New Research Spotlights Huge Gambling Losses in Western Sydney

New analysis from Western Sydney University has shown that a large percentage of Sydney’s overall revenue from gambling machines is coming from a select few regions in Western Sydney,...

Published October 30, 2023

Macau CE Says Digital the Key to Diversification

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) says digital technologies will speed the city’s fiscal diversification. The Beijing government has ordered the casino hub to move beyond its reliance...

Published October 30, 2023

PAGCOR Ordered to Get Philippines Off AML ‘Grey List’

The office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (l.) has ordered the country’s gaming regulator to do anything necessary to get the country removed from a global money-laundering “grey...

Published October 30, 2023

Macau Visitation Continues Comeback

In another sign of Macau’s post-pandemic recovery, officials recently tallied more than 105,000 visitor arrivals per day over consecutive days. On a recent holiday weekend, visitation reached levels not...

Published October 30, 2023

Maryland Legislators Talk About Problem Gambling, iGaming

The Maryland Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee met recently to discuss the issue of problem gambling as it relates to online gambling, which could be coming to the state....

Published October 30, 2023

Kraft Group, Wynn Resorts Committed to Massachusetts MLS Stadium

Wynn Resorts, which owns Encore Boston Harbor casino, has partnered with the Kraft Group to bring an MLS Stadium on the site previously owned by Constellation Energy.

Published October 30, 2023

Analyst: GLPI Open to Contributing More to A’s Stadium Project

New reporting has suggested that Gaming and Leisure Properties may be open to allocating more than its previously announced sum of $175 million for the development of a new...

Published October 30, 2023

Michigan Raid Yields Gift Cards, Slot-Type Games, Cash

Michigan law enforcement raided a Bridgeport Township bar and a Goodrich residence following tips about illegal gambling. Authorities found $182,430 in gift cards, video gambling machines, computers and cash.

Published October 30, 2023

Virginia Casino Early Voting Continues

As of October 18, early voters in the Richmond, Virginia district where the proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Casino would be located have cast the most votes. Meanwhile an...

Published October 30, 2023

NV Regulators, Operators Debate Paying Trespassed Winners

If a patron is removed from a casino but then re-enters the property and wins a jackpot, should the winnings be paid out? That’s the question on the minds...

Published October 30, 2023

Detroit City Council Supports Striking Workers

The Detroit City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting the 3,700 union workers on strike for better wages and working conditions at the city’s three casinos.

Published October 30, 2023

Macau Court Upholds Chau Sentence, Adds Fines

Macau’s Court of Second Instance has upheld the convictions of former Suncity CEO Alvin Chau (l.) and other Suncity employees and also increased the damages they must pay for...

Published October 30, 2023

How Does Ontario iGaming Compare to U.S. Cities?

Recent reports from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation show that the province is producing well, but still has a ways to go to catch U.S. cities that are...

Published October 23, 2023

Town Founder, Casino Pioneer Don Laughlin Dead at 92

Don Laughlin (l.), who established, groomed and developed the town that now bears his name into a casino and resort center, is dead at 92.

Published October 23, 2023

ESPN Bet Debuts in November, Barstool Goes Back to Portnoy

Penn Entertainment signed a 10-year, $2 billion deal with ESPN to create ESPN Bet with network owner Disney onboard. While ESPN only lends its name, it’s a major deal...

Published October 23, 2023

Zitro Opens New Las Vegas Office

Global slot supplier Zitro has opened a new office for its U.S. team in Las Vegas.

Published October 23, 2023

China Praises Efforts to Curb Illegal POGOs

The Chinese Embassy in Manila has applauded Chinese and Philippines law enforcers for jointly working to shut down illegal online gaming operations, known as POGOs.

Published October 23, 2023

iGaming Boosts Revenues in PA, NJ

The gaming industries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey reported record or near-record revenues from online gaming, boosting overall casino revenue results.

Published October 23, 2023

Light & Wonder Names Foster Head of Reno Studio

Light & Wonder has named industry veteran Kelsy Foster as the head of its Reno, Nevada game studio.

Published October 23, 2023

Acres Names David Bain CFO

Acres Technology has brought on veteran Wall Street gaming investment analyst David Bain as the company’s new chief financial officer.

Published October 23, 2023