Casino news economy

Behind every online casino, casino platform, and casino game there is a company name responsible for the brand, casino or game design, and online operations. Regardless of whether it is an online casino, aggregator, live dealer game or online slot title, there is a corporation involved somewhere.

These companies operate within certain jurisdictions under local commercial laws! In our casino news economy section, we investigate how these iGaming companies perform within their business environments. Many of them report multi-million and billion £-€-$ turnovers every year! Some of them are PLCs floated on NASDAQ, NYE, and LSE stock markets and deliver quarterly as well as yearly financial reports, which is information that has proven to be popular amongst our regular readers.

Other economic news we report on usually comes from local licensing authorities or government departments. Financial stats issued by the government-operated UKGC and global gambling revenue reports and stats from MGA are always hot news topics! Furthermore, the US iGaming and sports licensing authorities publish monthly revenue statistics publicly so you can see how the industry is building momentum stateside. It is also an excellent opportunity to decide whether you want to purchase stocks in US iGaming firms!

More interesting economic and financial news that is constantly unfolding in the iGaming and gambling world, is the flurry of reports on takeover bids, fluctuating stock prices, bankruptcy, mergers, new partnerships, and rebranding. Some of the biggest takeovers this decade includes Evolution taking control of NetEnt via the NASDAQ stock exchange, and the US gambling firm Caesars Entertainment acquisition of UK bookmaker William Hill.

We have you covered with easy-to-understand news reports providing you with the latest quarterly figures from a variety of iGaming companies, and we highlight a wide variety of developments. Therefore, if you want to stay ahead, invest in iGaming stocks, or see how online casino companies are performing and what is going on behind the scenes in this exciting industry, visit our casino news economy page!

South Africa Prepares Major Crackdown on Gambling Advertising as Industry Revenue Soars

South Africa announces major gambling advertising crackdown as online betting grows 51% and problem gambling cases surge. Do you participate in online gambling in South Africa? If so, have you seen a rise in gambling ads in the country? You're not alone, as regulators are now stepping [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:14:21+00:0012/01/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: , |

Britain Hammers Online Gambling Industry With Tax Rates Up To 40 Percent

Do you feel the tax hikes on the UK gambling industry are fair? I look at which industries are affected and the possible side effects. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping tax increases targeting Britain's online gambling sector, with rates climbing as high as 40% for remote [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:35+00:0011/28/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: |

Boyle Sports Doubles Down on High-Street Betting as Paddy Power Retreats

As Paddy Power closes 57 shops, Boyle Sports doubles down with major expansion plans and guaranteed interviews for impacted retail staff. In a bold counter-shift against the UK's sports betting industry's shift online, Ireland's largest independent bookmaker is investing £100m+ in new stores and offering a glimmer [...]

By |2025-11-27T09:29:24+00:0011/27/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: , |

XRP Casino Players Hold – No fear could equal big gains!

I investigate why players choose XRP as their preferred cryptocurrency for online gambling, focusing on recent and future price gains. If you are not an XRP crypto player, then maybe it is time to consider switching. I don’t say this lightly, either. Why I Choose to Gamble [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:01:19+00:0011/27/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|

The UK Only Has Itself to Blame For Skybet’s Move From Britain to Malta

The UK is undoing itself again, encouraging businesses to leave the country for tax havens rather than stay. SkyBet is the latest company to leave! The latest saga linked to the possibility of a huge tax increase about to hit the UK’s gambling industry is SkyBet's move [...]

By |2026-09-24T08:21:48+00:0011/26/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: |

October 2025 Canada Ontario Gambling Stats Show Record-Breaking $9.25 Billion Month

Once again, Ontario proves that its iGaming and sports betting provincial licensing was a great idea as October 2025 breaks all records! In Canada, the Ontario iGaming October 2025 report has proven my predictions in previous reports. I thought the market might be struggling, but as per [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:29+00:0011/24/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: |

Africa’s Stablecoin Summit – Could Crypto Transform the Continent’s Online Gambling Industry?

Africa Stablecoin Summit draws 300 leaders to discuss crypto's role in reshaping the continent's $300B digital currency market. The Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 concluded in Johannesburg this past week, bringing together over 300 leaders from central banks, regulatory bodies, and fintech companies. Over the course of the [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:14:20+00:0011/19/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|

Why Offshore Gambling Sites Are Winning in Regulated Markets

Offshore gambling sites are thriving as the UK faces 50% tax threats, Australia offers no licensing path, and India's ban pushes $100bn to crypto casinos. Why heavy regulation is backfiring. Regulated gambling markets worldwide are facing an uncomfortable truth: their own regulatory frameworks are inadvertently driving players [...]

South Africa Constitutional Court Declines Casino Freeplay Tax Appeal

Constitutional Court upholds gambling tax on casino freeplay credits in landmark ruling. Analysis of implications amid R1.14 trillion wagering. The Constitutional Court of South Africa has unanimously refused leave to appeal in two separate cases involving major casino operators challenging the taxability of 'freeplay' credits, affirming that [...]

NZ$212 Million Wagered on the New Zealand National Football League on Overseas Platforms

Over NZ$212m was wagered on New Zealand’s National Football League at offshore sportsbooks in 2024, raising integrity and match-fixing concerns. A report published by the NZ Herald indicates that over the course of 2024, bets on the New Zealand National Football League at offshore sportsbooks reached a [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:16:23+00:0009/26/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news economy|Tags: , , |
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