



As the Japanese government officially confirms the reopening of IR license applications in May 2027, the global gaming industry's attention is once again focused on the East. However, unlike the fervor of years past where many competitors vied for dominance, the market now exhibits more caution—only

Billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Caesars Entertainment, with the deal potentially valued at around $7 billion, offering approximately $34 per share, surpassing investor Carl Icahn's cash offer of $33 per share. Following the news, Caesars' stock price surged nearly

Penn Entertainment plans to open the new hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus on June 12, adding hundreds of rooms to this gaming destination and enhancing its overall hospitality capacity. The opening is still subject to standard regulatory approval. The hotel, with 203 rooms, is part of a larg

The Greek National Bioethics and Technoethics Committee has issued recommendations urging authorities to adopt stronger protective measures to reduce minors' exposure to gambling. The committee noted that the rapid growth of online betting and gambling apps has significantly increased adolescents' f

The World Poker Tour has announced the postponement of the WPT Wildcard event, originally scheduled for March 13 to 15 at The Lodge Card Club in Texas. Previously, state law enforcement conducted a raid on the club this Tuesday, which hindered the event's operations. Simply put, the police suddenly

Maryland lawmakers are once again assessing the possibility of legalizing online casinos, with Senator Ron Watson's SB 885 bill proposing to authorize online casinos and bingo games, regulated by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The proposal comes at a time when the state faces increasin

The fintech company Idea Maker, based in São Paulo, has taken a leading position in the bidding for the lottery operation rights in Lotesul, Mato Grosso do Sul. After its competitor Prohards was technically disqualified, Idea Maker entered the final stage of the bidding. The franchise is expected to

The UK government faces calls this week to assess the economic impact of a gambling tax increase on Gibraltar. Labour MP Gareth Snell proposed an amendment during the third reading of the Finance Bill, requesting the government to assess the impact of raising the remote gambling tax to 40% and the r

Eight years ago, I camped outside the office of the Prime Minister of Malta to draw attention to the unjust killing of a female journalist. This may not be an experience many CEOs in the gaming industry have, but it perfectly illustrates the balancing act I often need to navigate—walking the line be

Just as Shohei Ohtani's former translator, Matt Bower, was released early from prison the same week, the U.S. Congress drafted the first bipartisan bill in over 15 years aimed at funding gambling addiction. Bower, convicted of illegal gambling, money laundering, and tax evasion, was sentenced to 12

As the NCAA men's and women's basketball finals kick off on March 17, the event with the highest betting volume on the American sports calendar officially begins. H2 Gambling Capital estimates that this year's March Madness sports betting will reach $4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%, conti

A bipartisan group of House members recently proposed legislation aimed at using a portion of federal gambling tax revenue for the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction. The bill, named the Providing Opportunities for Necessary Treatment and Support Act (POINTS Act), plans to allocate funds

Amid the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict, Wynn Resorts has resumed construction of its $5.1 billion integrated resort in the UAE, Wynn Marjan Island. The project was paused following the "Epic Rage" military operation launched by the US-led coalition against Iran on February 28, which saw Iran retalia

The Greek National Bioethics and Technoethics Committee has called on government departments to take coordinated action swiftly to protect young people from the increasingly severe risks of online gambling. The agency recommends tightening control over marketing practices, strengthening identity ve

OpenAI announced the internal testing of sponsored ads within ChatGPT, a move that quickly sparked discussions in the AI and digital marketing sectors. This represents a significant shift for global businesses, especially for the online gambling, card games, and social casino gaming industries withi

MGM International's CEO Bill Hornbuckle recently stated that the competition in the Macau market has become "like rabid dogs fighting over food." Despite being favored by "Lady Luck" in 2025 and the first quarter of this year, he remains cautious about the expectations for the remainder of the year.