Pre-Construction Underway at MGM Osaka Site

Site preparation has begun at the site of a planned integrated resort on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, Japan. The $8.6 billion IR, a project of MGM Resorts International and...

Published December 11, 2023

Authorities Raid Illegal Thai Casino

On November 29, Thai police raided an illegal casino operating over two floors of a hotel in Nonthaburi Province. Of 49 people arrested, 26 were reportedly Chinese nationals.

Published December 11, 2023

PH Resorts Still Seeking Cebu Investors

Philippines gaming firm PH Resorts Group Holdings continues to pursue investors to get a stalled Cebu integrated resort (l.) off the ground. The company is in “substantive discussions” with...

Published December 11, 2023

Ohio Debuts Free Online Gambling Software

Problem gamblers can block online and mobile gaming sites using free software available from Time Out Ohio, the Ohio Lottery’s responsible gambling arm. Ohio is the first state in...

Published December 11, 2023

Alabama Legislators Want Stronger Casino Regulations

Following the shutdown of an illegal casino in Lowndes County, Alabama lawmakers, led by state Rep. Andy Whitt, want tougher laws to regulate and enforce gambling statewide.

Published December 11, 2023

Nevada Sets All-Time Record for October, Reports $1.31 Billion in Win

Nevada’s gaming industry set a new record for October gaming revenue with $1.31 billion in statewide win. This was the state’s 32nd consecutive month registering more than $1 billion...

Published December 11, 2023

Mavericks Sale Spurs Texas Expanded Gambling Talk

Las Vegas Sands’ owners’ purchase of a majority stake in Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks has Texans speculating about expanded gambling legislation. But Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (l.) said the...

Published December 11, 2023

Strike Ends At Third Detroit Casino

About 1,700 union workers at MGM Grand Detroit (l.) ratified a new 5-year contract on December 2, ending a 47-day strike. Workers at Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity...

Published December 11, 2023

Nevada-California Railway Project Secures $3 Billion Grant

The proposed railway system that would connect Las Vegas to southern California has received $3 billion in federal funding, which could be the boost the 20-year-old project needs to...

Published December 11, 2023

Durango Casino & Resort Hosts Grand Opening

Durango Casino & Resort (l.), the $780 million locals-catered casino from Red Rock Resorts, held its long-awaited grand opening ceremony on December 5.

Published December 11, 2023

A Tribute to a Legend

When Steve Norton (l.) passed away a few weeks ago, the industry chugged along, doing what it does best, providing jobs, tax revenue, entertainment and tourism. But none of...

Published December 4, 2023

MGM Reveals Empire City Plan

MGM Resorts International has revealed its plan to transform its current racino, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York, to MGM Empire City (l.), if granted one of three...

Published December 4, 2023

Kindred to Exit North America

Kindred Group announced that as a result of its ongoing strategic review, the online gaming operator will exit the North American market immediately.

Published December 4, 2023

Zitro’s Double Link Debuts at Relocated Casino Bilbao

Zitro’s new Double Link game recently debuted at the recently relocated Casino Bilbao.

Published December 4, 2023

Aristocrat Releases New Titles for EMEA Markets

Aristocrat Gaming has released 11 new titles for the Europe, Middle East and Africa markers, consisting of for-sale linked and stand-alone progressives.

Published December 4, 2023

Casino App Developer Allegedly Used Bots

A class-action suit alleges that AviaGames, a developer of casino apps used by players of skill games, pitted users against bots instead of similarly skilled human players.

Published December 4, 2023

Caesars Digital, EveryMatrix Ink New Content Distribution Deal

EveryMatrix has agreed to a new partnership with Caesars Digital through which its casino content will be available on the Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino...

Published December 4, 2023

Bill Advances to Legalize Chile’s Online Gaming

Chile’s legislature is moving a framework to regulate online gaming in the South American country. The Economic Commission of the Chamber of Deputies recommended a “1 percent responsible gambling...

Published December 4, 2023

Hungary Loses Bet365 as Company Announces Exit

Bet365, one of the biggest operators in Hungary, announced it was leaving the country’s online market effective November 20.

Published December 4, 2023

Aruze Appoints Betty Zhao as SVP, International Ops

Aruze Gaming Global announced that Betty Zhao (l.), former chief operating officer of LT Game, has been named as Aruze’s new senior vice president of international operations.

Published December 4, 2023