Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., a unit of Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global Group, has moved to take the lead in developing the $1.25 billion Westside Integrated Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City. The decision follows ongoing delays and financial pressure faced by its partner, Hong Kong-based LET Group Holdings, through its subsidiary, Suntrust Resort Holdings. Travellers Steps In to Accelerate Westside Development As reported by Inside Asian...
VSiN, the Las Vegas-based sports betting content network, has launched a new partnership with FanDuel Sports Network that will bring its programming to audiences across the United States. The agreement, announced Thursday, August 28, will see the debut of VSiN By the Books airing weekday mornings from 7 to 10 a.m. ET on the FanDuel Sports Network app and nine of its regional channels. FanDuel...
Sands China Ltd. has officially surpassed 1.1 billion cumulative visitors across its Macau properties, a major achievement that coincided with the 18th anniversary of its flagship resort, The Venetian Macao. The milestone was celebrated on Thursday with a special welcome ceremony, reflecting both the company’s two-decade legacy in Macau and its growing role in shaping the city’s international tourism profile....
Legal sports betting on the NFL is poised to reach unprecedented levels this year, with Americans expected to stake approximately $30 billion through regulated sportsbooks across the United States. The estimate, released by the American Gaming Association (AGA), marks an 8.5% jump from last season’s revised figure of roughly $27.5 billion. The AGA calculated its forecast using industry-wide wagering growth...
Hacksaw Gaming’s Miami Mayhem transports players straight into the heart of 1980s-inspired Miami, where flashing neon lights, palm-tree silhouettes, and pastel cityscapes serve as the backdrop for a gritty underworld. Drawing heavily from the atmosphere of Miami Vice and crime-thriller video games like Grand Theft Auto, this online slot captures the tension of shady deals, street-level gangs, and fast-paced action....
The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) suffered another legal setback as U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. upheld the constitutional amendment blocking the construction of a casino in Pope County, Arkansas. The ruling, issued Thursday, August 28, confirmed that Amendment 104, which received nearly 56% voter approval in the November 2024 election, is consistent with constitutional law. Court Upholds Voter-Approved Casino Ban The amendment...
The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has brought charges against 11 individuals, including several former top executives of GVC Holdings, now known as Entain, over historic operations in Turkey between 2011 and 2018. The high-profile figures charged include Kenny Alexander, the company’s former chief executive, and Lee Feldman, its former chairman. Former Executives Among 11 Charged According to the CPS announcement on Thursday, August 28, Alexander, 56,...
Thai authorities have dismantled a major illegal gambling operation in Bangkok, arresting more than 200 individuals in a raid that revealed monthly revenues exceeding THB500 million (approximately $14.6 million). Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced the results of the high-profile crackdown late on August 27, following weeks of covert surveillance. Large-Scale Raid Exposes High-Value Gambling Hub The operation, code-named “Taming the Lion,” followed a...
Pennsylvania’s gambling market has set a new benchmark, with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reporting a historic $6.39 billion in combined revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The figure, which surpasses the $5.89 billion achieved in 2023/24, reflects growth across multiple verticals, including slot machines, iGaming, table games, sports wagering, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and fantasy contests. The state’s fiscal year runs from July 1...
Resorts World Catskills has struck a deal worth over half a billion dollars to transfer ownership of its non-gaming properties to a newly formed local development corporation in Sullivan County. Officials say the move will help the casino stabilize its finances, safeguard jobs, and unlock new opportunities for regional economic growth. The agreement, valued at more than $525 million, covers...