MGM Resorts Buys Tipico in Bid to Strengthen Digital Tech

Two years ago, MGM Resorts began a series of small acquisitions which, taken individually, didn't seem like much. But taken as a whole, they give the company a more...

Published July 1, 2024

D.C. Budget Approval to Expand Number of Sportsbooks

Washington D.C. righted the sports betting ship by bringing in FanDuel. The city’s next move is to expand the number of operators, and thus the amount of income generated....

Published July 1, 2024

Spain Names Gaming Reform Czar

Andrés Barragán Urbiola is Spain’s new secretary general of consumption and gaming. In the new role, Urbiola will be tasked with strengthening the sector’s regulatory framework and boosting consumer...

Published July 1, 2024

Group Warns Irish Bill Capping Winnings Could Aid Black Market

Irish gamblers could soon be limited in how much they can win to €3,000 with an upper cap on bets at €10. Industry experts warn that this could drive...

Published July 1, 2024

Lithuania Raises Gaming Tax to 22 Percent

Lithuanian lawmakers have voted to raise the gambling tax from 20 percent to 22 percent, starting in 2025. Finance Minister Gintarė Skaistė said “in principle,” the change won’t have...

Published July 1, 2024

French Snap Election Could Reshape its Gaming Sector

A snap election in France could catapult the right-wing party of Marine Le Pen into power for the first time. The gaming sector is contemplating what this might mean...

Published July 1, 2024

African Gaming Market Gains Prominence

The international gaming industry is showing a growing interest in investing in Africa. Focus Gaming News interviewed several members of the National Gambling Board of South Africa to explore...

Published July 1, 2024

Media, Politicos Promote Brazilian Casino Legalization

Brazil’s O Globo has weighed in on gambling, urging lawmakers to finish passing Bill 2,234/2022. Lawmakers are defending the bill as a way to tap a huge gaming...

Published July 1, 2024

Former Crown Boss McCann Takes Reins at Star Entertainment

Steve McCann was announced June 26 as the man to help guide Star Entertainment through its current troubles as its new CEO and managing director. McCann previously helped Star’s...

Published July 1, 2024

Thailand PM Talks Benefits of Casinos

In his first televised public address, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (l.) talked up integrated resorts with casinos as a way to curtail illicit gambling in the country. An...

Published July 1, 2024

Dennis Uy: Philippine Casino Sale to Close in July

Billionaire Dennis Uy’s PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. says a sale of the unfinished Emerald Bay Resort (l.) in Cebu, Philippines has not collapsed, but will close as planned...

Published July 1, 2024

Macau Gaming Slowing, but Stable

A new study from Macau’s Center for Gaming and Tourism Studies says the world’s premier gaming hub may not return to its pre-Covid dominance due to many factors, including...

Published July 1, 2024

AI–Based Hotel Coming To Las Vegas

The Otonomus Hotel (l.) will combine the benefits of a rental and a hotel based on artificial intelligence technology designed to personalize the guest experience. The property will open...

Published July 1, 2024

Florida Regulators Exempt From Public Records Disclosure

Current and former members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission now are exempt from public disclosure of home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and other personal information, under...

Published July 1, 2024

Florida Investigation Reveals Deceased Petition Signers

A Miami man was arrested for submitting 13 dead individuals’ signatures among those he collected in 2021 for Florida Voters In Charge. The political group’s petition drive to place...

Published July 1, 2024

Virginia Legislators Will Reintroduce Casino Measure

In light of decreasing revenue due to a decline in demand for office space combined with a homeowners tax increase in Fairfax County, Va., some lawmakers said they plan...

Published July 1, 2024

Dallas Lawmakers Approve Gambling As Legislative Priority

A Dallas City Council committee approved making legalized gambling a top priority for the upcoming legislative session. Meanwhile, the city is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a...

Published July 1, 2024

PA High Court to Rule on Skill Games

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the state of Pennsylvania challenging the legality of so-called skill games, with the state seeking to overturn a lower court’s...

Published July 1, 2024

New York Extends Bid Deadline for Casino Applicants

The New York agency charged with licensing three downstate casinos has extended the August 31, 2024 deadline for bids, set by a recent law, to June 27, 2025.

Published July 1, 2024

Macau Study Ties High Minimum Wagers to Gambling Debt

Macau gamblers could be racking up unsustainable debt because of higher minimum wagers at table games. A new study says more than 30 percent of callers to problem gambling...

Published June 24, 2024