Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

Offset Stable After Non-Fatal Casino Shooting
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Offset Stable Following Shooting Near Florida Casino

Monday’s shooting was sparked by a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just north of Miami, the Seminole Police Department said.
By: Paul Skidmore

Why Players Are Moving Away From Traditional Casino Models

Players are choosing faster, simpler casino experiences over traditional platforms as expectations around speed and usability shift.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Entain Targets 50% Share of New Zealand’s Future Online Casino Market

Entain is aiming to secure a major share of New Zealand’s future online casino market, as operators position ahead of upcoming regulation.
By: Paul Skidmore

Church website hijacked and used to promote online casino

A UK church regained control of its website after hackers cloned it and redirected users to gambling platforms.
One Week to Decide on Fairfax Casino Bill
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

VA Gov. Spanberger Urged to Reject Fairfax Casino with One Week Remaining

Once Spanberger received the bill, she had one month to sign it, veto it, or let her 30-day window expire, resulting in the bill defaulting into law.
Paramount Seeks Gulf-Backed $24B for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Paramount Seeks Gulf-Backed $24B for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Paramount is working toward securing $24B in funding from sovereign wealth funds to support its $81B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission appoints Sue Young as operations chief

The Gambling Commission has named Sue Young as Executive Director of Operations, strengthening its leadership team.
PepsiCo Pulls Wireless Festival Sponsorship Over Ye Headline
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

PepsiCo Pulls Wireless Festival Sponsorship Over Ye Headline

PepsiCo has dropped its sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Ye named headliner.
Young male looking at smartphone surrounded by open books
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

RGC Launches PSA Campaign to Tackle Gambling Harm Among Young Adults

The RGC's Randoms 2025 PSA campaign combines government funding, broadcaster partnerships, and data-backed outreach to protect young Canadians from gambling harm.
By: Paul Skidmore

William Hill seeks return of funds after jackpot glitch error

William Hill is contacting customers after a glitch credited large winnings, asking for funds to be returned with a partial goodwill offer.