Clovis may soon welcome a racino of its own as the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC) moves forward with supporting a proposal to transfer the SunRay Park racino license from Farmington to the eastern New Mexico city. The decision represents a significant step in the regulatory process, though not final approval. NMRC Executive Director Ismael “Izzy” Trejo explained that Thursday’s meeting...
Integrated resort Crown Perth in Western Australia will fully implement mandatory carded play on its electronic gaming machines (EGMs) starting 1 December 2025, marking the fulfillment of one of the major reforms recommended by the 2021 Perth Casino Royal Commission. The new requirement is designed to give players greater control over their gambling activity while enabling the casino to better identify...
Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) closed the third quarter of 2025 on a high note, propelled by record-setting performance from its Singapore flagship, Marina Bay Sands (MBS), while taking steps to rebuild market strength in Macau. Company executives, including Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein and President and COO Patrick Dumont, celebrated a “historic” quarter that underscored the firm’s dominance in Asia’s casino market...
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) is advancing its vision to turn New Coast Hotel Manila, Philippines, into a leading integrated resort, marking key progress with the start of junket operations and the upcoming relaunch of its ground-floor casino. The company outlined these developments in its 2025 Annual Report, which detailed both the strategic investments and transitional challenges tied to its redevelopment project....
A major construction milestone is about to be reached for the Catawba Nation’s ambitious $1 billion casino project in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The tribe and its partners will hold a topping-off ceremony on October 27 at 11 a.m., during which the final steel beam will be lifted into place atop the new Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort. The beam—signed by...
The National Hockey League (NHL) is venturing into new territory, officially partnering with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The multiyear agreements, revealed Wednesday, mark the first time a major U.S. professional sports league has collaborated with prediction market companies—signaling a pivotal shift in the evolving relationship between sports and speculative markets. Both Kalshi and Polymarket operate under the supervision...
Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that could soon take shape as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to close the city’s substantial budget gap. During the opening day of City Council hearings on Johnson’s proposed $16.6 billion budget, Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski revealed that discussions...
A new chapter has opened in the battle for control of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) as Kjerulf Ainsworth, the son of company founder Len Ainsworth, launched a partial takeover bid aimed at preventing Novomatic AG from taking the Australian gaming manufacturer private. The offer, announced in filings to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), would see Kjerulf acquire up to 2.9% of shares...
Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a recent move by his predecessor that had briefly legalized the card game. Acting also in his capacity as Minister of the Interior, Anutin signed a ministerial order this week that immediately reimposed the nationwide prohibition on poker games. The decision annuls an earlier order...
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has cleared the way for sports wagering to debut across the state, issuing a wave of temporary licenses to leading operators ahead of the December 1, 2025 launch date. The commission distributed nine temporary online sports betting licenses, marking a major milestone for Missouri’s upcoming market. Among those approved are industry giants DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars,...