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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Caesars Opens Pre-Registration for Alberta Online Gaming Launch

Caesars launches Alberta pre-registration for three online platforms ahead of the province's regulated iGaming rollout in mid-2026.
Industry
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vanderpump Hotel to Debut on the Las Vegas Strip in May 2026

Opening May 2026, the Vanderpump Hotel will replace The Cromwell with 188 luxury rooms, rooftop pool Soleia, and signature industrial-romantic design.
Las Vegas
Daytime view of the Las Vegas Strip showing traffic, crowds, and iconic resorts including Paris Las Vegas and the Bellagio
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

March Madness Drives Las Vegas Crowds Despite Ongoing Tourism Slump

March Madness packs Las Vegas sportsbooks, but rising costs and changing betting habits continue to drive a noticeable decline in tourism.
Las Vegas
Gold Bitcoin coins placed on a digital trading chart showing cryptocurrency market trends and price movements
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Vietnam Plans to Restrict Foreign Crypto Exchanges, Boost Local Platforms

Vietnam plans stricter cryptocurrency rules, pushing traders toward licensed local exchanges to enhance oversight, strengthen tax collection, and curb capital outflows.
Financial News
Players sitting at a casino poker table with chips during a game
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Resorts World Las Vegas to Close Poker Room as Online Gaming Rises

Resorts World will close its poker room as tourism declines and online gaming grows, signaling a broader shift in the city’s casino landscape.
Las Vegas
Panoramic view of downtown Edmonton skyline with high-rise buildings in winter
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Alberta Bans Election Betting as Soft2Bet Eyes iGaming Launch

Alberta bans election betting while Soft2Bet prepares to enter the iGaming market, signaling a shift toward a regulated and competitive industry.
Industry
Pair of dice crossed out with a red X symbolizing no gambling
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Anutin Charnvirakul Reelected as Thailand PM, Ending Casino Legalization Push

Thailand reelects Anutin as prime minister, reinforcing opposition to casino legalization while addressing economic and political challenges.
Industry
WrestleMania XXX stage inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans during the WWE event on April 6, 2014
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

WWE and White Hat launch WrestleMania: Road to Gold Slot on Fanatics Casino

WWE and White Hat Studios launch WrestleMania: Road to Gold, a Fanatics Casino slot featuring top stars and gameplay inspired by iconic events.
Industry
Downtown Saskatoon skyline with Delta Bessborough hotel and riverbank park along the South Saskatchewan River in spring
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Saskatchewan Raises Indigenous Funding to CA$153.5M Through Gaming Revenue

Saskatchewan increases Indigenous funding to CA$153.5M, fueled by gaming growth, expanding support for housing, education, and local initiatives.
Financial News
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Sector Surpasses 2025 Revenue Projections

Macau's gaming taxes climbed 7.6% in 2025, while GGR climbed 9.1%, highlighting the region's continued reliance on casino revenues.
Financial News