This week we sit down with Walt Power (l.), the CEO of the Grand Ho Tram Resort in Vietnam, to talk about the state of gaming in that country and the increasing role that the property is playing in the southern part of Vietnam.

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The recent formation of the Responsible Online Gaming Association serves as an important milestone in the development of the industry, and Dr. Jennifer Shatley (l.) will play a pivotal role as the organization’s first executive director. Shatley sat down with industry expert Micheal Pollock ahead of next week’s East Coast Gaming Congress.

Through its Texas Destination Resort Alliance, Las Vegas Sands launched an online petition drive urging lawmakers to approve casino gambling. Its purchase of the Dallas Mavericks plus acreage near Texas Stadium triggered casino-resort speculation.

In order for sportsbooks to function properly, they require dedicated teams of traders to constantly tinker with, analyze and produce the best possible odds. It’s a tough job, one that requires critical thinking, a knack for numbers and most of all, a love for the game.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in death, destruction and heightened geopolitical tensions. However, it has also reportedly spurred an increase in online gambling, and stricter regulation could be coming as a result.