Land Based Casino News

Uncertainty now surrounds Hard Rock’s proposal to build a casino in New York City, with the firm likely to face difficulties in the bidding process due to its Russian ties.  Under an executive order issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul last year, state agencies in New York are prohibited from entering into agreements with entities conducting […]

There are plenty of issues that divide Texas residents, but gambling legalization is not one of them. According to a new survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs, majority of Texans are in favor of legalizing casino gaming and sports betting in The Lone Star State.  Massive Public Support for Expanded […]

Las Vegas Sands Corp has announced it will apply for a commercial casino license in downstate New York. The Nevada-headquartered casino and hotel operator confirmed in a press release plans for the development of a “multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment, and casino project” on Long Island, New York.  Las Vegas Sands to Build Integrated Resort on […]

Companies seeking to build a casino in New York City (NYC) may now submit their proposals after the New York Gaming Facility Board issued a Request for Applications for three gaming licenses in the city. NYC Casino Bidding Process Now Open In its first public meeting on January 3, 2023, the Board agreed to set […]

The local governments of Osaka and Nagasaki have both announced they’re now moving onto the next stage of developing their respective anti-gambling addiction schemes which is among the key processes required for building Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) with a casino. Both cities submitted their IR proposal to the national government in April 2022. Gambling […]

Japan’s national government will pick Osaka over Nagasaki as its preferred bidder for the country’s first integrated resort, with approval most likely to be granted in January 2023. That’s according to Osaka MP Nobuyuki Baba who said a decision could be out “before the Diet session starts”.  Osaka Expected to Obtain IR Nod In a […]

The Nevada Gaming Commission has stepped up efforts to combat cyberattacks, with the unanimous approval of new regulation aimed at protecting casinos and their patrons from data breach. The amended regulation will see licensed operators develop risk assessment plans relating to cybersecurity threats within one year.  Casinos Must Develop Cybersecurity Best Practices The new changes […]

Wynn Macau Ltd has plans to develop a theater, an interactive center, and an event space, among other non-gaming attractions in the region under its new 10-year license. The company revealed its plans at a press briefing on December 17, 2022, which was also attended by representatives from the five other casino operators who were […]

Macau is pushing on with its tax incentive policy designed to boost the number of foreign customers visiting the city’s casinos. As part of new regulations announced by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), casino concessionaires will be required to create special gaming zones and chips exclusively for overseas patrons.  Casinos Could be Eligible […]

Ireland finally published its Gambling Regulation Bill on December 2, 2022, a move welcomed by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). In a recent statement posted on its website, the trade association said the publication of the Bill is a “significant milestone” for Ireland. EGBA Fully Supports Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Under the new […]