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…
Penn Entertainment is partnering with Shake Shack to introduce the fast-casual burger favorite to 10 casinos nationwide. The Pennsylvania-based operator—owner of the Hollywood, L’Auberge, and ESPN Bet Sportsbook brands—announced Wednesday that Shake Shack locations will begin opening at select properties…
Thailand’s emerging casino race is coming into focus, with a top government official revealing that only five to seven global gaming operators have the financial capacity to build world-class entertainment complexes in the country. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat told…
A Las Vegas poker player who believed a life-changing tournament win was always within reach has been arrested alongside his wife for allegedly running a $57 million luxury vehicle fraud scheme. According to court documents, Jong Rhee, 45 — also…
Resorts World Bet, the mobile sports wagering platform operated by Genting in New York, will exit the state’s booming online sports betting market on June 30. Despite being among New York’s nine original licensed operators, Resorts World Bet struggled to…
Dan Bilzerian, poker personality and self-proclaimed “King of Instagram,” has long drawn criticism for denying the Holocaust. Although his Armenian heritage links him to a people who suffered genocide under the Ottoman Empire, Bilzerian has repeatedly claimed that most Jewish…
Opponents of bringing Las Vegas-style casinos to Thailand say they’ve collected enough signatures to trigger a nationwide referendum. The Stop Gambling Foundation of Thailand, backed by more than 200 civic groups, claims to have gathered over 53,900 signatures from citizens…
Dan Bilzerian, the poker player and social media personality known as the “King of Instagram,” stirred controversy online after expressing support for Iran’s recent attacks on Israel. Bilzerian, who has previously questioned mainstream historical accounts of the Holocaust, has long…
A senior Japanese government official says the country is preparing to launch a second casino licensing round, potentially opening the door for two additional integrated resort (IR) permits. According to reporting from Hokkaido Shimbun, Naoya Haraikawa — commissioner of the…