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DigiPlus Interactive Corp, a provider of online gambling services in the Philippines and holder of licences in South Africa and for Brazil, has appointed Teneo as its “strategic advisor”, it said in a Monday statement. Teneo is a United States-based firm providing consultancy services to chief exec…

As expected, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to move against the retail betting and gaming industries by removing the Aim to Permit rule have prompted a lot of discussion. It hasn’t even been a week since Burnham took to X to call out vape shops, betting and “dodgy businesses”. The PM wants…

Gaming revenue rose almost 12 per cent year-on-year for the month.

The Okada Foundation Inc, the charitable arm of Philippine casino resort Okada Manila, has donated PHP20 million (US$324,916) to the Malasakit and Bayanihan Foundation Inc. The contribution is for humanitarian relief and educational-assistance work across the country, according to a recent press re…

Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd says that the first guests for the REM, a newly-rebranded and refurbished luxury hotel tower at the City of Dreams (CoD) casino resort in Macau, are via a “private invitation-only programme”. Melco Resorts also issued some images of the interior in…

South Korean police have arrested 58 people accused of operating illegal online gambling websites that used the brand and trademarks of casino operator Kangwon Land Inc, according to local media. The cyber investigation unit of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency said the suspects included a Rus…

Online gaming operators in the Philippines must direct investment in workforce training into “three critical pillars”, says Ellen Joy Almanza, managing consultant at Buenas PH, an online casino licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor). They are, she said, “embedding volume-scal…

Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd has confirmed to GGRAsia that Scott Tang, senior vice president (SVP) and head of resorts operations Macau, is no longer with the company. The firm did not disclose when Mr Tang stepped down. “We can confirm that Scott Tang is no longer with the com…

Hong Kong-listed gaming technology group Paradise Entertainment Ltd says it expects to record a loss of HKD82.6 million (US$10.5 million) for the first half of 2026. That was due to the closure of its satellite casino in Macau in late 2025 and a decrease in casino equipment sales, the firm said in…

Macau casino concessionaire Sands China Ltd announced on Friday an interim dividend of HKD0.50 (US$0.06) per share, double the amount in the prior-year period. The interim dividend, amounting in aggregate to HKD4.05 billion, is due to be paid on October 9, 2026, stated the Hong Kong-listed firm. Sa…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the nation’s casino regulator-cum-operator, says 16 of its Casino Filipino sites and branches have secured the ISO 9001:2015 certification, following a series of surveillance audits earlier this year. The certification was presented to Pagcor chair…

Ahead of Saturday’s preseason game in Houston, one of the Las Vegas Raiders’ fastest-evolving storylines is the pressure rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is putting on starter Kirk Cousins. Former Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza made an impressive debut in the Raide…

Crush American Grill — the longtime modern‑American restaurant known for its steaks, woodfired pizzas and shared small plates — will shutter after more than 10 years at the MGM Grand. Its final guests will be served on Saturday, Sept. 12. Crush opened in December 2013 as part of Michael and Jenna M…

After a slow start to the summer, Atlantic City casinos sizzled in July, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching its highest level since 2012. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reports that the nine casinos in Atlantic City won $304.2 million from their physical slot machines and…

Cirque du Soleil will shutter Mad Apple, its nightlife‑themed production at New York‑New York, with a final performance expected in early September 2026. The closure, not yet formally announced, was first reported by X news outlet @LasVegasLocally and then confirmed by Casino.org’s own Vital Vegas.…

Nine months ago, two billionaires set their sights on Caesars Entertainment, but only one emerged victorious after a back-and-forth fight.

In a landmark move for Colorado casino workers, employees across Bally’s three Black Hawk properties voted to organize with Teamsters Local 455, according to union officials. The vote, conducted through a card-check process, applies to 110 workers across Bally’s East, North, and West properties in…

The Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort is set to open a new 7,300-square-foot enclosed non-smoking gaming area on August 24th, expanding its overall casino floor with 224 additional slot games. Located near the William Hill Sportsbook, the new gaming space will feature titles supplied by nearly a dozen…