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MGCB votes unanimously to renew operating licenses of Detroit’s three casinos

Prior to the renewal vote, the MGCB conducted a full review of each casino property’s financial standing, operational practices and adherence to responsible gambling requirements.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Kirk Geller

G2E 2026 Keynote to include Bill Hornbuckle, Craig Billings, Tom Reeg and Wayne Gretzky

The CEOs will start by discussing the current state of US and international gaming, prior to a conversation with the Hall-of-Fame hockey player and BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 5 more

Moldova proposes 6% tax on gambling and lottery spending

Moldova’s Government has put forward a new fiscal measure targeting gambling and lottery activity as part of its proposed 2027 tax package.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Holland Casino and employee union clash over reorganisation

Talks have failed to reach a solution, with De Unie considering legal action if employees are disadvantaged.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Italy’s gaming tax revenue falls 6.2% for first seven months of 2026

Gaming machines drove much of the decline, according to trade associations, citing official Government data.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 1 more

Macau pushes beyond gaming with $16bn diversification strategy

The city aims to transform itself into a regional business and technology hub, with non-gaming industries targeted to contribute 60% of GDP by 2030.

2 min read • Sep 9 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

New Zealand gaming machine profits hit June-quarter record of NZ$271.5m

Inflation-adjusted profit remained the third-lowest June-quarter level since comparable reporting began in 2015, despite the nominal record.

2 min read • Sep 9 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Hokkaido business groups push for IR development

Eight business groups, including the Hokkaido Economic Federation, argue that an integrated resort could increase tax revenue and strengthen welfare services, among other benefits.

1 min read • Sep 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Groupe Partouche turnover rises 3.7% to €360.7m in first nine months

Third-quarter French GGR increased 7.1%, supported by the relocated Paris gaming club and the restructured Royal Palm Casino in Cannes.

2 min read • Sep 9 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Maryland casino revenue for August decreases 6% to $160m

Only two properties in Maryland reported increases in casino revenue for August, including Ocean Downs Casino and Hollywood Casino which grew 0.1% and 10.3%, respectively.

1 min read • Sep 8 • By Kirk Geller