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Macau casinos post strong March results

Last Updated Thu, Apr 15th by Ethan Anderson

Macau’s 40-strong casino market is reportedly continuing its slow recovery from the coronavirus pandemic induced slump, posting a rise of 13.6 per cent month-on-month in aggregated gross gaming…

Detroit man donned prosthetic mask to steal from casino ATMs

Last Updated Sat, Jan 14th by Noah Taylor

A Detroit man has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and identity theft after donning a prosthetic mask to appear older and then withdraw money from other…

Wynn Resorts lays out employee vaccination requirements

Last Updated Mon, Apr 12th by Mia Chapman

Employees at Wynn Resorts’ United States casinos who have received a COVID-19 vaccine must submit proof of vaccination by April 25, the company said. Gambling…

Sands to investigate potential breaches at Singapore casino

Last Updated Fri, Apr 9th by Ethan Anderson

An investigation into potential money laundering breaches at a Singapore casino has drawn the attention of the venue’s operator. Gambling Insider reports US…

MGM partnership the lone applicant for Osaka integrated resort

Last Updated Fri, Jan 13th by Charlotte Lee

The Japanese casino bidding process continues in earnest, however MGM is still the lone wolf vying for a licence in Osaka. Osaka Prefecture government announced that…

Aristocrat’s financial forecast bumped up after strong digital performance

Last Updated Wed, Aug 30th by William Brown

Australian gaming manufacturer Aristocrat’s digital arm saw strong growth in downloads of its social casino games in the first half of the 2021 financial year, according to…

Suncity records revenue drop but is optimistic of swift turnaround

Last Updated Thu, Sep 21st by Noah Taylor

A Hong Kong-listed casino operator has recorded a two-thirds revenue drop for the 2020 financial year, netting just $30.3 million. Gambling Insider reports…

Victorian royal commission focuses on Crown’s problem gambling strategies

Last Updated Thu, Sep 21st by Charlotte Lee

The Victorian royal commission into Crown Resorts will have a focus on harm reduction strategies the operator implements at its Melbourne casino. The Guardian…

Japan lists nine casino games for future casinos

Last Updated Tue, Nov 21st by Charlotte Lee

Nine casino games have been permitted to operate inside Japan’s three future casinos. Inside Asian Gaming reports that Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission…

Gaming operators told to remain impartial ahead of Macau elections

Last Updated Tue, Apr 6th by Noah Taylor

Ahead of the upcoming Macau Legislative Assembly Elections, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has held meetings with representatives to emphasise that all gaming operators must remain neutral…

Star chases high roller for $43 million

Last Updated Thu, Sep 21st by Mia Chapman

An Australian casino operator has doubled down on its bid to sue an Asian high roller gambling for a debt racked up at its Gold Coast casino.

Journalist wins award for breaking Crown Resorts junket story

Last Updated Wed, Jan 31st by Noah Taylor

An Australian journalist who broke the news that Crown Resorts had ties with triad junket operators has been named Journalist of the Year at the Melbourne Press Club’s…

Crown sale could lead to asset break up

Last Updated Wed, Mar 6th by Mia Chapman

James Packer’s Crown Resorts was recently put in play when the world’s biggest private equity firm made a bid for the embattled gambling company. The…

Crown’s Victorian royal commission gets underway

Last Updated Wed, Feb 16th by Noah Taylor

The Victorian royal commission examining Crown Resorts said it will not tolerate delays in producing documents from the parties involved. The Guardian reports…

Hard Rock Northern Indiana set to open in May

Last Updated Thu, Mar 25th by Mia Chapman

A new casino is set to open in northwestern Indiana in mid-May after delays due to allegations of financial wrongdoing by the casino developer’s former top executive.