Solaire Resort North, a new casino complex in Quezon City, northeast of Manila, is set to launch VIP operations in early September, the property’s promoter has confirmed to GGRAsia. Philippines-listed Bloomberry Resorts…
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Tourism consultant says POGO ban should allow Philippines to ease visa restrictions for genuine Chinese tourists
A Manila-based property and tourism consultant said this week that the Philippine government should consider easing visa restrictions for Chinese tourists in the wake of the President’s ban on all POGO operations…
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s Macau market share believed to be nearing 20% in Q3 to date
Galaxy Entertainment Group was Macau’s biggest market share gainer in the June 2024 quarter and claimed even more through the month of July, investment bank JP Morgan said Thursday. According to a…
Nevada regulator files complaint against Genting Bhd and Resorts World Las Vegas for allowing suspected or proven criminals to gamble
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, LLC and its parent and affiliated companies – namely Malaysia’s Genting Bhd – alleging the company…
Trial Begins of Ex-Politician Accused of Murdering Las Vegas Reporter
The trial of Robert Telles began Wednesday with opening statements from the prosecution and defense teams. The former Las Vegas elected official pleaded not guilty to murdering Jeff German, the investigative reporter…
DraftKings Surcharge Gambit Was ‘Head Fake,’ Says Analyst
Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) closed higher by almost 2% today on volume that was more than double the daily average after the company reversed course on a previously announced plan to…
Flutter Mulls Acquisition of Playtech’s Snaitech Unit
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is reportedly in talks to acquire Playtech’s (LSE: PTEC) Snaitech business, news that sent shares of the target’s parent soaring in London trading. Media reports indicated FanDuel could…
Arkansas Razorbacks NIL Collective Asks State for Online Raffle to Fund Players
Arkansas Edge, the University of Arkansas’ name, image, likeness (NIL) collective, is seeking to operate an online 50/50 raffle that it says could raise millions of dollars to help lure marquee talent…
Thai govt coalition party joins doubters on casino policy
One of the parties in Thailand’s current coalition government has added its voice to the opposition Democrat Party, with concerns about the social and economic value of legalising casino resort business in…
Wynn Palace casino resort opens medical tourism facility
Macau casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd announced on Wednesday the opening of a “medical centre” (pictured) at its Cotai property Wynn Palace, amid the local casino sector’s pledge to help Macau’s economic…