WATCH: Casino News Roundup - October 3, 2025

Our news reporter, Alan Evans, brings you the latest news from the casino industry on October 3, 2025.

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"Welcome to your Casinos.com Weekly Roundup is the fast, fun, and sometimes slightly outrageous look at the week in gaming and gambling. We bring you the news, so you can bring the lucky charm. Let’s spin the wheel of headlines! 
 
“First up, the story you cannot miss, our interview with Nadia Bubenikova, the co-founder of Famsters. 

"She reveals how influencer-led mini-games are rewriting casino marketing. Forget billboards and cheesy TV ads; think TikTok challenges, quick-hit games, and campaigns that make casinos feel more like Candy Crush than immersive roulette.  

"Spoiler alert: your next casino ad might just slide into your DMs. Nadia calls it the future of engagement. You can listen to the full interview on our podcast. 
 
“The UK Gambling Commission says the illegal gambling market is definitely a threat, but they’re not convinced it’s booming.

"Industry leaders disagree, so keep your chips close, but maybe don’t panic just yet. 

"Meanwhile, the Gambling Survey 2024 found that nearly half of British adults gamble. That’s right, coin flips at the pub may now qualify as national statistics. If you’re not gambling, you’re basically in the minority… or just very good at saying no to bingo night invites.

"Interestingly, when you remove the people who play the lottery, the number falls to 28% but let's keep that between ourselves. 
 
"Corporate headlines now:Petfre, operator of Betfred, has been fined £240,000 for failings around online slots. 

"That’s a lot of spins, and regulators weren’t impressed with their safeguards. And in the crossover world of gaming, skin gambling in video games is raising eyebrows. 

“And in the crossover world of gaming, skins gambling in video games is sparking new concerns, with experts warning about youth exposure to gambling-like mechanics hidden in esports and loot boxes.
 
“Thinking of taking up poker? We asked the pros, and the advice was clear: manage your bankroll, play patiently, and don’t bluff like you’re in a Hollywood movie. 

"Remember: folding isn’t cowardice; it’s strategy. So the next time you muck your cards, just say, ‘I’m not folding, I’m investing in future hands.’ Very classy.
 
"Baroness Twycross popped into Grosvenor Casino Liverpool, chatting about jobs, safer gambling, and the role of casinos in local communities. 

"Nothing says ‘serious politics’ like standing next to a row of flashing slot machines while discussing economic policy. 

"But hey, it’s good to see Westminster rolling the dice on safer play.
 
“And of course, no week is complete without bingo drama. In Leeds, a bingo night brawl erupted when a disruptive player was asked to leave.Over £5 million has been invested in the brand-new Club 3000 venue and a spokesperson told casinos.com that this was an isolated incident. Police were called and the customer was removed. Meanwhile in Staines, residents say a proposed bingo hall is the ‘nail in the coffin’ for the high street.

"Nothing says economic ruin like pensioners quietly dabbing cards and shouting ‘house!’” If it fails, they can always pop along to the Staines Community Hall for a game of bingo with a free raffle, tea/coffee, and cake.

“And that’s your Casinos.com Weekly Roundup. Don’t forget to check out our podcast for the full Nadia Bubenikova interview; it’s more fun than hitting a straight flush. 

Until next week, stay lucky, stay safe, and if in doubt, always blame the dealer.”

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