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Treasury Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Group Faces an Uncertain Future Amid Endemic Regulatory Issues

Star Entertainment Group’s future hangs in the balance as it is found unfit to hold a casino license and continues to face regulatory scrutiny.
09/01/2024
World
Sydney Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

BlueBet Exits the US Market Post-Merger and Focuses on Australia

After a strategic review, BlueBet concedes stalled market growth in the US and chooses to focus efforts on its home market of Australia.
08/31/2024
World
Brisbane Sign, Queen's Wharf
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

$3.6 Billion Queen’s Wharf Opens in Queensland Amid Viability Concerns

The Brisbane resort and casino precinct opens its doors despite scrutiny over Star Entertainment Group’s sustainability as a casino licensee.
08/29/2024
World
The Royal Turf Club of Thailand
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Royal Turf Club Plans a TBH200 Billion Entertainment Complex in Thailand

The project, which will cost about 5.8 billion USD, will include a casino, horse racetrack, yacht club, sports complex, and six-star hotel.
08/27/2024
World
Italian Flag
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wazdan Bolsters Its European Expansion with Game-Changing Italian Partnership

Wazdan continues to double down on key European mature markets with strategic partnerships, its latest one with Italian operator CasinoMania.
08/25/2024
World
Romanian Flag
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

UK Gambling Company Evoke Acquires Romania's Winner.ro for $11.1 Million

Evoke Enters Romania as the 4th largest B2C operator by acquiring a majority stake in Winner. ro's operator, New Gambling Solutions (NGS).
08/25/2024
World
Thaksin Shinawatra
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thaksin Shinawatra Supports the Legalization of Casino Resorts in Thailand

Thaksin, father of the newly appointed Thai Prime Minister, has confirmed his support for a policy seeking the legalization of casino resorts.
08/25/2024
World
Universal Sphere
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Tomohiro Okada Set to Become New Universal Entertainment Director

Universal Entertainment will soon replace the former CEO Jun Fujimoto as director with Tomohiro Okada, son of Kazuo Okada, the company’s ousted founder.
08/23/2024
World
Quezon City Skyscrapers
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Solaire Resort North Prepares to Launch VIP Gaming Operations in September

Solaire Resort North complements its successful opening in May 2024 with a new VIP gaming phase set to be operational in early September.
08/18/2024
World
MGM Sports Wagering Grand Opening
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

MGM Resorts and Grupo Globo Embark on a Sports Betting Venture in Brazil

MGM Resorts International forms a strategic alliance with Latin America's Grupo Globo, marking its entry into the dynamic Brazilian sports betting market.
08/18/2024
World