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, according to figures published by the city’s Financial Services Bureau (DSF) last Thursday and cited by GGRAsia. Under the updated gaming concession system initiated on January 1, 2023, casino...

The Las Vegas Strip is witnessing the quiet disappearance of a longstanding hotel tradition. MGM Resorts International has confirmed it will permanently close concierge desks at six of its major properties starting Monday. An internal communication shared by the company and cited by Las Vegas Review-Journal revealed that the MGM Grand, Park MGM, The Signature at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay,...

Novomatic has entered into a binding agreement to purchase the remaining 47.1% of shares in Ainsworth Game Technology, aiming for complete ownership of the Australian gaming manufacturer. Having already secured a 52.9% majority stake from founder Len Ainsworth in 2016, Novomatic’s latest move will see it consolidate control through a cash offer of AUS$1 per share. Novomatic to fully acquire Ainsworth, expanding global footprint: The proposed price...

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have officially reached a settlement after a troubling series of equine injuries in the fall of 2024. Woodbine, while not contesting the AGCO’s findings, has agreed to adopt new corrective actions to enhance horse racing safety at its Toronto-based racetrack. Findings from AGCO’s investigation: The AGCO launched an investigation following 19 horse injuries that occurred between October 28 and...

Governor Josh Shapiro has officially signed Pennsylvania into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), opening the door for the state’s estimated 150,000 online poker players to compete in a shared market with players from five other U.S. states. Pennsylvania becomes the sixth and largest state to join MSIGA, a network that now spans more than 38 million players nationwide. Larger player pools, bigger opportunities: This...

Nomura Holdings Inc. posted a 27% year-over-year rise in net profit for the January–March quarter, thanks largely to the strong performance of its wholesale division. The Japanese banking giant announced on April 25 that it had achieved a net income of ¥72 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter, up from ¥56.8 billion in the same period a year ago. However, net income declined by 29% compared to the...

Hopes of bringing legal online sports betting to Hawaii were dashed as lawmakers failed to finalize House Bill 1308 before the legislative deadline. Despite unprecedented progress in moving the measure through the session, key disagreements prevented its approval, leaving proponents focused on regrouping for a future attempt. Hawaii’s legislative session closes without sports betting legalization: Negotiations between the House and Senate ultimately collapsed over...

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 overhaul, valued at USD 1.2 billion, marks the second and final phase of the broader redevelopment of The Londoner Macao, aimed squarely at capturing the lucrative premium...

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 5×5 layout and 19 fixed paylines, this online slot game revives the studio’s signature LootLines mechanic, adding layers of strategic depth through four types of Tribute symbols and three...

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 broke ground this week, signaling a long-awaited milestone nearly two decades in the making. The ¥1.27 trillion (approximately US$8.9 billion) development, spearheaded by MGM Resorts International...