Tourism operators in the southern Thailand province of Songkhla, bordering Malaysia, have called for the national government to consider permitting a casino resort there, in order to support tourism during otherwise off-peak…
SBC to combine American trade events into one with launch of SBC Summit Americas in May 2025
SBC has announced the launch of SBC Summit Americas, a reimagined show combining SBC Summit North America and SBC Summit Latinoamérica to create a single platform for the entire Americas gaming community….
Fourth Vietnam poker series cancelled amid concerns of regulatory crackdown
A fourth major poker tournament series has been cancelled after U Series of Poker announced Tuesday the cancellation of USOP Hanoi, which had been scheduled to run from 29 May to 10…
Tinian senator puts forward bill to offer online gaming licenses
A local senator has introduced a bill that would make the provision of online gaming services from the island of Tinian legal, the Saipan Tribune reports. Senator Jude U. Hofschneider (R-Tinian) introduced…
Calls for southern Thai province of Songkhla to host casino development
The southern Thai province of Songkhla, located on the border with Malaysia, has reportedly put its hand up to host a casino in a bid to boost tourism. According to The Bangkok…
SJM announces multiple F&B acquisitions from parent STDM to enhance Macau culinary positioning
Concessionaire SJM Holdings has acquired a building in Macau’s San Ma Lo district as well as two entities developing restaurants at its Cotai property Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau from parent company…
Jackpot Round Up: Man Celebrating 21st Birthday Wins $362K in Las Vegas
An Ohio resident visiting the Las Vegas Strip collected $362K at the Linq Hotel + Experience on his 21st birthday. Damon Howell of Union City won $362,640 while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em…
Brit Aristocrat Who Advertised Money Laundering ‘Drops $20M Playing Poker’
A British aristocrat who was once convicted of wire fraud in the US lost $20 million in a high-stakes cash game last week, according to sources who spoke to The Daily Mail….
Hard Rock Intl denies involvement in bid for The Star Ent
Casino resort investor Hard Rock International says it is not involved in an investment proposal for Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Ltd. The group had on Monday been identified as…
Pagcor converts 13 provisional offshore licences to full ones
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) has converted 13 provisional “Internet Gaming Licensee” (IGL) permits, to full ones, according to a review by GGRAsia of materials issued by Pagcor, that country’s…