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Dominican Gambling Revenues Rebound

The Dominican Republic’s gambling industry has recovered after decline during the years of the Covid pandemic. General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) statistics indicate that gaming revenues increased 6.5...

Published September 18, 2023

Brazil’s Lower House Approves Online Sports Betting, Casinos

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies September 13 approved of Bill No 3626/23. This makes it possible to launch Brazil’s regulated online sports betting and casinos market. The bill amends the...

Published September 18, 2023

Australia Moves to Ban Credit Cards, Crypto for iGaming

The Australian federal government has proposed new legislation that would ban credit cards and cryptocurrencies for iGaming. Notably, however, the bill would not apply to online lotteries.

Published September 18, 2023

Nepal Casinos Should Boost Anti-AML Protections

A watchdog group says Nepal casinos “should significantly enhance risk-based” oversight of casinos to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing. It cited the country’s “porous border” as a...

Published September 18, 2023

Macau Jockey Club Hangs on for Another Season

In welcome news for Chinese racing, the Macau Jockey Club will begin a new season starting September 29. Rumors had swirled that the facility would be forced to close...

Published September 18, 2023

Sluggish September in Macau

Seasonal weather has been bad news for Macau’s recovering gaming industry. The impact of Typhoon Saola, which struck September 1, briefly closed casinos and most borders and also affected...

Published September 18, 2023

MGM Reduces Gaming Floor Specs for Japan

Bill Hornbuckle (l.), president and CEO of MGM Resorts International, says the gaming floor at the U.S. firm’s planned integrated resort in Japan has been pared back by up...

Published September 18, 2023

Judge: Okada Manila Doesn’t Have to Merge with 26 Capital

A U.S. court has ruled that Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila (l.) is not obligated to complete a planned merger with 26 Capital Acquisition. The judge cited “conduct that...

Published September 18, 2023

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Holds Job Fair

Fontainebleau Las Vegas (l.) will hold a 5-day job fair starting September 25 to hire the first 1,500 of its anticipated 6,500 employees. The facility’s grand opening is scheduled...

Published September 18, 2023

Genting Malaysia’s Revived U.S. Casinos Could Boost Profits

An analyst at Maybank Investment Bank issued a report saying Genting Malaysia could see profits and its stock price rise because of two revived casino projects.

Published September 18, 2023

Trio Merge to Create Crown Properties to Oversee Marquee Venues

Three companies, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., Sphere Entertainment Co. and Oak View Group, recently announced a merger that will manage marquee properties, including the Las Vegas Sphere.

Published September 18, 2023

Wynn Resorts Settles Sexual Harassment Claims Tied to Former CEO

Wynn Resorts Ltd. has paid an undisclosed sum to settle claims with nine women who accused former CEO Steve Wynn (l.) of repeated sexual misconduct.

Published September 18, 2023

Ex-Legislator Wants Public Hearing to Save Casino License

Former state senator Andy Sanborn (l.) is requesting a public hearing with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission to try and save his casino license after fraud allegations.

Published September 18, 2023

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Opens

The historic Medinah Temple (l.) now houses Bally’s temporary Chicago casino, which opened at 8 a.m., Saturday, September 9 to visitors who began lining up at 6:30 a.m. The...

Published September 18, 2023

Las Vegas Unions Call for Strike Vote on 9/26 if Deal Not Reached

Union leaders in Las Vegas have set a strike vote for September 26 if contract negotiations with some of the biggest operators, including MGM, Wynn and Caesars, continue to...

Published September 18, 2023

Las Vegas: Tensions Rise as F1 Race Approaches

We’re approximately two months away from the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, and surely that means everyone in Las Vegas is excited, right? Well, not exactly. ...

Published September 18, 2023

Four North Carolina Casinos Unlikely

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (l.) said a proposal for four statewide casinos does not have majority support and probably will be dropped from the long-overdue 2023-2025 state...

Published September 18, 2023