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US Congress Building
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

US Federal Shutdown Threatens to Worsen Las Vegas Tourism Downturn

The Congress deadlock could cost US$1 billion in travel loss, compounding Las Vegas’ tourism crisis through unpaid workers and reduced staffing.
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Macau Skyline at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau’s September Casino Earnings Climb 6% YoY Despite Typhoon Disruptions

September’s gaming revenue in Macau rose 6% YoY to MOP18.29B, down MOP3.86 billion from August’s post-pandemic high of MOP22.16 billion.
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A Child Using a Smartphone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Greece to Enforce Automatic Online Gambling Restrictions for Under-18s

Greece will become the first EU nation to automatically restrict under-18s from gambling and tobacco platforms and under-15s from social media.
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A Dealer Holding Up Playing Cards
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Baccarat Fuels Nevada Gambling Revenue Surge in August Despite Tourism Struggles

Despite a 7.8% monthly visitor decline and room rate drops, Vegas casino GGR surged 5.5% thanks to baccarat and mobile betting demand.
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Bally's Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bally’s Unveils Integrated Casino-Resort Plans Near Upcoming A’s Vegas Stadium

Bally’s two-tower resort will be adjacent to the Athletics ballpark, which will feature a 2,500-seat theater and 500k+ sq ft of retail and dining.
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F1 Racing Car
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

F1 Academy Joins Forces with Hello Kitty for Season Finale in Las Vegas

F1 Academy x Hello Kitty collab debuts with 36 pieces of merchandise available online and on-site during the Vegas Grand Prix finale.
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 Casino Poker Cards, Chips, and Dice
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Latvia Accelerates Gambling Tax Hike and Restructures Regulatory Oversight

Latvia includes gambling tax increases up to 18% in the 2026 budget and merges the sector’s regulator with the government’s tax administration.
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 Aerial View of a Tropical Cyclone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Casinos Closed as Typhoon Ragasa Rages Through Southern China

DICJ ordered the closure of all casinos once the typhoon activated Signal No. 8, which escalated to Signal No. 10 as winds reached 118+km/h.
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Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Affinity Gaming to Shut Down Buffalo Bill’s Casino for a Minimum of 2 Years

Affinity pointed to post-COVID visitation slumps for Buffalo Bill’s closure, which plans to open 8–10 times yearly for special events.
Las Vegas
Someone Typing on a Computer
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Scattered Spider Suspect Surrenders Over 2023 Las Vegas Casino Breaches

The teen suspect is being held in Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, booked on identity theft, extortion, and computer crimes charges.
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