Las Vegas casinos have recently reported stronger revenue figures, but the underlying story reveals a city facing ongoing declines in visitation, air travel, and non-gaming spending. Industry analysts warn that baccarat, while delivering remarkable earnings in recent months, may be disguising deeper concerns for the Strip’s long-term performance. Baccarat Drives Gaming Wins August was a standout month for baccarat on the Las Vegas...
A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Centre (SUEK) reported that between 2021 and 2025, 114 players, coaches, managers, and club officials collectively placed over 1,000 wagers. Some of these bets were even made against...
Bragg Gaming Group has widened its reach in the United States, debuting its exclusive online casino games in West Virginia through a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The rollout marks the company’s entry into its sixth iGaming jurisdiction in the country, following earlier launches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Connecticut, and Delaware. The move underscores Bragg’s broader North American growth...
Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats to its international standing. The government announced on Wednesday that all existing licenses for online betting and gaming have been revoked. In addition, all pending applications and future approvals have...
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...