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Macau’s Modest Gaming Tax Growth Adds Pressure to 2025 Budget Plans

April 28, 2025

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Macau's government reported a collection of approximately MOP22.20 billion (US$2.78 billion) in gaming taxes for the first quarter of 2025, a marginal 0.2% increase compared to the same span last year, accordin...

Reign of Rome Online Slot Unleashes Fierce Rewards with Tribute Mechanics

Johnny K.

April 26, 2025

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Hacksaw Gaming's Reign of Rome plunges players into the gritty heart of the Roman Empire, capturing its brutal glory through a slot experience that’s both visually intense and feature-packed. With a 5x5 layout ...

Sands China Unveils Overhauls Londoner Grand Just in Time for Golden Week

Johnny K.

April 26, 2025

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Sands China has officially completed a major transformation of its Londoner Grand hotel, reopening all 2,405 rooms and suites in time for the anticipated May Golden Week surge in visitor traffic. The extensive ...

Nevada Racehorse Trainer Banned After Cocaine Doping Scandal

Johnny K.

April 25, 2025

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Nevada’s top gaming authority has revoked the license of horse trainer Alvaro Torres and imposed strict penalties after one of his racehorses tested positive for cocaine following a race win. On Thursday, the N...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Japan’s First Casino Resort in Osaka

Johnny K.

April 25, 2025

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Japan has entered a new chapter in its tourism and entertainment industry with the formal launch of construction on its first legal casino resort, set to transform Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. The project bro...

South Carolina Casino Debate Intensifies as Faith Leaders and Lawmakers Clash

Johnny K.

April 24, 2025

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Religious organizations across South Carolina have joined forces to oppose newly proposed legislation that would legalize various forms of gambling in the state, including horse race betting, sports wagering, a...

Massachusetts Gaming Revenue Slips in March Amid Mixed Casino Results

Johnny K.

April 24, 2025

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Massachusetts’ regulated gaming industry recorded a modest downturn in March 2025, with the state's three commercial casinos bringing in a combined $105.1 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR). This figure mark...

Kalshi Sues Maryland to Challenge Sports Betting Restrictions

Johnny K.

April 23, 2025

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Prediction market platform Kalshi has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), escalating an ongoing legal battle over whether its sports event contracts c...

Black Cube Unmasked in Evolution Report Scandal as Legal Battle Deepens

Johnny K.

April 23, 2025

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A confidential investigation that once rattled the global iGaming sector has taken a new turn, as Black Cube, a private Israeli intelligence agency, has been identified as the firm behind a controversial report...

Hard Rock Sacramento to Launch $4 Billion Regional Entertainment District

Johnny K.

April 22, 2025

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A transformative multi-billion-dollar expansion is on the horizon for Northern California, as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain reveals ambitious plans to evolve into a sprawling entertai...

MGM Resorts Fined $8.5 Million for Role in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme

Johnny K.

April 22, 2025

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MGM Resorts International has agreed to pay an $8.5 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), resolving allegations that the company failed to prevent illegal bookmakers from laundering large sums...

Macau’s THE 13 Hotel Hits Market Again After 2024 Tender Falls Through

Johnny K.

April 21, 2025

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Macau’s lavish but long-troubled luxury property, THE 13 Hotel, is once again seeking a buyer, following the collapse of a previous sales attempt last year. The 22-storey development, known for its extravagant ...

Florida’s Gambling Overhaul Bill Moves Forward, Drawing Fire from Veterans and Racing Industry

Johnny K.

April 19, 2025

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Florida’s proposed gambling reform legislation, House Bill 1467, continues to make headway in the state legislature, despite drawing sharp criticism from veterans’ organizations, horse racing advocates, and rep...

Macau’s Mass Market Gaming Dominates 1Q25, But Revenue Growth Slows

Johnny K.

April 18, 2025

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Macau’s casino industry continues to be propelled by the strength of its mass-market segment, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of total gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first quarter of 2025. Accordin...

Senate Budget Would Boost UNC and NC State Funding, Mandate In-State Games

Johnny K.

April 17, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Sports betting, North Carolina

North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with a sweeping budget plan that could significantly transform how sports betting revenue is taxed and distributed, particularly benefiting the state’s flagship publi...

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Macau’s Modest Gaming Tax Growth Adds Pressure to 2025 Budget Plans

Reign of Rome Online Slot Unleashes Fierce Rewards with Tribute Mechanics

Sands China Unveils Overhauls Londoner Grand Just in Time for Golden Week

Nevada Racehorse Trainer Banned After Cocaine Doping Scandal

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Japan’s First Casino Resort in Osaka

South Carolina Casino Debate Intensifies as Faith Leaders and Lawmakers Clash

Massachusetts Gaming Revenue Slips in March Amid Mixed Casino Results

Kalshi Sues Maryland to Challenge Sports Betting Restrictions

Black Cube Unmasked in Evolution Report Scandal as Legal Battle Deepens

Hard Rock Sacramento to Launch $4 Billion Regional Entertainment District

MGM Resorts Fined $8.5 Million for Role in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme

Macau’s THE 13 Hotel Hits Market Again After 2024 Tender Falls Through

Florida’s Gambling Overhaul Bill Moves Forward, Drawing Fire from Veterans and Racing Industry

Macau’s Mass Market Gaming Dominates 1Q25, But Revenue Growth Slows

Senate Budget Would Boost UNC and NC State Funding, Mandate In-State Games

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