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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Casinos Hit New Gaming Earnings Peak Post-COVID in July 2025

Macau’s July GGR reaches MOP22.13 billion, marking a 19% year-on-year increase and 5% month-on-month increase to top May’s MOP21.19 billion high.
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Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Tourism Dips 11%, Gaming Revenue Remains Steady at $1.33B

Nevada’s June gaming revenue climbed 3.5% year-on-year to $1.33B despite an 11.3% visitor decline, marking tourism’s weakest stretch since 2021.
Las Vegas
Wynn, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Tilman Fertitta Halts Las Vegas Strip Casino Project over Wynn Stake

Tilman Fertitta, US Ambassador to Italy, halts Las Vegas Strip casino development to avoid conflict of interest with Wynn properties.
Las Vegas
The Sphere, Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sphere Entertainment Finalizes DCT Collaboration for Abu Dhabi Expansion

Sphere Abu Dhabi will mirror the 18,600-seat original in Las Vegas, opened in 2023, and DCT will hold exclusive MENA expansion rights for a decade.
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Two business people shaking hands in agreement
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Pollard Banknote Receives GCGRA Approval to Supply Gaming in the UAE

GCGRA approves Pollard Banknote as a UAE gaming-related vendor, allowing the company to supply instant tickets and digital gaming products.
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Lottery Tickets
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Australia's Lottery Corp Names Exiting Allwyn Exec as New CEO and MD

Sue van der Merwe passes Lottery Corporation CEO and MD role to Wayne Pickup as existing leadership team maintains operations during the transition.
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 Las Vegas Strip at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

House GOP Vows to Restore Gambling Tax Deductions After Vegas Summit

GOP lawmakers who backed Trump’s megabill now seek reversal of gambling tax hike, says Chair Jason Smith after Vegas discussions.
Las Vegas
Making an Online Payment
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Regulators Target South Korean Payment Firms Over Illegal Gambling Ties

S. Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service revealed that the companies allegedly offered financial services like payment processing to criminal networks.
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Sahara Casino Las Vegas
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sahara Las Vegas Becomes Second Resort to Ditch Resort Fees for the Summer

Sahara’s “All-In Rate” bundles rooms, dining perks, show discounts, and digital passes with BOGO drinks, spa deals, and Magic Mike ticket discounts.
Las Vegas
Casino Lisboa, Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Seaport Lifts Macau’s 2025 GGR Projections to 7% Year-on-Year Growth

Seaport’s revised forecast highlights investor optimism despite China-US economic rifts, contrasting with the government’s GGR estimate.
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