Hard Rock Casino Rockford set for First WBA Boxing Card
Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois will this week play host to its first major boxing card, featuring a World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight Championship bout.
COLUMNS
Wynn Resorts Co-Founder Dies at 82
Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of land-based casino giant Wynn Resorts, has died at the age of 82.
Casino MK Pauses Operations Amid Administration Appointments
Casino MK in Milton Keynes, UK had halted operations following the appointment of joint administrators to its operator, Aspers UK Holdings.
New Jersey’s Ocean Casino Resort Details $50 Million Capital Investments
The Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City has announced details of $50 million worth of property-wide capital investments for 2025.
Merkur Names Bode as New Managing Director of Sales
Merkur has announced the appointment of Heike Bode as its new managing director of sales.
Marina Bay Sands Secures Three-Year License Renewal
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has secured a three-year renewal for its casino license from the city-state’s gambling regulator.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from Light & Wonder, BMM Innovation Group, Inspired Entertainment and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Brazilian officials seek tighter ad regulations, VAT weighs on Colombian GGR, Buenos Aires Lottery launches new workshops and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Macau stocks reel from U.S. tariffs, Inspire courts Japanese gamblers, Primorye region seeks visitation uptick and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Agua Caliente casino expands, Montana tribal casino breaks ground, Stevens elected again as IGA chair and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Fanatics shutters Progressive Field sportsbook, MGC voids wagers from deceased bettor, Alabama sports betting still alive.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
U.K. regulator warns of AI-related AML risks, Flutter-Snai deal nears completion, KSA levies big fine and more.
U.S. IN FOCUS
NYC casino updates, A’s stadium tracking for June groundbreaking, Alabama expansion efforts fizzle out again and more.
New York City Planning Commission Approves Space for Potential Wynn Casino
The New York City Planning Commission has voted to approve a rezoning plan for Hudson Yards’ Western Rail Yards, clearing space for a potential new land-based casino from Wynn...
Crown Melbourne Welcomes Former Politician Pakula as Chairman
Crown Resorts has announced the appointment of former Australian politician Martin Pakula as the new chairman of its Crown Melbourne venue.
Bellagio Fountain Club to Return at Las Vegas Grand Prix
MGM Resorts International has announced that its Bellagio Fountain Club feature will return for this year’s Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas, with tickets now on sale.
Resorts World Las Vegas Hands Top Marketing Role to Shulman
Resorts World Las Vegas has announced the appointment of industry veteran Greg Shulman as executive vice president of international marketing.
Star Completes Sale of Sydney Event Centre
Star Entertainment Group has completed the sale of its Star Sydney Event Centre for a total fee of AUS$60.0 million (£28.2 million/€32.7 million/US$36.1 million).
Accel Entertainment Hands Top Legal Role to Scott Levin
U.S.-facing full-service gaming solutions provider Accel Entertainment has appointed Scott Levin as its new chief legal officer and secretary.
Intralot Extends Gaming Machine Monitoring Deal in New Zealand
Intralot has signed a six-year extension to an electronic gaming machine monitoring deal with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) of New Zealand.
Top Podcast box
April 15-16: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Cooper Levenson, Evolution, Sightline, and PlayDoIt.Mx. For more information visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit www.g2easia.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
May 7-9: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, Venetian Macao, Macau, China. Produced by RX. For more information visit www.g2easia.com
May 13-15: SBC Summit Americas, Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com
June 1-5: SiGMA Asia Summit, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by SiGMA Group. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
June 10-12: SBC Summit Malta, InterContinental Hotel, Malta. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-malta
June 17-19: Canadian Gaming Summit, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com/canadian-gaming-summit
July 9-12: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, Kentucky. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org
September 8-11: BSA/AML Gaming Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information visit www.bsaamlgamingconference.com
