ARIA executive Ayesha Molino to replace Corey Sanders as MGM Resorts COO Summary MGM Resorts International has named Ayesha Molino, current President and COO of ARIA and Vdara, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 January 2026. She will replace Corey Sanders, who is retiring after over 30 years with the company. Gary Fritz, […]
Melco’s Grand Dragon satellite casino and Mocha Kuong Fat slots club to cease operations next week Summary Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced it will close Grand Dragon Casino just before midnight on Monday 22 September 2025, and Mocha Kuong Fat slots club before midnight on Wednesday 24 September 2025. The Macao SAR Government approved […]
Macau sets monthly tourism record with over 4.2M visitors in August Summary Macau welcomed over 4.2 million visitors in August 2025, setting a new monthly record according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Total arrivals rose 15.5% year‑on‑year. Same‑day visitors increased 25.1% to about 2.55 million, while overnight visitors were up 3.4% to around […]
Visitor arrivals to Macau hit record monthly high of 4,219,034 in August Summary Visitor arrivals to Macau reached a new record monthly high of 4,219,034 in August, a 15.5% increase year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Mainland China remained the largest source market with 3,257,874 visitors (+18.4% y/y). Hong Kong arrivals were […]
MGM Resorts names long-term executive Steve Zanella as President and COO of Japan integrated resort MGM Osaka Summary MGM Resorts has appointed Steve Zanella — a 30-year veteran of the company — as President and COO of its Japan operations to lead the US$10 billion MGM Osaka integrated resort project on Yumeshima Island. The move […]
HMRC tribunal ruling confirms duty owed on free spins Summary The First-tier Tribunal has backed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a dispute with Jumpman Gaming Ltd, confirming that certain free spins awarded as prizes in promotional offers are subject to remote gaming duty (RGD). The case centred on a “Mega Reel” promotion and assessments […]
Spreadex Forced to Abandon Sporting Index Merger After CMA Ruling Summary The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has upheld its earlier finding that Spreadex retaining Sporting Index’s consumer-facing business would substantially lessen competition in the UK sports spread betting market. The regulator concluded the completed acquisition risks creating a monopoly and has ordered Spreadex to […]
SBS Makes History by Allowing Players to Block Gambling Ads Summary SBS, Australia’s hybrid-funded public broadcaster, has become the first broadcaster globally to let viewers block gambling adverts on its on-demand service. The change is part of SBS’s Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) drive and lets users opt out of specific ad categories, including gambling. […]
Allwyn to acquire majority stake in PrizePicks at $2.5bn valuation Summary Allwyn International will buy a 62.3% majority stake in PrizePicks, valuing the North American daily fantasy sports operator at at least $2.5bn. The deal includes an initial $1.6bn cash payment and potential performance-related payouts that could lift the implied valuation above $4bn by 2029. […]
Ike Haxton Breaks Triton Curse to Win First Title at 34th Final Table Summary Isaac “Ike” Haxton finally landed his first Triton Poker title at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II, winning the $100K Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event and taking home $2,789,000. After 64 cashes and 34 final-table appearances on the Triton/SHR circuit, […]
