Thai Casinos a Long Way Off

Don’t expect a decision on casinos in Thailand for at least three years, if not longer, says lawmaker Pakornwut Udompipatsakul (l.). If and when a legal industry is approved...

Published January 23, 2023

Macau: CNY Could Be Hampered by Labor Shortages

A tight labor market could put pressure on Macau resorts for Chinese New Year, a peak tourism period that could come back strong with relaxed Covid restrictions. The Year...

Published January 23, 2023

A.C. Anti-Smoking Group Wants Law by April 15

A group of Atlantic City casino employees that has been pushing for an end to smoking in casinos called on the New Jersey legislature and Governor Phil Murphy to...

Published January 23, 2023

Illinois Regulators Reverse License Denial

In 2021, the Illinois Gaming Board denied a gaming license to influential Chicago businessman James Banks (l.). Recently the board reversed its earlier decision and now Banks’ company can...

Published January 23, 2023

Virginia Casino Opening Postponed

Officials at the new $340 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth (l.) in Virginia moved the opening of the venue from January 15 to January 23 to have extra time to...

Published January 23, 2023

Illinois Casino Agrees To Class Action Settlement

Boyd Gaming, owner of Par-A-Dice Casino (l.) in East Peoria, Illinois, agreed to an $825,000 settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging the casino’s use of facial recognition security...

Published January 23, 2023

Hendrick’s Previous Beef with Culinary 226 Coming Under Scrutiny

As Kirk Hendrick (l.) assumes control of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, his previous scuffles with Culinary 226 are coming back under scrutiny. Hendrick denounced the organization when it...

Published January 23, 2023

Indiana Airport Approves Casino Agreement

In Indiana, the Terre Haute Regional Airport board approved an agreement with Churchill Downs Inc., developer of the $290 million Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort (l.), that protects...

Published January 23, 2023

Court Upholds Dismissal of Steve Wynn RICO Suit

Former casino magnate Steve Wynn (l.) has been entrenched in legal proceedings in recent years, but he and his legal team recently secured another dismissal, this time for a...

Published January 23, 2023

Developers Solicit Feedback on Hotel-Casino Proposal in Reno

Elevation Entertainment is looking to develop a new hotel and casino on an underdeveloped yet high-traffic corner in Reno (l.), and has started to host community meetings to solicit...

Published January 23, 2023

Station Proposes 600-Room Hotel-Casino in Henderson’s Inspirada

There’s no rest for the weary at Station Casinos, as the company recently submitted plans for a new hotel-casino project in Henderson’s upscale Inspirada neighborhood (l.), in addition to...

Published January 23, 2023

LVS to Bid for Long Island Casino; Saks 5th Avenue Makes a Bid

Las Vegas Sands Corporation announced it is applying for one of the three downstate New York licenses to build a casino resort on the site of the Nassau Coliseum...

Published January 23, 2023

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Published January 16, 2023

Top Slot Influencer to Operate Only Smoke-Free

Brian Christopher (l.), the top “slot influencer” in the business, has officially pledged to only play, promote and live-stream slots at smoke-free gaming spaces.

Published January 16, 2023

Zitro Gives Sneak Peek for ICE London 2023

As ICE London 2023 nears, Zitro details its plans to exhibit a wide range of games and other products.

Published January 16, 2023

Kambi Inks Sportsbook Partnership with Miami Valley Gaming

Kambi Group has inked a partnership with Miami Valley Gaming and Racing (l.) in Ohio in which it will provide sportsbook technology and betting kiosks for the property’s new...

Published January 16, 2023

Lightning Box Releases ‘Stunt Stars’

Light & Wonder’s Lightning Box subsidiary has released “Stunt Stars,” a new game on its OpenGaming platform featuring a combination of bonus features.

Published January 16, 2023

Greentube Partners with LatAmWin

Novomatic online arm Greentube has signed a deal to provide its content to LatAmWin, which will distribute Greentube games in the Chilean iGaming market, with Mexico to follow.

Published January 16, 2023

2023 May Be the Year for iGaming in Indiana

Indiana lawmakers have been attempting for two years to pass legislation to legalize iGaming in the Hoosier State. This year Rep. Ethan Manning (l.), among others, is hoping that...

Published January 16, 2023

India Releases Draft of Online Gaming Regulations

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), which has been put in charge of online gaming, has posted draft regulations. Intended as a way to combat black market gambling,...

Published January 16, 2023