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Merkur Group granted a manufactures and distributors licence in Nevad
Michael Gauselmann, chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group, is delighted, as it was under his leadership that Merkur was gra…
Virginia Lottery releases April 2025 casino activity report
17 May 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of April 2025. Ther…
Las Vegas celebrates 120th birthday
PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas celebrated its 120th birthday, as dignitaries and special guests came together to commemorate the destination’s…
Bally's Chicago: Construction on the Bally’s site will begin on Thursday, May 15th
Construction on Bally’s Chicago casino is set to resume after a two-week halt imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) over the use of an…
US-backed gaming operators will not be targeted amid China-US tensions: Macau gov’t
Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has publicly confirmed that US-backed gaming companies operating in Macau will not face retaliatory measu…
OLG announces 20-year agreement with Caesars to operate Windsor casino
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced today it has selected Caesars Entertainment Inc. as the service provider for its Winds…
Swiss Casinos secures ISO 14001 certification
Swiss Casinos has officially received ISO 14001 certification, a key milestone in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy…
How MGM Resorts is working to prevent money laundering at its Las Vegas casinos
In the wake of an investigation into illegal bookmakers laundering money at two of its Las Vegas casinos, MGM Resorts International says it…
Hard Rock International names NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. Teams as brand ambassador
Hard Rock International has welcomed NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a brand ambassador to its roster of athlete partners. The…
MAR 29 Mark Giannantonio got 2 Atlantic City casinos through crises
Mark Giannantonio’s first casino job was bringing food to gamblers at an eatery on the casino floor at Resorts Casino Hotel as a college fr…
Florida non-tribal casino revenue down 0.1% year-over-year in February
Florida’s eight non-tribal casinos generated $58.4 million in net slot revenue last month, down 0.1% compared to the $58.5 million in Febru…
Resorts World Las Vegas agrees to pay $10.5 million fine to settle money laundering violations
The second-largest fine in Nevada gaming history payment covers the Strip resort’s failure to comply with federal anti-money laundering law…
IGT Grows Multi-Level Progressive Portfolio in Spain’s Salones Sector
Company launches captivating Treasure Box Link™ game, the newest market-attuned theme in its high-performing Salones Espana portfolio
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Virginia casinos reach record $75 million revenue in February, with Caesars in top spot
Monthly gaming revenues rose to over $19.7 million during February at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. Overall, casino gaming reve…
Lottery Commissioner Charlie McIntyre Sees Increased Revenue from Border Casinos Opening, Expanding
It’s a good bet there will be changes and possibly new revenues coming from and to charity casinos after a gangbuster report of the opening…
Choctaw enables cryptocurrency for casino gaming
Choctaw Casino & Resorts customers can now fund their gaming with cryptocurrency, thanks to a new partnership with Bitline, a provider…
Genting Empire Has New Day-to-Day Leader Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay
Lim Kok Thay is out as president and CEO of Genting Group Genting owns and operates Resorts World casinos Genting posted disappointing 2024…
Online Casino Revenue Surges While Land-Based Gaming Hits Record High In Latest AGA Accounting
US casino gambling is at its highest levels in history, both online and in brick-and-mortar establishments. Data released this week by the…
The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of January 2025.
There are three operating casinos in Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia. During January, gaming…
Casino leaders form coalition to oppose iGaming, share report warning about "economic and social dangers"
A coalition of gaming and entertainment business leaders have formed the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), seeking to oppose "t…
Nevada Casinos Set Another Annual Record, Gaming Win Climbs to $15.6B in 2024
Nevada casinos experienced record action from gamblers for the fourth consecutive year.
The iconic Bellagio Fountains and the Las Vegas St…
BetMGM Secures Rights to Develop 'Family Feud,' 'The Price is Right' Online Casino Games
U.S. gaming operator BetMGM has announced it has partnered with entertainment group Fremantle.
The partnership permits BetMGM to begin dev…
Wynn Resorts acquires Crown London, expanding its international footprint
Australia’s Crown Resorts has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Crown London to Wynn Resorts.
According to a company…
Ohio casinos and racinos report $198.2 million in November revenue, slightly up from 2023
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos earned a total of $198.2 million in gambling revenue in November 2024, marking an increase of $3 million from…
Casino operator Mohegan lost $234M in FY 2024 after opening new South Korea casino; looming debt maturities raise concerns
Casino operator Mohegan recently announced in its annual report that it lost $234.5 million in the 2024 fiscal year, following the March de…
MGM’s 2025 outlook could hinge on BetMGM as Deutsche Bank highlights digital pivot
MGM Resorts International is expected to rely heavily on its online gambling platform BetMGM to drive growth in 2025, according to a recen…
Coney Island? Citi Field? Hudson Yards? Who wins a casino license in ‘25?
So much may seem uncertain going into 2025, but one thing New Yorkers can feel confident about — or even wager on – is that at least one ne…