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SJM to close Casino Landmark at end of December

Casino operations to cease on 30 December as assets and staff transition to other SJM venues.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Keih Ma

FEC disposes of 50% stake in The Ritz-Carlton Perth

Far East Consortium says sale is aligned with its capital management and hotel monetisation strategy.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Thailand: SAT to examine Cambodian athletes' jackets with casino logo

A review will determine if displaying a casino sponsor breached Thailand's gambling advertising laws.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Massachusetts judge questions legal basis of Kalshi's sports prediction contracts

The state is seeking an injunction to halt Kalshi's operations, arguing that its sports contracts constitute unlicensed wagering and fall under state gaming law rather than federal commodities regulation.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Novomatic increases stake in Ainsworth as takeover consolidation progresses

The group has lifted its voting power in Ainsworth as its off-market takeover continues to be processed.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Keih Ma

Detroit totals $108.2m from casinos and retail sports betting for November

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Detroit casinos, retail sports betting total $108.2m for November

MGM Grand Detroit led all properties with a market share of 47% for November, while MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown accounted for 30% and 23%, respectively.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Kirk Geller

Appointments Online + 2 more

Penn Entertainment appoints Nate Ravitz as Head of theScore

Ravitz most recently served as SVP of Digital Content and Audience Expansion for ESPN, overseeing production and digital editorial for the network's fantasy and sports betting entities.

3 min read • Dec 10 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Casino + 1 more

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas parts ways with President Cliff Atkinson

Atkinson originally joined the property as President in July 2023, having also served in executive roles for Luxor Hotel & Casino, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Gramercy Park Hotel.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Illinois casinos generate $154.8m revenue for November

Despite accounting for the most revenue of any Illinois gaming facility, Rivers Casino Des Plaines reported a decrease of 13.4% year-over-year for a total of $37.5m.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

North Carolina reports 19% increase for November sports wagering revenue

The state generated a total handle of nearly $814m, representing an increase of 23.8% from the prior year period, as well as $717.6m in payouts to North Carolina bettors.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Kirk Geller