Land-based Casino News.
Bricks, mortar and billions in investment. The land-based casino business is shaped by regulation, resort development and operator consolidation. We cover the industry developments that move the sector.
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.
Illinois Casinos Post $181M in April as Bally’s Chicago Debut Nears
Illinois' 11.3% revenue gain masks a market in transition: new properties drive most of the growth, while older casinos lose share ahead of Bally's $1.7B permanent facility.
Nevada Evaluates Prediction-Style Slots Amid Kalshi Court Battle
NGCB Chair Mike Dreitzer confirmed the Board has a prediction-driven slot product under review, seen at ICE Barcelona, even as Nevada pursues legal action against CFTC-registered prediction market operators.
New Resorts in UAE, Japan and Singapore Signal Asia’s Growth Run
AGA president Bill Miller pointed to three landmark integrated resort developments in the UAE, Japan, and Singapore as proof that global operators' long-term bet on Asia is still very much on.
Clone Casinos Infiltrate Social Media and App Stores, EU Data Shows
Regulatory data from the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy reveals that illegal clone gambling sites have embedded themselves into social media feeds, affiliate networks, and mobile app stores. Shutting down individual sites is no longer enough.
Resorts World NYC Opens Early as Casino Race Turns Real
Resorts World New York City has opened live table games and commercial slots in Queens, giving Genting a first operating lead in the downstate casino market.