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In a packed Las Vegas event room just steps from the slot machines, one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress made a firm promise that sent ripples through the gaming world. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) said he plans to reverse a tax code tweak that has gamblers — and…

Nevada’s gaming watchdogs have given the green light to a top executive at Novomatic, even as lingering questions hang over a years-old criminal investigation in Austria involving the gaming giant's past leadership. On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission voted to approve Stefan Krenn’s licensing as an executive board member at Novomatic. The nod came with…

Gaming & Leisure Properties is holding its ground and posting growth, even as questions swirl around its partnership with Bally’s and the sluggish pace of the Chicago casino project. On the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call, CEO Peter Carlino didn’t mince words. Investors often ask what could go wrong — but rarely what’s going right.…

Atlantic City got a bit sunnier this week—not just with the weather, but with fresh hope and big ambitions. On Tuesday, a brand-new $2 million beach bar and stage opened its doors, and Resorts Casino Hotel’s president had a few words that might just shake up the boardwalk. Mark Giannantonio, president of Resorts, didn’t mince…

Several convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area are now without lottery licenses, following a serious clampdown by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The move comes after the watchdog discovered they were housing unlicensed gambling machines—devices it says are masquerading as skill-based games but operate much like slot machines. AGCO is…

Softer Demand, Hotter Temperatures and Fewer Visitors Prompt Short-Term Downgrade — Yet 2026 Outlook Remains Bright It’s been a bumpy ride for Las Vegas Strip casinos this summer. CBRE has trimmed its earnings projections for both Q2 and Q3, citing sluggish visitor numbers, dwindling mid-week occupancy and less-than-ideal macro conditions. But not all is lost…

It’s the biggest game in town — and no one wants to fold early. Eight contenders are clawing for a slice of New York City’s future, betting billions on a casino licence that could redefine entire neighbourhoods. But politics, local opposition, and market reality are already reshuffling the deck. One flashy Bronx bid backed by…