MGM Resorts International has agreed to pay an $8.5 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), resolving allegations that the company failed to prevent illegal bookmakers from laundering large sums of cash through its Las Vegas Strip casinos. The settlement, announced late last week, stems from a 10-count complaint filed by the NGCB and is set to be...
A transformative multi-billion-dollar expansion is on the horizon for Northern California, as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain reveals ambitious plans to evolve into a sprawling entertainment hub. The resort, located in Wheatland, approximately 30 miles north of Sacramento, will expand far beyond its current 40-acre footprint into a dynamic mixed-use complex expected to reshape the local...
A recent report from Maybank Securities (Thailand) PCL projects that Thailand’s forthcoming casino resorts could become some of the most profitable in Asia, thanks to favorable tax structures and a robust tourism base. The financial institution expects Thai integrated resorts—referred to locally as “entertainment complexes”—to generate substantial earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), outpacing similar venues in Macau and Singapore. Tax policy...
Nolimit City’s latest slot Highway to Hell revs up for an unrelenting ride through a hell-themed wasteland led by the undead motorcycle gang MC Hellbound. Launching April 22, 2025, this high-octane title delivers the chaos and intensity that fans of the studio have come to expect—this time with a vicious twist of metal, fire, and max volatility. A fiery ride with signature mechanics: Set on...
Macau experienced a significant surge in tourism during the 2025 Easter weekend, drawing more than 520,000 visitors between April 18 and April 21. This figure, confirmed by the Public Security Police Force (PSP), represents a 28% increase compared to the same holiday period in 2024, when just over 406,000 arrivals were recorded. Daily visitor numbers hit new highs: Traffic into the city picked up steadily...
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has issued a formal warning to licensed online operator 711 BV after gambling advertisements were discovered on a website associated with primary school homework content. A parent reported seeing one of 711’s banners on the educational site, prompting KSA scrutiny. 711 BV flagged for advertising exposure to minors: Dutch law strictly forbids gambling promotions aimed at vulnerable...
Macau’s lavish but long-troubled luxury property, THE 13 Hotel, is once again seeking a buyer, following the collapse of a previous sales attempt last year. The 22-storey development, known for its extravagant interiors and turbulent financial history, is being marketed through a public tender process overseen by real estate consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), which has been named the joint...
NetEnt’s latest release, Golden Egg Invaders, hatches a peculiar but engaging tale of galactic poultry mayhem. Set on a quirky countryside farm under siege by space-faring chickens, this high-volatility slot mixes progression-based mechanics with playful visuals and a feature-rich structure that rewards long-term gameplay and strategy. Farm meets sci-fi in a 3-4-5-4-3 layout: In Golden Egg Invaders, players spin on a non-traditional...
On the 27th of March, 2025, the Thai government approved the Entertainment Complex Business Act, a draft bill that allows for casinos in large entertainment complexes. With the bill going to parliament, the nation takes one step closer to leveraging the potential of casino complexes to enhance its tourism sector. This move means Thailand would be joining regional neighbors Cambodia...
Florida’s proposed gambling reform legislation, House Bill 1467, continues to make headway in the state legislature, despite drawing sharp criticism from veterans’ organizations, horse racing advocates, and representatives of the amusement industry. The bill, spearheaded by Republican lawmakers Rep. John Snyder and Rep. Adam Anderson, seeks to overhaul existing gambling regulations by increasing penalties for illegal operations, introducing new restrictions...