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,” […]
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$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 […]
Michigan Cracks Down on Offshore Gambling Sites with Fresh Round of Cease-and-Desist Orders
The state’s gaming regulator is turning up the heat on offshore gambling sites as Michigan’s online market keeps raking in record numbers. MGCB Tells 12 More Offshore Sites to Back Off The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has fired off another wave of cease-and-desist letters—this time targeting 12 unlicensed gambling websites, it says, that were […]
Tinubu Draws a Hard Line on Central Gaming Bill
Nigeria’s president has made it clear that a federal takeover of gaming regulation is a non-starter, putting the brakes on legislation that would have reshaped the country’s lottery and betting market. President Says Central Gaming Bill Is Dead on Arrival President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly ruled out giving presidential assent to Nigeria’s Central Gaming […]
Relax Gaming hits 25th Dream Drop Mega Jackpot as player bags nearly €2m
A €2.80 spin on Cluster Tumble Dream Drop delivered Relax Gaming’s 25th Mega Jackpot win, paying out just shy of €2m. Mega Jackpot lands on Cluster Tumble Dream Drop Relax Gaming has confirmed its Dream Drop network has produced a 25th Mega Jackpot winner after a player scooped €1,996,043.95 from a €2.80 bet. The hit […]
Thunderkick Bolsters Ontario Reach with PointsBet Casino Deal
Thunderkick has struck a new content deal with PointsBet in Ontario, landing its popular slot titles on the operator’s online casino platform. The move strengthens the studio’s Canadian footprint as it continues a calculated push into North America. Carefully Placed Bet on Ontario It’s been 18 months since Thunderkick entered the Canadian market, and Ontario […]
Brazil’s New Gambling Tax Sparks Uproar Over Illegal Market Surge
A 15% tax on player deposits in Brazil has passed the Senate, leaving licensed gambling operators fuming—and illegal sites celebrating. Deposit Tax Branded a “Gift” to Illegal Operators Brazilian senators have approved a controversial 15% tax on deposits made to licensed gambling platforms, part of the broader Antifaction Bill aimed at curbing organised crime. But […]
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 […]
Alea Adds 90 Apollo Games Titles to Its Aggregator in Push Toward African Growth
The deal marks another step in Alea’s content expansion strategy, with a focus on reaching emerging iGaming markets. Apollo Games Deal Expands Alea’s Reach Alea has inked a new content agreement with Apollo Games, bringing 90 titles into its aggregation platform. The lineup includes well-known titles like Blood, Blood Revival, Bonus Joker II, Dice 81, […]
