Casino News.
Online and land-based, regulated and emerging, the casino sector covers a lot of ground. We track the operator moves, regulatory decisions and market shifts that define where the business is heading.
Korea Casino Recovery Turns Tourist Growth Into Revenue Lift
South Korea’s foreigner-only casino sector started in 2026 on firmer ground, with Chinese and Japanese travel feeding directly into gaming revenue.
Las Vegas Starts 2026 With Less Room for Error
Lower visitor volumes, a sharp fall in baccarat, and weak football betting combined to push Nevada’s January revenue down.
Macau Premium Mass Wagers Surge 17% During CNY as Average Bet Hits Record
Observed premium mass wagers reached HK$24.4 million over the Chinese New Year period, with the average bet per player at HK$29,625.
Macau Q1 Growth Holds Up Despite a Slower Holiday Start
Macau’s casino sector is still set for double-digit growth in Q1 2026, with GGR expected to be around $8.1bn, up about 11.7% year-on-year despite a softer Chinese New Year start.
Semiahmoo First Nation Enters Casino Ownership With Surrey Deal
The agreement includes a transition period of up to one year while regulatory approval is pending.
Wynn and MGM Hold UAE Plans as Conflict Raises Project Risk
Construction resumed after a brief March pause, with both operators confirming staff safety and keeping timelines unchanged.
Philippines Targets Casino AML Risk as FATF Grey List Threat Returns
President Marcos directed agencies to collaborate with the AMLC on February 12, naming casinos as a high-risk sector.
MGA Revokes Winzon Group Licence and Imposes €193,773 in Fines
The Malta Gaming Authority cancelled licence MGA/B2C/717/2019 on March 11, 2026, and ordered Winzon Group Limited to refund all players.
EveryMatrix Targets Bonus Leakage With AI-Led Fraud Controls
EveryMatrix is pushing bonus abuse higher up the operator agenda with Bonus Guardian, an AI and machine learning tool built to detect coordinated promo fraud.
Evolution Revenue Flat at €2.07B as European Channelisation Hits 50%
Operating margins contracted to 59.4% from 64.1% as the supplier exited unregulated European markets and absorbed higher studio costs, while Q4 European revenue fell 8%.
GKL Posts 17% February Casino Sales Rise on Strong Table and Machine Play
Table game revenue climbed 15.9% while machine sales surged 35% year-on-year, lifting Grand Korea Leisure's monthly total to KRW 38.08 billion according to its Korea Exchange filing.
AI Shifts Fraud Control and Safer Gambling Into One Workflow
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot project to operating tool across gambling, with fraud prevention and safer gambling now developing inside the same decision stack.
Banijay Group Prepares for World Cup Revenue Surge with Tipico Integration
Banijay Group is waiting to fully integrate Tipico until just before the 2026 World Cup. It plans to line up the rollout with the expected rise in betting activity instead of pushing it through early.
Bloomberry Exits South Korea After Jeju Sun Sale Closes
The operator completed a KRW10bn deal to transfer its Jeju Sun casino business, retaining the property while ending its exposure to Korea’s foreigner-only market.
Bloomberry Flags AI as a Risk to Philippine Casino Footfall
Bloomberry Resorts flagged AI as a risk in its 2025 annual report. In its SEC Form 17-A, it said AI could replace customer service and back-office jobs.