Economy/Finance

AGI Invests $172 Million to Transform Manila’s Tourism with Newport Upgrade and Westside City Development

Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) is making a significant investment to reshape Manila's tourism and leisure landscape with $172 million allocated for upgrading the existing Newport World Resorts and developing ...

Philippine Gaming Industry Revenue Soars 19% to $3.3 Billion in First Half of 2024

The Philippine gaming industry witnessed a significant surge in revenue during the first half of 2024, reporting a year-on-year growth of 19.2%. According to the latest figures released by the Philippine Amusem...

U.S. Projected to Lead Global Regulated iGaming Market by 2024, Vixio Report Reveals

The United States is poised to become the world’s largest regulated iGaming market by 2024, according to a new report by Vixio, a premier provider of regulatory intelligence solutions. The semi-annual U.S. iGam...

Philippines Court Freezes Assets of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Linked to Illegal POGO Activities

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...

Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Fuel Record $6.8 Billion Indigenous Gaming Revenue in 2023

The Oklahoma City and Tulsa regions have been instrumental in setting a new record for Indigenous gaming revenue, totaling $6.8 billion last year. This remarkable achievement has significantly bolstered the fin...

Petersburg, VA Poised for Casino Development Pending November Referendum Approval

Petersburg is on the brink of potentially becoming home to a new casino. The Virginia Lottery Department has given its nod to the city’s plans, marking a significant step forward. All that remains now is for a ...

DraftKings Penalized $100,000 for Reporting Inaccurate Betting Data

In a strongly worded reprimand, New Jersey's gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing incorrect sports betting data to the state. This was deemed “unacceptable conduct, " highlighting si...

Philadelphia Casino Fined $100,000 for Accepting Proxy Sports Bets

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed a significant fine on a Philadelphia casino for accepting sportsbook wagers from a patron who was not physically present at the property. Stadium Casino RE, ...

NYRA and FanDuel Racing Hit Contractual Impasse, Halting Content Access

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced on July 4 that a contractual dispute between NYRA and FanDuel Racing has led to the removal of all NYRA content from FanDuel's wagering platforms. This impasse m...