PAGCOR to modernise Casino Filipino with 2,000 new slot machines  

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco announced that nearly 2,000 new and advanced slot machines will be delivered to Casino Filipino venues by mid-September as part of the organisation's ongoing modernisation programme.

MGM Osaka targets autumn 2030 opening as Japan’s first casino resort   

MGM Osaka is progressing towards an anticipated opening in autumn 2030 according to local reports.

Wynn Resorts agrees to $130 million forfeiture to settle US DOJ probe 

Wynn Resorts has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to forfeit $130 million (€117.4 million). This decision resolves a lengthy investigation into unlicenced foreign betting practices at the company’s flagship casino, Wynn Las Vegas.

Thailand moves forward with casino plan after public backing  

Thailand's government has confirmed its commitment to proceed with plans to introduce casinos after gaining public support. A public hearing revealed that 80 percent of participants approved developing a large entertainment complex including a casino.

Macau’s August GGR rebound driven by Chinese, South Korean tourists, expert says  

Speaking with SiGMA News, Mary Mendoza, Managing Director of The Platinum Ltd., Macau's GGR rebound in August was driven by tourists from China and South Korea.

UAE public interest in gambling surges after key regulatory moves, report reveals  

Public interest in gambling in the UAE has seen a notable increase following key regulatory developments, according to a recent survey by Dubai Casinos.

Inspire Entertainment Resort’s Chen Si talks about exceeding expectations, future growth  

In an exclusive interview with SiGMA News, Chen Si, the President of INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, shared the resort's performance, gaming and non-gaming offerings, corporate social responsibility efforts, and plans for the future.

Macau Legend sees narrowed losses in H1 amid loan covenant breaches  

Macau Legend Development Ltd. has reported an improvement in its financial performance for the first half of 2024. The company's net loss for this period stood at approximately HKD109.9 million (€12.7 million), a reduction of over 39 percent compared to the HKD182.5 million (€21.1 million) loss reported during the same period last year.

Grand Korea Leisure reports strong growth in August casino sales   

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), a foreigner-only casinos in South Korea, experienced a robust increase in its August 2024 casino sales. The company's total sales reached KRW41.3 billion (€27.8million), reflecting a 115 percent rise from the previous month. This figure also marks a 23.6 percent improvement compared to August of last year, indicating a positive recovery and growth trend for GKL’s casino operations.

Kansas casino revenue rebounds by 2.7% increase in July

In July 2024, the commercial casinos in Kansas experienced a notable recovery, with revenues increasing by 2.7 percent compared to the previous month. This positive turn comes after a challenging June, when the state’s four casinos reported a significant revenue decline of 8.9%. According to data released by the Kansas Lottery, the total revenue generated by these casinos reached $33.8 million in July, showcasing a rebound that highlights the sector’s potential for growth amidst an ever-evolving gaming landscape.