Downtown Grand in Las Vegas is now being readied for sale after a court placed the hotel-casino under receivership in early January The case stems from a default tied to a $90 million construction loan, and court filings show the lender is now deeper into the recovery process Good to Know Downtown Grand entered receivership on January..

A new report commissioned by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, BOS, says problem gambling in Sweden has fallen over the past two decades even as online gambling became easier to access and more heavily marketed The report was written by economist Ola Nevander and used the Problem Gambling Severity Index, or PGSI, to track changes..

Louisiana lawmakers are moving to give prosecutors a stronger way to go after illegal gambling cases A bill that passed the House would add several gambling offenses to the state racketeering law, making it easier to treat broader operations as organized criminal activity instead of handling each violation on its own Good to Know..

Tennessee lawmakers are moving quickly toward a formal ban on sweepstakes casinos, adding more pressure to the dual-currency model that has been losing ground in several states Good to Know A House committee advanced the bill by a 21-0 vote, with one member present but not voting A companion bill already cleared the Senate by 32-0..

Maine is one step away from banning sweepstakes casino sites Lawmakers passed LD 2007 on Thursday, and the bill now heads to Gov Janet Mills The timing matters because Maine is also building a regulated online gaming structure centered on tribal operators Good to Know LD 2007 would ban online sweepstakes casino sites that copy casino..

Cartamundi and Asia Pioneer Entertainment have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Macau focused on sustainable production technology The deal was signed on Friday during the Macao International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition Good to Know The agreement is described as a first step under a Global Brand Made in..

Nevada casinos brought in about $124 billion in gaming revenue in February, up 15% from a year earlier The result pushed the state to its 60th straight month above $1 billion, showing how durable casino win has remained even as tourism softened Good to Know The Las Vegas Strip generated $6963 million, or 56% of statewide gaming..

Boyd Gaming has opened Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson, giving the company its first brand-new property in 20 years The project puts Boyd in front of a fast-growing local customer base near the Cadence master-planned community and along Boulder Highway Good to Know Cadence Crossing has a 10,000-square-foot gaming floor with 450..

Codere is back in focus after reports that the group has hired Jefferies and Macquarie Capital to run a sale process that could value the business at more than €2 billion The process is still at an early stage, but the timetable already points to a busy spring and summer for one of the biggest names in Spanish gambling Good to Know..

WinStar World Casino and Resort has added a new Baccarat salon inside Beijing Gaming Plaza, giving players a dedicated space for one of the best-known table games in the casino business Good to Know The new salon covers 1,350 square feet Guests will find eight Baccarat tables inside the space The location sits near the Rome Grand..

Minnesota lawmakers advance bills to ban sweepstakes casinos, targeting dual-currency online gambling while protecting legal free-to-play gamesMinnesota lawmakers advanced two bills aimed at online sweepstakes casinos, adding the state to a broader push against dual-currency gambling platforms Good to Know House and Senate bills..

Alberta has set out major deadlines for operators that want to enter a regulated market for online sports betting and casino gaming New guidance from Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission gives clearer timing for applications, grey market exits, and player account transition rules Good to Know Operators have until July 13, 2026..

Taiwan criminal investigators said they broke up a cross-border money laundering case tied to illegal online gambling Authorities estimate the syndicate moved about TWD33 billion, or about US$103 billion, through Macau casino transactions Good to Know Taiwan authorities said the case involved about TWD33 billion in suspected illicit..

Pagcor has named Gaming Laboratories International LLC as the first independent testing laboratory for iGaming in the Philippines The approval comes as the regulator tightens oversight of a growing online gaming market Good to Know GLI is the first company accredited under the new Pagcor system B2B iGaming suppliers in the..

Planet Hollywood Resorts International is set to enter the market of Georgia through a new integrated resort in Tbilisi The project is being developed under a licensing agreement with Orbi Group and Block Group in association with Iconic Entertainment, and it is shaping up as a large addition to the city hospitality, gaming, and tourism..

Maryland online casino legalization has lost momentum in the 2026 session A referendum bill from Senator Ron Watson was withdrawn, and the companion bill that laid out rules for Maryland online casinos did not get out of committee before Crossover Day That leaves the effort of Maryland to legalize online casino gaming in a weak spot heading into..

Florida lawmakers ended the 2026 session without passing any illegal gambling bill Several proposals advanced, and one cleared both chambers in different forms, but none became law before adjournment on March 13 Good to Know SB 1580 came closest but died when the Senate did not take up House changes HB 189 was the broad House..

PENN Entertainment plans to open Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24, subject to regulatory approval The new land based casino in Aurora will replace the long running riverboat property on the Fox River and add a larger entertainment offering in the greater Chicago market Good to Know Hollywood Casino Aurora is set to replace the..

Maryland lawmakers moved one sweepstakes-related bill a step closer on Tuesday after the House Ways and Means Committee advanced HB 295 with amendments The measure would prohibit certain online and mobile “interactive games,” putting fresh pressure on sweepstakes-style casino platforms as the state keeps debating whether to ban them or..

Thailand political leadership changed again on Thursday, and the result leaves little room for any quick return of the casino bill pushed by former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Parliament backed Anutin Charnvirakul with 293 votes, keeping him in power after the February election and strengthening his position against legal..