The latest from the global casino industry — operator results, new openings, table-game trends and the competitive landscape for land-based and resort gaming.
Years after legalising integrated resorts, Japan has only one project confirmed for a 2030 opening, as stringent rules deter major global operators who once saw the market as a prime opportunity.
A court in Georgia has authorised collection enforcement against Kroy Biermann for an unpaid casino credit line from 2021. The debt, owed to Baha Mar Casino operator Sky Warrior, totals more than $64,000 following a default judgment originally secured in New Jersey.
A judge has ordered the former American football player to settle a debt from a 2021 trip to the Bahamas, following a lawsuit brought by a casino credit firm. The total sum includes the original debt and substantial legal fees.
The departure of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after just 16 months comes as the NYSE-listed group contends with significant liquidity issues, a paused $1.7bn Chicago casino project, and a warning from regulators about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Research from the University of Saint Joseph has revealed significant mental health challenges among Macau’s casino workforce, with many using recreational gambling as a counterproductive coping strategy for work-related stress.
The former deputy prime minister has registered strong opposition to plans for a new 24/7 gambling venue on Blackstock Road, citing the area's existing problems with anti-social behaviour and a high concentration of betting outlets.
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