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.
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.
The UK Government's 5% tax hike on machine games could cost Entain millions, but the operator's FY26 outlook remains unchanged.
The think tank supports the increase to 25% but says it falls short of the larger rise it proposed to address gambling-related harm.
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.
The UK’s latest Budget has introduced changes that could have wider implications for the gambling industry.
Quindío rebuilt its prize reserve after August's draw restart, while Cundinamarca transferred more than COP12bn to health services this year.
The Las Vegas executive will take over at Golden Entertainment's resort on November 9, three days after his final day leading Fremont Street Experience.