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Virginia Advances Key Gaming Legislation, Including Online Casino Legalization
Virginia’s gambling landscape is on the brink of significant change, as the state’s lawmakers have advanced several pivotal bills, including a proposal to legalize online casino gaming. The legislative push for online casinos gained traction in early 2026, despite a bumpy road in previous years. Key adjustments to the bill have brought renewed focus on responsible […]
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New Jersey Considers Casino Expansion at Meadowlands Racetrack
New Jersey legislators have introduced two new resolutions that could change the state’s gambling landscape. Senate Concurrent Resolutions 31 and 66 propose asking voters whether they support the introduction of slot machines at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford. If approved, this would be the first time casino gaming extends beyond Atlantic City’s established boundaries. […]
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Finland Formalizes Gambling License Fees Before Market Change
Finland has taken another formal step toward reshaping its gambling sector by adding license fees to the decree governing police service charges for 2026. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed that the updated decree reflects requirements under the new Gambling Act and introduces charges tied to exclusive licenses, standard gambling licenses, and authorizations linked to […]
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Wynn Outlines Residential Campus for Wynn Al Marjan Island Staff
Wynn Resorts has detailed an expansive residential community designed for its workforce at Wynn Al Marjan Island in United Arab Emirates, marking a major operational milestone for the upcoming integrated resort. The residential development, known as Wynn Oasis, will provide accommodation, services, training facilities, transportation and dedicated amenities intended for daily life and professional development. […]
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Nebraska Casino Revenue Hits Record High After Expansion Year
Nebraska’s commercial casino market closed 2025 with its strongest month to date, as newly built and expanded facilities helped push revenue and tax collections to record levels. December marked the highest single-month performance since casino gaming launched in the state, capping a year of rapid growth tied to additional gaming space, more tables, and new […]
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Deal With Death Online Slot Brings Poker Mechanics to Reels
Hacksaw Gaming has expanded its online slot portfolio with Deal With Death, a release that places traditional reel play alongside poker-based evaluation mechanics. The game frames players opposite a metallic skeletal dealer, presenting a casino setting built around cards, Jokers, and hand rankings rather than a narrative-driven storyline. The design focuses on gameplay structure and […]
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KSA Strengthens Oversight to Combat Illegal Gambling and Protect Players
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) is set to intensify its regulatory efforts in 2026, focusing on the dual challenges of illegal gambling and player protection. The KSA’s supervisory agenda for the year outlines five key areas of emphasis: tackling illegal gambling offers, protecting vulnerable groups, monitoring the duty of care, overseeing advertising practices, and ensuring compliance […]
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Why Sweepstakes Casinos Are Filling the Gap in States without Legal Online Casinos
If you live in a U.S. state without legal real-money online casinos, you are not alone. As of 2026, only 7 US states allow full legal real-money online casinos, according to the American Gaming Association, leaving more than 80 percent of states without access. So what happens when demand is high but legal options are limited? You […]
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Hokkaido Calls for Review of Initial IR Approval
Japan’s northernmost prefecture has initiated a renewed debate over the country’s casino resort development policy, as Hokkaido’s governor requested that national authorities assess the outcome of the first integrated resort (IR) application round, which closed with only one approved candidate. Hokkaido Seeks Answers Ahead of 2027 Bid Window Governor Naomichi Suzuki delivered the request during a media […]
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Macau Premium Mass January Survey Shows High-End Strength
Macau’s casino market began the year with notable strength in its premium mass segment, according to January observations published by Citigroup. The firm’s proprietary table survey reported increases in average spend among higher-end mass players and identified more large-value bettors than in the same period last year, even as overall player counts declined. Citigroup analysts […]
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