Wynn Resorts and its partners in Ras Al Khaimah are preparing for broader development beyond their flagship project, with a shareholders’ agreement revealing that land has been earmarked for a second integrated resort. The document, dated June 21, 2024, and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year, was signed by Wynn Resorts, RAK Hospitality Holding, and...
New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly handle reached $2.04 billion, an increase of 41.9% compared with August 2024 and 45.9% above July’s $1.4 billion. Sports Betting Hits Milestone in August Gross gaming revenue (GGR) for sports betting...
Tipico Group has officially finalized its acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of Admiral in Austria, from Novomatic AG. The deal, first announced in January 2025, required clearance from the Austrian Federal Competition Authority before it could be completed. The transaction marks one of the most significant mergers in the German-speaking betting and gaming market this year. Tipico Completes Takeover of Admiral Austria...
During the opening week of the NFL season, prediction market operator Kalshi came under pressure after analysts determined its betting prices were consistently less competitive than those at major sportsbooks. A study by Citizens JMP Securities, cited by Next.i,o revealed that bettors using Kalshi faced higher effective costs for both moneyline and over/under wagers compared to DraftKings and FanDuel once...
Vietnamese developer Sun Group has announced that its highly anticipated casino and resort project in Van Don, Quang Ninh Province, will be fully operational by 2032. Estimated at over US$2 billion in investment, the Van Don Integrated Casino & Tourism Complex represents one of the largest hospitality ventures in the country’s northern region. The project, situated within the Van Don...
One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just 18 miles north, the Ho-Chunk Nation is pressing ahead with a massive Beloit casino complex that could reshape gambling along the Illinois-Wisconsin border....
PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bookmaker, ending a lengthy contest with rival bidder Betr Entertainment. The deal followed a series of revisions to Mixi’s takeover offer throughout August, when it raised its bid and extended...
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, fresh off his breakout Super Bowl LIX performance, was sidelined almost immediately during the team’s season opener in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers. On the Chiefs’ first offensive drive, Worthy collided with teammate Travis Kelce on a crossing route, injuring his right shoulder and exiting the game. He was officially declared out in the first quarter,...
Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics argued that lifting the current advertising ban would expose the public to a barrage of gambling promotions and undermine funding currently provided by pokie machines to community organizations. Fierce Debate Over Proposed Legislation...
Thailand’s House of Representatives has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister. The vote on Friday, September 5, ended weeks of political uncertainty following the dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Anutin, widely recognized for his firm opposition to casino legislation, received 311 votes out of 490, defeating Pheu Thai Party candidate Chaikasem Nitisiri. Another 27 representatives...