Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Lucas DunnCentral 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.

By: Heather GartlandAuckland 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.

By: Paul SkidmoreWhy 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.

By: Grant MitchellGrand 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.

By: Richard JanvrinMerck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drug Company Revolution Medicines
Merck is in talks to purchase cancer-drug company Revolution Medicines.

By: Grant MitchellVirginia 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.

By: Grant MitchellFlorida 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.

By: Grant MitchellWoman 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.

By: Lucas DunnGrand 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.

By: Grant MitchellMan 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.