Atlantic City casinos report land-based slots and table revenue of $1.5b in 2020, down 43.7% from 2019, ending three-year growth streak.
Betsson trimming 160 staff; Svenska Spel’s future questioned
Swedish online gambling operator Betsson AB cutting 160 staff to make operation more efficient; Swedish gov't challenged over fate of Svenska Spel.
China plans Year of the Dog gambling crackdown
China's Ministry of Public Security vows renewed campaign against illegal gambling, focusing on rural areas and online gambling sites.
Casino king Steve Wynn denies sexually harassing female staff
Casino king Steve Wynn denies allegations by multiple Wynn Resorts female staffers regarding decades-long sexual harassment.
Italy, Portugal reassure on cross-border poker liquidity deal
Italy and Portugal reaffirm their commitment to joining their four-way online poker liquidity sharing pool with France and Spain.
Pennsylvania mini-casino license auctions bringing in the bucks
Pennsylvania's second auction for its satellite casino licenses won by Stadium Gaming, whose $40.1m bid beat out three other parties.
Turkey needs casinos to lure rich Chinese tourists
The head of Turkey's travel agents association advocates opening casino to boost Chinese tourism; Armenia stiffens penalties for underage gambling.
Russia to simplify online sports betting account registration
Russia's government draft legislation to simplify the complicated two-step online betting account registration process; anonymous payments ban coming.
Macau, Connecticut casinos stage emergency response drills
Casinos in Macau and Connecticut stage mock terror drills to gauge their responses to incidents like October's mass shooting in Las Vegas.