Push Gaming has cranked up the volume with its latest online slot release, Henry the Ape, a dynamic game that fuses a vibrant hip-hop theme with high-volatility gameplay and compelling features. Centered around its charismatic simian star, Henry, this 6×4 slot offers players a theatrical and pulse-pounding experience loaded with innovative mechanics and up to 4,096 ways to win. Set...
Mayor Eric Adams stepped in at the crucial moment to support Bally’s proposal for a casino in the Bronx, ensuring the project stayed alive despite local opposition. On Wednesday, June 10, 2025, the New York City Council voted 32-12, with seven abstentions, to approve a home-rule resolution that clears the way for the project to proceed. This legislation allows Bally’s to move...
The year 2024 marked a noteworthy turning point for Macau’s anti-corruption efforts, especially within its private sector. For the first time, gaming operators actively reported incidents of bribery involving their employees, a significant development in the city’s ongoing fight against corruption. According to the latest annual report from Macau’s Commission Against Corruption (CCAC), the self-reporting by casino operators indicated a shift towards greater corporate accountability,...
Cipriani, a renowned international hospitality brand, has secured a substantial financial boost in the form of a $190 million loan to support its expanding luxury portfolio. The loan, provided by Beach Point Capital Management LP and Sparta Capital Management Ltd., will help fund one of the company’s most ambitious ventures yet—the Cipriani Resort, Residences, and Casino Punta Del Este, a $500 million oceanfront development in Uruguay. Cipriani’s global expansion...
The economic contributions of Oklahoma’s tribal nations have reached unprecedented heights, with a study revealing that these nations contributed $23.4 billion to the state’s economy in 2023. This significant figure represents the largest increase in economic activity over a four-year period, marking a $4.9 billion rise from the previous period. The findings, announced at the Oklahoma History Center, show a dramatic expansion in the state’s tribal...
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, has announced a new transaction fee that will impact sports bettors in Illinois later this year. Beginning September 1, 2025, customers placing bets on FanDuel in the state will be charged an additional $0.50 per wager. This move comes as a direct response to a new tax structure implemented by Illinois lawmakers, which...
Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed company known for its operations in Cambodia, has announced plans to venture into the Philippines’ expanding online gaming market. This move comes after Century Entertainment inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a gaming system service provider licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The deal is aimed at developing and marketing a platform and content,...
Set to become a premier destination in the Philippines, the Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino is scheduled to open in December 2025, offering an array of world-class amenities including a luxury casino, two internationally branded hotels, and an expansive convention center. Located in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, a thriving special economic hub, the project is poised to redefine leisure and business...
In December 2024, a series of advertisements by Ladbrokes, promoting their “Ladbucks” rewards program, faced backlash and were subsequently banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ads, which aired both on TV and Video on Demand (VOD) platforms, featured a promotional campaign for the new token-based rewards system. These advertisements, however, sparked concerns that the term “Ladbucks” and the imagery used could appeal strongly to individuals under 18, particularly...
As the US gambling industry continues to expand rapidly, Jordan Maynard, Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has raised concerns about the lack of national oversight. Maynard compared the industry to “a highway without speed limits,” emphasizing that, while the market has flourished, regulatory frameworks are struggling to keep pace. He pointed out the need for federal intervention, particularly in areas such as advertising...