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Macau collected MOP51.19 billion ($6.33 billion) in gaming taxes during the first half of 2026, up 13.1% from a year earlier. Casino payments supplied nearly 88% of government current revenue. Good to Know June gaming tax receipts reached MOP8.67 billion. Macau has collected 55.3% of its 2026 gaming tax target. The government recorded a MOP13.28…

Bloomberry Resorts Corp has launched FUNaloMAX, giving the Solaire operator a second online gaming brand for players in the Philippines. An official launch event took place on July 3. Good to Know Bloomberry developed and controls the FUNaloMAX technology in house. The platform targets younger, mobile first Filipino players. FUNaloMAX replaces the earlier megaFUNalo! brand.…

European Gaming and Betting Association members generated €18 billion ($20.6 billion) in online gross gaming revenue during 2025. The total represented about 30% of European online GGR. Good to Know Member GGR increased 34% from 2024. Sports betting revenue climbed 49% to €8.2 billion. Members held 401 licences across 22 jurisdictions. Betting Growth Drives EGBA…

Denmark blocked 334 unlicensed gambling websites during 2025 as Spillemyndigheden widened enforcement across websites, apps, affiliates and social media. Online casinos also became the largest part of the regulated Danish gambling market. Good to Know Courts approved blocks against 334 illegal gambling websites. Another 36 sites removed or changed offers after regulator contact. Online casino…

Sky River Casino has completed the foundations for both towers of a planned 300 room hotel in Elk Grove, California. Vertical construction has now started on the West Tower. The project was first announced in June of 2024, as reported by iGaming.org. Good to Know The hotel will increase Elk Grove accommodation supply by more…

Nevada casino penalties tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer have reached $34 million after The Venetian Resort Las Vegas agreed to a $7.2 million settlement. Nevada Gaming Commission approval remains required at an August meeting. Good to Know Four Las Vegas casino operators have now settled Bowyer related cases. Bowyer deposited about $22.3 million at…

Good to Know Icahn is considering a $33-per-share Caesars bid. Jefferies is seeking interest for about $5 billion in debt. Caesars can review rival proposals until July 11. Icahn Financing Plan Faces Tight Deadline Jefferies Financial is testing investor appetite for debt financing that could support a late Carl Icahn offer for Caesars Entertainment. The…

Golden Nugget has opened its rebuilt poker room in the Rush Tower lobby, giving Downtown Las Vegas a more visible and modern place for live poker. The casino remains the only property in the historic district with an active poker room. Good to Know The new room has nine tables and space for 63 players.…

The Tournament Directors Association reviewed several rule updates at the 2026 TDA Summit in Las Vegas. The changes focus on smart glasses, all-in actions, table conduct, penalties and clearer standards for live poker tournaments. Good to Know Smart glasses face a ban at live poker tables. Clearer all-in rules target angle-shooting. Tournament directors may use…

Flutter Entertainment plans job cuts at PokerStars as the group combines more poker operations with its wider brand network. Formal consultations have started with around 100 employees, although the final number of affected roles remains unclear. Good to Know Staff consultations cover about 100 PokerStars employees. Roles in Canada, Europe, the UK and Ireland may…

Pagcor ranked fifth among 50 Philippine government corporations for dividend payments in fiscal year 2025. The casino regulator and operator transferred PHP5.67 billion, around $92.1 million, to the national government. Good to Know Pagcor remitted 50 percent of its 2025 net income. The payment followed Philippine dividend law. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr recognised Pagcor during…

BGaming has released Train Heist Johnny Cash, a high-volatility cluster slot built around cascading wins, evolving bonus trains and a maximum multiplier of ×10,000. Good to Know Train Heist Johnny Cash offers a 97 percent RTP. The game includes Coin Respins, Bonus Buy options and a ×50 Booster mode. Johnny Cash returns as the central…

A new Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering report says parts of the Southeast Asia cyber scam industry grew from gambling compounds that lost revenue —during the Covid-19 pandemic. Criminal groups then converted some casino and hotel sites into fraud centres staffed by human trafficking victims. Good to Know Some scam hubs developed inside former illegal…

GGPoker has launched Action Voice, a new software feature that replaces standard table announcements with voices from well-known poker figures. Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Michael Mizrachi and Kevin Martin form the first lineup. Good to Know Action Voice is available to all GGPoker players. Doyle Brunson headlines the first group of voice packs. The feature…

Fertitta Entertainment has begun the long approval process for its $17.6 billion purchase of Caesars Entertainment. Nevada regulators have now cleared two senior executives at the preliminary stage, while financing, antitrust reviews and gaming licences remain unresolved. Good to Know Fertitta Entertainment expects gaming approvals to take nine to ten months. The Caesars deal includes…