Business & M&A

Singapore’s collection of betting taxes – comprising gambling duties and casino tax – increased by 11.9 percent year-on-year to about SGD3.6 billion (US$2.8 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The figure was disclosed in the latest annual report from the Inland Revenue Authority of Si…

Casino and tourism industry executives urged U.S. President Donald Trump to take a more active role in reversing the decline in international travel, warning that weaker visitation is weighing on Las Vegas and other major gaming destinations despite a temporary boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. M…

Hard Rock International y South Florida Motorsports han firmado un acuerdo para renombrar el Gran Premio de Miami como el Gran Premio de Fórmula 1 Hard Rock Miami, que comenzará en 2027.

Wohl & Fruchter LLP has renewed its investigation into the proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment by Fertitta Entertainment after a regulatory filing disclosed a higher takeover offer from the Icahn Group. The proposed transaction values Caesars at $31 per share in cash. Howeve…

Fontainebleau Las Vegas has enhanced its casino offerings by opening a redesigned High Limit Slots lounge. This new space contains more machines and a choice of high-jackpot titles from Aristocrat Gaming. The High Limit Slots lounge opened on September 2, raising the number of high-jackpot machines…

The upcoming September 7 Labor Day celebrations could be a windfall for Las Vegas as local authorities expect an influx of visitors. To offset rising costs and inflation, some properties are betting on attractive deals and flashy marketing. Despite these efforts, a weekend in Vegas will generally b…

BLIK, one of popular’s defining payment processors, has been instructed to start blocking transactions that are placed with illegal gambling operators. BLIK Passes Extra Safeguard to Shield Consumers from Illegal Gambling BLIK has complied, implementing the transactions from Tuesday, September 1, a…

Irish gaming company Paddy Power seems to be reviewing its shop portfolio. As it turns out, the review could cause the company to close up to 100 shops, which would impact as many as 400 jobs. Paddy Power to Shave Off 20% of Its Shops Paddy Power seems to be considering scaling down its retail […]

Flutter Entertainment said that up to 100 Paddy Power shops could be closed. (Image: The Telegraph) The post Flutter Considers up to 100 Paddy Power Shop Closures as BGC Warns of Racing Impact appeared first on Casino.org.

Prediction markets are drawing increasing scrutiny across the global gambling industry as regulators and operators debate whether they should be treated as financial products, betting products or a separate category. SBC will address the issue at its new Global Prediction Market Forum in Lisbon, wh…

SOFTSWISS will showcase its iGaming technology ecosystem, along with its fifth annual iGaming Trends report and Prediction Markets Platform, at SBC Lisbon from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The company will present its 2027 iGaming Trends report on Sept. 29 at stand B501. Produced in partnership with World G…

WorldGaming has announced the launch of the ICE Global Hall of Fame, a new annual initiative celebrating the people whose vision, achievements and leadership have helped shape the international gaming industry, while shining a spotlight on the next generation of leaders who are already making their…

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has announced its programme of networking, education, fundraising and industry events for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas as the non-profit marks its 10th anniversary. The organisation, which supports the professional development of women in the gaming indus…

EGT Digital's Black Lounge was named Best New Game Release 2026 at the SiGMA North America Awards in Mexico City, marking another industry recognition for the company's in-house developed casino content. The title is based on EGT Digital's Bell Link jackpot concept and combines a new visual identit…

Pragmatic Play has partnered with actor and comedian Kevin Hart for a two-day live casino event featuring some of the iGaming content supplier’s most popular games. Hart will host four live casino sessions on November 6 and 7, with the specific tables to be revealed to players on each day. Known fo…

CT Interactive expanded its game portfolio and strengthened its presence across Greece and Bulgaria in August, with new releases, operator launches, certifications, and a new affiliate partnership. The company added two titles to its portfolio during the month, launching Nectar of Power and Eye of…

MGM Resorts International and BetMGM are once again partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2026) throughout September. The collaboration includes stadium messaging, a $320,000 funding commitment, and expanded employee training. "Res…

Gaming Laboratories International LLC (GLI), a specialist in testing, compliance and security for the gaming industry globally, says the first external investment in the company’s history will give it greater capacity to strengthen its technology and expertise. The comments were made by GLI preside…