Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreNCA 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 SkidmoreDaniel Smith lands two winners on return from five-year betting ban
Daniel Smith lands two winners on return from five-year betting ban

By: Grant MitchellNew 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 SkidmoreGambling 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 SkidmoreANJ 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.

By: Richard JanvrinPolymarket 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.

By: Heather Gartland50 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.

By: Grant MitchellEncore 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.

By: Grant MitchellNew 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.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL 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.