The mayor of Quezon City, Josefina Belmonte, has said that all officials and employees of her administration are prohibited from entering the soon-to-open Solaire Resort North casino property, being developed in the…
Macau visitor spending up 20% on pre-COVID levels in 1Q24
The total spending of visitors to Macau, excluding gaming, grew by 35.9% year-on-year to MOP$20.35 billion (US$2.53 billion) in 1Q24 – also up by 20.2% from the same period in 2019. According…
SkyCity reaches US$2.5 million agreement to settle historical AML failures at New Zealand casinos
Days after reaching an AU$67 million (US$45 million) agreement with Australian anti-money laundering watchdog AUSTRAC for historical AML failures at its Adelaide casino, SkyCity Entertainment Group has reached a similar agreement with…
Hard Rock said to be interested in acquiring Australia’s Star Entertainment Group
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group confirmed Monday it had received a number of “unsolicited, preliminary and non-binding” approaches regarding potential takeover moves following reports that US casino operator Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos…
Citi raises Macau GGR forecast for May to new post-pandemic high of US$2.55 billion
Macau is tipped to notch a new post-pandemic gaming revenue high this month, with Citigroup on Monday raising its May GGR estimate on what it says was strong growth over the past…
Hard Rock denies any discussions over Star Entertainment Group buyout
US hotel and casino giant Hard Rock International has officially denied holding any discussions or authorizing the use of its brand in relation to potential takeover talks with Australia’s Star Entertainment Group….
Cruise Line Gets in Hot Water after Casino Player Takes Own Life
The ship is owned and operated by P&O Australia, which was hosting an Elvis-themed cruise An Australian man has taken his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino, Daily…
Lottery Winner of £4M Hides Jackpot from Family, Fiancée
Due to long-standing family conflicts, the man, who wasn’t told anyone, including his family, plans to reveal the secret to his fiancée A jackpot win can change a person’s life, including the…
AUSTRAC and SkyCity Adelaide Agree to $67M Penalty Proposal
SkyCity and AUSTRAC have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia, proposing a $67 million penalty over the casino’s contravention of the AML/CTF Act Gaming and entertainment company that provides…
FanDuel Dominates US Market Share in April, JMP Confirms
The company reaffirmed its dominance with the highest market share, followed closely by its rival, DraftKings There are two leading betting and gaming operators that compete for the top spot across the…