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.
Catawba Nation Opens First Phase of $1.25B Two Kings Casino Resort
The introductory casino replaces a temporary facility that opened in July 2021, with the full 2-million-square-foot resort on track for a spring 2027 debut.
Michigan iGaming and Sports Betting AGR Falls in April to $315M
April iGaming gross receipts reached $303.4M, while online sports betting fell to $24.5M AGR, down 25% month-on-month.
EU Weighs Online Gambling Tax for 2028 Budget Expansion
Brussels confirmed the gambling sector is now part of discussions around future EU financing, as member states resist higher national budget contributions.
Curaçao Sets 12-Month Cybersecurity Deadline for Operators
The proposed rules apply to both B2C operators and B2B providers, including aggregators and sports data feed suppliers.
SABA Sports Commits US$1M To World Cup 2026 Operator Engagement
SABA Sports’ US$1M World Cup 2026 campaign includes a prize pool and full-cycle engagement tools to help operators drive retention and activity.
Unregulated Gambling Hits $5.9T as Regulators Lose Market Share
Gaming Compliance International estimates 78% of global online gambling revenue flows through unregulated channels, as prediction markets and crypto products add a new layer of regulatory pressure.
Playtech Posts Strong Q1‑Q2 2026 Trading on US and Mexico Gains
Early 2026 trading shows accelerating returns in the US and continued Caliplay momentum in Mexico, boosting Playtech’s regulated-market performance.
Canadian Sportsbooks Face New Pressure on Payments and Player Safety
iGaming Ontario's 2024-25 annual report recorded CA$82.7bn in wagers across 50 licensed operators, as AML obligations and responsible gambling standards force changes to how Canadian sportsbooks handle deposits, withdrawals, and account oversight.
Costa Rica Draws Crypto Casino Operators to Low-Cost Legal Base
Legal firm Inteliumlaw identifies Costa Rica's data processing licence as a cheaper formation route for crypto-native casino startups that face higher costs in traditional iGaming jurisdictions.
JPMorgan Raises Entain Stake Amid US Investor Dominance
JPMorgan Chase now holds a 7% position in Entain, adding another major US institution to the shareholder base of the London-listed group behind Ladbrokes and BetMGM.
EL Targets Illegal Online Gambling With White Bullet Pilot
European Lotteries has launched a new task force and a three-month White Bullet pilot across France, Greece and Poland.
Partouche Opens €100m Paris Casino Club, Targets €30m Annual GGR
Groupe Partouche’s new Casino Club on Avenue de la Grande-Armée is now the largest gaming property in Paris, with table games and poker at the centre of its slot-free club model.
US iGaming Crosses $10B as Online Revenue Beats Casinos in PA, NJ
The AGA's State of the States 2026 report confirmed full-year US commercial gaming revenue of $78.6 billion, a 9.1% increase, as iGaming and sports betting grew roughly 10x faster than land-based casinos.
Ontario Rolls Out BetGuard for Province-Wide Player Self-Exclusion
Ontarians can now self-exclude from all regulated online gambling sites, and operators must block accounts and stop sending marketing messages.
DraftKings Shares Face Pressure Amid Rising Kalshi and Polymarket Users
BNP Paribas cites more than 50% user overlap with Kalshi and Polymarket, warning of margin pressure and a $20 price target.