Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreDutch regulator tightens checks after Quick Boys lottery licence fraud
A fraudster used Quick Boys’ identity to obtain a Dutch lottery licence, prompting tighter checks and a warning to consumers buying tickets.

By: Grant MitchellCedar Crossing Casino Unveils Astronaut Exhibit & Entertainment
The casino’s leadership said that they hoped the complex would be viewed as more than just a destination with slot machines and table games.

By: Grant MitchellEntain Rolls Out BlackRush Before New Zealand iGaming Launch
Applicants have two weeks to make their bids during a “silent auction” that will help determine the first licensees in the country’s history.

By: Lucas DunnPIX Payments Drop 10% After Brazil's Online Betting Ban
Brazil's PIX transactions fell about 10% in the three days after a provisional measure banned online betting, as officials target thousands of sites.

By: Grant MitchellCasino Mogul Leads Lawsuit Against Mamdani’s New York Tax
The tax applies a recurring surcharge to homes worth more than $5 million and co-ops and condominiums believed to be worth more than $1 million.

By: Richard JanvrinNCPG Executive Director Resigns Following Kalshi Partnership Fallout
Heather Maurer is stepping down as NCPG executive director following member departures tied to its Kalshi partnership.

By: Richard JanvrinMichigan Regulators To Review Concerns Raised in DraftKings AI Reports
Michigan regulators are reviewing player-protection concerns raised in recent reports about DraftKings.

By: Grant MitchellCaesars, MGM Not Interested in Joining Prediction Markets
CEOs of both companies this week made it clear that they would keep the bubbling industry at arm’s reach, continuing with their typical gaming offerings.

By: Lucas DunnBrazil Online Betting Ban: All Sites Go Offline Oct. 6
Lula signed a provisional measure banning online betting in Brazil days before the election. Bettors must withdraw funds by Oct. 5 before sites go dark.

By: Paul SkidmoreFormer Entain Chief Gavin Isaacs Takes Advisory Role at GLI
Former Entain chief Gavin Isaacs has an advisory role at GLI as the testing business prepares for its next phase of growth with CVC backing.