Casino news — what players need to know
Fresh coverage of regulation, operator bonus updates, slot releases and industry shifts. Edited by Christian Nielsen. See our editorial policy for sourcing and AI disclosure.
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Alberta iGaming opens July 13 with 31 operators on the list. Here is what to watch.
Alberta's regulated online casino market goes live July 13 with 31 approved operators including bet365, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and BetR…
Fertitta buys Caesars for $17.6 billion. What it actually means for players
Fertitta Entertainment is buying Caesars in the largest casino acquisition in US history. The press release is glossy. The implications for …
Manchester United and Betway agree training-kit deal: the front-of-shirt ban is doing exactly what it didn't promise
Reports put the Betway training-kit deal at £18-20 million a year. It is the most lucrative training-only sponsorship ever signed in footbal…
Europe's regulators line up to warn operators before the World Cup kicks off
Dutch, Belgian and French regulators have all fired warning shots at licensed bookmakers in the past two weeks. The message is identical. Th…
Three states banned sweepstakes casinos in eight days. The dual-currency model is on borrowed time
Tennessee signed its sweepstakes ban into law on 26 May. Louisiana enacted two bills targeting the same model. Oklahoma's legislature overro…
Spain just blocked Polymarket and Kalshi. The prediction market loophole is closing in Europe
Spain ordered ISPs to block Polymarket and Kalshi on 26 May after the gambling regulator opened formal sanction proceedings. Spain is now th…
Regulation
- Europe's regulators line up to warn operators before the World Cup kicks off 01 Jun 2026
- Three states banned sweepstakes casinos in eight days. The dual-currency model is on borrowed time 01 Jun 2026
- Three states killed sweepstakes casinos in May. The model is collapsing fast 31 May 2026
- UKGC pushes deposit limit deadline to September 2026 — what UK players will actually see 30 May 2026
Casinos
- Alberta iGaming opens July 13 with 31 operators on the list. Here is what to watch. 02 Jun 2026
- Manchester United and Betway agree training-kit deal: the front-of-shirt ban is doing exactly what it didn't promise 01 Jun 2026
- Why the £300 welcome bonus is mostly marketing in 2026 29 May 2026
- LeoVegas vs MrVegas in 2026 — bonus structure comparison after the wagering cap 25 May 2026
Slot Providers
- ELK Studios returns to the CollectR engine with Spark of Creation 31 May 2026
- Pragmatic Play drops Candy Rush: yet another sweets slot, but the multiplier mechanic might save it 31 May 2026
- Pragmatic Play drops Big Bass Football Bonanza ahead of the 2026 World Cup — what it actually plays like 30 May 2026
- Pragmatic Play's tumble mechanic is wearing thin: an honest take on 2026 releases 28 May 2026
Industry Analysis
- AGA says prediction markets have cost states $1 billion in tax revenue. Kalshi disagrees. 02 Jun 2026
- Fertitta buys Caesars for $17.6 billion. What it actually means for players 01 Jun 2026
- Spain just blocked Polymarket and Kalshi. The prediction market loophole is closing in Europe 31 May 2026
- UK black market betting set to hit £33bn by 2028: what the H2GC numbers mean for affordability checks 31 May 2026