Las Vegas Sands in Wait-and-See Mode on Thailand Casino
Las Vegas Sands is taking a pragmatic approach to possible expansion in Thailand, acknowledging the concept of casino gaming in the Southeast Asian nation is in its infancy. The Grand…
Nevada Casinos Experience Best April Ever, Statewide Gaming Revenue Tops $1.15B
April 2023 was an April unlike any other for Nevada casinos. Statewide gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month totaled upwards of $1.15 billion, the highest monthly casino win for any…
Newport World Resorts Manila to Become Fully Owned by Alliance Global, Andrew Tan
Newport World Resorts is undergoing an ownership change after Philippines conglomerate Alliance Global Group (AGI) agreed to buy out Genting Hong Kong’s 40% position in the integrated casino resort in…
Puerto Rico’s Sports Betting Market is Beginning to Pay Dividends
As with many US jurisdictions, Puerto Rico is looking for ways to improve its economic situation. One of these is through legalized sports betting, which is starting to pay dividends…
North Carolina Sports Betting Bill Moves to Senate Floor After Committee Backings
A North Carolina sports betting bill is moving to the full Senate floor for consideration after the legislation found support in several committees. North Carolina Rep. Jason Saine is championing…
Entain Faces Large Fine in Ongoing Investigation of Former Turkish Ops
Entain, the global gaming giant behind well-known brands like Ladbrokes and, recently, Tab NZ, faces a challenge that could cause significant damage. In an ongoing investigation into its former operations…
Match Fixing Leads to Lifetime Ban for 21-Year-Old Brazilian Soccer Player
Following an extensive match-fixing investigation into Brazilian soccer that eventually expanded into other countries, a number of players and officials will pay a heavy price. One of these received possibly…
Sports Betting Study Finds Nearly Seven in 10 College Students Participating
A sports betting study presents concerning data when it comes to participation rates among college students. Parents help their son move into his dorm at Tufts University in Medford, Mass.,…
Casino Stocks Could Participate in Cyclical Rebound
Amid financial market fervor for artificial intelligence (AI), sleepier cyclical stocks, including select shares of casino operators, are languishing. The Las Vegas Strip. Analysts believe cyclical stocks, including casino names,…
Vietnamese Held by Philippines Illegal Casino Operator Return Home
A nightmare that, for some, began more than a year ago in the Philippines has finally ended for dozens of Vietnamese nationals. They’re back in their home country after having…