Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Sizekhaya Holdings has completed its first 100 days as operator of the South African National Lottery, recording more than R1 billion in winnings across over 12 million winning entries and introducing several changes to how South Africans play.

Australia has passed new gambling reforms adding stronger protections for vulnerable bettors, including Adstop and tighter inducement rules.

The Democrat publicly declaring her support for iGaming means that Ohio could head down a path mostly untraveled by other states.

UK betting and gaming duty receipts increased by £215m during 2025/26, reaching the highest level in HMRC’s 20-year data series.

UK betting and gaming duty receipts reached £1.93bn between April and July 2026, with a sharp rise in July lifting the total 19% year on year.

Consumer protection specialist Ruth Evans will begin a five-year term as Gambling Commission chair on 30 September, succeeding Charles Counsell.

The FCA has reportedly discussed easing the UK ban on retail prediction markets, although any operator may also need a gambling licence.

Euromat-commissioned research claims Europe’s illegal online gambling market generated €12bn in net revenue and tripled since 2019.

Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering raising Machine Games Duty, potentially increasing costs for casinos, betting shops and AGCs.

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