Articles by Lucas Dunn


Macau Tourist Arrivals Hit New Single Day Post-Pandemic High of 219,000
Macau achieved this milestone on the third day of the Chinese New Year celebrations, surpassing the previous record set on the same day in 2024.
02/05/2025
World 

PAGCOR Closes Loss-Making Casinos in Cebu and Davao del Norte
Casino Filipino Talisay and Casino Filipino Grand Regal reported a collective loss of PHP86.49 million (US$1.48 million) in the 2024 financial year.
02/03/2025
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Macau January GGR Drops by 5.6% Year-on-Year to MOP18.25 Billion
The period fell short of the predicted 6% growth and faced tough comparisons with 2024, which was boosted by high VIP volumes and stronghold rates.
02/03/2025
World 

Nevada Gaming Revenue Surpasses $15.6 Billion While Strip Revenue Falls 1%
Casinos in downtown Las Vegas, Reno, and unincorporated areas in Clark County contributed significantly to the record-breaking revenue.
02/03/2025
Las Vegas 

Star Entertainment Sells Sydney Venue to Offset Financial Challenges
This development comes as the Australian gaming group grapples with mounting debt and regulatory scrutiny for fraud and AML failures.
01/30/2025
World 

MGM Resorts to Pay $45 Million in Data Breach Lawsuit Settlement
The suit accuses MGM of not applying data-security measures, resulting in hackers gaining access to client information and a ransomware attack.
01/29/2025
Las Vegas 

New South Wales to Prohibit Gambling Advertising on Public Transport
The ban is part of larger reforms by the Minns Labor Government to reduce gambling-related harm and is expected to be enforced in the next 12 months.
01/29/2025
World 

Macau Gaming Industry on Track for Significant GGR Increase in 2025
Analysts predict steady growth that aligns with the solid recovery trajectory and is expected to reflect 84% of pre-COVID GGR levels.
01/28/2025
World 

NIDA Survey Shows Most Thais Oppose Legalizing Online and Land-Based Casinos
59% of 1,310 survey participants were against the approval of the Entertainment Complex bill, while 69% opposed legalizing online gambling.
01/28/2025
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Bangkok Port Gets Approval as a Potential Entertainment Complex Location
The development is expected to allow Thailand to compete with Singapore and other regional neighbors as a global tourism and investment hub.
01/28/2025
World