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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Federal Gambling Tax Change Sparks Fear of Las Vegas Economic Decline

The new gambling tax law mainly impacts professional gamblers and the Nevada economy, with warnings of a shift to offshore casinos.
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A Frame From the 1939 Wizard of Oz Movie
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Sphere Sells Over 120,000 Tickets for Wizard of Oz Immersive Screening

Sphere CEO James Dolan reports over 120,000 tickets sold for special Wizard of OZ screenings, with expected sales of 200,000 by opening night.
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Someone Using a Smartphone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Philippines Plans New KYC Rules, Bet Limits to Limit Online Gambling

Online gambling reforms propose higher bet limits and casino entry fees to reduce frequent betting and protect low-income residents.
World
A Group of People Fist Bumping in Collaboration
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Philippine Gambling Operators Form PlaySafe Alliance to Curb Illegal Market

The PlaySafe Alliance initiative promotes responsible gambling, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection, and targets unlicensed operators.
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Blocks Spelling Out CRIMINAL CHARGE
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ex-NBA Player’s Arrest Over Casino Debts Reveals Nevada’s Criminal Debt System

Unlike almost every other state, Nevada criminalizes casino debts, with $650+ debts considered felonies and $1,200+ balances incurring prison terms.
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Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

One Big Beautiful Bill to Slash Casino Taxes, Boost MGM & Caesars by $300M

MGM Resorts and Caesars International announced $300 million in potential combined savings thanks to the recent controversial federal tax overhaul.
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Blocks Spelling out TAX
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Netherlands Tax Reforms Result in €200M Gambling Revenue Slump in H1 2025

While Dutch casinos set a record €1B (US$1.07B) GGR in 2024, a 3.7% tax hike has resulted in a €200M (US$230.8M) deficit in H1 2025.
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Poker Chips in a Briefcase
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Acting PM Signs Order Legalizing Poker for International Tournaments

Thailand promotes poker as a sport through limited legalization, with acting PM Phumtham Wechayachai calling the decision “sensitive and complex”.
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Casino Chips on Roulette Table
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Jeju Dream Casino Earnings Surge 90% Year-on-Year in July 2025

Jeju Dream Tower’s July revenue rose 21.3% from June, continuing a six-month growth streak, with table games contributing most of the revenue.
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Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Hotel Occupancy Drops 7% As Tourism Continues to Decline

Las Vegas tourism plummeted 11% in June (7.3% annual decline) with hotel occupancy down 7%, as visitors blame soaring resort fees and hidden costs.
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