Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellIndiana 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.

By: Lucas DunnStake 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.

By: Lucas DunnStake 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.

By: Grant MitchellOne 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.

By: Grant MitchellPetersburg, 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.

By: Heather GartlandQueensland 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.

By: Lucas DunnQuebec 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 SkidmoreCardiff 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.

By: Lucas DunnElko 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.
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By: Paul SkidmoreFCA 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.