmarked for casinos will now be developed into health and medical hubs.

CT Interactive has signed a strategic content deal with Aardvark Technologies that takes 20 of its most popular online slot titles live in South Africa’s regulated iGaming market.

The facility will serve as a stop-gap until the permanent location opens in what is estimated to be late 2027 or early 2028.

Generative AI deepfakes and synthetic identities are emerging as a serious threat to iGaming verification, pushing operators toward more advanced AI-powered defences in 2026.

Pragmatic Play has released Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin, combining a traditional slot aesthetic with a Hold & Spin feature designed to increase engagement and replay value.