Macau experienced a remarkable surge in both visitor arrivals and gaming revenue during the recent five-day Labour Day Golden Week holiday, significantly exceeding initial expectations. From May 1 to May 5, the city welcomed 850,034 visitors, averaging over 170,000 arrivals per day. This represented a 40.5% increase over the previous year’s total of around 605,000, surpassing government forecasts that had...
Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in California. The lawsuit, filed by Aubrey Carillo, claims that Seacrest’s endorsement of Chumba Casino led to financial losses and contributed to the rise of gambling addiction. Allegations of illegal gambling and...
Genting Malaysia Bhd has announced its decision to acquire the remaining 51% stake in Empire Resorts Inc. for US$41 million (RM177 million), gaining full control of the loss-making gaming operator. The acquisition will increase Genting Malaysia’s ownership of Genting Empire Resorts LLC (GERL), which owns Empire Resorts, a company already partially under Genting’s control. The transaction includes a debt assumption of US$39.7 million from Kien Huat Realty III Ltd, a company...
The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to authorize the Koi Nation’s proposed casino resort in Sonoma County. At the heart of the legal dispute is a claim that federal officials unlawfully bypassed essential procedures and overstepped their authority in allowing the tribe to develop...
Construction of Bally’s $1.7 billion permanent casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood has been abruptly paused following revelations that a subcontractor with historical ties to organized crime was working on the site without prior approval. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) intervened after an investigation by the Chicago Sun-Times revealed the involvement of D&P Construction, a waste-hauling firm previously associated with...
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to developing casino resorts as part of larger entertainment complexes, insisting the initiative will follow strict rules to uphold responsible gambling. Speaking during her monthly “Empowering Thais” broadcast, Paetongtarn emphasized that these projects would not contribute to moral decline but instead help position Thailand as a competitive destination in global tourism. Background checks and wealth...
More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The Into Mischief-sired colt, bred and owned by Godolphin, LLC, and trained by William “Bill” Mott, was ridden to victory by jockey Junior Alvarado. Crossing the finish line...
After the expiration of a leaseback agreement with PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc.,China Banking Corp. has confirmed it is proceeding with the sale of the 12.4-hectare beachfront property in Mactan, Cebu, once intended to house the Emerald Bay Resort and Casino. This decision comes after PH Resorts, led by businessman Dennis Uy, failed to exercise its buyback option before the March 31, 2025, deadline. Sale...
Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In a detailed letter, the NBA urged the federal regulator to impose stricter oversight on exchanges like Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, citing significant integrity threats posed by unregulated or lightly regulated contracts tied to...
Rad Maxx is the latest online slot from Hacksaw Gaming and serves as a creative sequel to the studio’s hit title RIP City launched in 2023. The game reintroduces Maxx the Mouse and Ro$$ the Cat, now cast in a high-energy alleyway showdown. This time, however, Maxx takes the lead role in a slot that breaks away from conventional paylines. Built around a 5×5 grid, Rad...