Wynn Resorts has detailed an expansive residential community designed for its workforce at Wynn Al Marjan Island in United Arab Emirates, marking a major operational milestone for the upcoming integrated resort. The residential development, known as Wynn Oasis, will provide accommodation, services, training facilities, transportation and dedicated amenities intended for daily life and professional development. It is planned to open...
Hawaii lawmakers have once again turned their attention to gambling, as a new legislative session coincides with updated estimates showing that illegal wagering remains widespread across the islands. Although most forms of gambling remain prohibited under state law, testimony before a newly formed Tourism and Gaming Working Group underscored that underground activity continues to generate large sums of money and...
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a proposal that could shift one of the state’s existing casino licenses away from Ohio County and into a new inland market. An amendment to House Bill 1038, approved by the House Public Policy Committee, would allow the license now used for the riverboat casino in Rising Sun to be relocated to Allen, DeKalb, Steuben or Wayne...
The United Kingdom government has formally confirmed that it will increase taxes on online gambling, backing recommendations made by the Treasury Committee and setting out changes first announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. Ministers said the decision reflects concerns about the growth of digital betting and its associated harms, while deliberately shielding traditional forms of gambling from higher duties....
Hacksaw Gaming has expanded its online slot portfolio with Deal With Death, a release that places traditional reel play alongside poker-based evaluation mechanics. The game frames players opposite a metallic skeletal dealer, presenting a casino setting built around cards, Jokers, and hand rankings rather than a narrative-driven storyline. The design focuses on gameplay structure and mathematical depth, pairing a standard...
Offshore gambling operators are using the visibility of the Australian Open to draw Australian consumers toward illegal betting platforms, prompting renewed scrutiny from regulators and industry groups as the tournament continues. Regulators, consumer advocates, and licensed wagering companies say the activity highlights ongoing enforcement challenges tied to offshore gambling and digital advertising. Australian law prohibits offshore gambling providers from offering...
A federal court in Brooklyn issued the first prison sentence connected to a wide-ranging NBA gambling investigation on Wednesday, handing Timothy McCormack a two-year term for his role in defrauding sports betting platforms. The ruling marks an early milestone in a case that has drawn scrutiny to betting tied to player performance and insider information involving NBA players Terry Rozier...
The Cromwell, a well-known boutique hotel on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, is set to undergo a major transformation. The hotel, which is currently operated by Caesars Entertainment, will soon be rebranded as The Vanderpump Hotel, marking the first venture into the hotel business for reality TV star and entrepreneur Lisa Vanderpump. This exciting renovation will see the hotel, which has...
Cambodia has significantly strengthened its efforts to combat the growing problem of online scams, earning commendation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The country, which has long struggled with being a central hub for online fraud in Southeast Asia, is now taking a more assertive stance in addressing these crimes. This action is seen as part...
Finland is set to launch a major overhaul of its gambling market, which will take effect on July 1, 2027. The new system introduces a licensing model, breaking away from the current state-run monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy. This move will create space for greater competition, particularly in the online gambling sector, where Finnish players have increasingly turned to unregulated operators....