Articles by Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resort, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resorts Granted First UAE Gaming License for Al Marjan Island Resort

The Las Vegas-based casino operator received the first commercial gaming license in the UAE from the GCGRA, the country’s casino gaming authority.
10/06/2024
World
Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Stocks Surge on Optimism of China’s Aggressive Stimulus Package

Casino operators in Macau saw significant revenue gains after China released a major stimulus package to revitalize the economy.
10/04/2024
World
Wat Arun Bangkok
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

JP Morgan Analysis Reveals Thailand IRs Could Generate up to US$5 Billion Annually

The investment bank notes that Thailand's IRs could significantly bolster the country's GGR by US$2.5 billion to US$5 billion annually.
10/04/2024
World
The Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Approves the Expansion of Its Order-Out Corridor for Tourist Areas

This development allows people convicted of misdemeanors to be banned from the restricted zone, which covers an additional 29 acres of downtown Las Vegas.
10/03/2024
Las Vegas
Macau casino lights
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau’s GGR Drops by 12.7% in September, Despite Being Up 15.5% Year-on-Year

Macau’s headline gross gaming revenue fell 12.7% month-on-month to MOP 17.25 billion (US$2.15 billion) compared to August’s MOP 19.8 billion (US$2.47 billion).
10/02/2024
World
A gavel cracking down
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

TexBet to Pay AU$33,000 Fine over Account Closure and Advertising Breaches

The online bookmaker was fined for breaching New South Wales gambling laws by sending advertisements to a customer who had requested account closure.
10/02/2024
World
The Pyramids of Giza
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw Gaming Debuts Sequel Slot Le Bandit Led by Anti-Hero Smokey

The slot explores the warm palm tree and pyramid-dotted Egypt with new bonus developments like Sticky Redrops, Golden Riches, and Bonus Choice.
09/27/2024
World
The Star Casino front
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Entertainment Discloses Significant Loss in FY24 Amid Regulatory Challenges

The casino group has experienced a massive financial downturn of AU$1.69 billion due to stringent regulatory changes and a non-cash impairment charge.
09/27/2024
World
A person holding a cellphone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The Australian Gambling Industry Lobbies for Age Verification Over Ad Ban

Industry representatives suggest alternative measures to a strict blanket ban, including age verification software and opt-out settings.
09/26/2024
World
Alcatraz Prison Cells
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NoLimit City Launches Highly Anticipated San Quentin 2: Death Row

The new installment elevates the player experience with new bonus features, including Enhancer Cells, Split Wilds, and Green Mile Spins.
09/25/2024
World