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Thailand Casino Future at Risk as Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote
There may be a future for land-based and online casinos in Thailand. However, political trouble could prove to be a roadblock. Mounting pressure for the possible ouster of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is a potential dealbreaker. As Thailand's lifting of COVID-19...
Suncity Group Board Proposes Name Change as It Tries to Escape Dirty Past
Suncity Group hopes a new name will help it separate itself from its dubious past, as well as its former leader, Alvin Chau. Formerly the largest junket operator in Asia, the company may soon change to LET Group Holdings Limited. A filing...
Sole Sports Betting Operator in Macau Continues Successful Rise
Last year was a good year for Macau Slot Co Ltd, previously the only sports betting operator in Macau. As casinos tried to jump-start their operations, the company reported a 31.8% year-on-year increase in profit. Macau Slot saw revenue of MOP629 million...
Loot Boxes Safe from Ban in the UK for Now, But Changes Coming
In a deviation from their normal hardline stance, UK regulators have determined that there’s no need to ban video game loot boxes. The decision comes as several European countries move in the opposite direction, and might offer a small glimpse at what’s...
Putin Palace on Black Sea With Casino, Erotic Nightclub Could Become Hotel
When he's not invading foreign countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin may have retreated to his own palace on the Black Sea. However, the property, complete with a casino, erotic nightclub, and other amenities, might become a hotel in the future. Very close...
Indiana Gaming Tax Revenue a Nine-Year High in FY22, But Last Quarter Concerning
The latest monthly revenue numbers from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show some good and bad news. We’ll start with the good. The figures for June, released this past week, ended the 2021-22 fiscal year. Not only was the $689 million in...
J. Lo, Ben Affleck Tie The Knot At Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a surprise wedding ceremony in a Las Vegas chapel this weekend. Initially, they reportedly wanted an Elvis impersonator to do the wedding. But it was a regular officiant who actually performed the ceremony. TMZ first reported...
North Las Vegas Airport Crash Reportedly Causes Four Deaths – Video
A midair, two-plane collision Sunday at the North Las Vegas Airport left four people dead, published reports said. National transportation officials have launched an investigation. The planes collided in the traffic pattern at North Las Vegas Airport at about noon, according to...
Fremont Street Experience Visitors Delayed By Metal Detectors, Safety Checks in Vegas
Metal detectors and security searches are slowing down those trying to reach the Fremont Street Experience (FSE), nearby casinos, and other attractions in downtown Las Vegas. The backup was especially apparent on Casino Center this weekend. One social media poster on Vital...
Pennsylvania Casino Continues to See Funny Money, Secret Service Investigating
Three phony $100 bills have surfaced at Pennsylvania’s Valley Forge Casino Resort in the past month. The fake money was forwarded to the US Secret Service. In the most recent incident, the bill was located at the casino on July 7. It...
