Land-based Casino News.
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Dominican Republic Eyes Casino Tax Hike in Fiscal Push
The Dominican Republic advances a fiscal package with planned casino tax hikes and a proposal to give the National Lottery supervisory control over the gambling sector.
Okada Manila Bets the Casino Floor Can Own the Online Customer
The Win Zone launched June 12 on the Mass Gaming Floor, using demo stations and verified in-person onboarding to pull resort visitors into Okada Online Casino under PAGCOR oversight.
CLSA Cuts Macau Forecast as Capex Pressure Builds
CLSA lowered its 2026 Macau GGR forecast to $31.9bn, citing weaker second-half momentum, softer VIP hold, World Cup risk and higher capex.
GKL May Casino Sales Jump 41% as 2026 Run-Rate Improve
Grand Korea Leisure reported KRW43.14 billion in May casino sales, lifting five-month year-on-year growth from 1.7% to 8.5% as table drop hit KRW379.53 billion.
Galaxy Macau Taps Trip.com to Build Three-Year Events Pipeline
Galaxy Macau and Trip.com Group have signed a three-year partnership to scale live events at Galaxy Arena and connect the resort's entertainment programme directly with international travel demand.
Everi Brings Resort-Wide Class II Mobile Gaming to Prairie Band
Everi's Vi product goes live at the Kansas tribal property, giving guests access to 30 Class II titles across hotel rooms, pools, the RV park, and event spaces beyond the casino floor.
DigiPlus Puts HKD1.60bn into IEC as Manila Casino Funding Grows
The Philippines-listed operator completed its second HKD800 million convertible notes subscription in International Entertainment, without yet converting the first tranche into equity.
Fertitta Strikes $17.6B Deal to Take Caesars Private
The $31-per-share all-cash offer, a 49% premium on Caesars' unaffected stock price, would create a combined portfolio of 60 casino resorts, Caesars Digital, and Fertitta's Golden Nugget and Landry's brands.
Resorts World Sentosa Censured as Licence Review Nears
Singapore's GRA issued a letter of censure to the Resorts World Sentosa casino operator over an internal control failure during FY2026.
Bankstown Sports Audit Signals AUSTRAC’s Poker Machine Crackdown
AUSTRAC has ordered Bankstown District Sports Club to appoint an external auditor at its own expense over AML/CTF concerns linked to poker machine risk.
Catawba Nation Opens First Phase of $1.25B Two Kings Casino Resort
The introductory casino replaces a temporary facility that opened in July 2021, with the full 2-million-square-foot resort on track for a spring 2027 debut.
Fairmount Park Adds Live Tables After $3M CasinoUpgrade
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing has hired 35 staff and added live dealer games as it pushes Illinois’ only racino beyond slots and electronic tables.
Partouche Opens €100m Paris Casino Club, Targets €30m Annual GGR
Groupe Partouche’s new Casino Club on Avenue de la Grande-Armée is now the largest gaming property in Paris, with table games and poker at the centre of its slot-free club model.
US iGaming Crosses $10B as Online Revenue Beats Casinos in PA, NJ
The AGA's State of the States 2026 report confirmed full-year US commercial gaming revenue of $78.6 billion, a 9.1% increase, as iGaming and sports betting grew roughly 10x faster than land-based casinos.
Zitro Expands US Footprint to 24 States with Pennsylvania Launch
The Pennsylvania launch adds Zitro content to the casino floor, introduces the Legendary Sword title, and expands its presence across US-regulated markets.