Ras Al Khaimah has unveiled Wynn Boulevard, a major roadway designed to directly link the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort with the UAE’s key highway system. Announced during the launch of the Marjan Beach development, officials confirmed more than AED 1 billion ($272 million) in contracts have already been signed for its construction. New Road to Anchor Resort Connectivity “There will be...
September proved to be a profitable month for South Korea’s foreigner-only casino industry, with all three licensed operators reporting year-on-year increases in gaming revenue. Lotte Tour Development Co Ltd, operator of the Jeju Dream Tower on Jeju Island, delivered the most substantial jump. The company’s filings show casino sales soared 86.3 percent compared to the same month in 2024, reaching nearly KRW52.95 billion (US$37.7 million)....
Codere Italia, the Italian division of Grupo Codere, has officially launched its first online gambling platform, Codere.it, signaling a decisive expansion beyond its established retail network. Already a recognized operator in Italy’s land-based market, the company described the move as a “strategic step” that strengthens its long-term vision in one of Europe’s most competitive regulated markets. The platform, developed fully under the regulations...
Play’n GO, the Swedish developer celebrating its 20th anniversary, has entered the land-based casino sector for the first time in its history through a collaboration with Genting. The deal introduces BOOM Slots, a cabinet designed exclusively for Genting properties, which debuts with 13 of the studio’s most successful titles. Games such as Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Reactoonz, Honey Rush 100, and Buildin’ Bucks are...
Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe confirmed that Hard Rock Casino Tejon will officially open its doors on November 13, 2025. Situated just south of Bakersfield off Highway 99 in Mettler, this project marks the first full-scale casino in Kern County and a transformative moment for both the tribe and the region. Owned by the Tejon Indian Tribe...
New York lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at reshaping how sports betting platforms treat their customers. Assemblymember Alex Bores introduced Assembly Bill A09125, known as the Fair Play Act, which seeks to prohibit licensed operators from capping or reducing the size and frequency of deposits or wagers simply because a bettor has been successful. The legislation directly targets a...
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. has announced a major expansion of its real estate portfolio with the purchase of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in southern New Mexico. The real estate investment trust (REIT) is paying $183.75 million—rounded in some reports to $183.8 million—for the property, a transaction that carries an initial capitalization rate of 8.2%. The deal, scheduled to...
Ontario’s gambling landscape is set to change as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) prepares for the closure of its Optional Slots at Racetracks Program (OSARP) by March 31, 2026. This move will impact several racetracks that have benefited from temporary gaming support since 2019, including Gateway Casino Sarnia at Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia and Kawartha Downs near Peterborough. Both venues, which currently feature about 150...
BMM Testlabs, a global leader in gaming certification and testing, has announced a significant milestone: the company has secured full access to the U.S. Class III certification market. This achievement, 25 years in the making and backed by an investment of $20 million, has marked a pivotal moment in BMM’s history and is expected to drive continued growth for the company’s land-based...
Estonia’s governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, has introduced a bill proposing significant reductions in the country’s gambling tax rates, with a primary goal of attracting foreign investment. The bill, backed by the Reform Party and Eesti 200, seeks to lower the remote gambling tax from its current rate to just 4% by 2029. This measure aims to position Estonia as an...