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  1. GLPI unveils first-ever joint venture at former Hollywood Casino Joliet site

    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.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  2. UK gambling shares rise as 40% MGD rate avoided

    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.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  3. UK MGD: "Another disappointing decision" to cost Entain estimated £25m

    The UK Government's 5% tax hike on machine games could cost Entain millions, but the operator's FY26 outlook remains unchanged.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Will Underwood
  4. SMF welcomes machine duty rise but questions effect on industry behaviour

    The think tank supports the increase to 25% but says it falls short of the larger rise it proposed to address gambling-related harm.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Jack Found
  5. MGM Resorts and People Inc amend voting agreement

    The revised agreement sets voting commitments and share-purchase restrictions for MGM’s largest shareholder, while neither party is obliged to pursue a transaction.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Jack Found
  6. BGC responds to 25% MGD hike

    The Betting and Gaming Council speaks out to Chancellor Healey's official budget.

    28 Oct 2026 · 4 min read · By Patrick Fasolis
  7. Paul Sculpher: The industry wasn't crying wolf – MGD rise will close shops and casinos

    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.

    28 Oct 2026 · 3 min read · By Tim Poole
  8. UK Budget raises Machine Games Duty to 25%

    The UK’s latest Budget has introduced changes that could have wider implications for the gambling industry.

    28 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  9. Colombian lotteries report COP527m prize reserve and COP12bn health transfers

    Quindío rebuilt its prize reserve after August's draw restart, while Cundinamarca transferred more than COP12bn to health services this year.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  10. Cliff Atkinson to leave Fremont Street Experience for The Strat presidency

    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.

    28 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan