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Gran Casino Viejo San Juan Opens, Elevating Puerto Rico’s Entertainment Scene
Puerto Rico’s historic district of Old San Juan now hosts a fresh and sophisticated entertainment venue: the newly opened Gran Casino Viejo San Juan. With a $11 million investment, this new casino marks the first of its kind in the area and introduces a unique format to the island that combines gaming with high-end dining […]
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Veikkaus Appoints Ilkka Kosola as Chief Financial Officer
Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly, has announced the appointment of Ilkka Kosola as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kosola, who will assume the role in September 2026, brings extensive experience in financial management, particularly in strategic transformations and mergers, to the company as it navigates a period of significant change in the gambling sector. […]
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Caesars Drops Credit Cards Across US Betting Sites
Caesars Entertainment has removed credit cards as a deposit method across its online gambling platforms in the United States, becoming the latest major operator to implement the change. The update took effect on April 14 and applies to all Caesars Digital brands operating in the country. The decision covers a wide network of platforms, including […]
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Missouri Casino Tax Bill Targets New Revenue
Missouri lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would raise taxes and fees on casinos and sports betting operators as the state considers ways to reduce its reliance on income tax revenue. House Bill 3533, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight, R-Lebanon, would affect Missouri’s 13 casinos and licensed sports betting platforms. The bill targets a fee […]
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Spain Fines Firm for Promoting Illegal Gambling Site
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined a media production company for promoting an unlicensed betting operator, marking one of several enforcement actions taken during the first quarter of 2026. The penalty forms part of a broader campaign led by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), which issued more than €10 million in fines across multiple […]
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Melco Resorts Q1 Profit Jumps on Macau Growth
Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported stronger first-quarter results for 2026, with profit more than doubling as its Macau operations continued to drive group performance and overseas properties delivered mixed results. For the three months ended March 31, the casino operator recorded total operating revenue of nearly US$1.37 billion, up 10.9 percent from the prior-year period. Operating […]
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Isle of Man Finalizes Gambling Law Overhaul
The Isle of Man has completed a significant legislative update to its gambling framework after the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill passed its final stage in Tynwald. Lawmakers concluded the process when the House of Keys approved amendments introduced by the Legislative Council, bringing the bill to the end of parliamentary scrutiny. The legislation now awaits Royal […]
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Colorado Lawmakers Advance New Sports Betting Limits
Colorado lawmakers are weighing new restrictions on sports betting as state officials respond to concerns about gambling harm, advertising practices and the rapid expansion of online wagering since legalization. Two separate measures are moving through the Legislature. One would place tighter limits on sportsbook operations, promotions and payment methods. Another would formally add sports betting […]
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Yggdrasil Unveils Gemstone Jam Classic Slot
Yggdrasil has expanded its slot portfolio with the release of Gemstone Jam, a new title that blends traditional fruit-machine elements with a modern game-show presentation. Launched on 28 April 2026, the game is the third title created using the supplier’s Game in a Box technology. The company said the release was built for players who enjoy classic […]
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Vietnam Casino Resorts Still Struggle for Profit
Vietnam’s large integrated casino resorts continue to report losses despite stronger domestic gambling demand, rising tourism numbers and sizable tax contributions to the state budget. Recent disclosures and official figures show that billion-dollar developments in the country are still facing pressure from heavy investment costs and depreciation expenses. The latest numbers from Phu Quoc Tourism […]
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