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Vici completes $144.4m acquisition of four casino-hotel properties

The transaction was completed in connection to Pure Casino Entertainment’s take-private acquisition of Gamehost, now set to be operated by Indigenous Gaming Partners.

1 min read • Jun 24 • By Kirk Geller

Penn Entertainment opens Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois

Penn Entertainment has replaced a decades-old riverboat operation in Aurora, Illinois, with a $360m land-based casino and hotel, marking the operator's second major Chicagoland property investment in under a year.

2 min read • Jun 24 • By Milagros del Priore

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Lance Gokongwei commits US$33.25m to PhilWeb through share subscription

The strategic investment comes as PhilWeb accelerates its digital gaming expansion.

1 min read • Jun 24 • By Keih Ma

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Palasino revenue rises 7.6% as new Czech casino strengthens gaming growth

Gaming revenue and adjusted earnings increased following the launch of Palasino Mikulov.

2 min read • Jun 24 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Chile casinos slam tax plan for illegal betting operators

Casino operators have accused Chilean authorities of creating a legal contradiction by taxing betting platforms that courts still consider illegal.

1 min read • Jun 24 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Polymarket accused of paying influencers to promote fabricated trades, winnings

In a statement issued by a Polymarket spokesperson, the operator said it will begin conducting a ‘comprehensive audit of active promotional content’ to ensure regulatory compliance.

1 min read • Jun 23 • By Kirk Geller

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Massachusetts gaming revenue decreases 5.2% to $176.5m for May

Revenue generated by slot machines and table games managed to increase 0.5% year-over-year to $105.9m, while sports betting revenue decreased 12.6% to $70.6m.

1 min read • Jun 23 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Peru cites gambling tax growth as market formalization advances

Peru's Mincetur cited more than PEN266m ($74m) in gambling tax revenue as evidence of growing market formalization.

1 min read • Jun 23 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Brazil: Bill proposes allocating 2% of betting revenue to the National Social Assistance Fund

The new proposal would direct a portion of betting revenue to Brazil’s social assistance fund as policymakers continue debating how gambling proceeds should be distributed.

1 min read • Jun 23 • By Layla Victoria