Gambling Operators News.
The companies running gambling products face regulation, competition and market pressure from every direction. We cover the operator strategies, licensing decisions and business developments that shape the industry from the top down.
Las Vegas Starts 2026 With Less Room for Error
Lower visitor volumes, a sharp fall in baccarat, and weak football betting combined to push Nevada’s January revenue down.
Macau Premium Mass Wagers Surge 17% During CNY as Average Bet Hits Record
Observed premium mass wagers reached HK$24.4 million over the Chinese New Year period, with the average bet per player at HK$29,625.
Macau Q1 Growth Holds Up Despite a Slower Holiday Start
Macau’s casino sector is still set for double-digit growth in Q1 2026, with GGR expected to be around $8.1bn, up about 11.7% year-on-year despite a softer Chinese New Year start.
Malta Urges Operators to Shape EU AML Rules Before May
The Malta Gaming Authority is calling on licensees to respond to AMLA consultations, as draft EU AML standards move into the phase that will define how gambling compliance works in practice.
PowerPlay Secures $15M Facility to Fund Customer Acquisition Push
The operator will use a non-dilutive credit line from Discerning Capital’s House Advantage Fund to scale marketing spend in Canada, with PVX Capital structuring the facility.
Semiahmoo First Nation Enters Casino Ownership With Surrey Deal
The agreement includes a transition period of up to one year while regulatory approval is pending.
Wynn and MGM Hold UAE Plans as Conflict Raises Project Risk
Construction resumed after a brief March pause, with both operators confirming staff safety and keeping timelines unchanged.
Spain Activates Fraud Protocol as Identity Theft in Online Gambling Rises 12%
Identity theft complaints in Spanish online gambling reached 8,675 in 2025. Casino fraud jumped from 7% to 18% of all cases in the same period.
MGA Revokes Winzon Group Licence and Imposes €193,773 in Fines
The Malta Gaming Authority cancelled licence MGA/B2C/717/2019 on March 11, 2026, and ordered Winzon Group Limited to refund all players.
Chubut Lottery Moves Horse Betting Online With Beturf April Launch
The provincial regulator will integrate Beturf’s system to offer regulated access to domestic and international racing from April.
ATG Installs Forsberg as Interim CEO Following CEO Exit
Jörgen Forsberg replaces interim CEO Peter Norman and takes over leadership at ATG. He will hold the role while the board searches for a permanent successor following Hasse Lord Skarplöth’s exit in February.
DCMS Targets Unlicensed Football Sponsors as White Label Model Holds
The court delayed the appeal to the second half of 2026 pending a CJEU ruling on EU rules tied to Italy’s gambling advertising ban.
Entain Extends Racing Bet Builder to UK Retail via Ladbrokes and Coral
Same-race bet building is now available on shop terminals, with links to multi-sport accumulators via Bet Builder+.
Galaxy Posts 19% EBITDA Growth, Enters 2026 Sitting on HK$35B Net Cash
Full-year EBITDA hit HK$14.5 billion as Capella opened and Phase 4 stays on track for FY27, all backed by a nearly debt-free balance sheet.
Fairplay Targets Cheltenham Traffic With Paddington Fare Giveaway
The operator used a London station activation on Cheltenham’s opening day to reach racegoers before betting activity moved on-course and online.