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Denmark continues to spearhead its efforts against the unregulated gambling sector, with the country now moving to block 98 websites that it deems to be offering unauthorized games of chance to citizens. Danish Gambling Authority blocks more illegal gambling websites Through a decision of the court…

Brokerage Seaport Research Partners says the casino market in Macau “remains very competitive”, but there is a “revenue recovery evident” compared to the betting volume slowdown seen during the recent FIFA World Cup 2026, which took place between June and July. The comments by Seaport senior analys…

Jeju WanLi, a property with a foreigner-only casino (pictured) on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju, is due to have a soft launch on September 2. “We welcome anyone to come and provide valuable feedback to us,” said Vincent Loi, the chief operating officer, writing in a social media post. GGR…

Gaming equipment supplier Weike Gaming Technology (S) Pte Ltd says its “Long Hua Fu Gui Progressive Link” slot product has gone live at Play Park Casino in Mandaue City, Cebu, in the Philippines. The installation features the progressive link’s two base games, “Ma Shang Ying” and “Jie Jie Ying”, ac…

Casino technology firm LT Game Ltd is launching soon “HyTable” (pictured), an electronic multi-game configuration that features either virtual-play or live-dealer casino games. HyTable will offer baccarat and blackjack options for its launch phase. The product could go live on casino floors before…

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SkyCity’s FY26 underlying EBITDA fell 22.3% as weaker gaming revenue and higher costs outweighed growth in non-gaming operations. The post SkyCity FY26 EBITDA falls 22% as gaming revenue weakens first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) welcomed nearly 300 team members and their children to Galaxy Macau this summer as part of its newly launched “GEG Family Cares Summer Program”, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating a family-friendly workplace and supporting employee well-being beyond th…

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has claimed a double win at the PATA Gold Awards 2026, securing top honors in the "Marketing Campaign – Hospitality" category for the fourth consecutive year alongside the "Climate Action Initiative (Industry)" award, reinforcing its regional leadership in both creativ…

Vegas Ventures LLC, a newly formed Massachusetts company, is set to buy the troubled Downtown Grand in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The deal, pending judicial approval, was arranged by court‑appointed receiver Paul Huygens of Province LLC after nearly eight months in receiv…

The NFL has reportedly welcomed Fanatics as an official sportsbook after its agreements with multiple partners expired earlier this year. Per the agreement, Fanatics will be allowed to brandish official NFL imagery, including the league’s logo. Fanatics Becomes the League’s First Operator Partner f…

Sweepstakes casinos are a “gateway drug” to real money gambling, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who filed two separate lawsuits Wednesday (August 19) against operators VGW and Stake. The complaints seek to shut down the companies’ operations in Florida and recover allegedly i…

The MGM Resorts Foundation is continuing its charity program by committing more than $4.6 million to organizations and communities. These efforts, made possible by the contributions and engagement of MGM Resorts staff, will focus on areas where the company’s employees live. This approach ensures in…

With the broader real estate sector rallying, VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) is standing out for the wrong reasons, but some professional investors see opportunity in the stock. On Monday, LRT Capital founder Lukasz Tomicki took to X to reveal a long position in VICI, noting that “the stock, however,…

Circa Hotel & Casino has added 49 hotel rooms across two floors as part of a multiyear expansion plan for the downtown Las Vegas property. The new rooms occupy the resort’s 49th and 50th floors and are scheduled to open September 1, nearly six years after Circa launched with seven hotel floors left…

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. has launched institutional trading for prediction markets, giving institutional clients access to block trading in event contracts on Kalshi, the leading U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated exchange. The investment bank will act as an introducing broker, arra…

Seneca Resorts & Casinos will begin a $47 million renovation of guest rooms at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in October, updating 594 rooms and suites across 22 floors of the 26-story property. The project covers 394,000 square feet and represents the first major overhaul of the guest rooms since…

Allwyn UK has appointed Phil Walker as interim CEO after Andria Vidler stepped down. Vidler's term comes to an end following the completion of key Fourth National Lottery licence transition milestones. Since Allwyn was awarded the licence in September 2023, Vidler led upgrades to technology and inf…