The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward eliminating hidden costs in hotel bookings by passing the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479). This bipartisan legislation would mandate all short-term lodging providers—hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals—to clearly display the full cost of a stay upfront. This includes not only the base price but also all mandatory...
Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington State is approaching a key milestone in its multi-phase transformation, with the opening of a sweeping new addition slated for July 2025. This 70,250-square-foot expansion on the north side of the existing facility marks a pivotal stage in a broader effort to redefine the casino’s footprint and visitor experience. Once this latest phase is complete,...
Albay Governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman has once again left office following a decision by the Office of the Ombudsman, which found him guilty of grave misconduct for allegedly accepting protection money from operators of jueteng, a banned numbers game in the Philippines. The decision, dated January 28, 2025, and made public only recently, concluded that Lagman received around PHP8...
The Coates family, founders of UK gambling powerhouse Bet365, is reportedly considering a sale that could value the firm at up to £9 billion. The online betting giant—led by CEO Denise Coates—has been in conversations with Wall Street banks and American advisers regarding a full or partial divestment of the business. These discussions may lead to a stake sale, a spin-off, or...
Macau’s gaming sector reported a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP$18.86 billion (US$2.36 billion) in April 2025, reflecting a 4.1% decrease compared to March’s figure of MOP$19.66 billion (US$2.45 billion), according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). Despite the month-on-month dip, the result was still a 1.7% improvement over the same period last year. Easter visitors help bolster April performance: The...
Caesars Entertainment is set to rebrand its iconic Harveys Lake Tahoe property in Nevada as Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, marking a $160 million investment aimed at bringing a fresh, modern resort experience to the South Shore. The transformation, which is already undeway, includes a broad range of enhancements designed to align with the scenic sophistication of Lake Tahoe and redefine...
Three years into its journey with regulated online gambling, Ontario has firmly established itself as one of North America’s dominant digital gaming markets. The province now ranks second overall in total online gambling revenue among North American jurisdictions with both online casinos and sports betting—closely trailing Michigan and outperforming key U.S. competitors like Pennsylvania and New Jersey. According to an...
A previously rejected proposal that would criminalize online gambling for individuals under the age of 21 in Rhode Island has unexpectedly resurfaced and advanced. One week after the House Judiciary Committee dismissed the bill in a 7-5 vote, it returned for reconsideration and passed with a 10-5 majority, sending it to the House floor. House panel reconsiders and advances rejected iGaming bill: According to...
Swintt, a rising name in the online casino software space, has made its debut in the regulated Greek market through a newly announced collaboration with Novibet. The agreement sees Novibet offering Swintt’s complete portfolio of Elysium Studios – Driven by Swintt titles to its Greek user base, marking a key milestone in Swintt’s European growth trajectory. Novibet partnership brings popular slots to Greek players: Through...
Steve Cohen’s ambitious $8 billion vision for a casino and entertainment destination near Citi Field in Queens took a major step forward this week, after a closely contested vote by a New York state Senate committee gave the project vital legislative traction. Key legislation clears initial hurdle in Albany: On Tuesday, April 29th, a state Senate committee passed a bill 4-3 that would reclassify a...