Land Based Casino News

The appeals court in New York ruled that New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement should launch an investigation into allegations by a New York gambler that Golden Nugget Atlantic City used illegal dice to cheat him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Golden Nugget Accused of Using Illegal Dice  Wayne Chan filed a lawsuit […]

Poker House Dallas, one of the largest poker rooms in Texas, could shut its doors this month if it ends up losing its case in the appeals court. The card room is currently involved in a legal battle with city authorities over a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issue, with officials claiming the club is not […]

The City of Dreams Mediterranean, Melco Resorts’ newest integrated resort project, will launch on July 10, 2023, the company confirmed in a recent press release. The casino resort, located in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus, features a wide range of offerings, including a hotel, a casino, entertainment and leisure facilities, conference areas, as well […]

Genting Malaysia Bhd will let go of its entire ownership interests in its subsidiary Resorts World Miami LLC (RW Miami) which owns parcels of land in Miami. Existing Deal to Be Converted into 100% Purchase Agreement    In a recent announcement, the casino operator disclosed that a deal involving RW Miami and Smart Miami City […]

Sands China Ltd will ramp up its efforts to attract more foreign customers to its properties in Macau in line with the government’s goal of reducing the region’s reliance on Chinese visitors. Organizing private flights for high rollers, running overseas promotions, and expanding its overseas offices are among the initiatives planned by the company to […]

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has ordered Crown Casino to introduce spending limits and carded play for its electronic gaming machines by December 2023.  New Measure Aimed at Preventing Money Laundering and Gambling Harm The new measures will allow the venue to identify individuals playing on their electronic machines by linking a […]

Wynn Resorts has provided some key updates on its US$3.9 billion integrated resort project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The casino complex on Al Marjan Island, which is now under construction, will be aptly named “Wynn Al Marjan Island”, according to a recent press release from the company. Wynn Al Marjan Island to Open […]

The UK government finally released the Gambling Act Review White Paper last week, unveiling a raft of major reforms aimed at boosting customer safeguards, protecting children and vulnerable people, and creating a safe, fair, and open gambling environment for players. Affordability Checks, RET Levy Among Headline Measures As per the White Paper, affordability checks will […]

MGM China is looking to grow its international customer base via a new deal with parent company MGM Resorts International. Both firms signed an International Marketing Agreement which will see MGM Resorts establish multiple overseas marketing offices for MGM China in a bid to bring more non-Chinese customers to Macau. Reducing Dependence on Chinese Customers […]

Newly-released documents from the FBI have unveiled fresh details about Stephen Paddock, the perpetrator of the October 1, 2017 Las Vegas shooting. A fellow gambler told investigators the gunman was angry at casinos for how they treated him and other high-roller customers. Gunman Frustrated at How Casinos Treated High Rollers According to FBI files, Paddock […]