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Blueprints and a MacBook
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Central Vietnam’s Hoiana Plans $1B Resort Expansion with MICE Facilities

Following Da Nang talks, developers commit $1 billion to Phase II, featuring 1,000+ 5-star rooms, 198 villas, a family zone, and a golf academy.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Auckland Raids Uncover Nine Suspected Illegal Gambling Venues

Authorities have shut down nine illegal poker venues across Auckland, seizing cash and crypto as regulators warn of predatory operators.
An image of a laptop corner with cards, casino chips and a roulette wheel
By: Paul Skidmore

Why vertical merging is being tipped as the next phase of iGaming

Vertical merging is gaining momentum across iGaming as operators look to integrate technology, content and operations to remain competitive.
Grand Casino Arena Removes ICE Signs
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Grand Casino Arena Removed Anti-ICE Signs Before PWHL Hockey Game

The casino-branded arena is just about 10 miles away in Saint Paul from where a local resident was shot and killed by an ICE officer.
Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drug Company Revolution Medicines
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drug Company Revolution Medicines

Merck is in talks to purchase cancer-drug company Revolution Medicines.
Virginia Could Legalize Online Casinos
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Virginia Delegate Files Online Casino Bill With Up to 15 Possible Skins

HB 161 would allow online casino skins to receive five-year operational licenses, available for $500,000 upfront and $250,000 for every renewal.
FL Sen. Wants DEI Out of Gaming
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Florida Senator Aims to Eliminate DEI, Increase Illegal Gaming Penalties

Sen. Clay Yarborough (R-Nassau) is hoping to remove the controversial DEI policies from the state’s gaming framework during the 2026 legislative session.
Woman Robbed Chick-Fil-A to Gamble
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Woman Robbed Chick-Fil-A, Used Money to Gamble at Nearby Casino

The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, ended with the woman crashing into several trees.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Grand Ho Tram Casino Offers Access to Vietnamese Nationals with VND Bets

The Grand Ho Tram began welcoming Vietnamese players under government approval, becoming Vietnam’s second casino that locals can access.
Casino Bombing Avoided
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Arrested for Threatening to Bomb Harrah’s Casino in Nevada

Seth Maybee of South Lake Tahoe, California, called Harrah’s Casino in Stateline, Nevada, informing them of his plans to release a bomb on their facility.