Pressure on Brazil’s Senate to Approve Sports Betting Bill

Brazil’s Senate is under the gun to pass sports betting legislation that was recently passed by the Chamber of Deputies. It has 45 days to pass Bill 3626/23.

Published October 9, 2023

UAE State Gaming Could Surpass Singapore

The UAE could generate about $6.6 billion annually if it allows casino gambling at Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Resorts has said it expects to receive a license for that...

Published October 9, 2023

Macau CE Applauds Casinos’ Non-Gaming Efforts

Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) says he’s satisfied with efforts by the city’s Big 6 casino operators to bring more non-gaming amenities to the Chinese SAR.

Published October 9, 2023

U.N. Concerned about Mekong Money Laundering

The United Nations has expressed reservations about casinos in Southeast Asia’s Mekong region, concerned they are channels for organized crime entities to “traffic various illicit goods and launder money.”

Published October 9, 2023

SJM to Renovate Macau Palace

Macau officials have announced that Big 6 operator SJM Resorts will undertake improvements of Avenida Almeida Ribeiro, a main peninsula thoroughfare, and upgrade the Macau Palace, its “floating casino.”

Published October 9, 2023

Hong Kong’s IEC Moves on Billion-Dollar Philippines Resort

International Entertainment Corp. of Hong Kong has signed a provisional agreement to develop a new casino resort in Manila. The property would take advantage of robust post-Covid travel to...

Published October 9, 2023

Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Reveals new Loyalty Program

Dreamscape Companies, which recently purchased the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (l.) from Caesars Entertainment, has announced a new loyalty program. It is called Rio Rewards.

Published October 9, 2023

Crime at Nebraska Casino a “Non-Issue”

Despite warnings of increased crime at Nebraska casinos, that hasn’t occurred at WarHorse Lincoln (l.). Police were called to the casino only 78 times in its first year of...

Published October 9, 2023

Video Gambling Revenue May Surpass Illinois Lottery

Tax revenue from Illinois’ 45,000-plus video gambling machines is catching up with the Illinois Lottery, still the state’s main source of gambling revenue. In fiscal 2023, video gambling generated...

Published October 9, 2023

Sidewalk Vendors Banned from Las Vegas Strip

The Clark County Commission unanimously approved an ordinance banning sidewalk vendors from selling products within 1,500 feet of prominent Las Vegas attractions.

Published October 9, 2023

NV Supreme Court Orders Hotel Tax Suit to Proceed

A high-profile lawsuit that alleges several online travel firms knowingly evaded room taxes in Nevada may proceed, according to the latest ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court.

Published October 9, 2023

Atlantic City Casinos Return $504 Million-Plus to State

Atlantic City’s casinos have returned more than $504 million to the state this fiscal year, a record amount that will fund public projects around New Jersey.

Published October 9, 2023

Pennsylvania Posts Record-Breaking Revenues for 2022-23

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has recorded record-breaking revenues and taxes for 2022-23. During the period, the Keystone State opened a new land-based casino and launched several online casinos.

Published October 9, 2023

NV Regulators, Suppliers Continue Talks About Approval Process

Gaming suppliers and regulators from the Nevada Gaming Control Board recently held another meeting to try and advance their ongoing conversation about potentially changing or removing regulations surrounding the...

Published October 9, 2023

NY Regulators Look at Sibella on Casino Bids

Regulators in New York are investigating the past of Scott Sibella (l.), who recently was fired by Genting’s Resorts World Vegas, and also was president and COO of MGM...

Published October 9, 2023

Union Workers Authorize Detroit Casinos Strike

Union members working at Detroit’s three casinos overwhelmingly approved authorizing striking for higher wages, if necessary. The strike could occur as soon as mid-October when contracts expire.

Published October 9, 2023

CASINO-OLOGY: Counting Cards in a Small Casino

Even small casinos with low limits can be targets of card counters. In this guest edition of Casino-Ology, Andrew Uyal (l.), a casino executive with lots of experience with...

Published October 2, 2023

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Published October 2, 2023

Flows Inks Deal with Lion Gaming

Flows, the industry’s no-code innovation platform, has signed casino and sportsbook provider Lion Gaming as its latest client.

Published October 2, 2023

Sands China Counts on Digital Wallet to Boost Traffic

Macau casino operator Sands China has announced a deal with South Korea’s Kakao Pay and Macau Pass, digital payment providers who can help make transactions easier for South Korean...

Published October 2, 2023