U.S. IN FOCUS

NYC casino updates, A’s stadium tracking for June groundbreaking, Alabama expansion efforts fizzle out again and more.

Published April 11, 2025

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...

Published April 4, 2025

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.

Published April 4, 2025

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.

Published April 4, 2025

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.

Published April 4, 2025

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).

Published April 4, 2025

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.

Published April 4, 2025

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.

Published April 4, 2025

Westgate Resorts Mourns Death of Founder David Siegel

Westgate Resorts, the privately held timeshare company behind Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Nevada, has announced the death of its founder and executive chairman, David Siegel.

Published April 4, 2025

Resorts World Sentosa Partners with Marriott on New Luxury Hotel

Resorts World Sentosa has linked up with Marriott International to launch a new luxury hotel - The Laurus - in Singapore.

Published April 4, 2025

Wind Creek Hospitality Finalizes Purchase of Birmingham Racecourse

Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hotel business of the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI), has completed the purchase of Birmingham Racecourse in Alabama.

Published April 4, 2025

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Uncertainty lingers for Brazilian casinos, Argentina mulls iGaming ad ban, SPA floats national betting system and more.

Published April 4, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau sees slight GGR uptick in March, Thai officials question recent casino polls, RWS announces latest expansion and more.

Published April 4, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

DOI reassessment triggers lawsuit from Scotts Valley Band, Poarch Creek Indians finalize Birmingham Racecourse purchase and the Ione Band lays foundation for future REIT deals.

Published April 4, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Bookmakers and tribes continue California discussions, more states push back on Kalshi and Hawaii sports betting moves.

Published April 4, 2025

EUROPE IN FOCUS

Sweden nixes retail casinos, ANJ approves harm reduction plans, U.K. researchers call for ad restrictions and more.

Published April 4, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Alabama expansion efforts reignite, Bally’s get big lift for Bronx proposal, A’s secure permits for stadium project and more.

Published April 4, 2025

Boyd Gaming Breaks Ground on Cadence Crossing Casino

Boyd Gaming has officially commenced work on Cadence Crossing, a new land-based casino in Las Vegas Valley, by hosting a ground-breaking ceremony at the location Thursday.

Published March 28, 2025

Ocean Casino Resort Partners with Restaurateur Stephen Starr

Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort has entered a partnership with renowned restaurateur Stephen Starr and his group of STARR Restaurants.

Published March 28, 2025

AGS Appoints Jacques to Lead Table Games Engineering

Slot, table, and interactive products and services provider AGS has named David Jacques, formerly of Light & Wonder, as its new vice president of table games engineering.

Published March 28, 2025