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September 26, 2025
The Thai Senate Wants the People to Decide on the Future of Entertainment Complexes
The Thai Senate is now looking for a resolution of a bottleneck caused by the regulation of casino resorts (known as entertainment complexes locally), with lawmakers not in agreement on what the next steps should be. Entertainment Complexes Are a Non-Starter in Thailand for Now While there has been support for the passage of such […]
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September 26, 2025
Sullivan County Approves $585M Bond Deal to Save Catskills Casino
Sullivan County has wrapped up a big $585 million bond plan to change the future of Resorts World Catskills. The county’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and its new Sullivan County Resort Facilities Local Development Corporation (SCRFLDC) lead this deal. They plan to buy the casino’s non-gaming operations. County officials say this move aims to steady […]
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September 26, 2025
NIGC Wants Coushatta Casino Ex-GM Suspended Amid Fraud
Federal regulators have required a Louisiana gambling venue to cut all ties with a former executive, currently a casino consultant, who didn’t sound the alarm on auditors and potential investors regarding possible fraud allegations. The National Indian Gaming Commission asked the Coushatta Tribal Gaming Commission to suspend Todd Stewart’s license, the ex-general manager of the […]
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September 26, 2025
MGM Executive Says Company Offered Cybersecurity Help to Boyd Gaming
MGM Resorts International said its cybersecurity team contacted Boyd Gaming Corp. after Boyd reported a recent cyberattack in a federal filing. MGM CTO Highlights Industry Threats While Detailing Support for Boyd Gaming This came to light during a Nevada Gaming Commission meeting last week. There, commissioners gave the green light to John Branden Newman staying […]
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September 26, 2025
Nevada Regulators Make High-End Gaming Salons Easier to Access
Nevada’s exclusive casino salons, which people have long seen as playgrounds for super-rich gamblers and celebrities, will soon open up to more visitors. The Nevada Gaming Commission has given the green light to big changes in the rules for these private rooms. This marks the first major update to salon regulations in almost 20 years. […]
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September 26, 2025
MGM China Calls Ms. Pansy Video “Entirely Fraudulent”
The developer, owner, and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China, MGM China Holdings Limited, has recently announced it has fallen victim to a “fraudulent scheme involving the creation and dissemination” of a deepfake video created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The video in question, said their statement, “unlawfully impersonated” Ms. […]
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September 25, 2025
Vietnam Moves Closer to Allowing Locals in Casinos, Debates New Conditions
According to Vietnamese media outlet Laodong.vn, the country’s Ministry of Finance is considering allowing citizens who meet unspecified financial conditions to play in casinos. However, the Ministry did not comment on the matter. Vietnam Considers Opening Casino Access to Locals The outlet cited a draft resolution from the ministry, according to which select citizens could play […]
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September 25, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Passes $2B in Jackpots for Fourth Straight Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has surpassed $2 billion in jackpot payouts as it handed out almost 700,000 jackpots of over $1,200 or more. The Casino Paid Out Hundreds of Thousands of Jackpots in 2025 So far this year, the casino has awarded more than 669,000 jackpots of […]
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September 25, 2025
Just Slots Unveils Fish Mafia: A Bold Dive into Underwater Crime
Malta-based iGaming software developer Just Slots is venturing into uncharted waters with its newest slot game, Fish Mafia, plunging players into an immersive underwater crime saga. Just Slots Announces Fish Mafia Known for its diverse portfolio ranging from magical riches to sci-fi realms, Just Slots adds another daring title to its lineup with this latest […]
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September 25, 2025
Boyd Gaming Stays Quiet on Ransom Issue After Cyber Break-In
Boyd Gaming Corp., one of Nevada’s oldest casino companies, faces questions after revealing that hackers broke into its internal tech systems and got hold of sensitive data. The Las Vegas-based business confirmed the break-in in a report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this week, but would not say if the attackers asked […]