Casino
March 2, 2026
Sandoval and Burnett Licensed to Strengthen Resorts World Compliance
Two former Nevada gaming regulators have joined Resorts World Las Vegas as licensed managers and directors, a move aimed at improving the resort’s anti-money-laundering practices. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the appointments unanimously on Thursday, signaling confidence in the duo’s experience and integrity at the end of a licensing hearing focused on compliance controls. The […]
Casino
March 2, 2026
Vegas Strip Sees Soft Q1, Hotel Demand Hints at Rebound
Las Vegas had a soft start to the year, at least that’s what the situation on the casino floor looked like. Nonetheless, beneath the headline numbers, there are signs that things may be picking up. 11% YoY Gaming Revenue Drop After the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported an 11% year-over-year drop in January Strip gaming […]
Casino
March 2, 2026
Australian Gaming Billionaire Faces Expanded Drug Case
Australian tech entrepreneur Laurence Escalante has been hit with a fresh set of drug-related allegations, widening the criminal case already underway against him in Perth. Gaming Billionaire Faces 17 Charges After New Drug Allegations The 44-year-old founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) appeared again before the Perth Magistrates Court, where prosecutors outlined nine additional counts […]
Legal
February 27, 2026
Wynn Resorts Under Fire Due to Recent Data Breach
Gaming giant Wynn Resorts recently suffered a severe cyberattack, leading to the loss of 800,000 internal records. As a result, the company is now facing lawsuits from customers who believe that its efforts to protect their personal information were insufficient. Sensitive Employee Data Was Compromised As mentioned, Wynn Resorts just suffered a serious cyberattack, compromising […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
Mandatory Age Verification by Apple Stops Users from Downloading Apps Rated 18+
Across Brazil, Australia, and Singapore, Apple users will no longer be able to download apps rated 18+, unless they verify they are of age, in order to comply with new laws across the globe. Alongside this, Apple has created new tools meant to verify age. Age verification on the App Store will now be done […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
New Jersey Casino Workers Ask State Supreme Court to End Smoking Ban Exemption
Casino workers in New Jersey are again pressing for an end to indoor smoking in Atlantic City’s gaming halls, this time asking the New Jersey Supreme Court to rule whether the state constitution guarantees them a right to a safe workplace. The dispute revolves around the 2006 Smoke-Free Air Act, which established a statewide ban […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
Beau Rivage Casino Guest Wins $160K in 10 Minutes
A player who was gaming away at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi had quite the experience on Wednesday, February 25, after they spent 10 minutes playing before a $160,000 win dropped! The player, who was visiting from Houston, Texas, had just placed a $300 bet on a Double Gold slot machine when […]
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 […]
