Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Lucas DunnBrazil Bans Online Betting as Flutter Halts Operations
Brazil's Provisional Measure 1,394 bans online betting nationwide. Flutter has already exited, warning of a $70 million revenue hit for 2026.

By: Paul SkidmoreBGC puts betting shop workers at centre of campaign against tax rise
The BGC's new campaign profiles betting shop workers as it warns that higher machine duty could accelerate closures and job losses.

By: Paul SkidmoreCasino Secrets leak exposes gaps behind Curaçao casino licences
Leaked licensing files raise questions about who controls offshore casinos and what a Curaçao licence means for British players.

By: Heather GartlandNew Zealand Reveals What Online Casinos Must Provide to Secure a Licence
New Zealand has provided further details of what successful auction bidders will need to demonstrate when applying for one of the country's first online casino licences.

By: Lucas DunnAlberta Gives $2.4M in iGaming Funds for Gambling Treatment
Brick House Recovery Centre receives $2.4 million, the first payout from Alberta's iGaming social responsibility program, to expand gambling addiction care.
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By: Paul SkidmoreBookmakers cut Manchester City relegation odds after reported ruling
Bookmakers have cut Manchester City’s relegation odds and suspended some markets following reports of a ruling in the club’s financial case.

By: Paul SkidmoreKen Howell’s Sports Betting online licence suspended over AML failings
The Gambling Commission has suspended Targetlocal’s online licence over AML failings, but customers can still access accounts and withdraw funds.

By: Paul SkidmoreFrench betting operator fined after asset-freezing alert was missed
A French operator and two executives face fines after a player subject to an asset freeze was allowed to open an account.

By: Lucas DunnSphere Coming to National Harbor: $1B Plan Sparks Debate
Prince George's County plans a $1B, 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor, promising thousands of jobs as residents raise traffic concerns.

By: Paul SkidmoreTim Miller launches consultancy focused on illegal gambling
The former Gambling Commission executive says regulation should protect consumers while keeping licensed gambling appealing.