
Archive: Vol-23-No-09-March-14-2025





Best Practices in Casino Floor Optimization
In today's environment, land-based casinos must utilize all of the tools available to them to find the optimal floor layout. Apache Nugget CEO Tony Amormino (l.) offers some of the considerations operators should be thinking about.




Queens Future-Citi Field Project Gets Key Approval
Steve Cohen’s Queens Future casino project proposal at Citi Field gets approval from the NY City Council. But the project still needs a legislative fix and to be awarded a license before moving forward.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Slightly Revamped SAFE Bet Act Gets Another Push
A proposal that would require states to get federal permission to offer sports betting gets a minor makeover. The SAFE Bet Act would create stringent advertising guidelines and require states to work with the federal government to tamp down illegal gambling.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Trade war impacts gaming, Bally’s unveils responsible gaming initiative, and Reno gears up for a casino revival.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Deposit limits on Netherlands’ legal gambling websites has resulted in driving traffic to the black market, Norwegian politician says market liberalization will protect players, and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
A group of new Texas lawmakers say they will oppose “any attempt" to expand gambling, DraftKings prepping to enter prediction market, more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
A group of North Dakota tribes has plans for a 23-acre parcel on the south end of the Strip, GeoComply says tribes can protect sovereignty and get ahead by embracing Class II gaming, and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Thai PM suspends review of Entertainment Complex Bill saying ‘Let all issues be thoroughly examined,’ Sri Lankan officials revive call for a casino regulator, and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Brazilian Sport Commission to consider banning betting ads while Columbian platform will “return” VAT tax as promotion, and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
AGEM will host a problem gambling webinar next week, Vixio expands its Technical Compliance Tool and more.
As Regional Casino Stock Prices Sink, Opportunity Emerges
In spite of, or maybe because of Trump 2.0 investors could find some gambling stocks worth investing in.
Swedish Government Proposes Sjöstedt as New Svenska Spel Chair
Sweden’s government has proposed the appointment of Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt as the new chair of state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel.
Key Icahn Figures Join Caesars Board
Two senior figures from Icahn Enterprises have joined Caesars Entertainment’s board of directors as independent directors.
Inspired Agrees to Buzz Bingo Extension
Inspired Entertainment has signed an extension to its long-term partnership with UK-facing omnichannel bingo operator Buzz Bingo.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Partners With WNBA’s Aces
The Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has entered into a new partnership with the Las Vegas Aces WNBA team.
Century Casinos Pays Price for Nugget Casino Impairment Charge
Century Casinos said a consumer spending squeeze was behind a dip in revenue towards the end of its financial year.
Inspired Pens Extension with UK’s Welcome Break
Inspired Entertainment has extended its long-running partnership with Welcome Break, one of the largest motorway service area operators in the UK.
Domingo to Become Crown Melbourne CEO
Crown Resorts has announced the appointment of Ed Domingo as the new CEO of its Crown Melbourne venue, subject to regulatory approvals.
Penn Partners With De Laurentiis for Hollywood Casino Restaurants
Penn Entertainment has linked up with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Giada De Laurentiis to open restaurants at its new land-based Hollywood Casino sites in Aurora and Joliet in Illinois.
Lilac Club Casino Opens Doors in New Hampshire


Lilac Club Casino, a new land-based venue in Rochester, New Hampshire, will host its grand opening later today (March 14) after staging a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this week.