Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Grant MitchellKansas City Adding Hotel to Hollywood Casino Near Speedway
Hollywood Casino paid over $18 million in fines over the past 11 years because the hotel was never created, according to Wyandotte County.

By: Grant MitchellBarry Diller, People Withdraw $18bn BetMGM Takeover Bid
MGM Resorts confirmed on Wednesday that the bid had been withdrawn, leaving the hotel-casino enterprise as a “standalone company.”

By: Heather GartlandAussie High Roller Wins Right to Pursue Royal Caribbean Over A$22,000 Casino Cruises
Australian casino player Mark Timothy Grant can continue his QCAT case against Royal Caribbean after five complimentary Casino Royale cruises worth A$22,040 were cancelled.
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By: Paul SkidmoreBetfred founder warns tax rise could wipe out betting shops by 2030
Fred Done warns a Machine Games Duty rise could force Betfred to close 495 shops and put the future of Britain’s retail betting sector at risk.

By: Paul SkidmoreMalta sets out voluntary AI safeguards for licensed gambling operators
Malta’s new voluntary AI Gaming Charter asks gambling operators to map their AI systems, protect player rights and retain human oversight.

By: Grant MitchellFancy Dance Casino in Oklahoma Undergoing Expansion and Renovation
This is part of a 10,000-square-foot entertainment facility that includes a wide selection of slot machines, dining and drink options, and a Player’s Club.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL Taking Patient Approach to Prediction Market Partnerships
The NFL is continuing talks with prediction markets but wants stronger protections before considering partnerships.

By: Richard JanvrinGenius Sports Launches Prediction.com to Compare Prediction Markets
Genius Sports has launched Prediction.com to help users discover and compare event contracts across prediction market platforms.

By: Richard JanvrinNFL Sets Sportsbook Ad Restrictions, Bans Prediction Market Advertising
The NFL has outlined new advertising restrictions for sportsbook partners and prediction market platforms.

By: Paul SkidmoreOnline growth pushes British gambling yield to £17.5bn
Gambling revenue rose during 2025-26 despite another reduction in the number of licensed operators, betting shops and other physical premises.