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From homegrown initiatives at the ballot box in rural America, to the fate of th six concessionaires in Macau as their licenses are set to expire betwwen 2020 nad 2022, to Asian marketplaces like Japan and Vietnam that are set to change the world casino landscape, you'll find all the news that's fit print here. Complementary sections include the over arching Gaming Industry News section as well as Licenses, Taxation, and Online Gambling Regulation.
Okada Manila isn’t under the status quo anymore, according to the newest information the Supreme Court released. The renowned integrated resort from Manila, Philippines, has been in the hands of its ousted form...
One of the leaders in the gambling industry, Entain, agreed to pay a settlement in order to settle the bribery investigation related to its Turkish business.
The agreement is reached:
Entain, which is the...
The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment has served a report to the Prime Minister for another integrated resort that will allow gambling activities to local population. The Ministry has reportedly pr...
The Kazakh government has revealed that it will demand every gambling operation in the country to file direct reports on the profiles and gambling activities of Kazakhstani residents.
Approval by Parliament:...
On 20 November 2023, a Brazilian poker player Rafael Caiaffa was suspended indefinitely from the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) Millions event for breaking a tournament rule. As reported, Caiaffa added extra ...
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the UK’s only wagering and gaming industry body, has called on the Chancellor to reconsider indirect tax on land-based casinos, the Autumn Statement confirmed.
UK casino...
FanDuel, an American gambling giant offering a comprehensive portfolio of casino products, has partnered with the NBA League to add another title to its fantasy sports FanDuel Faceoff app. As reported, the oper...
It appears as though the legal market for online gambling in the Netherlands has cooled a bit since opening in October 2021, according to a report from Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) advising that the number of gambl...
The owner of Newport World Resorts, located in Manila, Philippines, plans to extend its operations under the license of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO). The expansion involves new table games that ...
The renowned Crown Resorts is going through a challenging period, and some measures had to be taken. Since the foot traffic recently wasn’t how it used to be, the casino decided to reduce its operating hours. A...
Since online sports betting was launched in Maine on 3 November 2023, the state's gambling regulator Maine's Gambling Control Unit reports that a total of almost $14 million of bets has been placed in the juris...
Financial Services Bureau of the city of Macau released on 16 November 2023 the data on the financial impact of the Macau gaming industry on the governmental operations. According to the Bureau, the Macau gover...
After a timeline of 16 years since construction officially began, Fontainebleau Development, the initial developer of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, has finally received regulatory validation to officially open the S...
Tim Miller, executive director of policy and research at the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), pointed out plans for the newest round of consultation on the Gambling Act Review White Paper.
New round of consult...
Sports wagering in North Carolina won't debut on January 8 of next year, which represents the start date of the beginning of the state's latest law that permits mobile sports wagering. The reason for this is th...