Las Vegas Sands had a strong second quarter, and Singapore deserves most of the credit The company’s Marina Bay Sands resort helped push profit higher than expected, even as Macau showed mixed results While total revenue climbed 15% to $318 billion, the standout was Singapore, where both revenue and EBITDA hit new records The performance..

Hard Rock is ready to add more global flavor to its hotel lineup, and this time, it has its eyes on Ras Al Khaimah The brand plans to plant its flag in the UAE by the end of 2028, teaming up with local and international partners to bring a mixed-use resort to life The hotel is part of a broader effort to expand entertainment-driven hospitality..

Cedar Rapids is finally getting its long-awaited casino After more than a decade of proposals, delays, and legal hurdles, the $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino is moving forward With no further legal roadblocks, construction is now active, and the team behind the project is aiming for a New Year’s Eve 2026 opening Good to know..

A push to bring back full gambling loss deductions is about to get its biggest spotlight yet Nevada Rep Dina Titus will take center stage during a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Las Vegas to promote her FAIR BET Act Good to know Gamblers used to deduct 100% of losses; now only 90% is allowed under the new law Titus..

PointsBet has shut down a takeover bid from US-based Betr, choosing instead to back a deal from Japanese entertainment company MIXI The board made its position clear, saying the offer from Betr did not meet expectations on value, stability, or long-term fit Good to know MIXI’s all-cash deal values PointsBet at $402 million and offers..

Michigan’s online gaming market showed strong annual growth in June 2025, even though numbers dipped slightly from the previous month The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) shared the latest update, revealing where the money came from, how it was spent, and what changed compared to last year Good to know June 2025 online gaming and..

Jesse Powell, the founder of crypto exchange Kraken, is no longer under federal investigation According to court filings submitted this week, the US Department of Justice has officially closed its case against him, bringing an end to a legal saga that started with a high-profile raid nearly two years ago Good to know The FBI has ended..

Evoke is turning a corner after a slower start to the year The parent company behind 888, William Hill, and Mr Green just shared its Q2 2025 results, showing a 5% revenue increase compared to the same time last year That growth comes despite a tough sports betting environment and weaker win margins Good to know Q2 revenue went up 5%,..

Hard Rock International is keeping its plans on track for a major Las Vegas comeback One year after the Mirage closed, construction on the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and the iconic Guitar Hotel is moving forward steadily, with the doors expected to open in late 2027 Good to know The Guitar Hotel will now offer 675..

Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) has aligned itself with a growing movement aimed at pushing back against the rise of online gambling By joining the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), GLPI is making a clear statement—it wants to protect what it sees as the backbone of the industry: physical, land-based casinos Good to..

Resorts World New York City has just raised the stakes in the race for a full-scale casino license in the state The operator has rolled out an ambitious $55 billion plan that could completely reshape the Queens entertainment and hospitality landscape Good to know The proposed resort includes up to 6,000 slots, 800 table games, and..

More and more companies are looking at stablecoins as a way to cut costs and simplify payments VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck believes that this shift could eventually shake up the entire traditional payment system Good to know Jan Van Eck says apps like Robinhood, Kraken, and X could compete directly with payment giants like Visa..

Charles Schwab could soon take a step deeper into crypto The company is already a major player in traditional finance, but now it appears ready to offer direct access to Bitcoin and Ethereum trading Good to know Charles Schwab clients currently hold over 20% of all crypto ETFs in the market The company manages around $108 trillion..

A push to outlaw online gambling in the Philippines is gaining momentum, with Senator Christopher "Bong" Go adding his voice and legislative backing to the effort He filed Senate Bill No 686, titled the Anti-Online Gambling Act of 2025, which proposes a full ban on internet-based betting in the country The measure would criminalize not only..

Betsson has posted steady results for Q2 2025, continuing its upward trend across key financial and operational metrics Revenue for the quarter came in at €3037 million, rising from €2937 million in Q1 2025 and €2715 million in Q2 2024 The company also maintained profitability, with a net income of €492 million and operating income of..

Pennsylvania just wrapped up its 2024/2025 fiscal year with a new gaming revenue record Total gaming income reached nearly $64 billion, marking an 85% increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest numbers from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Both online gambling and traditional slot machines were the top earners this..

California is once again drawing a line in the sand when it comes to online gambling models Assembly Bill 831 just took another step forward after clearing the State Senate’s Public Safety Committee with a 6-0 vote The bill now moves to the Appropriations Committee for further review Good to know AB 831 targets online sweepstakes..

Nevada’s gambling scene continues to evolve with fresh additions to casino floors and digital improvements for bettors A new five-card version of Pai Gow poker has officially passed the test and earned its place on the casino floor at Harrah’s Las Vegas Meanwhile, other unique features are gaining traction across the state, both at the tables..

Macau’s gaming industry is gradually picking up pace again, with the government pulling in over MOP4526 billion ($559 billion) in gaming tax revenue during the first half of 2025 While the increase compared to last year is small, it reflects stable performance as the region’s casino sector continues its recovery Good to know Gaming..

Bitcoin’s bull run this year has drawn attention not just from traders, but also from analysts watching deeper shifts behind the scenes VanEck’s Matthew Sigel, who leads digital asset research at the firm, offered a breakdown of what he sees as the main forces fueling the price rise From institutional buying to changes in US policy, the..