The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a fine to Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH) after three separate breaches in 2024 involving minors entering poker machine areas across its venues. ALH pleaded guilty to six charges and received an AU$ 38,000 fine without conviction from the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. The group has also been ordered to cover AU$ 40,000 in legal costs. Repeat...
The 13 Hotel, a luxury property in Macau long associated with financial troubles and unfulfilled ambitions, has reportedly been sold after several unsuccessful sale attempts. While the buyer’s identity and final transaction value remain under wraps due to a Non-Disclosure Agreement, reportedly the sale price was HK$400 million (US$51 million)—a significant drop from its original HK$2.4 billion (US$309 million) asking price. From grand casino dream to financial...
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, accusing Caesars Online Casino and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino of using what it calls a “misleading and dangerous” bonus promotion. At the center of the case is a deposit match offer advertised as a “100% Deposit Match Up To $2,500.” According to the legal complaint, players are not made clearly aware that unlocking this bonus requires gambling $375,000 within the...
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre, Mifflin) has put forward House Bill 1619, a proposal that would formally regulate skill games throughout Pennsylvania. The legislation aims to establish a framework for licensing, operation, and oversight while notably excluding any new taxes on these devices, despite ongoing disputes about how best to handle their expanding presence across the state. No new tax included, unlike competing proposals: According to...
DraftKings has taken a significant step into electoral politics with the formation of its own corporate political action committee (PAC). The move, confirmed through filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), positions the sports betting giant as a more direct participant in shaping regulatory and legislative developments affecting its business across the United States. DraftKings enters political arena with new corporate PAC: The DraftKings Inc. Political Action Committee will...
In a bold move to attract more visitors this summer, Resorts World Las Vegas has announced it will waive all resort fees for hotel guests until September 11, 2025, as reported by. This decision comes on the heels of the recent elimination of self-parking charges, reinforcing the resort’s commitment to offering an affordable experience for travelers. With this change, Resorts...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has been officially announced as the hospitality brand behind The Avenir, a proposed mixed-use casino and hotel complex slated for Manhattan’s Far West Side. The partnership places the project under the Destination by Hyatt brand and marks a pivotal development as The Avenir team continues its bid for one of New York City’s coveted downstate casino licenses....
Norway’s gambling regulator, Lottstift, has revealed that a serious technical failure may have resulted in hundreds of public tip-offs about illegal gambling activities not being registered. This malfunction, which lasted for over a year, has raised concerns over the accuracy of future reports regarding the black market. The error, first identified in June 2025, had caused significant disruption to the...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) has announced a significant capital expenditure (capex) of PHP59 billion ($1 billion) for the year 2025, signaling a robust plan for expansion across its diverse portfolio. The conglomerate, which has key interests in real estate, leisure, tourism, and spirits, has earmarked the bulk of the funds for its subsidiaries, including Megaworld Corporation and Travellers International. Travellers International expands with new luxury resort: A...
Tennessee’s crackdown on illegal offshore sportsbooks continues to intensify as the state’s Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has imposed $50,000 fines on Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag for operating illegally. The two sportsbooks failed to comply with cease and desist letters sent to them in April, making them the sixth and seventh illegal operators to face penalties as part of Tennessee’s efforts to...