As Vienna begins drafting the next round of gambling licenses, operators warn that doubling down on the old monopoly could backfire. Drafting the Future: Ministry Confirms Tender Prep Austria’s Ministry of Finance has officially kicked off the process for the country’s 2027 casino licensing cycle. A new legislative draft is in development, aiming to unify […]
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Kazakhstan Eyes Casino Expansion to Fire Up Tourism Economy
A new law could bring glitzy casino resorts to more corners of Kazakhstan, as the government leans into gambling as a driver of tourism and jobs. Casino Map Set to Grow Beyond Borovoye and Kapchagay Kazakhstan is getting ready to roll the dice on expanding its regulated gambling zones, following the late-December approval of new […]
Las Vegas Gears Up for Packed New Year’s Blowout
The Strip is bracing for a flood of partygoers as Las Vegas prepares to ring in 2026 with fireworks, drone shows, celebrity performances, and near-record crowds—despite fewer hotel rooms in play. Visitors Expected to Pack the Strip Las Vegas tourism officials predict between 340,000 and 345,000 visitors will flood the city for this year’s “America’s Party 2026,” […]
$2B Van Don Casino Resort Breaks Ground in Northern Vietnam
Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province is about to get a major tourism shakeup. Sun Group has broken ground on a $2 billion integrated casino and resort city in Van Don, promising to turn the area into a high-profile playground for both domestic and international visitors. A Bold Bet on the North Spanning more than 244 hectares […]
November Casino Revenues: Maryland Stalls, Delaware Soars, Maine Edges Up
Casino revenue across Maryland, Delaware, and Maine showed divergent trends in November, with Delaware posting dramatic growth, Maryland remaining largely flat, and Maine seeing modest gains. The latest figures suggest a cooling period for some markets, while others appear to be gaining traction heading into the winter months. Maryland Casinos Tread Water Maryland’s six casinos […]
NSW to Shut Down Pokies Loopholes in Late-Night Gambling Crackdown
Changes aim to curb gambling harm by ending long-standing exemptions for pubs and clubs Loopholes on borrowed time New South Wales is tightening its grip on late-night pokie play. From 31 March 2026, pubs and clubs will no longer be able to rely on legacy exemptions that let them operate pokie machines during the state’s […]
Macau Hits Six-Year Gaming High as Golden Week Delivers Surge in Casino Action
Macau’s casinos came roaring back during the first five days of October’s Golden Week, raking in MOP 5.5 billion (US$686 million) in gross gaming revenue — the best start to the holiday period in over five years. With an average of MOP 1.1 billion (US$138 million) per day, the performance confirms the city’s status as […]
Nevada Gaming Revenue Climbs 5.5% in August as Baccarat and Mobile Betting Heat Up
Nevada casinos reported $1.23 billion in gaming revenue for August 2025, a 5.5 percent increase from last year. The rise was fueled by baccarat and mobile sports betting, which helped balance out softer results from slot machines. For the everyday casino-goer, this means digital betting and table games are playing a bigger role in shaping […]
Macau Casino Forecasts Climb as Yuan Gains and Golden Week Drive Gambling Surge
Jefferies Lifts 2025 GGR Forecast to MOP248 Billion Jefferies has raised its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion), up from MOP237 billion. The new projection puts the investment bank at the upper end of market expectations and ahead of official government estimates. Analysts Anne Ling and Jingjue Pei […]
Vietnam Eyes Singapore-Style Casino Entry Fee for Locals as Thailand’s Gambling Push Stalls
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is preparing to revamp its gambling regulations, with plans to implement a casino entry fee model similar to Singapore’s. According to VietnamNet, locals will be required to pay VND2.5 million (around US$100) for 24-hour access to casinos. This change signals a shift away from the current full financial screening process and […]
