Wynn Resorts and Marjan have marked a significant construction milestone at Wynn Al Marjan Island, confirming that the resort’s central tower has officially topped out. The structure has now reached its highest structural concrete point, standing 283 meters tall across 70 floors, just 27 months after foundation works began. The project is progressing toward a planned Spring 2027 opening. Once the...
Mohegan is taking further steps to untangle itself financially from South Korea’s INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, following the completion of a refinancing that significantly reduced the U.S. tribal casino operator’s exposure to the $1.6 billion integrated resort near Incheon International Airport. Company executives said the transaction has removed the most substantial remaining obligation linked to the troubled overseas investment, though limited...
Hann Casino Resort in Clark, Philippines, has officially opened a significant expansion that adds a large new gaming area, additional dining concepts, and hundreds of new gaming machines, further strengthening the property’s position within the country’s integrated resort sector. The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by senior executives from Hann Casino Resort and Aristocrat Gaming, alongside representatives from local...
Malacañang has called on critics to present concrete proof to support allegations that government contracts were improperly awarded to a construction company linked to the family of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) Chair and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco. The executive branch said any review of the issue would rely on evidence, procurement procedures, and verified links, rather than speculation or unsubstantiated...
Thunderkick has taken another step in its North American expansion strategy by securing a new partnership with PointsBet in Ontario, adding its slot content to the operator’s online casino offering in the province. The agreement follows a series of commercial deals signed after Thunderkick entered the Canadian market 18 months ago, as the studio continues to focus on building a stable presence...
Australia’s media regulator has directed internet service providers to restrict access to another group of illegal online gambling platforms, continuing a multi-year effort to curb offshore operators that target local players without authorization. The Australian Communications and Media Authority took the step after investigations concluded that the websites were operating in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The most...
Macau’s casino operators have adjusted mass-market baccarat pricing in recent months as competition has intensified following the closure of satellite casinos, according to recent market data and government figures. Analysts tracking table activity report that minimum bets have softened since October, a shift attributed to efforts by concessionaires to attract players previously served by now-shuttered satellite venues. Citigroup’s latest monthly table survey...
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe has completed a significant phase of renovations at its Stateline, Nevada, property, marking a major milestone in an ongoing transformation that began after the resort’s acquisition and rebranding. The latest round of updates spans hotel accommodations, dining venues, entertainment areas, and retail offerings, with management positioning the improvements ahead of the busy winter season. The property,...
Arizona regulators have initiated formal steps that could end Underdog’s authorization to operate daily fantasy sports contests in the state, marking a first-of-its-kind enforcement action tied to prediction markets. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) notified the company on Dec. 5 that it intends to revoke Underdog’s fantasy sports contest operator license, citing the operator’s business relationship with Crypto.com and the...
A high-profile legal battle has begun in Australia’s Federal Court, where former financial planner Gavin Fineff is seeking to compel three major betting companies to return millions of dollars he stole and subsequently gambled. The action, described by legal experts as unprecedented, names Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes. Court filings argue that these operators encouraged him...