Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

Gibraltar pushes ahead with new Gambling Bill

Gibraltar’s new Gambling Bill aims to modernise regulation, tighten oversight and keep the jurisdiction competitive amid rising UK tax pressure.
By: Paul Skidmore

CJEU Tipico opinion ramps up pressure on Malta

A CJEU opinion on Tipico suggests unlicensed operators may need to refund losses, increasing scrutiny on Malta’s legal protections.
By: Paul Skidmore

UK Casinos Shift Focus as Tax Pressure Builds

UK operators are cutting friction, lowering deposits and refining CRM as higher taxes reshape how online casinos attract and retain players.
By: Paul Skidmore

German Hacker Claims MGA Breach, Threatens iGaming Exposé

Lilith Wittmann says she hacked the MGA and will expose alleged wrongdoing, while the regulator insists the claims remain unsubstantiated.
By: Paul Skidmore

LGBTQIA+ Communities Face Higher Gambling Harm Risks, UK Study Finds

A UK study has found LGBTQIA+ individuals may face higher gambling-related harms and significant barriers to support, raising concerns over inclusivity in treatment services.
By: Paul Skidmore

Yes.com Targets Denmark Launch with AI-Led Strategy

Yes.com prepares for Denmark launch with an AI-driven iGaming platform designed to reduce costs and scale across Europe.
Maryland Moving to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Maryland House Approves Online Sweepstakes Casino Ban, Senate to Decide

The House of Delegates passed House Bill 295, which would ban these controversial gaming platforms from operating in the state.
Bus Crashes, Injures 33 Heading to Michigan Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

33 Injured, 2 Critically in Crash with Bus Heading to Michigan Casino

It then crossed the roadway and went over an embankment, resulting in more than 60 percent of the passengers being injured.
By: Paul Skidmore

Premier League clubs continue gambling sponsorship deals despite UK scrutiny

Premier League clubs are continuing to sign lucrative gambling sponsorship deals, including partnerships with unlicensed operators, as UK government plans for tighter regulation remain unclear.
By: Paul Skidmore

BGC warns of £60 million in illegal Cheltenham Festival bets

Up to £60 million may have been wagered with illegal betting operators during the Cheltenham Festival, according to the Betting and Gaming Council, as concerns grow over black market activity in the UK.