Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

The national government has finished public consultations on the next IR application, while Hokkaido submitted documents urging tailored resorts.

Local leaders said the project could bring hundreds of millions in revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as become a draw for major events.

Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat stated that land once earmarked for casinos will now be developed into health and medical hubs.

CT Interactive has signed a strategic content deal with Aardvark Technologies that takes 20 of its most popular online slot titles live in South Africa’s regulated iGaming market.

The facility will serve as a stop-gap until the permanent location opens in what is estimated to be late 2027 or early 2028.

Generative AI deepfakes and synthetic identities are emerging as a serious threat to iGaming verification, pushing operators toward more advanced AI-powered defences in 2026.

Pragmatic Play has released Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin, combining a traditional slot aesthetic with a Hold & Spin feature designed to increase engagement and replay value.

Pragmatic Play will unveil its 2026 roadmap at ICE Barcelona with new slot releases, live casino innovations, arcade games and the latest Drops & Wins season.

Australian player Chris Skinner has been dropped as a Southern Poker Tour ambassador and banned from Poker with Fred events after a chip-smuggling scandal.

Bally’s is servicing casino gamblers at the temporary casino thanks to its temporary gaming license, which was already extended once.