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Key Moments: Foxwoods Resort Casino has launched a redesigned poker room in The Fox Tower featuring advanced technology and enhanced amenities. The debut event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live dealing, and a $25,000 hot seat giveaway. The new space offers automated sign-up kiosks, 37 high-definition TVs, nearby DraftKings Sportsbook kiosks, and improved access to dining, nightlife, and parking. Ribbon-Cutting Marks New Poker Chapter Foxwoods Resort Casino has expanded its gaming portfolio by opening a state-of-the-art poker room in The Fox Tower. The launch celebration featured a ribbon-cutting, live dealing, and…

Key Moments: Ayesha Molino has been appointed as MGM Resorts’ COO, succeeding Corey Sanders, who will retire on 31 December 2025. Gary Fritz has assumed an expanded position as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital, overseeing Digital, Gaming, Marketing, and Advertising. MGM targets $500 million in EBITDA for BetMGM by 2026 and plans a $300 million upgrade to MGM Grand Las Vegas with continued capital investments through 2026. Leadership Realignment to Enhance Growth in Resorts and Digital Gaming MGM Resorts International has introduced significant changes to its senior…

Key Moments: Poker Palace is scheduled to close temporarily on 1 October 2025 following its sale to Truckee Gaming LLC. Approximately 126 employees are expected to be affected by the closure, with plans for some managers and salaried staff to transfer to Club Fortune in Henderson during the renovation period. Truckee Gaming has announced a complete overhaul of the property, aiming for a mid-2026 reopening with extensive upgrades and new amenities. Ownership Change and Strategic Expansion The long-standing Poker Palace Casino in North Las Vegas is preparing for significant changes…

Key Moments: Frankie Foster features in a Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) campaign warning of the dangers of unlicensed gambling sites in Britain. The BGC reports that approximately 1.5 million UK residents are wagering up to £4.3bn annually with unlicensed operators. The UK government has not announced plans to raise gambling taxes but recently conducted a consultation on unifying online gambling tax duties. Frankie Foster Shines a Spotlight on Black Market Gambling Noted horseracing presenter Frankie Foster appears at the forefront of a new Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) video…

Key Moments: CAIXA Lotteries achieved R$11.6 billion in gross revenues for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 6% year-on-year reduction. R$4.4 billion, or 38.2% of total lottery revenues, was allocated to federal government social initiatives during the same period. Player payouts climbed to R$4.3 billion in the first half of 2025, showing an increase of 8.2% over the previous year. Lottery Revenue Trends in 2025 Gross revenues from CAIXA Lotteries reached R$11.6 billion for the first six months of 2025, according to figures published after the market closed on…

Key Moments: The industry realized a 24.7 percent rise in gross surplus before taxes, reaching MOP 143.12 billion in 2024 Total receipts increased 23.1 percent to MOP 231.45 billion, with nearly 99 percent sourced from gaming and related services Operating expenses rose sharply by 28 percent, totaling MOP 40.58 billion and making up approximately 43 percent of total expenses Industry Revenue Growth and Expense Trends Macau’s gaming sector posted a remarkable 24.7 percent increase in gross surplus before taxes for 2024, totaling MOP 143.12 billion (about US$17.87 billion), according to…

Key Moments: 90% of customer withdrawals have been processed within one minute, according to Entain Football BetBuilder has led to an 80% rise in pre-match turnover and now represents 12% of turnover where available More than 60% of Ladbrokes and Coral users are placing bets through the new Quacca Bar feature Strategic Product Innovations Entain has introduced a suite of product enhancements across its operations in the UK, US, and Brazil as part of an ongoing strategy to boost innovation. These rollouts encompass quicker withdrawal processes, expanded betting options, live…

Key Moments: Global gambling handle reached $4.2 trillion in 2024, generating $347 billion in revenues, but payments continue to be a sticking point for the industry. The UK has enforced a credit card ban on gambling since 2020, with similar restrictions appearing in other markets, compelling operators to find alternative payment methods. The EU’s MiCA framework and SEPA Instant requirements are transforming compliance and transaction times for both crypto and bank payments across the sector. Industry Growth Confronts Payment Challenges Despite rising revenues in the gambling sector, payment processes remain…

Key Moments: Pennsylvania gaming and fantasy contest revenue for August reached $582,339,535. This figure marks a 14.15% increase compared to the same period last year. Total taxes generated from gaming and fantasy contests in August 2025 totaled $238,543,797. Strong Performance Across Multiple Gaming Verticals The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board revealed that combined revenue from all forms of gaming, including fantasy contests, amounted to $582,339,535 in August. This substantial sum represents a 14.15% growth in revenue compared to the previous year. Among the sources contributing to this total are slot machines,…

Key Moments: West Northamptonshire Council approved a proposal to convert a former bank branch in Daventry into a casino The planned casino is expected to generate 25 full-time and 20 part-time employment opportunities Dominic Rossookh, previous owner of Northampton’s Aspers Casino, submitted the application for a change of use in May Casino Moves Forward in Former Banking Space West Northamptonshire Council has granted approval for a new casino set to occupy what was once a NatWest bank branch in Daventry, UK. According to reports from the BBC, councillors have given…