Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party has confirmed a major policy change as it moves toward the upcoming general election scheduled for 8 February 2026. The party will no longer pursue casino-led entertainment complexes and will instead support development centered on wellness, health, and medical tourism. Prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat outlined the change during an interview with Nikkei Asia, explaining that...
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released updated guidance addressing how Nevada gaming licensees should manage online gambling activities outside the state. The policy notice responds to rapid growth in internet gambling and the expanding number of ways Nevada-linked entities distribute gaming products globally. The guidance applies to both current licensees and applicants. It also extends to affiliated and subsidiary companies operating...
Macau’s casino market began the year with notable strength in its premium mass segment, according to January observations published by Citigroup. The firm’s proprietary table survey reported increases in average spend among higher-end mass players and identified more large-value bettors than in the same period last year, even as overall player counts declined. Citigroup analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau...
The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino reached a milestone this week as the oldest continuously operating hotel-casino in Las Vegas marked 120 years of activity. The property first opened its doors on January 13, 1906, as the Hotel Nevada, with a small room inventory and a prominent location on Fremont Street. Its long tenure set the stage for an anniversary celebration...
New Jersey’s gambling sector closed 2025 with nearly $7 billion in combined revenue across casinos, online operators, and sportsbooks. December played a prominent role in setting the pace for the year, with both internet gaming and sports wagering rising substantially compared to 2024 while Atlantic City’s casino hotels showed mixed numbers. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) recorded...
Macau authorities have detained a Hong Kong couple suspected of running a large-scale fraud that centered on a fabricated casino VIP room investment, a case that police say led to losses of roughly HK$28 million for a non-resident investor. Investigators allege the pair relied on forged paperwork, staged site visits, and repeated promises of fixed returns to gain the victim’s...
Yggdrasil Gaming has released Raptor 2 DoubleMax, continuing the prehistoric-themed slot series that first appeared in 2021. The new title revisits the familiar jungle setting and central DoubleMax mechanic while introducing structural updates designed to extend play and increase potential outcomes. The sequel also represents two internal developments for the studio, as it serves as the first game built using...
High Roller Technologies has outlined plans to enter the United States prediction markets sector through a partnership with Crypto.com, marking a significant step in the casino operator’s North American growth strategy. The companies have signed a binding letter of intent that would allow High Roller to distribute federally regulated event-based contracts to US customers through its existing online platform. Under...
Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania have now charged 26 people in what authorities describe as a wide-ranging point-shaving operation that stretched from professional basketball in China into NCAA Division I programs across the United States. The indictment, unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, outlines an alleged gambling scheme involving dozens of players, multiple seasons, and coordinated betting activity through...
South Carolina legislators are preparing to debate whether to authorize a casino in a designated region along Interstate 95. The discussion centers on projected tax revenue, economic development considerations, and a proposal to direct a portion of the proceeds toward environmental preservation. Legislative Push and Revenue Allocation Ideas Supporters of the casino effort argue that residents already spend gambling money in neighboring states,...