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Macau casino concessionaire Sands China Ltd announced on Friday an interim dividend of HKD0.50 (US$0.06) per share, double the amount in the prior-year period. The interim dividend, amounting in aggregate to HKD4.05 billion, is due to be paid on October 9, 2026, stated the Hong Kong-listed firm. Sa…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the nation’s casino regulator-cum-operator, says 16 of its Casino Filipino sites and branches have secured the ISO 9001:2015 certification, following a series of surveillance audits earlier this year. The certification was presented to Pagcor chair…

Ahead of Saturday’s preseason game in Houston, one of the Las Vegas Raiders’ fastest-evolving storylines is the pressure rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is putting on starter Kirk Cousins. Former Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza made an impressive debut in the Raide…

Crush American Grill — the longtime modern‑American restaurant known for its steaks, woodfired pizzas and shared small plates — will shutter after more than 10 years at the MGM Grand. Its final guests will be served on Saturday, Sept. 12. Crush opened in December 2013 as part of Michael and Jenna M…

After a slow start to the summer, Atlantic City casinos sizzled in July, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching its highest level since 2012. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reports that the nine casinos in Atlantic City won $304.2 million from their physical slot machines and…

Cirque du Soleil will shutter Mad Apple, its nightlife‑themed production at New York‑New York, with a final performance expected in early September 2026. The closure, not yet formally announced, was first reported by X news outlet @LasVegasLocally and then confirmed by Casino.org’s own Vital Vegas.…

Nine months ago, two billionaires set their sights on Caesars Entertainment, but only one emerged victorious after a back-and-forth fight.

In a landmark move for Colorado casino workers, employees across Bally’s three Black Hawk properties voted to organize with Teamsters Local 455, according to union officials. The vote, conducted through a card-check process, applies to 110 workers across Bally’s East, North, and West properties in…

The Las Vegas Palms Casino Resort is set to open a new 7,300-square-foot enclosed non-smoking gaming area on August 24th, expanding its overall casino floor with 224 additional slot games. Located near the William Hill Sportsbook, the new gaming space will feature titles supplied by nearly a dozen…

Swedish gaming giant Evolution AB has received a $13.8 billion takeover offer from Kenneth Dart’s Candle Lake Ltd., though the reclusive billionaire is unlikely to actually acquire the company. Under Swedish law, crossing a 30% threshold in a publicly traded company triggers a mandatory buyout offe…

South Korean police have broken up an international online gambling ring that used illicit pornography—including explicit media exploiting minors—to lure players to its sites. The Korean National Police Agency, working alongside Europol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested a South…

Las Vegas is losing two of its most enduring headliners — one temporarily, one permanently. This week, Rod Stewart canceled his August run at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace after undergoing what his representatives described as a routine coronary stent procedure. The cancellations cover six dates…

Macau continues to seek ways to lessen its economic dependence on casino gambling. The local government announced this week a plan to raise non-gaming sectors’ gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to 60% by 2030. Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai unveiled the “New Blueprint, New Journey, New O…

Ontario’s vision for a “Las Vegas North” moved significantly closer to reality after casino operator MGE (MGE Niagara Entertainment Inc) agreed to end its exclusive gaming rights in the Niagara region. The Ontario government announced an agreement with MGE, a milestone in the province’s Destination…

Travellers International Hotel Group Inc, which runs the Newport World Resorts casino and leisure complex in the Philippine capital Manila, saw attributable net income that “nearly doubled year-on-year” in the first half of 2026, to PHP568 million (US$9.2 million). That is according to a Friday pre…

Total gross gaming revenue surged 16.81% in H1 year-on-year, with remote operators accumulating €119.9 million ($138.5 million) in GGR.

Issues surrounding the Triple Crown, a lawsuit against Kalshi and the Far Hills betting investigation dominated the three-day conference.

Strong digital growth helped Rank Group deliver higher underlying profits during its FY'26 period, despite mounting tax and regulatory pressures in the UK.