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Grand Lisboa Casino, Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Over 99% of SJM Employees to Get Salary Increases Effective April 2025

SJM is the third Macau operator to announce salary increases for eligible workers after Galaxy Entertainment Group and Sands China.
01/21/2025
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The coast of Thailand
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thaksin Supports Robust and Transparent Casino Licensing Process

Thailand’s government is proceeding with plans to establish IRs with casino spaces, whose licenses will be allocated through open bidding.
01/21/2025
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The Manila Waterfront Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino Set to Fully Reopen by Q1 2027

The reopening will be done in three phases, with Phase 1 slated for Q1 2026, followed by Phase 2 in Q3 2026, and the final phase in Q1 2027.
01/19/2025
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The Star Casino, Gold Coast
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Entertainment Seeks Tax Relief as It Goes Into Safe Harbor Amid Cash Crisis

The Star has applied this legal measure as it navigates through a challenging period of significant financial depletion and regulatory scrutiny.
01/19/2025
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A slot machine illustration
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw Gaming Revisits the Smokey Slot Series with Le Viking Release

Le Viking is decked with thematic charm in its bonuses, including Raid Spins Respin, four free spin modes, and the signature Hacksaw feature buy.
01/18/2025
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A dystopian cityscape illustration
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NoLimit City Drops the Post-Apocalyptic Sequel xWays Hoarder 2

The slot accepts bet sizes up to $100 and is stacked with bonus features like xWays, xSplit Wilds, Raid Spins, Loot Respins, and xBet.
01/17/2025
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A sunset on the African Savannah
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

LottoStar’s Lucky Winner Collects R28.6 Million Win on Elephant Stampede Privé

The game is part of LottoStar’s Reel Rush Privé slots provided by the innovative software developer RubyPlay and has a maximum payout of R40 million.
01/15/2025
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Chiang Mai Moat
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Melco Resorts Pursues Casino Opportunities and Partnerships in Thailand

The company is currently awaiting clarification on casino regulations before determining the scale of investments in the Southeast Asia nation.
01/11/2025
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Crown London Casino at 27-28 Curzon Street, London
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wynn Resorts Acquires Crown London Casino from Crown Resorts

The sale is subject to customary regulatory approvals before Wynn can claim the members-only casino in London’s Mayfair district.
01/11/2025
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A court gavel
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

UKGC Slaps Greentube Alderney Limited with a £1m Fine for AML Failures

This marks the second time Greentube Alderney has been penalized in four years for comparable violations, prompting a sterner UKGC fine.
01/11/2025
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