Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul Skidmore

NCA freezes £10m held by Premier League over reported Sorare payment

More than £10m held by the Premier League has been frozen while the NCA examines a payment reportedly made by crypto fantasy firm Sorare.
By: Paul Skidmore

Daniel Smith lands two winners on return from five-year betting ban

Daniel Smith lands two winners on return from five-year betting ban
Resorts World NYC Facing 72% Taxes
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New York Dems Want Gov. Hochul to Nix “Excessive” 72% Casino Tax Rate

It already agreed to pay a high percentage of its revenue in taxes, although a state gaming body has argued that still isn’t enough.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission suspends BresBet and Bet St George licences

BresBet and Bet St George have had their UK licences suspended while the Gambling Commission investigates suspected compliance failings.
By: Paul Skidmore

ANJ sets clearer standards for handling player fraud in France

ANJ has explained when French gambling operators may close accounts, reserve balances, cancel bets or redistribute fraudulent winnings.
Polymarket Pulls NFL Player Participation Contracts One Day After CFTC Filing
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Polymarket Pulls NFL Player Participation Contracts One Day After CFTC Filing

Polymarket has pulled its proposed NFL player participation prediction markets only a day after submitting them to the CFTC.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

50 Operators Enter New Zealand's Casino Licence Race — What Happens Next

New Zealand's first online casino licensing process has drawn a striking show of interest, with 50 operators submitting expressions of interest for just 15 available licences. The EOI period closed on 15 August 2026, setting up a competitive evaluation process that will determine which platforms Kiwi players can legally use from 2027.
Union Workers Vote to Approve Strike
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Encore Boston Casino Workers Vote to Authorize Labor Strike

The vote was held in advance of the Aug. 31 expiration of the workers’ contract with casino owner and operator Wynn Resorts.
Atlantic City Casinos Lose Profit
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

New Jersey Casinos Earning Less Profit Despite Revenue Growth

Gross operating profit fell 15.5 percent to $269.6 million, reflecting the increasing impact of costs, fees, and relevant charges.
NFL Renews DraftKings, FanDuel Sports Betting Partnerships Following Fanatics Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

NFL Renews DraftKings, FanDuel Sports Betting Partnerships Following Fanatics Deal

DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics have signed multi-year deals as official NFL sports betting partners, with Fanatics also adding an online casino partnership.