Industry
March 2, 2026
Steve Wynn Transferred $32M Florida Mansion to Stepson, Ending Family Feud
A few weeks ago, former casino magnate Steve Wynn transferred a $32 million mansion in West Palm Beach, Florida, to his stepson, Nick Hissom, aiming to resolve a longstanding family feud between the two, which stems from a raunchy music video the latter made. Wynn Transfers Expensive Mansion to His Stepson Last year, Wynn and […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
MGM Partners With Flavor Flav to Honor the US Women’s Hockey Team in Vegas
MGM Resorts International revealed that it will be partnering up with rap star Flavor Flav in hosting a Las Vegas celebration this summer honoring the champion US women’s Olympic hockey team. MGM Resorts International and Flavor Flav Announce Collaboration The Hall of Fame rapper revealed on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday that he will host […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Mohegan Sun Player Wins $1.75M from Aristocrat Slot
A player from Connecticut has won big during his visit to Mohegan Sun, walking away with a seven-figure jackpot. The player in question was enjoying one of Aristocrat Gaming’s top titles, further cementing the lucrative nature of the provider’s games. The Player Hit the Game’s Mega Grand Jackpot In its announcement, Mohegan Sun said that […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
MGM Resorts and BetMGM Unveil $1M+ RG Commitment Ahead of PGAM
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have announced a $1 million expanded commitment to responsible gambling ahead of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). With the US preparing to double down on promoting safer gaming in March, MGM and the BetMGM brand reiterated their duty to safeguard their players from harm. The Operators to Assist and Empower […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
AGA reports $78.72B in GGR for 2025, as Industry Continues to Soar
Despite a challenging year with tariffs and tourism exodus putting a crimp on profit margins, America’s commercial gambling industry has shown a record growth in 2025, citing $78.72 billion in gross gaming revenue, a 9.2% increase from 2024. Traditional Gaming Segment Slows Down, Others Surge This translates into $18.9 billion in gaming tax revenue payable […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales
Trading card packs currently sold in Singapore are set to come under new rules, as the government is moving to address gambling-related risks linked to so-called blind boxes. A spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the plans to The Straits Times on February 26, saying regulations are now being drafted. More details will […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Mobile Betting Boom in the Philippines Triggers Calls for Public Awareness
Online gambling in the Philippines has expanded at a striking pace, causing renewed concern among policymakers, analysts, and media observers about its social and economic consequences. What once required a trip to a casino or betting shop is now accessible within seconds through mobile apps, turning wagering into an everyday digital activity. Pandemic-Era Shift Fuels […]
Industry
February 26, 2026
Hawaii Gambling Bills Stall Again Despite Months of Debate
For a long time, lawmakers in Hawaii have been discussing various bills to legalize gambling in the state. However, while much progress was made in recent months, it seems that those bills will go nowhere after much discussion. Hawaii’s Gambling Bills Are “All Dead” Sen. Glenn Wakai, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Illinois Governor’s Budget Proposes Gambling Tax Hike
With the introduction of his $57 billion state budget for FY2027, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is aiming to generate additional tax revenue, including $120 million from a tax hike on table games and electronic gambling device operations. Governor Pritzker’s Proposal Could Help Fund Education in the State Pritzker plans to increase revenue by adjusting the tax […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
PENN Entertainment Reaches Milestone Agreement with Minority Shareholders
PENN Entertainment has reached a truce with activist investor HG Vora Capital Management, ending the mounting internal frictions that have been plaguing the company for the past year. PENN announced a new cooperation agreement with the hedge fund and will appoint three new independent directors to its board: Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox, and Fabio Schiavolin. […]
