Anyone who has spent time on a casino floor has likely heard the phrase tighter slots New research from Las Vegas gives that idea some data behind it A study from the UNLV Center for Gaming Research found that slot machines across Nevada now keep a larger share of wagers than they did two decades ago Players still receive payouts well above the..

A downtown Las Vegas landmark just crossed a rare milestone Few properties anywhere in the city can point to more than a century of continuous operation, yet one Fremont Street casino keeps doing exactly that while still adapting to modern play habits Good to Know Golden Gate Hotel and Casino reached 120 years of continuous operation..

Online gambling ads keep slipping through social media filters, and regulators are losing patience A fresh warning from the UK Gambling Commission has pushed Meta back into the conversation around illegal betting promotion, player protection, and platform responsibility Good to Know Illegal gambling ads appeared on Facebook and..

The Philippines has begun allowing Chinese nationals to enter the country visa free for up to 14 days, a policy shift expected to support tourism recovery and increase casino and resort spending in 2026 The Department of Foreign Affairs said Chinese visitors traveling for tourism or business can use the visa free entry starting Friday, January..

A familiar iGaming proposal is back in Albany as lawmakers reset for a new session With major casino licensing decisions now settled, attention is returning to whether New York should allow real money online casino play inside its regulated gaming system Good to Know New York has not legalized iGaming despite multiple attempts The..

New Jersey lawmakers are reopening the sweepstakes casino conversation after last year ban The focus now shifts from prohibition to structure, with a proposal that would pull certain platforms into the existing internet gaming system under state oversight Good to Know A new bill targets dual currency sweepstakes platforms rather than a..

Federal tax treatment for gamblers returned to the spotlight after lawmakers introduced new legislation aimed at reversing a recent change that altered how losses get deducted The proposal arrives after concerns from players, casinos, and tourism leaders who warn the rule creates tax bills disconnected from real gambling results The measure..

Light & Wonder has agreed to pay Aristocrat $1275 million to resolve a long-running trade secrets dispute tied to slot game development, bringing a high-profile legal battle between two of the largest gaming technology suppliers to a close The settlement ends litigation that centered on allegations from Aristocrat that former employees..

A long investment cycle is taking shape across Southern Nevada as Station Casinos prepares for a major milestone The company outlined a multi year slate of upgrades, new venues, and property refreshes across its network, with projects rolling out through 2026 Good to Know Station Casinos operates 18 properties across the Las Vegas..

Change is coming quickly for one of the iGaming sector largest technology suppliers Bragg Gaming Group has outlined a restructuring plan that reshapes its organisation, trims costs, and sharpens focus on near-term profitability Good to Know Bragg will reduce its global workforce by about 12 percent The restructure targets EBITDA..

Construction crews are back on site at one of Las Vegas newest casino properties A fresh buildout is now underway that pushes the resort footprint further north and adds a wide mix of gaming and entertainment options Good to Know A $385 million Phase III expansion is now under construction The project adds 275,000 square feet to the..

Online casino expansion in the United States just added another state to the list Maine is set to allow real-money iGaming, putting it among a small but growing group of states preparing for broader digital casino access as early as 2026 Good to Know Maine becomes the eighth state to approve real-money online casinos Federally..

A bomb threat tied to gambling losses triggered a swift law enforcement response near the Nevada California border Casino security flagged the threat quickly, allowing officers to locate and arrest the suspect within hours Good to Know The threat followed reported gambling losses of about $20,000 Police arrested the suspect at home..

Tennessee regulators moved against online sweepstakes casinos last week, ordering nearly 40 sites to stop operating in the state The action adds to a broader 2025 enforcement trend targeting platforms that use dual-currency systems to offer gambling-style play without licenses State officials say the model violates gambling and consumer..

Macau casino revenue quietly crossed an important threshold in 2025 After years of uneven recovery, the market delivered its strongest annual performance since before the pandemic, showing how deeply player demand has reset rather than faded The rebound did not follow a straight line Instead, it came through steady gains, stronger late-year..

Tighter cost rules are coming for licensed gaming suppliers in the Philippines, with new monthly payment floors now locked into the regulatory framework Good to Know New minimum guaranteed fees start April 1, 2026 Fees apply to all PAGCOR accredited gaming system administrators Payment levels depend on game type and monthly GGR..

Tennessee regulators wasted little time sending a clear message to sweepstakes gaming platforms State officials say the model crosses legal lines, and operators now face firm deadlines to shut access for local players Good to Know Nearly 40 sweepstakes gaming platforms received cease and desist letters Major brands like Chumba and..

One of the Philippines most delayed casino projects now looks finished for good Regulators have pulled the plug on Emerald Bay, closing the door on a resort that never recovered from years of stalled construction, broken partnerships, and land issues Good to Know PAGCOR revoked the provisional gaming licence for Emerald Bay The..

Atlantic City casino workers are back in court, pushing a fight that has stretched across five years The goal stays simple End indoor smoking on casino floors and close a gap in state law that workers say leaves them exposed while nearly everyone else stays protected Good to Know A legal challenge targets a casino exemption in the..

Pennsylvania gaming keeps rewriting the record book November delivered the highest monthly total ever, even with fewer days on the calendar Online casino play again did the heavy lifting, while sports betting volume kept climbing Good to Know Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $6231 million in November Online casino gaming..