As Thailand moves closer to legalizing casino gaming, officials have identified Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the first cities to host regulated gaming venues. The locations were selected by a special committee overseeing proposed legislation for large-scale…
Las Vegas Sands may have dropped its bid for a New York City casino license, but a Long Island community group says that isn’t enough. The Say No to the Casino Civic Association is urging Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman…
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) CEO Craig Billings sees significant upside in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the company is making rapid progress on its Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort. Speaking on CNBC’s “Mad Money,” Billings told host Jim…
Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) exclusive position in the United Arab Emirates’ nascent casino market could endure longer than initially anticipated, even if that advantage is ultimately temporary. Wynn Al Marjan Island is scheduled to open in early 2027, and indications…
Authorities in Oklahoma and Texas are actively searching for an 18-year-old suspect linked to a weekend double shooting at a tribal casino. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office has identified Malik Sampson as a person of interest in a shooting that…
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) shares have dropped 36.31% year to date, weighed down by escalating US–China trade tensions that continue to pressure Macau-focused casino operators. The decline underscores the company’s need for fresh catalysts in the near term. Still,…
Las Vegas Sands has donated $100,000 to 100 Black Men, a civic organization dedicated to educating and empowering Black youth in communities across the U.S. and beyond. The Las Vegas-based gaming operator, which runs integrated resorts in Macau and Singapore,…
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) reported its first-quarter earnings after the US market closed today, revealing strong financials and a major boost to its share repurchase program. The company said it will nearly double the size of its previously authorized…
Thailand’s long-awaited entertainment complex bill — with or without casino provisions — may fail to progress, and nearly half of surveyed citizens say they’re indifferent to the outcome. A National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) poll of 1,310 adults found…
Japan could launch a fresh round of bidding for casino licenses later this year, with the goal of approving two additional integrated resorts by the end of 2027. According to a Tuesday report from Hokkaido Shimbun, the government is exploring…
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has finished upgrading its entire hotel room inventory, marking a major milestone in its multiyear US$1.75 billion reinvestment program aimed at elevating facilities, luxury offerings, and guest experiences. The resort now features 1,850 redesigned rooms,…
A senior Thai official has confirmed recent discussions with MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts regarding their interest in securing future casino gaming licenses in Thailand. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said Monday that he has been in communication with…