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.
Nevada Gaming Tax at 6.75% Faces Political Challenge in Governor Race
Alexis Hill, a Democratic candidate for Nevada governor, wants to raise the state's gaming tax rate, the lowest in the US, as part of a tax reform plan that targets large corporations over small businesses.
BGC Targets UK Black Market as Illegal Stakes Could Double
Illegal gambling stakes could rise from £17bn in 2025 to more than £33bn by 2028 unless government, regulators, tech firms and payment providers act together.
Allwyn Doubles UK Lotto Draws as £2 Line Plays Twice
Each £2 Lotto line will now enter two rounds per draw night, raising the odds of winning any prize from 1-in-9.3 to 1-in-4.9.
bet365 Launches LOW6-Built Fantasy App for World Cup Push
bet365 Fantasy Sports is now available to users aged 18+ in the United States and Canada, excluding Washington state, as the operator adds a free-to-play product ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
China and Sri Lanka Move Against Cross-Border Gambling Networks
Beijing says criminal operations that have relocated from East and Southeast Asia are now using Sri Lanka as a base for online fraud and gambling schemes.
CLSA Cuts Macau Forecast as Capex Pressure Builds
CLSA lowered its 2026 Macau GGR forecast to $31.9bn, citing weaker second-half momentum, softer VIP hold, World Cup risk and higher capex.
WSOP Clip Dispute Puts Poker Content Control Back in Focus
A clash between WSOP and Poker Flops over short livestream clips has reopened the debate on rights control, social reach and how major poker brands handle video output.
GKL May Casino Sales Jump 41% as 2026 Run-Rate Improve
Grand Korea Leisure reported KRW43.14 billion in May casino sales, lifting five-month year-on-year growth from 1.7% to 8.5% as table drop hit KRW379.53 billion.
PAGCOR Sees Up to 19% Philippines GGR Drop as E-Gaming Pulls Back
PAGCOR chair Tengco warns Philippines GGR could fall up to 19% in 2026 as e-wallet restrictions and inflation hit the electronic gaming segment that led the market a year ago.
TaDa Gaming Adds Sunbet as South Africa Content Partner
TaDa Gaming’s casino titles will reach Sunbet players through Light & Wonder as the supplier builds its position in regulated African markets.
Wazdan Enters YoBingo.pt via L&W Aggregation With 10-Title Launch
Rank International's newly licensed Portuguese brand goes live with Wazdan slots through Light & Wonder, with further releases confirmed as YoBingo.pt builds out its casino lobby
Yggdrasil Expands South Africa Reach With Two Operator Deals
Yggdrasil goes live with Lucky Fish and Bet Set Win in South Africa through Intelligent Gaming, extending its local network to more than 30 operators ahead of a projected €3.9bn market.
PokerStars Ontario Delay Gives GGPoker More Breathing Room
PokerStars has delayed the FanDuel Poker Ontario launch again. The operator told players the setback should be measured in "days not weeks."
India’s Supreme Court Ends the Skill-Game Defence for Real-Money Wagering
India's top court upheld state bans on real-money online games on 27 May, ruling that staking money on any uncertain outcome counts as betting, regardless of how much skill the game involves.
Rhode Island Sports Betting Bill Puts Bally’s Deal at Risk
Rhode Island's Senate is scheduled to vote on S3118, a bill that would replace the state's sports betting monopoly with up to five online operators.