Articles by Lucas Dunn

A crowded street in Macau
Lucas DunnBy: 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
A property closure
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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
World
Macau, China
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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 Welcome Sign
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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
The Star Sydney
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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 Grand Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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
Sydney, New south Wales
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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 Skyline at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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
A busy street in Bangkok, Thailand
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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
World
The Bangkok Port in Khlong Toei District, Bangkok
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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