The 2025 election results have a profound impact on the American gaming industry, with key state election outcomes determining the issuance of casino licenses, tax adjustments, and regulatory directions, involving areas such as New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Pennsylvania.New York City Mayor Elec
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) announced its latest financial forecast, stating that if it obtains a casino license for the southern region of New York State, it will contribute $2.5 billion in revenue to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) between 2026 and 2029, far exceeding the o
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a desert country known for its oil, trade, and skyscrapers, is rapidly and determinedly shifting the global gambling industry landscape. Since the establishment of the federal gambling regulatory authority in September 2023, to the issuance of the first batch of lotte
The upcoming entertainment complex project in Thailand is making waves in the global gaming industry. According to the latest disclosure by Inside Asian Gaming (IAG), an authoritative media in Asia, 15 international operators have expressed their intention to bid, but the final scenario may involve
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a comprehensive resort operator, has officially entered the gambling industry in Sri Lanka, investing 5 billion rupees (approximately 130 million Hong Kong dollars) to obtain a 20-year casino license in the country.According to Melco's latest annual financial r
A judge said Wednesday he won’t put a temporary hold on a state license for a Cedar Rapids casino, but said Linn County ballot language to allow gambling in the county may have “caused confusion in the mind of the voters” and said the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort has “shown a reasonable likeli
Successive Thai governments have been discussing the legalization of casinos, but due to debates between proponents and opponents, a consensus has never been reached. Despite multiple attempts by the government to push related policies, especially considering the development of tourism and regulati
The gambling industry in Sri Lanka has a long history, involving everything from traditional betting forms to modern casinos. However, the country's gambling regulations have always been controversial, with the government constantly adjusting policies to seek a balance between economic benefits and
Do you feel lucky?For the past two years, real estate developers and gambling executives have been salivating at the possibility of opening a new casino in New York City and preparing multibillion-dollar bids that promise a boost in tourism, neighborhood revitalization and new green space for the pu
After six years of legal wrangling, supporters still have a roll of the dice to save plans for a $320 million Cherokee Nation casino and resort in Russellville.A three-day federal trial is set next month in Little Rock in the tribe’s effort to revive its Pope County casino license, which voters stat
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in response to the petition seeking to block the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s consideration of a Cedar Rapids casino license.The response, filed Jan. 8, asks the IRGC to “refuse to issue a declaratory ord
Marc Holliday, the CEO of real estate giant SL Green, has a $10 million bonus dangling in front of him.But the arrangement for the massive cash windfall is likely illegal, according to lobbying experts.Holliday — who helms the company partnering with Jay-Z to win one of three available downstate gam
Republicans in the New Hampshire House and Senate are asking the state Supreme Court to take up Sen. Andy Sanborn’s appeal to reclaim his casino license, arguing that the public would benefit if he’s able to proceed with a sale.Sanborn, a former Republican state senator himself, is asking state Supr
The Queensland government has announced it will delay the suspension of The Star Gold Coast casino's gaming license. The Broadbeach Island resort’s slot machines and table games will remain in operation as a result of the authorities' decision. The Queensland government said in a release it will def
The Queensland state government has deferred a decision on suspending Star Entertainment Group’s casino license for The Star Gold Coast until 31 December 2024 while it determines what action the company is taking to fix a “litany of problems”.Star, whose two Queensland properties also include recent
The Star Entertainment Group has had the suspension of its licence for The Star Gold Coast casino deferred until 31 March 2025 by the Queensland Government in Australia.The government outlined that following the decision “clear expectations have been set”, urging The Star to “ensure it takes urgent
