MGTO Uses Influencers to Grow Thai Tourism
Macau tourism officials hope to boost visitation from Thailand with the help of social influencers. The city is working to grow the international tourism base by offering a diversity...
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Chinese Tourists May Now Visit Vietnam, 39 Other Countries
On March 10, China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a list of 40 countries approved for outbound travel by the Chinese. Vietnam made the list, along with Cambodia,...
Melco CEO: Macau, Hengqin Should Co-Host Tourism Events
Lawrence Ho (l.), head of Macau casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment, suggests that the gaming mecca join with Hengqin Island to jointly host tourism events. Easing visa requirements...
Philippines Auditor Gets the Boot
The Philippine gaming regulator will fire the auditor it hired to oversee iGaming operations, and may pursue charges. Global ComRCI may have presented false credentials to get the job.
Macau Gaming Operators Push Sporting Events
Macau casino operators, responding to the government’s demand for more non-gaming attractions, are planning large-scale sporting events. In Singapore, meanwhile, Resorts World Sentosa will host a major golf tourney.
Singapore: No Crypto for Gaming
Singapore’s new Gambling Regulatory Authority is steering clear of cryptocurrency for land-based gambling, and may prohibit it for iGaming as well.
Seattle Police Warn of Robbers Targeting Casino Patrons
Several customers leaving casinos in the Seattle area have become victims of armed robbery. One of them was a woman in her 80s, who was robbed of $1,000. Seattle...
Pennsylvania Racino Will Add Luxury Hotel
Parx Casino and Racing (l.) in Bensalem, Pennsylvania will add a 13-story, 300-room luxury hotel to be completed in 2025, with lobby and rooftop dining, banquet hall, spa and...
Truckee Gaming Acquires Rail City Casino from Affinity Interactive
Affinity Interactive has announced plans to sell the Rail City Casino (l.) in Sparks, Nevada to Reno-based Truckee Gaming for an undisclosed amount.
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Casino Amendment
Missourians could vote on a constitutional amendment allowing a casino at the Lake of the Ozarks under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Jeff Knight (l.), who said the...
Latest Las Vegas Consumer Study Reveals Surprising Trends
The 2022 consumer report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority outlined some interesting themes—based on the data, Las Vegas visitors are skewing younger and more diverse. They’re...
Century’s Acquisition of Sparks Nugget Approved by NGCB
The Nevada Gaming Control Board recently gave the thumbs up to Century Casinos’ acquisition of the Nugget Casino Resort (l.) in Sparks, sending the matter on to the Nevada...
NY Officials Consider Zoning Changes for Casinos
New York Mayor Eric Adams (l.) and the City Council are preparing to consider zoning changes that will clear the way for as many as three casinos in New...
LVCVA Unloads 10-Acre Strip Plot for $125 Million
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has sold its 10-acre, Strip-facing plot (l.) to developers Brett Torino and Paul Kanavos for a price of $125 million, $5 million...
New York Suit Attacks Caesars for Risk-Free Promise
Caesars promised Lachae Vickers and dozens of other bettors a risk-free bet if you lost. That promise will now be judged in a courtroom as Vickers wanted the cash...
March Madness Set to be a Big Month for Sports Betting
The NCAA tournament is underway once again, and March Madness will be one of the biggest events for the sports betting industry during the year. Sixty-eight million Americans plan...
Right Revenue Mix
Land-based gaming revenue remains strong says AGA Vice President David Forman while sports betting and iGaming continue to rise, representing a very healthy industry, but long how slog will...
New South Wales: High-Profile Figures Weigh in at Key Regulatory Conference
With all of the gaming-related debates currently being waged across New South Wales, it makes sense that everyone should at least gather in one place. Sydney’s recent Regulating the...
Setbacks Aside, Japan Still a Potentially Strong Market
Just a few years ago, analysts foresaw astronomical revenues for casino resorts in Japan. Then Covid pulled the rug out. Even so, Strategy Organization analyst Josh Swissman predicts that...
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
