A new proposal in the Indiana legislature could lead to the establishment of a casino in Allen County, offering potential economic benefits to the region. Introduced by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) as House Bill 1038, the bill seeks to allow the Indiana Gaming Commission to accept applications for a casino operator’s license, contingent on specific requirements. While the legislation answers...
Genting Bhd’s effort to assume full ownership of Genting Malaysia has concluded without meeting its intended target, leaving the parent company with a 73.13% interest in the operator. The takeover initiative, launched in mid-October, did not achieve the minimum threshold needed to move forward with removing the subsidiary from the Malaysian stock exchange. Parent Company’s Control Effort Stalls Below Key Threshold...
Beginning March 31, 2026, every pub and club across New South Wales, Australia, will be required to power down their electronic gaming machines for a uniform six-hour block each day, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. The statewide mandate effectively ends the patchwork of exemptions that previously allowed hundreds of venues to operate outside the shutdown window. NSW maintains nearly...
Macau’s casino sector recorded solid year-over-year growth in November, even as overall gaming activity eased from October’s high point. Data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau and compiled by GGRAsia showed that operators generated MOP21.09 billion (US$2.63 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month, a 14.4 percent increase compared to November of the previous year. Although November...
Missouri officially opened its sports wagering market just after midnight, allowing eligible residents and visitors to begin placing bets online and at approved retail locations. The launch followed months of licensing work, system testing, and preparation by operators and regulators, culminating in the state becoming the 39th jurisdiction in the country to authorize legal sports betting. Operators Enter the Market and...
Renowned slot provider Big Time Gaming has introduced Christmas Megapots, a seasonal release built around the studio’s familiar jackpot and Megaways structure. The game draws heavily on winter themes and presents an atmosphere shaped by snow-covered scenery, smaller cottage elements, and traditional Christmas visuals. While the holiday setting frames the slot, much of its focus lies in the mechanics that...
Momentum, the operator behind the UAE’s only licensed lottery, has begun running two online gambling platforms that offer extensive casino and sports betting options. The sites, named TrueWin and Dream Island, are active despite the absence of any published legislation authorizing online gambling in the Emirates. Both platforms provide a full suite of casino games and wagering markets, positioning Momentum at the...
A couple from Kazakhstan is at the centre of a major investigation in Sydney after authorities alleged they used covert devices to obtain more than AU$1.17 million in illicit casino winnings. Police say the pair visited Crown Sydney repeatedly across October and November after arriving from Kazakhstan, accumulating an unusually large profit at table games before staff intervened. Devices Found After...
New York’s long-running process to determine who will receive the highly anticipated downstate casino licenses is about to reach its conclusion. After years of competing pitches, shifting political dynamics, and a field once packed with more than a dozen hopefuls, only three bids remain. The state’s Gaming Facility Location Board will meet on Monday to announce which proposals, if any, will...
As the holiday season approaches, Betsoft is rolling out a sun-drenched twist on traditional Christmas gaming with The Tipsy Tourist: Christmas Vacation – Hold & Win online slot, set to launch on December 4, 2025. The title brings back Gary—the cheerful character from – The Tipsy Tourist: Beach Bonanza Hold & Win – who returns for another getaway, this time...