The former Hollywood Casino Joliet site was vacated by Penn Entertainment in September 2025 as the operator pushed forward with plans to unveil a new establishment for Illinois residents.
Apal and AGR warn that prohibiting advertising, bonuses and promotions could make it harder for licensed operators to compete with the unregulated market.
Chancellor Jon Healey unveiled the 2027 UK Budget on 28 October, confirming an increase in MGD on higher-stakes machines to 25% – potentially adding £10,000 (US$13,300) in annual costs per shop.
A proposal would require casinos, authorized betting platforms and event organizers to check the national debtors' registry before allowing access or processing transactions.
Concordia’s ordinance to prevent online gambling among young people remains unregulated, delaying planned school-based education and restrictions on betting websites.
The UK Government's 5% tax hike on machine games could cost Entain millions, but the operator's FY26 outlook remains unchanged.
The revised agreement sets voting commitments and share-purchase restrictions for MGM’s largest shareholder, while neither party is obliged to pursue a transaction.
The Betting and Gaming Council speaks out to Chancellor Healey's official budget.
The Global Gaming Insider contributor and land-based gaming expert asks whether the tax rise may reduce overall tax revenue, highlighting the importance of genuine job losses.
Quindío rebuilt its prize reserve after August's draw restart, while Cundinamarca transferred more than COP12bn to health services this year.