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If Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture doesn’t make a bid for an integrated resort (IR) with casino in the next national application round starting in May next year, “the opportunity will be lost for good”. That is according to Tuesday comment by Joji Nagahara, mayor of Ōtō, a small town (pictured) in the n…

Shortly after releasing a few games celebrating Halloween, gaming content provider BGaming has also unveiled a seasonal slot inspired by Mexico’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Unlike the Halloween titles that invoke a creepy, yet somewhat playful atmosphere, the new game – Noche De Almas – is all…

With the National Basketball Association (NBA) tipping off its new season and the National Football League (NFL) entering Week 7, Fanatics Sports & Casino is expanding its player injury protection program to provide full-game coverage for customers betting on both leagues at no additional cost. The…

Old tax disputes are leaving a fresh mark on earnings. India’s Delta Corp reported an $11.2 million loss for the September quarter, its second consecutive quarterly deficit, after booking a further GST provision. Casino revenue also fell 13.4 percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, Fitch revised Light & W…

Fitch Ratings has praised gaming equipment supplier Light & Wonder Inc for “strengthening” its earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) leverage profile, with leverage “expected to decline to approximately 2.9 times by the end of 2027”. The institution said in a no…

The Missouri Gaming Commission has released its September report, detailing how the gaming industry performed that month. As it turns out, the state’s casino revenue increased, underpinned by a sharp boost in slot gaming that offset a decrease in table game activity. The Overall Performance Was Fav…

SkyCity Entertainment Group chose to pursue two online casino licenses in New Zealand rather than the maximum three to keep its investment within risk-adjusted return targets, CEO Jason Walbridge said. […] The post SkyCity opts for two NZ online casino licenses to meet return targets: CEO first app…

Eeze has expanded its global distribution network through a new agreement with BetConstruct, making its portfolio of slots and live casino titles available to BetConstruct’s operator partners worldwide. The post Eeze signs deal with BetConstruct to for slots and live casino distribution first appea…

A former college basketball player who defrauded cryptocurrency investors and gambled away their money on offshore casino Stake.com has pleaded guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges. Elmin Redzepagic, 25, of Wolcott, Conn., entered his plea Monday before US District Judge Kari A. Doo…

Oct. 20 marks the 47th day of the Encore Boston Harbor strike, with 1,300 union workers continuing to walk the picket line in front of the $2.6 billion five-star luxury resort casino. The financial consequences are severe, with union members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 having only…

A former New York City official who allegedly gambled away half his salary at casinos and an underground gambling den with Mafia connections went on trial Monday (Oct. 19) accused of trading political favors for cash and gifts. Eric Ulrich, 41, a former Queens councilman and buildings commissioner…

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. rejects claims that the streets surrounding the nine casinos aren’t safe. On Monday (Oct. 19), the Democratic mayor appeared on the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club and asserted that Atlantic City has never been safer, cleaner, or ready for economic devel…

Buenos Aires provincial senator Federico Fagioli has introduced a bill seeking to ban online betting, including slots, roulette, blackjack, poker, and sports betting. The initiative has been dubbed the “Lula Law,” referring to the iGaming ban imposed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…

Mötley Crüe is heading back to Las Vegas for a brand new limited engagement next spring. The legendary rock band announced an exclusive run of eight shows scheduled to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The upcoming residency is officially titled Mötley Crüe At The Colosseum At Caesars…

Newly released renderings from Sphere Entertainment illustrate the scale of the company’s proposed $1 billion concert venue situated adjacent to MGM National Harbor. Since Sphere National Harbor was announced in early 2026, the developers have labeled the project a “mini Sphere” compared to the Las…

Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) is looking to sell nine regional casinos and a variety of prospective suitors could emerge as the process advances. The operator of the iconic Kentucky racetrack revealed its intention to unload the nine gaming venues when it delivered second-quarter results on July 2…

The gradual expansion of Massachusetts gambling is causing rising discontent. As the state plans to introduce historical horse racing devices at several eligible racetracks, casino representatives argue the measure may undermine their business and introduce unfair competition. Opponents also note t…

Pragmatic Play has revealed Sweet Bonanza POP, a fast-paced “POP” version of one of its top games. Despite sporting a tighter grid, the new game offers a max prize of up to 25,000x. Sweet Bonanza POP Metrics A Sugary Remix of a Candy Classic Pragmatic Play’s Sweet Bonanza POP is a fast-paced game d…