Jeju Dream Tower reported its highest monthly casino revenue in October, with stronger table play pushing the South Korean property past its previous record despite visitor numbers remaining almost unchanged from September. Operator Lotte Tour Development disclosed the results on November 2. Casino net revenue reached KRW62.5 billion, up 24.1% from October last year and […]
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UK Plans Higher Gaming Machine Tax From April 2027
The UK government plans to increase Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% for more gambling machines from April 1, 2027. Chancellor John Healey announced the measure in his October 28 Budget, adding to the costs facing betting shops and adult gaming centers. The change is scheduled for legislation through the Finance Bill 2026–27. It […]
North Fork Mono Casino Opens Early in California With More Than 2,400 Slots
North Fork Mono Casino opened in Madera, California, on October 27, bringing more than 2,400 slot machines and 40 table games to the Central Valley. Customers entered at 3 p.m., nine hours before the previously advertised midnight opening. The property belongs to the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and is managed by Station Casinos, […]
Macau Casinos Commit $1.1 Billion to Fund Industries Beyond Gambling
All six casino operators in Macau have committed a combined MOP9 billion, about $1.1 billion, to a government investment initiative aimed at developing businesses beyond gambling. The government outlined the arrangement on October 24, following a signing ceremony the previous day. The commitment changes how some existing investment promises will be delivered. Contributions will count […]
SkyCity Agrees NZ$221 Million Hotel Sale to Help Reduce Debt
SkyCity Entertainment Group has signed a binding agreement to sell The Grand Hotel in Auckland for NZ$221 million, moving a major part of its debt reduction plan closer to completion. The casino operator announced the deal on October 16, with settlement targeted for mid-December 2026. The buyers are Eden Global Capital Private Limited and Auckland […]
NSW Steps Up Pokies Checks After Two Venues Break Shutdown Rules
Two gambling venues in New South Wales have been fined for breaching gaming machine shutdown requirements, as regulators expand checks on whether pubs and clubs are providing the compulsory daily break from play. In an October 12 update, Liquor & Gaming NSW said it had reviewed 51 venues across Sydney, the Hunter region and the […]
Macau Casinos Eye September Growth as World Cup Drag Fades
Macau’s casino market bounced back in August after the World Cup disrupted high-value play, and analysts now expect September to put year-on-year growth back on the board. August Brings Macau Back to Life Macau casinos generated MOP21.89bn ($2.71bn) in gross gaming revenue during August, an 8.1% rise from July as the market continued to shake […]
NSW Gambling Overhaul Targets Poker Machines, Ads and Player Tracking
New South Wales is preparing a broad gambling shake-up that would tighten self-exclusion rules, cut poker machine numbers and put tougher limits on how operators market to players. Facial Recognition Joins Statewide Self-Exclusion Push The NSW government has unveiled a new Gaming Reform package aimed at reducing gambling harm across hotels, clubs and online betting. […]
Macau Casino Revenue Falls 8.4% as World Cup Pulls Players Away
Macau’s casinos collected MOP20.3 billion in July, with football, weaker premium play and travel disruption offsetting a solid improvement from June. Football Wins the Fight for Attention Macau casino gross gaming revenue reached MOP20.3 billion, or about US$2.51 billion, in July 2026. That was 8.4% lower than in July last year, according to figures from […]
Montenegro Pushes Back Against 80-Metre Betting Shop Rule
Montenegro’s Finance Ministry says the proposed restriction would protect established gambling operators without removing a single existing betting shop. Ministry Says Proposal Misses Its Target Montenegro’s Finance Ministry has urged MPs to reject an amendment requiring at least 80 metres between new betting venues. The proposal, submitted by New Serb Democracy MPs Vaso Obradović and […]
