Allegations of misuse of government funds in the Philippines have taken a dramatic turn Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed that five former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials lost more than PHP950 million (about US$166 million) while gambling in casinos across the country Good to Know The losses were reportedly..

Wynn Resorts and its partners in the United Arab Emirates gained land rights on Al Marjan Island for a second integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah The deal also opens the door for a possible IPO of their joint venture in the future Good to know The new development plot totals nearly 15 million square feet, including reclaimed land..

A push to restore the full gambling loss deduction faced a setback this week The House Rules Committee declined to attach the FAIR BET Act to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), leaving the proposal in limbo Good to know The FAIR BET Act aims to reinstate the 100% gambling loss deduction Current law, passed in..

The Philippine casino industry is entering a new chapter as the future of Pagcor’s Casino Filipino operations shifts toward privatization While the process is not yet finalized, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) is reviewing the proposal that would separate Pagcor’s regulatory role from its..

asino floors across Illinois saw a strong month in August, according to the latest figures from the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $174 million, marking a 243% year-over-year jump Much of that lift came from the arrival of Wind Creek Chicago Southland and the continuing growth of Fairmount Park’s..

California’s effort to clamp down on dual-currency and prize-awarding sweepstakes has ignited opposition from gaming advocates and Tribal representatives On September 8, the California Senate voted 36-0 in favor of Assembly Bill 831, but critics warn the measure could harm both Tribal sovereignty and community-based economic..

The debate around online gambling in the Philippines is heating up once again At the Light & Wonder iGaming Symposium in Pasay City, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H Tengco spoke directly to industry stakeholders about the future of iGaming in the country Instead of shutting the sector down, Tengco made it clear that stronger regulation..

Iowa’s casino industry kept up its momentum in August 2025, posting nearly $1512 million in revenue, a 49% increase compared to the same month last year The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) said both slots and table games contributed to the growth, keeping operators steady as new projects prepare to reshape the market Good to..

Louisiana has taken direct aim at sweepstakes-style online casinos, launching a lawsuit that could set the tone for how other US states handle the sector Good to Know Louisiana is suing Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) and MW Services for nearly $44M in unpaid taxes Allegations center on virtual currency sales and failure to remit state..

Rumors are swirling in Las Vegas after reports surfaced that UFC CEO Dana White owes Red Rock Resorts millions in unpaid betting debts According to Casinoorg, the figure sits at $252 million, though some insiders suggest the real total could be closer to $50 million when accounting for the full credit extended Good to Know Dana White..

Maryland casinos posted a dip in gaming revenue for August, though not every property saw declines The numbers come as sports betting operator bet365 prepares to enter the state, adding a new layer of competition to an already active gaming market Good to know Maryland casinos generated $1703m in gaming revenue, down 21% from last..

Casino regulators in the Philippines have been strict this year, refusing to release winnings to players who are not even allowed inside gaming halls Good to Know More than PHP200 million (US$35M) in winnings were withheld from January to July 2025 The restriction applies to government employees and elected officials Pagcor uses..

Hard Rock Casino Rockford has officially completed its first year of operation, and the milestone was celebrated in style On September 3, employees, community members, and even a local rock legend came together to mark the occasion Good to know More than one million visitors have passed through the casino in its first year The..

More than 15 years after building the M Resort, developer Anthony Marnell III is preparing to re-enter the same neighborhood with a brand-new hotel-casino project in Henderson, Nevada The planned development would rise on a 35-acre site directly across from the property he once owned, putting the two resorts in direct competition Good to..

MGM Resorts International has confirmed that funding is already secured for its long-awaited integrated resort in Osaka The $26 billion project, developed alongside Orix Corp, will become Japan’s first casino resort and is now on track for its 2030 debut Good to know MGM Osaka is budgeted at JPY 127 trillion and is being built on..

Sweden’s regulated gambling market is losing ground to offshore competitors New figures from Spelinspektionen show the country’s channelisation rate — the percentage of play taking place with licensed operators — slipped to 85% in 2024 That’s a small decline from the year before, but it has triggered strong reactions from industry voices..

The Dutch gambling market is preparing for its first major licence renewal cycle, and the rules are about to get stricter Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, confirmed that operators seeking to continue offering online betting and casino services after 2026 will face tighter requirements designed to boost oversight and..

California’s long-debated Assembly Bill 831 continues to shift as lawmakers attempt to balance consumer protections with business promotions The Senate has now revised the anti-sweepstakes measure once again, adding language to clarify that popular marketing promotions from companies like McDonald’s or Starbucks will not be swept into the ban..

Online gaming has turned into one of the most reliable income sources for the Philippine government in 2025 At the same time, regulators say unlicensed websites are putting Filipino players at risk and cutting into public revenues Good to know Licensed online gaming earned Php69 billion from January to July 2025 PAGCOR contributed..

A California court has dealt a blow to High 5 Entertainment in its ongoing legal battle over sweepstakes gaming The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, has denied four separate motions filed by the company, keeping the case alive as questions mount over how sweepstakes operators run their businesses in the state Good to..