New Jersey’s gaming market continued to shift online in April 2025, as internet casino platforms posted substantial gains while traditional casinos and sportsbooks experienced notable declines. According to the latest report from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), total gaming revenue across casinos, racetracks, and their digital partners reached $536.6 million in April, marking a 5% year-over-year increase. Online gambling drives statewide growth

Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to kick off by late summer, the program’s debut was delayed due to the thorough regulatory and licensing process required under state

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd, issuing a AU$500,800 fine and mandating significant reforms after the company violated both e-marketing laws and self-exclusion protections under national regulations. An investigation by the ACMA found that between August and November 2023, PointsBet distributed more than 800 promotional

Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited under Japanese law. Recent data from a Tokyo-based sports organization and the National Police Agency highlight a rapidly expanding cross-border gambling market, prompting a coordinated political response to tighten

The long-anticipated revival of the Grand Lucayan Resort has taken a significant leap forward, as Concord Wilshire Capital (CWC) signed a Heads of Agreement with the Government of The Bahamas to invest $827 million in the iconic Freeport property. The agreement, finalized on May 14 at the resort, marks a pivotal moment for Grand Bahama’s tourism sector and economic future. Comprehensive resort

Macau’s public finances experienced a modest contraction during the initial four months of 2025, as overall revenue declined by 4.95% compared to the same stretch in 2024. Data released by the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) and cited by Macau Business reveal that the government collected approximately MOP34 billion (US$4.25 billion) in current revenue during this

Vietnam’s The Grand Ho Tram resort casino in Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province officially broke ground on a significant US$1 billion expansion project, marking a major milestone in the development of the southern coastal area as a luxury tourism and hospitality hub. The new addition, spread across 35 hectares in Xuyen Moc District, will feature more than

Bally’s has restarted construction on its $1.7 billion casino development in Chicago’s River West neighborhood after a two-week shutdown mandated by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). The halt was triggered by the involvement of an unapproved waste disposal vendor previously linked to organized crime allegations. The temporary work stoppage began on May 1, when the

As New York City advances plans to open new casinos, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment (Bill SCR130) aimed at allowing casino gaming at two prominent racetracks within the state: the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford and Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. This move is positioned as a strategic response to the competitive threat posed by potential casinos in Manhattan. Initiative aims to

Flutter Entertainment, the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, announced on May 14, 2025, the completion of its acquisition of a majority 56% stake in NSX Group, the operator behind the prominent Brazilian sportsbook brand Betnacional. The cash deal, valued at approximately $350 million, marks a significant step in Flutter’s strategy to consolidate its position