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Caesars New Orleans Continues to Outperform Louisiana Rivals

Louisiana’s commercial casino market reported modest growth in November, with total gaming revenue reaching $183.8 million, a 2.9% year-over-year increase, according to figures released by the Louisiana State Police. Caesars…

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Caesars New Orleans Continues to Outperform Louisiana Rivals

Louisiana’s commercial casino market reported modest growth in November, with total gaming revenue reaching $183.8 million, a 2.9% year-over-year increase, according to figures released by the Louisiana State Police. Caesars…

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Snuneymuxw Tribe Acquires Fifth British Columbia Casino in 12 Months

Tribe acquires Great Canadian Entertainment’s casino in Coquitlam.

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Kenneth Feng CEO Promotion

MGM China Promotion Elevates Kenneth Feng to CEO

The move signals a senior leadership reshuffle.

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MGM and The Venetian leaders approved for Executive Licenses

Executive License Approvals Clear Path for MGM and Venetian Leaders

The vote follows separate suitability hearings before the Nevada Gaming Commission.

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Bomberman Slot Game opening at Graton Resort

Graton Resort Hosts World Premiere of Bomberman Slot Games 

Graton Resort becomes the first casino to launch Konami’s Bomberman-themed slot games.

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Philippine flag as PAGCOR license revocation at SJM

PH Resorts Abandons Cebu Casino Project in the Philippines After License Revocation

PH Resorts abandons its Emerald Bay casino project following the Philippines regulator's license revocation.

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Rampart Casino

Rampart Casino Rebrands Under The Resort at Summerlin Identity

The rebrand of Rampart Casino will come into effect from January 1.

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Brightstar Lotterywest

Brightstar Lottery Lands Lotterywest Contract

Jumbo Interactive, which has an existing relationship with the lottery, will work alongside BrightStar.

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Hokkaido, Japan as licensing pursuit amps up

Hard Rock Reaffirms Japan IR Licensing Pursuit

Hard Rock is positioning for the next IR licensing pursuit cycle as municipal interest begins to rebuild.

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Kambi CDI

Kambi Scores Sportsbook Extension with Churchill Downs Incorporated

Kambi will provide its premium retail technology at CDI’s 15 retail sportsbooks.

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Star CEO

Star Confirms Appointment of New Group CEO

Steve McCann only became CEO of Star in July 2024 but will exit after just over a year in the role.

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Caesars Sportsbook Rampart

Caesars to Launch Retail Sportsbook at Rampart Casino

The new facility will open in early 2026, subject to approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission.

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SkyCity Kidd

SkyCity Entertainment Chief Risk Officer Steps Down

Carolyn Kidd has served in the role since she joined the company in April 2023.

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Gaming machines

NSW Regulator Fines Former Gaming Machines Licensee

Breaches occurred on 68 occasions between May 2022 and September 2023.

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Casino Cosmopol

Svenska Spel Agrees to Sell Final Casino Cosmopol Property

Prior to serving as a Casino Cosmopol location, the building was previously the Palladium cinema, which opened in 1918.

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Par-A-Dice Hotel becomes part of Boyd's Casino Redevelopment plans

Casino Redevelopment Bid by Boyd Faces Legal Scrutiny

Par-A-Dice tests long-standing rules as regulators assess Boyd Gaming’s casino redevelopment.

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Philippines flag blowing in the wind as Henn Casino Resort begins Casino Expansion

Hann Casino Expansion in Philippines Doubles its Gaming Capacity

A major casino expansion at Hann Casino Resort delivers substantial new gaming space as the property scales for future growth.

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Scientific Games Arkansas Lottery

Scientific Games and Arkansas Lottery Agree to Long-Term Extension

The agreement will extend a partnership that began in 2009.

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Brightstar Pennsylvania Lottery

Brightstar Launches Cash Pop with Pennsylvania Lottery

Cash Pop allows players to strategize their wager and create a personalized experience.

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Resorts World NYC redevelopment plan whilst it asks for a unified tax rate

Resorts World Calls for Unified Tax Rates in Casino Bidding Race

The operator is pressing for consistent casino tax rates across all downstate bidders as New York’s licensing race nears the finishing line.

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Vietnam at night as casinos set to double local entry fee

Vietnam Casinos Warn of Fallout as Local Entry Fees Set to Double

Operators say higher local entry fees risk slowing recovery and deterring domestic players.

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