Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) announced its latest financial forecast, stating that if it obtains a casino license for the southern region of New York State, it will contribute $2.5 billion in revenue to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) between 2026 and 2029, far exceeding the o
The Lottery and Gaming Fund has become a crucial pillar in driving the socio-economic development of Zimbabwe. The fund aims to fully utilize the economic potential of the gaming industry to provide financial support for national development and social welfare.Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary
The chairman of the Brazilian National Association of Gambling and Lotteries (ANJL), Plínio Lemos Jorge, in an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, stated that promoting regulated casino operations would significantly boost tourism development and generate substantial revenue for states and m
According to the "Sri Lanka Mirror", the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) in Sri Lanka has approved the bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority, paving the way for the country to set up an independent gambling regulatory body. The meeting was chaired by parliamentarian Rauff Hakeem, ac
Sri Lanka will reach a critical moment in the development of its tourism industry on August 2 this year: the luxury integrated resort "City of Dreams" with an investment of up to 1.2 billion US dollars will officially open to the public. This is the largest private tourism project in the country's h
In the past six months, discussions about the legalization of gambling in Thailand have been heating up, with the government's proposal to legalize casinos aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth. The plan includes the construction of integrated entertainment centers, physical casinos, and the
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation announced plans to launch a new electronic gaming platform in the second quarter of 2025, as part of its strategy to compensate for the losses caused by the withdrawal of Philippine offshore gaming operators.Chairman and CEO Enrique Razon stated that the platform is cu
At the beginning of this year, Brazil finally entered a new era of gambling regulation, and the online gambling market was launched with great fanfare. However, the legalization of physical casinos still faces significant controversy, although recent political and mindset changes indicate that momen
The decision by the Thai government to push for the legalization of casinos has attracted widespread attention and elicited varied reactions both domestically and internationally. The government believes that the legalization of casinos is a key step in driving economic growth, while China has expre
According to Thai media, the Ministry of Commerce in Thailand has pointed out that the rapidly growing "digital nomads" can be targeted as a key development sector to boost economic revenue.Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows a strong growth trend among digital nomads. This is attributed to Tha
Casinos are considered an important strategy to boost the economy and attract tourists, but global experience shows that without strong regulation, the casino industry can lead to money laundering, transnational crime, and other social issues. Thailand is currently having a heated debate about the "
Thailand is actively promoting itself as a global gaming hub, planning to develop its casino industry through Integrated Resorts (IRs) to attract leading global gaming operators, generate billions of dollars in revenue, and inject new vitality into its growing tourism sector. Despite this, experts b
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the casino-resort project in Colombo developed through a partnership between Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings and Macao-based Melco Resorts & Entertainment, is set to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2025. The timeline was confirmed by John Keells Holdings C
Recently, the Thai House of Representatives passed a "casino legalization" plan by a large majority, allowing casinos to be set up in large entertainment centers, which is seen as the first step towards local legalization. Recently, the Thai government announced the much-anticipated draft of the ent
The Thai government has recently proposed a highly discussed plan to legalize casinos and cleverly package them as comprehensive entertainment projects, sparking widespread social discussion and controversy.Behind this bold plan is a proposal by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to legalize o
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe broke ground on Monday for its third casino, a project officials say is steeped in cultural significance, aiming to foster economic growth while honoring the tribe’s heritage. The new development, located in Old Pascua near Grant Road and Interstate 10, will feature a 172,000
